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[zarababe]

the Ref's cost them that game, you must feel that. i would be spitting chips if i was them.

I can well imagine you were choking on your chips when Torres banged in two goals.
 

quite a few will have choked on here... where are yooooooooouuuuuu ..

however the win was achieved we needed that OK and we got it !

[Redman in wales]

The FA has made a statement that no disciplinary action will be taken against Bosingwa for the foul on Benayoun.

What a joke 

discraceful

[Reg]

Bosingwa escapes FA sanction

No FA action will be taken against Jose Bosingwa over his kick at Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday.

Referee Mike Riley, who had earlier sent off Frank Lampard in controversial circumstances, admitted that, while he had not seen Bosingwa's lunge, it had been spotted by assistant Mo Matadar.

The officials did not punish Bosingwa and, under FIFA law, the Football Association are prohibited from taking disciplinary action when incidents are seen at the time by the match officials.

The FA's decision is a major boost for Chelsea and Bosingwa, who had swiftly apologised for his actions.

"I apologise for what I did and it was never my intention to hurt him," said Bosingwa. "I know it was wrong and I apologise.

"It's always frustrating to lose big games and especially in this way. It was important to get points and not let Manchester United go. That didn't happen, so we are upset, but now we have to think about the next game."

Meanwhile, Chelsea should receive another welcome slice of good news on Tuesday if Lampard, as expected, has his red card overturned at an FA regulatory commission hearing.

Chelsea appealed against Riley's decision to dismiss the midfielder following a challenge between him and Xabi Alonso in the 60th minute.

TV replays clearly showed Lampard won the ball fairly before being kicked by Alonso.

The England midfielder is scheduled to miss the home game against Hull along with away trips to Watford and Aston Villa if the appeal is unsuccessful.

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will understandably be delighted if Lampard's card is rescinded.

But the Chelsea camp still feel they are being victimised by officials this season.

Scolari's pre-match criticism that referees were too quick to dish out red cards to his players was echoed by England left-back Ashley Cole.

He pointed to Manchester City's game at Stoke on Saturday as an example of their suffering.

Rory Delap was sent off after clashing with City's Shaun Wright-Phillips, but the winger escaped punishment even though he kicked out at the Stoke player while on the ground.

"All the players watched what happened with Shaun Wright-Phillips (at Stoke) and no-one gets booked or questioned about it.

"We do one little tackle and we seem to be getting yellow and red cards."

But the unsavoury incidents on Merseyside only served to paper over the cracks threatening to bring Scolari's reign crashing down.

There is already growing unrest among the fans, who will see the club's failure to add to their playing squad during the current transfer window as a wasted opportunity to try to halt the slide.

Chelsea are now level on points with Aston Villa, three behind Liverpool and five behind leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand.

Defeat over two legs against Juventus in the Champions League would leave Chelsea, assuming they overcome Watford in the next round, with only the FA Cup to play for this season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson highlighted Chelsea's ageing squad at the start of the campaign, but the problems appear to be deeper than that.

After a flying start to their league season under Scolari, the team's confidence has evaporated to such an extent only a major overhaul of personnel is likely to re-invigorate their fortunes.

Such an overhaul will cost millions but the club's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, already counting the cost of the credit crunch, is unlikely to fund it.

[NANNY RED]

just got to say for anyone thinking Fat Frank was hard done buy who gives a s.hit the ba.stard broke Xabis ankle with a smirk on his face remember that people . I was made up he walked , Retribution in my eyes . An as for that Boswinger , He should of been nicked for abh never mind sent off.

Anyway im over the moon, an me ar.se is killin me after sitting going about 2 miles an hour on the motorway

[Kharhaz]

Ive just read it on LFC.TV. He has escaped punishment because although the linesman saw, and told the ref, who in turn decided it was yossi who committed the offence in the first place by playing for time, that bosingwa was fully justified in what he did.

And theres poor mascherano getting sent off for asking "EH?"

I despair I really do.

[bunglemark2]

Hmmmm...don't think Fatboy Lamps deserved to go, but Bosingwa deffo should have

[fivecups]

A word about the KOP here................ I suspected it would be flat as a pancake after Wednesday's result but they showed that despite recent setback's they know and believe they have an important contribution to make. It was as noisy and vociferous as it has been all season, almost as if the KOP wanted to remind Chelsea what it was like in those previous CL encounters here.

Stevie G , probably the worlds best all round player at the moment was his usual high exceptionally standard, Carra imperious and even Benni came on and showed some of his West Ham form we shelled out good money for ! I liked Aurellio's play and he made some great crosses and worked so hard all game. Riera saw a lot of the ball but didn't always take the best option, Masca was growling in the mix and Kuyt gave 100%




Walk on ................

The match and the atmosphere were superb. A couple of other things I noticed. The crowds tolerance of Kuyt was minimal - an overhit cross or shot off target was greeted with mass groans. The Rafa song wasn't sung by everyone at half-time or after full-time - maybe around a third of the crowd.

It was great to see us really attack a team. We were hammering them at the end. Yossi was a revelation when he came on. Riera wasted a LOT of possession. Skyrtel was a rock. Very enjoyable.

[NANNY RED]

For the last half an hour the atmosphere was the best its been all season. Brilliant

[stmichael]

Bosingwa escapes FA sanction

No FA action will be taken against Jose Bosingwa over his kick at Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday.

Referee Mike Riley, who had earlier sent off Frank Lampard in controversial circumstances, admitted that, while he had not seen Bosingwa's lunge, it had been spotted by assistant Mo Matadar.

The officials did not punish Bosingwa and, under FIFA law, the Football Association are prohibited from taking disciplinary action when incidents are seen at the time by the match officials.

The FA's decision is a major boost for Chelsea and Bosingwa, who had swiftly apologised for his actions.

"I apologise for what I did and it was never my intention to hurt him," said Bosingwa. "I know it was wrong and I apologise.

"It's always frustrating to lose big games and especially in this way. It was important to get points and not let Manchester United go. That didn't happen, so we are upset, but now we have to think about the next game."

Meanwhile, Chelsea should receive another welcome slice of good news on Tuesday if Lampard, as expected, has his red card overturned at an FA regulatory commission hearing.

Chelsea appealed against Riley's decision to dismiss the midfielder following a challenge between him and Xabi Alonso in the 60th minute.

TV replays clearly showed Lampard won the ball fairly before being kicked by Alonso.

The England midfielder is scheduled to miss the home game against Hull along with away trips to Watford and Aston Villa if the appeal is unsuccessful.

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will understandably be delighted if Lampard's card is rescinded.

But the Chelsea camp still feel they are being victimised by officials this season.

Scolari's pre-match criticism that referees were too quick to dish out red cards to his players was echoed by England left-back Ashley Cole.

He pointed to Manchester City's game at Stoke on Saturday as an example of their suffering.

Rory Delap was sent off after clashing with City's Shaun Wright-Phillips, but the winger escaped punishment even though he kicked out at the Stoke player while on the ground.

"All the players watched what happened with Shaun Wright-Phillips (at Stoke) and no-one gets booked or questioned about it.

"We do one little tackle and we seem to be getting yellow and red cards."

But the unsavoury incidents on Merseyside only served to paper over the cracks threatening to bring Scolari's reign crashing down.

There is already growing unrest among the fans, who will see the club's failure to add to their playing squad during the current transfer window as a wasted opportunity to try to halt the slide.

Chelsea are now level on points with Aston Villa, three behind Liverpool and five behind leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand.

Defeat over two legs against Juventus in the Champions League would leave Chelsea, assuming they overcome Watford in the next round, with only the FA Cup to play for this season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson highlighted Chelsea's ageing squad at the start of the campaign, but the problems appear to be deeper than that.

After a flying start to their league season under Scolari, the team's confidence has evaporated to such an extent only a major overhaul of personnel is likely to re-invigorate their fortunes.

Such an overhaul will cost millions but the club's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, already counting the cost of the credit crunch, is unlikely to fund it.

absolutely beggars belief. that happened right near where i sit and i still can't believe the linesman didn't see it.

[devaney]

the Ref's cost them that game, you must feel that. i would be spitting chips if i was them.

Please remember Rob Stiles last season messing up awarding Chelsea the phantom penalty that got the a 1-1 at anfield last season. We were robbed then...

See, your guilty feelin is gone now.

Also Bosignwa got away with his kung fu on Benayouin.....

It all evens out eventually 

Just to add to that, where Chelsea even in the game anyway ?
Think Reina might as well have gone akip for all the stuff he had to do.
Rather like when Mascherano got sent off for us against the mancs last year and we had some saying it cost us the game - that was a game that we were struggling in anyway.
Chelsea played for a draw despite what Scolari said post match (that they would go for win)
We were knocking on the door all game and fully deserved the breakthrough.
Alex must of made about 4 great blocks in there area as well.

Cost them the game my harse !! They had two lame shots on goal in 90 minutes - that's what cost them the game!

[devaney]

Bosingwa escapes FA sanction

No FA action will be taken against Jose Bosingwa over his kick at Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday.

Referee Mike Riley, who had earlier sent off Frank Lampard in controversial circumstances, admitted that, while he had not seen Bosingwa's lunge, it had been spotted by assistant Mo Matadar.

The officials did not punish Bosingwa and, under FIFA law, the Football Association are prohibited from taking disciplinary action when incidents are seen at the time by the match officials.

The FA's decision is a major boost for Chelsea and Bosingwa, who had swiftly apologised for his actions.

"I apologise for what I did and it was never my intention to hurt him," said Bosingwa. "I know it was wrong and I apologise.

"It's always frustrating to lose big games and especially in this way. It was important to get points and not let Manchester United go. That didn't happen, so we are upset, but now we have to think about the next game."

Meanwhile, Chelsea should receive another welcome slice of good news on Tuesday if Lampard, as expected, has his red card overturned at an FA regulatory commission hearing.

Chelsea appealed against Riley's decision to dismiss the midfielder following a challenge between him and Xabi Alonso in the 60th minute.

TV replays clearly showed Lampard won the ball fairly before being kicked by Alonso.

The England midfielder is scheduled to miss the home game against Hull along with away trips to Watford and Aston Villa if the appeal is unsuccessful.

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will understandably be delighted if Lampard's card is rescinded.

But the Chelsea camp still feel they are being victimised by officials this season.

Scolari's pre-match criticism that referees were too quick to dish out red cards to his players was echoed by England left-back Ashley Cole.

He pointed to Manchester City's game at Stoke on Saturday as an example of their suffering.

Rory Delap was sent off after clashing with City's Shaun Wright-Phillips, but the winger escaped punishment even though he kicked out at the Stoke player while on the ground.

"All the players watched what happened with Shaun Wright-Phillips (at Stoke) and no-one gets booked or questioned about it.

"We do one little tackle and we seem to be getting yellow and red cards."

But the unsavoury incidents on Merseyside only served to paper over the cracks threatening to bring Scolari's reign crashing down.

There is already growing unrest among the fans, who will see the club's failure to add to their playing squad during the current transfer window as a wasted opportunity to try to halt the slide.

Chelsea are now level on points with Aston Villa, three behind Liverpool and five behind leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand.

Defeat over two legs against Juventus in the Champions League would leave Chelsea, assuming they overcome Watford in the next round, with only the FA Cup to play for this season.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson highlighted Chelsea's ageing squad at the start of the campaign, but the problems appear to be deeper than that.

After a flying start to their league season under Scolari, the team's confidence has evaporated to such an extent only a major overhaul of personnel is likely to re-invigorate their fortunes.

Such an overhaul will cost millions but the club's billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich, already counting the cost of the credit crunch, is unlikely to fund it.

absolutely beggars belief. that happened right near where i sit and i still can't believe the linesman didn't see it.

So you get a red card and you can appeal but if it's two yellows and your sent off you can't appeal and if the linesman sees a serious offence and no action is taken during play no further action can be taken after the game! Did Ferguson write the rules as well arrange the fixtures!

Whatever happened to common sense?

[red37]

Lampards Red Card overturned.  No surprise.... 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7864085.stm

[GYBS]

Apparently they couldnt do anything about Boswinga becuase the linesman said he didnt see it so it wasnt put in the after match report

[we all dream...]

Apparently they couldnt do anything about Boswinga becuase the linesman said he didnt see it so it wasnt put in the after match report

That cannot be true. The linesman flags for a freekick.

Bosingwa

If that is the reason the someone needs to challeng this decision.

unbelievable. 

Mike Reily is a to lol great decision on the Lampard red card tho    he's rubbish

[GYBS]

He flagged for a free kick against yossi for obstruction not against boswinga . there is nothing you can do if the ref didnt put it in his report despite the fact millions will see it on telly .