12twelve

Are Lucas and Mascherano both going to the Olympics? We'll need some cover surely in central mid. Albelda anyone?

Gudjohnsen anyone? He will be the perfect foil for Torres.

I wouldn't say Carra and Gerrard are part of the problem BUT the big question is, despite their supposed KEY role in the team, we could still see some major weaknesses in their game - Carra's distribution and Gerrards pass selection.

i like the way you slag off Pennant but had the cheek to put Richardson in our team.

did Meijer arrive on a free?

I remember a match two years ago when Torres missed 7-8 sitters(yes) against Real. He will be keen to put that right.

Kompany can play right back and center half.

I think Crouch wasn't in the team for a couple of weeks because he wasn't showing the right attitude. He's had a few stinkers earlier in the season which everyone seems happy to forget. The Arsenal and Blackburn appearances are probably a turning point for Crouch in Rafa's eyes. He earned the start v Besiktas with those two performances. Crouch was good last night, but you have to take into consideration the fact that no Besiktas players bothered to put pressure on him.

Arbeloa was boss at right back against Arsenal last season, to name one good performance

was cisse crying after he scored against Besiktas?

please tell me how to build a dynasty in three seasons? everyone wants to write off what Mourinho/Chelsea has done in the past season's, fair enough, I can understand what these come from. but saying Mourinho failed in the long-term? that's way out of order

it is a bit annoying (and a surprise) to hear him say that, considering United and Arsenal are also having early kick-offs

i thought the local McDonald's only show a match per month?