[Archived] Chelsea Vs Blackburn Rovers Preview 4pm Sunday 17th May 2009

[sambo]

Hmm I do want some self respect though, we're fast becoming a bit of a laughing stock for our pitiful surrenders away at bigger clubs. People paid nearly 50 quid for the ticket alone so I hope they're not more short changed than they already would be at them prices.

[beerwins]

I really used to look forward to games against the top 4 but this season i would be more than happy if the top 4 teams buggered off to a super league and left us mere mortal teams alone

[Tom]

I don't care. We're safe! :) We can lose 100-0 and I'll still not be bothered. It's been too long a season.

Couldn't agree more, job done for this season.

[jonv]

1 NIL! But we're staying up, 1 NIL yes we're still staying up, 1 nil oh we're still staying UP, 1 NIL AND WE'RE STILL STAAYING UP

[Tim Southampton Rover]

I think the positive thing so far about todays game is that we've had a couple of chances already at their goal so hopefully we'll create a few more and maybe take one.

[Tom]

Playing well so far, we look vunerable but have made a few chances.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

The negative thing is that they should be 3-0 up!

Oh I don't care. We are staying up!

[Ossydave]

We've had more efforts on goal than them, very open game.

Samba should have bagged from that cross Diouf put in, terrible header.

[Paul Mellelieu]

We're playing some decent stuff. Could be a couple more down though.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

I think the difference is that they look like scoring when they attack whereas we don't.

[Tom]

Carlos looks lively, sometimes i feel we just need to have a shot when given a chance

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Jose Bosingwa - Dirty Diving Cheat!

[bennyboyt11]

Impressed by our approach to this game, was expecting us to shut up shop but we're trying some open play

[Ossydave]

Thank fook for Givet!

[Tom]

Never a free kick Grella played the ball then Essien ran into his foot no idea why fatboy is so upset

[HemelRover]

Im really likeing what Carlos is doing today. Hes had some very nice touches, positive passing and looking to move the play forward. Blimey, just seen him tackle Essien and come away with the ball.....Essien not having a good one, just copped a Grella sixe 10 boot right in the knackers!

[TonyM]

Ouch

[Manc Rover]

Ouch

pity it was essien and not lampard on the end of grella's studs

[Tom]

Nelsen injured, Samba at the back doran right wing and diouf up top i imagine

[Grabbi Graeme]

Nelsen injured Doran on and Samba back in back 4

[RoverRich]

Good to see the youngster Doran given a chance to see what he can do but you have to feel for the likes of Zurab and Benni. Zurab hardly had a chance all season, the only recognised CB on the bench and he gets overlooked for a teenager and a reshuffle. Then Benni has a CB chosen ahead of him to start up front and when he has to drop back to defence, Benni still doesn't get on. I suppose you can argue we know what he is about and it is time to look to the future now

[Ossydave]

Pedersens gone up not Diouf

[Rovermatt]

Dreadful stuff. It never ceases to amaze me that professional footballers can't retain possession of the ball.

[Martin]

A few observations:

1) Benni's future must be in doubt. I don't think he runs enough for Sam.

2) The teams in the bottom half of the table have only won 1 out of 58 games against the top 4. That gap is widening.

3) We're safe. Brilliant.

Come on boys - give us a goal.

[Mr. E]

If the players are supposed to be out there proving their worth I really don't see that happening. What must players like Pedersen do to understand that if they can't cross or pass they should let someone else do it?

Chelsea are only 1-0 up cause they haven't bothered to try for more.