*Official* English Football Season 2011-12

[The Sean]

Really? I'd read previously it was Scholes.

 

[sledger]

Well, one of his favourites then, perhaps.

In 2010, Spanish superstar Xavi revealed that Le Tissier had been one of his childhood inspirations, claiming that: "His talent was simply out of the norm. He could simply dribble past seven or eight players but without speed - he just walked past them. For me he was sensational".

 

[The Sean]

Great quote that, never too much Le Tiss love.

Xavi - WAG.

 

[fredfertang]

..... and the mighty Royals are back in the big time - what an incredible run

 

[Scaly piscine]

Well, one of his favourites then, perhaps.

In 2010, Spanish superstar Xavi revealed that Le Tissier had been one of his childhood inspirations, claiming that: "His talent was simply out of the norm. He could simply dribble past seven or eight players but without speed - he just walked past them. For me he was sensational".

Sounds more like McManaman. He hated running when he was dribbling the ball for some reason.

 

[fredfertang]

Well, one of his favourites then, perhaps.

Wasn't a very good spot-fixer though, Le Tiss, except when it came to getting away with it

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Personally, think the save by Hart at 0:14 in this video (Joe Hart vs Tottenham - YouTube) is better than any of the ones in the voting except for maybe the second Schmeichel one.

 

[Ausage]

Personally, think the save by Hart at 0:14 in this video (Joe Hart vs Tottenham - YouTube) is better than any of the ones in the voting except for maybe the second Schmeichel one.

Fan of 0:07 myself.

All fantastic stops though. Love watching great keepers.

 

[Pothas]

..... and the mighty Royals are back in the big time - what an incredible run

Looks like Southamptom going up with you which is good to see, both because Southampton in the top flight just feels right for someone my age and that West Ham are hopefully subjected to play off humiliation, preferably to Blackpool.

 

[sledger]

So then, this ought to be fun.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Lol. Massive shinner from Cesc with the goal at his mercy. 72% possession for the visitors.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Lol. Massive shinner from Cesc with the goal at his mercy. 72% possession for the visitors.

Pretty much like any other Barcelona away game then.

And Drogba scores in one of the 3 minutes of the match he's spent in a vertical position.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Messi caught in possession by Fat Frank.

 

[sledger]

Well, at least that will keep things interesting. Hope Chelsea can keep this competitive until the second leg so that they rest all their players at the weekend.

 

[Tom Halsey]

You'd hardly say that was coming but it wasn't totally unexpected given how bad Barca have looked at the back.

 

[social]

Pretty much like any other Barcelona away game then.

And Drogba scores in one of the 3 minutes of the match he's spent in a vertical position.

Complete **** but the only guy in blue who'd get a game for Barca

Rest have been pretty hopeless

 

[cpr]

Oh dear. What a miss at the end. Well done Chelsea, now shut up shop at the Nou Camp and get done by Bayern in the final please.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Drogba wouldn't get a game for Barca. Cole, Terry and Cech probably would though.

 

[sledger]

Hopefully that'll be enough to grant my wish of an under-strength Chelsea at the weekend. Now hope they get thrashed in the second leg.

 

[social]

Drogba wouldn't get a game for Barca. Cole, Terry and Cech probably would though.

Drogba is easily Chelsea's best player and has been for years

No way that Terry would get a game for Barca - slow, unskilled log would simply stifle their play and leak chances

Cole might be on the bench

Cech used to be good and really shouldnt get a game but Barca has carried a fairly ordinary keeper for year so maybe

Anyway, congrats to Chelsea as they achieved what they set out to do - sit back and hope to steal one