A lot of fans outwith Liverpool complained about a minutes silence in honor of the Hillsborough victims being observed before the two FA Cup semifinals at Wembley. When one considers that the disaster occurred just after kick off of an FA Cup Semi-Final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest then the mark of respect at Wembley was very appropriate.
It was a shame that a large number of Chelsea-03 fans could not respect the minute’s silence. At least it distracted them from hurling their usual anti-Semitic abuse at the Tottenham fans. There is an element of Chelsea-03’s support that continues to bring shame on the name of Chelsea Football Club. Money has bought the club a lot of success in recent years, but their fans once again proved that the money has not bought them class.
It was a shame that a large number of Chelsea-03 fans could not respect the minute’s silence. At least it distracted them from hurling their usual anti-Semitic abuse at the Tottenham fans. There is an element of Chelsea-03’s support that continues to bring shame on the name of Chelsea Football Club. Money has bought the club a lot of success in recent years, but their fans once again proved that the money has not bought them class.
Scotland Under 21 player, Islam Feruz took to Twitter to criticize Celtic and their late manager Tommy Burns. Feruz was a Somali immigrant facing deportation with his family when Burns and Celtic intervened to support political asylum for the player by offering him a professional contract. Feruz was then controversially signed by Chelsea-03 and has played a major role in their successful FA Youth Cup side. Feruz’s damning comments can be considered as those of an immature teenager and in time he may regret what he said. Until then he is a young player with no class, who belongs at a club with no class, and in a dressing room with the likes of John Terry and Ashley Cole. Feruz and Chelsea-03 are made for each other.
Chelsea-03 were hailed in certain quarters this week for the tactics they employed in beating Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Those tactics were - to put 11 men behind the ball, frustrate the opposition, foul, dive, break up the rhythm of the game, and when the chance arose to hit on the break. Correct me if I am wrong, but were Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti not forced out of Stamford Bridge for employing a similar negative and cynical approach to the game? I thought Roman Abramovich wanted his Chelsea-03 team to win with style. I guess not.
Chelsea-03 were hailed in certain quarters this week for the tactics they employed in beating Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Those tactics were - to put 11 men behind the ball, frustrate the opposition, foul, dive, break up the rhythm of the game, and when the chance arose to hit on the break. Correct me if I am wrong, but were Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti not forced out of Stamford Bridge for employing a similar negative and cynical approach to the game? I thought Roman Abramovich wanted his Chelsea-03 team to win with style. I guess not.
It is now 69 days since Rangers Football Club went into administration and there is no sign of their debts been cleared. Why is a club with no money allowed to play players on substantial wages while creditors including opposition clubs go unpaid?
Celtic lost out on a chance of a domestic double when they were beaten by Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The post-game coverage centered on Neil Lennon’s confronting the match official on the field of play at the final whistle. The Irishman ran on to the field to lambast Euan Norris for awarding Hearts a disputed penalty in injury time. Lennon’s antics overshadowed Hearts’ performance and their progression to the final where they will meet city rivals Hibs. It will be one of the most anticipated cup finals in recent memory and the first between Edinburgh’s two biggest clubs since 1896. It is also another indicator that Scottish football will survive when Rangers go into liquidation.
Celtic lost out on a chance of a domestic double when they were beaten by Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The post-game coverage centered on Neil Lennon’s confronting the match official on the field of play at the final whistle. The Irishman ran on to the field to lambast Euan Norris for awarding Hearts a disputed penalty in injury time. Lennon’s antics overshadowed Hearts’ performance and their progression to the final where they will meet city rivals Hibs. It will be one of the most anticipated cup finals in recent memory and the first between Edinburgh’s two biggest clubs since 1896. It is also another indicator that Scottish football will survive when Rangers go into liquidation.
If Wigan retain their English premier League status then manager Roberto Martinez will be in contention for the manager of the year award. Right now the clear favorite is Newcastle United’s Alan Pardew. Even if he doesn’t lead the Geordies to the Champions League place they currently occupy it will still be a tremendous season for the former Crystal Palace and West Ham manager. One man who will not be in contention for the honor is Harry Redknapp. He is still being mentioned as the favorite for the England job and this at a time when his position at Tottenham is fast becoming untenable. Redknapp should resign from the White Hart Lane position before he is fired.
In the latest round of ‘Messi v Ronaldo’ it was the Portuguese star that came out on top. His performance in the league game at the Camp Nou helped Real Madrid to a 2-1 win and they are now a step closer to regaining their La Liga title. The title of World Footballer of the Year is still up for grabs and the player who leads his respective team to Champions League glory will take the crown. Bayern Munich and Chelsea-03 could yet have a decisive say in the outcome.
In the latest round of ‘Messi v Ronaldo’ it was the Portuguese star that came out on top. His performance in the league game at the Camp Nou helped Real Madrid to a 2-1 win and they are now a step closer to regaining their La Liga title. The title of World Footballer of the Year is still up for grabs and the player who leads his respective team to Champions League glory will take the crown. Bayern Munich and Chelsea-03 could yet have a decisive say in the outcome.
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