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Chelsea: So Close Yet So Far by folanusi(m): 1:09pm On May 22, 2008
Despite being a united fan, i cannot help but feel sorry for chelsea.

I watched the CL final with a couple of mates. Some of us in the red corner and some others in the blue corner.

After a painful night of andronoline pump, and  after the trophy presentation and celebration had calmed down, my friend pointed out that the boot could have easily been on the other foot.

If only JT had scored that penalty, or if only Blackburn had held on to their 1-0 lead against united and not allowed Tevez grab a goal in the last minute of added time, then it might well be united ending the season with nothing.

That being said, i think that on the whole, united deserved to win both trophies, not based on the perfomance in the final alone or the perfomance against wigan in the last PL game, but on the performance over the whole season.

We scored the most goals in the PL and the CL, and conceded the fewest goals in both competitions. That shows the all round strength of the squad.

And of course, we have Cristiano Ronaldo, whom I sincerely believe is the best player in the world at the moment.

It is not a coincidence that he ended the season as the highest goalscorer in the Premier league (31 goals) and the Champions League (8 Goals). it only shows the boy's ability.

but credit to Chelsea for Taking it all the way both in the CL and premier league. They are worthy opposition.

UNITED 4 LIFE, , EVEN IN DEATH
Re: Chelsea: So Close Yet So Far by Ibime(m): 1:16pm On May 22, 2008
Thank you my brother. Both teams played well and put on a good show for English football.
Re: Chelsea: So Close Yet So Far by folanusi(m): 1:22pm On May 22, 2008
Ibime:

Thank you my brother. Both teams played well and put on a good show for English football.

I agree with you. both teams played well enough to win the famous trophy with the big ears. and on the night, whoever won would have been worthy winners.

But fate decreed that it would be United's day.

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