So the FA has charged Chelsea with failing to control its players and its asst. coach for some sort of naughtiness too.

What do people think about this? Were the players provoked by bad calls? Did MU buy the ref? Should John Terry have been charged for trying to pull the red card out of the ref's hand?

And Yes, United bought that SOB

Mike Dean erm...'play ball' with pretty boy Cristiano

Of course they were provoked. Wouldn't you be? Mike Dean was a totall disgrace. And Yes, United bought that SOB.

Look they do this sh!t in every game.
As soon as the ref makes a call against them they circle him and try to be intimidating.

Edit: ANOTHER goal at Fratton Park. Portsmouth 7-4 Reading.   

The guy in the #7 jersey playing for Chelsea doesn't even look like the same guy who wore it for Milan. I watched the game  (hahahaha Drogba red!) and it's just sad the way he's unable to play to the level that he's capable of.

It is very sad, I think it's best for him if he leaves. It doesn't matter what he does anymore, everyone just labels him a waste of money.

Hee. Kurt's going to be in a good mood. HT score from White Hart Lane: Spurs 1 - Villa 3. Props to former rossoneri Martin Laursen for scoring 2 of the 3.

(PS - Why is Spurs' pitch named after a white bunny?)

4-4 !!!!!!!!!!      

Just saw the rerun of the match !!

Villa threw it away !

Big time.

Although, it's the same idiot ref that did the United-Chelsea game. He managed to see Spurs penalty and not Villa's? Ah well, I'd have taken a draw before the game, and we got a draw, bad things happen!

At least we're scoring some goals this season! And are probably the most entertaining team. 

I think Arsenal are having an outstanding run atm ... Considering this match and the one against Chelsea, Villa are really gritting their teeth .. if they keep this up, who knows

I do think this is Arsenals league to lose right now, they're playing great football and teams aren't even challenging them.

Still to play any of the top 3 though, could all change then.

If they keep on playing their type of football with a sense of fighting spirit, the top 3 might take some points off of them, but it wont stop them IMO. I say this because, they have a great manager and a team (though lacks experience..) that has understanding between the players.

EDIT: 50 mins 1-2 Spurs   Different kind of link up Berbatov and Keane

Villa then RVP...you really are on a week long high...keep it up.

You are not paying attention!

've liked him ever since I first saw him run around... when he first kicked the ball I fell in love! You are not paying attention!

That does tend to happen when u smoke hubbly bubbly

Ajax Release Ten Cate, Chelsea Beckons


Ajax have released manager Henk ten Cate to Chelsea this afternoon, where he is expected to work alongside manager Avram Grant.

Following a week of speculation, news filtering through the wires is breaking that Ajax have confirmed that Henk ten Cate has been released as manager after reaching an agreement Chelsea.

In the last few moments Ajax released a statement which read: “In talks with Chelsea, Ajax have reached agreement with the English club about the immediate transfer of Henk ten Cate to the London-based side.

“After being approached by Chelsea, Henk ten Cate asked the Ajax management last week permission to start negotiations with the Premier-League side. After internal deliberations, Ajax granted permission.

“It is now up to Chelsea and Henk ten Cate to finalise the deal together. Ajax do not expect this to take much time.”

The news confirms reports that began last week when ten Cate’s agent Sigi Lens told The Sun: “It’s true we have an agreement with Chelsea. It’s an opportunity for him, a challenge for him to work with a big team and work with Avram Grant to build a new team.”

Lens added: “Chelsea want to take the coach now so if there is an agreement between the two clubs everything will be clear.

“The will is there from both parties for Henk to start straight away.

“Henk does not want to wait until the end of the season, he wants to come now but it depends on how Ajax are going to react.”

With these statements in mind, Ajax seem to be correct when they suggested an agreement between Chelsea and ten Cate wouldn’t take long.

With money not an issue, the sticking point could be with the length of the contract, and the specific role the former Barcelona assistant will play.

The international break will serve as the perfect opportunity for ten Cate and manager Avram Grant to formulate a plan of action to get Chelsea’ season back on track.

Insiders believe it was ten Cate who was the architect of the current Barcelona team, working as Frank Rijkaard’s assistant. He is thought to be taking a similar role at Stamford Bridge.

RvP is Arsenal's new icon now, him and Fabregas. And Villa is Valencia's treasure. Both of them want to stay there, and won't move till at least they win something big. And both clubs are the type of clubs that are always threatening to do something huge, but fall agonizingly close to their goal.

It's all for the money once again...
Fabregas, I don't see them giving away... but Robin... I have this feeling... Wenger would make just another mistake as there's always someone "knocking on the door"!

Don't you expect Villa to leave for a bigger club sooner or later? I'd be happy to see him stick with Valencia (like Totti did with Roma) but I just can't see it happening... but maybe Chelsea will be his next destination! I know they are not a bigger club than Valencia in any way but still...

Official: Chelsea Complete Henk Ten Cate Capture

Henk Ten Cate has finally completed his much anticipated, much speculated move to Chelsea.

Chelsea had successfully managed to agree terms with Ajax for Ten Cate's release, and have now completed the paperwork to bring the Dutchman to Stamford Bridge.

Said a statement released by the club: "Chelsea can confirm that Henk ten Cate has joined as assistant first-team coach."

He will be an assistant to Avram Grant, as will Steve Clarke, who has also been offered a new deal to make him feel wanted.

It is understood that the objective is to bring to the coaching team an understanding of the European game, and in particular, the Champions League.

Ten Cate was in charge of much of the tactical work at Barcelona, including during their 2005-06 Champions League winning season, and that has not been lost on the Blues, particularly with Roman Abramovich having made no secret of his desire to win the big European prize.

His career as a head coach fails to inspire too much confidence - he has coached over ten clubs in various capacities.

However, his work behind the scenes at Barcelona was nothing short of phenomenal, and Frank Rijkaard has faced questions over tactics and squad management ever since the departure of his assistant last summer.