chelsea still aiming high

[Manic Loop]

Claudio Ranieri sent out a warning to fourth-placed Newcastle: "Chelsea are after you."

The Blues moved to within three points of Newcastle and automatic qualification for next season's Champions League, as well as recording their third successive 4-0 victory and coach Ranieri called for the consistentcy to secure a top four finish.

And after the drubbing of Sunderland, he said: "Newcastle are three points ahead of us now. Everyone knows it will be difficult but I have said it before, and I say it again now, we must try to overtake them.

"This win was important for our confidence. I am Italian and that means I don't like to concede goals, and it is nice that we are performing consistently.

"If we want to win the league in the future then it is important to be consistent. If you are not consistent then you do not get anywhere.

"The confidence here is always the same, and I want it remain how it is for the rest of the season.

"It was important to finish this week well but now we must forget everything and focus on our next game - at Liverpool."

[Phillip Craig]

<snip Ranieri talk>


I'm not sure what saying that is set to achieve, does he expect Newcastle to just roll over and die, we've lost two games against good sides and drawn a game because of a ref, we get Bellamy back this week along with Dyer and Cort will hopefully get back match fit and then we just carry on where we left off before the Arsenal league game. I still think we will pick up 80 points and Chelsea won't catch us. If they lose next week against Liverpool and we win then it's back to that 6 point gap and everyone wondering why they even questioned us. Of course if Man U, Arsenal or Liverpool lose a couple of games or draw one to many then we could even start moving up the table again.

[Jere Markus]

Chelsea is dangerous, but if Magpies get it together Chelsea has no chance. It´s up to Ncastle. Chelsea has begun to score some goals lately - I can see them winning 5 in a row. It´s possible. Then they lose to Charlton or something..

[Manic Loop]

i still see newcastle finsihing higher, but they still think they can get you

[Jere Markus]

i still see newcastle finsihing higher, but they still think they can get you


Arse?!



:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh

Only thing Magpies get from Gooners is a huge slap in the face! FA Cup time, Ncastle out! Maybe Ncastle can top Pool, but not ManU or Arse..

Soon Pool will make a dive - stay alert.

[Manic Loop]

i still see newcastle finsihing higher, but they still think they can get you


Arse?!



:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh

Only thing Magpies get from Gooners is a huge slap in the face! FA Cup time, Ncastle out! Maybe Ncastle can top Pool, but not ManU or Arse..

Soon Pool will make a dive - stay alert.


no i meant chelsea could still get newcastle

[lapsed_fan]

It seems some of the Chelsea players have finally got some motivation at last.

[Jere Markus]

but you never know if they´ll bring it with them. Each day is a new day surely :) :)

[Manic Loop]

It seems some of the Chelsea players have finally got some motivation at last.


it would seem so yes, but whether it actually is, remains to be seen

[L11OBS]

No ones mentioned Leeds yet, dont rule us out just yet

[Phillip Craig]

No ones mentioned Leeds yet, dont rule us out just yet


why ? :)

[chelsea sw6]

i cant see us beating liverpool away we never do well there but heres hoping :roll-eyes

[Michael]

Chelsea are a good side on there day and far better than the barcodes, Id expect them to win the majority of there games.

Chelsea sw6 - did you got to the game at Old Trafford this season?

[Will]

yeh chelsea are playing well at the moment, too well for my liking

[caddy]

I think the 2 guys up-front are magic Hasselbaink and Gudjonsson absolute quality!!! Fantastic to watch!!! Plus they will be better in the champs league than Newcastle more suited players!!!

[Manic Loop]

jimmy is the key, best signing chelsea ever made

[Leeds Pioneer]

jimmy is the key, best signing chelsea ever made


I thought that was Chris Sutton. :) :) :)

[caddy]

jimmy is the key, best signing chelsea ever made
Definatly, him and with Eidur are ever improving definatly one of the best in the premier!!

[Phillip Craig]

Chelsea are a good side on there day and far better than the barcodes, Id expect them to win the majority of there games.

Chelsea sw6 - did you got to the game at Old Trafford this season?


Have you seen our run in we really should be able to win them all especially as Bellamy will be back for Everton at the latest (may be back of Saturday) and Dyer will be back to full fitness, we can get back to doing what we've done the whole season which is win despite what people seem to think.

[chelsea sw6]

no i didnt go to man u this season couldnt get a ticket for the chelsea end im trying to get a semi ticket but dont hold much hope :no

[Geebee]

Eidur and Jimmy is the best strike duo in the league in my opinion. They link up brilliantly and are totally on the same wavelength. More to the point, they've scored me many points in my fantasy footy competition in work :)
Big test for them at the weekend, wonder who I want to win???? :yes

[Mark]

its like one goal between them and Ruud & Ole