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Post by Annie on Jan 22, 2007 16:26:37 GMT 3
Yeah Dida and Paolo on the pitch yesterday ;D ;D ;D And Ricky ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Annie on Jan 22, 2007 21:48:38 GMT 3
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Post by bia2209 on Jan 24, 2007 0:08:56 GMT 3
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Post by Sammy on Jan 24, 2007 1:53:27 GMT 3
Poor dutchie...  and thinking that he broke his leg after scoring against ManU...  |
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Post by Annie on Jan 24, 2007 5:33:03 GMT 3
All I can say is ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Shevchenko double sends Chelsea into League Cup Final
by Steve Griffiths
January 23, 2007
LONDON (AFP) - Andriy Shevchenko got back in Jose Mourinho's good books as his double strike sent Chelsea through to the League Cup final with a 4-0 win against Wycombe Wanderers at Stamford Bridge.
Shevchenko had been frozen out by Mourinho in recent weeks after failing to live up to his 30 million pounds price tag, but he went some way to redeeming himself with two clinical finishes against the visitors from the fourth tier of English professional football.
Former AC Milan striker Shevchenko, making just his second start of 2007, also set up the first of Frank Lampard's two goals in a semi-final second leg victory that sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Afterwards Mourinho paid tribute to Shevchenko, telling Sky Sports: "I demand commitment, effort, being aggressive, working and playing for the team, working with the ball, working without the ball - that's what I demand.
"He did that, scored two goals, created some more. He was alive all the time while on the pitch. I think it's a step forward in the direction of how we want him to play and perform on the pitch.
"The team is happy with him. It's not just about me being happy with him."
Shevchenko, speaking in halting English, added: "Good game. I'm very happy to reach the final. It's important the team plays very, very well.
"I'm happy for the victory of the team today. The support of this team and fans has been unbelievable."
Shevchenko's treatment has been central to a reported breakdown in relations between Mourinho and Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's billionaire Russian owner.
But Lampard praised the way Shevchenko had handled a difficult situation.
"You've got to give the man a lot of credit for his dignity because he hasn't come out and spoken too much."
Shevchenko was the only player ignored by Mourinho when he consoled his players as they walked off the pitch after Saturday's defeat against Liverpool, further fuelling talk of a rift between the Ukrainian and his manager.
But, despite not scoring since December 5, Shevchenko was granted a chance in a full-strength Chelsea side that also included Ricardo Carvalho, fit after recovering from a fever.
Shevchenko should have given Chelsea the lead after less than a minute when Ashley Cole's cross from the left picked him out, but he headed tamely wide from no more than six yards.
Wycombe had belied their League Two status when they battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Adams Park.
But the breakthrough that Chelsea's dominance deserved arrived after 22 minutes and it was Shevchenko who finally delivered.
Wycombe had only themselves to blame though as midfielder Tommy Doherty's careless pass gifted possession to Shevchenko, who gratefully accepted the chance to surge into the penalty area and slide his shot past Batista.
Chelsea's defence has been much-maligned in recent weeks and they were exposed when Doherty swung in a cross moments after Shevchenko's goal, but Tommy Mooney could only scuff his far-post shot wide.
That was a rare incursion into the Chelsea area for Wycombe and their task was made almost impossible just before half-time.
Michael Ballack lifted a pass over the visitors' defence and Shevchenko sprinted clear before stabbing a clinical strike into the net from 12 yards.
Any doubts that Chelsea would clinch a second League Cup final appearance in three years were erased when Shevchenko set up his side's third goal in the 69th minute.
He lofted a long ball forward and, as Batista charged out of his goal, Lampard chipped over Sam Stockley and knocked the ball into an empty net.
Lampard put the seal on a much-needed win for the English champions as he tapped-in Drogba's cross in injury-time.
Chelsea will face either Tottenham or Arsenal, who play the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday, in an all-London club League Cup final in Cardiff on February 25.
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Post by Annie on Jan 24, 2007 5:50:19 GMT 3
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Post by hp on Jan 24, 2007 5:51:21 GMT 3
Who the hell does Mourinho think he is?  he thinks he is god ;D i'mma not a big chelsea fan, because i go for fulham and arsenal, but since they are the only ones that can catch up to man utd, a chelsea winning the prem.league would make me happy...i'm not a utd fan |
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Post by hp on Jan 24, 2007 5:53:14 GMT 3
Well well well...the shining star of Australia and avalon's heart Lucas Neill is moving to West Ham   Avalon is absolutely thrilled..I am sure she will come and tell us all about how much ;D  people say its all because the money, but i think neill made a good choice, because if he played for liverpool, he would be on the bench, even harry kewell can't get a regular position in the starting XI, even if he is not injured |
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Post by bia2209 on Jan 24, 2007 7:09:09 GMT 3
All I can say is ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How are your cheeks holding up? Under the strain? Smile any wider and your face will split apart LMAO..seriously...I am very happy for Andriy...(and I can't believe I am saying this about a positve Chelsea result) It was a long time coming so hopefully this is just the beginning. On one condition Andriy...NOT AGAINST ARSENAL!!! |
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Post by avalon on Jan 24, 2007 10:20:26 GMT 3
Well well well...the shining star of Australia and avalon's heart Lucas Neill is moving to West Ham Avalon is absolutely thrilled..I am sure she will come and tell us all about how much ;D people say its all because the money, but i think neill made a good choice, because if he played for liverpool, he would be on the bench, even harry kewell can't get a regular position in the starting XI, even if he is not injured Yeah, that why he said he went, for more pitch time. How much pitch time are you going to get when they get relegated boy!!!!!!!  . Lets hope that the rich Icelandic owner does what the rich Ruski did and buys a whole new team. Freddy, oh Freddy.......................  |
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Post by hp on Jan 26, 2007 5:02:44 GMT 3
people say its all because the money, but i think neill made a good choice, because if he played for liverpool, he would be on the bench, even harry kewell can't get a regular position in the starting XI, even if he is not injured Yeah, that why he said he went, for more pitch time. How much pitch time are you going to get when they get relegated boy!!!!!!! . Lets hope that the rich Icelandic owner does what the rich Ruski did and buys a whole new team. Freddy, oh Freddy....................... HAHAHA, west ham should try pull what west brom did two seasons ago LOL, play crap, and win their last match so then they could stay in the premier league again LOL, what lucky bastards |
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Post by hp on Jan 26, 2007 5:04:11 GMT 3
mayi ask anyone here, are any of you guys c ronaldo fans/ i'm not one of them, but just checking
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Post by hp on Jan 26, 2007 11:05:22 GMT 3
sorry to thsoe c ronaldo fans here, if their are anyhere...BUT I HATE HIM...he does not look classy!
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Post by Annie on Jan 26, 2007 11:44:04 GMT 3
Whether you hate him or not is irrelevant... The man is leaving Real Madrid and is going to play for Milan AC ;D ;D ;D As Bia and I discussed it yesterday, if anyone can make any use out of him still, Milan is a perfect plce. And with Ricky Kaka on the team, they actually might make a good pair...we'll see, it's an interesting transfer AC Milan reportedly has deal for Real Madrid's Ronaldo January 25, 2007 MADRID, SPAIN (TICKER) -- Serie A strugglers AC Milan has agreed with Spanish League spendthrifts Real Madrid to acquire striker Ronaldo, according to reports. Ernesto Bronzetti, Milan's representative in Spain, reportedly has confirmed that the team would pay a transfer fee of $7.8 million to acquire the Brazilian star, pending a physical. Ronaldo has struggled to hold a starting slot with Real Madrid this season, suffering from injury, poor form and criticism about his weight. AC Milan chief Adriano Galliani confirmed that the team has made an offer for Ronaldo, the dominant player in the 2002 World Cup and still one of international soccer's biggest stars. "We are sending an offer for Ronaldo. We are shopping so we'll see," he said on the club's website. "Everything of course will be down to a medical so we have plenty to do yet." Galliani added that there is a chance Ronaldo could be unveiled at the San Siro on Thursday night. AC Milan could use some help as it is 8-4-8 and tied for ninth in Serie A with 24 points, a staggering 30 behind unbeaten leaders and crosstown rivals Inter Milan. The sale of Ronaldo would mark the second huge separation this month of a superstar from Real Madrid, which is tied for second in the Spanish League, one point behind Barcelona. Two weeks ago, English icon David Beckham jumped to the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS in a landmark $252 million deal. Updated on Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 12:20 |
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Post by hp on Jan 26, 2007 12:15:46 GMT 3
no no no, Brazillian Ronnie is cool ,i think he is a legend, and if he moves to AC i'm glad for him  i just don't like Cristiano Ronaldo from Man utd, i know its irrelevant but need to express it somewhere! and on Becks, Beckhams move to Galaxy was dissapointing |
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Avalon is absolutely thrilled..I am sure she will come and tell us all about how much ;D 
and thinking that he broke his leg after scoring against ManU... 
. Lets hope that the rich Icelandic owner does what the rich Ruski did and buys a whole new team. 
