chelsea drops points and ManU easily takes out Charlton 3-0. We might have a close season after all

Goals allowed in the 80th and 90th mintues?? You think they are missing Gallas??

Yeah, they might want to reconsider that move. Chelsea is built on defense. Score early and then send everyone deep. Anytime someone gets deep into your territory clear the ball as far as you can and let the next attack commence.

hee hee
i laugh in their general direction

It was disappointing, but I was expecting a couple of these as the team works out some kinks. I'd be more worried if this was at home. I will say that Chelsea always seems to be lax if they have a lead, and from about the 60th minute to the 80th minute I always hold my breath.

But I'm still not worried unless they're still dropping matches like this in October.

Yeah, I wouldn't be worried if I was a Chelsea fan. Beginning of the season after a World Cup...I mean even Mourinho and Lampard said it could take a while to get everything going (although I did think they were just displaying some gamesmanship) Still though, I did think it means anything yet.

'boro fought hard the whole game and you could almost sense both goals coming

If I was Jose, I would sit down and have a long talk with Gallas!

They definitely need to get the back line shored up. I was glad to see Sheva score. The offense showed some real sparks, even with Ballack out, but the defense needs get organized quick. John Terry is great, but he can't stop everyone alone.