I know what people are saying about Chelsea since Roman took over.. but you have to remember I think it’s now 9 other Clubs have had foreign investors take them over in the Premiership (I am sure there’ll be more to follow).. and to be honest none have matched what Chelsea have spent but you only get out what you put in.. Chelsea have reaped the rewards in recent years by spending big.. Two League Titles, an FA cup, Two Carling Cups and participation in the Champions League year in and year out (Three Semi Finals in what like 5 years) and that quite simply is what every supporter wants.. your team competing on all fronts.

This season once again we’re firing on all cylinders.. still in contention for the Quadruple.. which incidently we were in contention for last season right up until the end of April / May when Liverpool knocked us out of the Champions League and well United scraped home in the League (had to have a pop somewhere United fans!)

And as for the downward spirial (which everyone seems to want).. it hasn’t happened.. and Avram Grant has come in and kept us going in the ‘right direction’.. and quite quietly as well.. and I am simply loving it.. I think I heard on Sky Sports just last week or so.. his first 31 or 32 games since taking over compared to Mourinho’s.. just 1 difference and that was an extra draw instead of a win.. I don’t care what people think of Chelsea.. at the minute they’re pleasing me and that keeps me happy and whatever happens.. good or bad.. whoever runs out for Chelsea or represents Chelsea will get my backing.

As for Shevchenko and Ballack.. Sheva was unfortunate to pick up an injury there before Christmas.. he was showing signs of what he can do and as for Ballack.. he’s been fantastic lately.. fair enough he doesn’t stand out like a sore thumb.. but you have to remember playing alongside the likes of Terry, Essien, Lampard, Makelele, Drogba, Joe Cole, Anelka and Cech how can you.. it’s easy to stand out though when your playing alongside Demichelis, Schweinsteiger (very young at the time), Zé Roberto, Makaay, Kahn and Kovač as he did in his Bayern days.

Anyhow.. roll on Sunday.. Carling Cup Final.. the way Spurs have been playing lately.. it’ll be tough but it should be a cracker and may the best team win! C’mon Chels!

What do you know about football. Youy want to talk about class. Get some first then we can discuss it.