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Jon
Team:Chelsea
Joined: May 2008
Caps: 3

07/08 Report card: Chelsea

Posted by: Jon, Wed 14th May 2008
07/08 Report card: Chelsea <!--break--> The Guardian has put out an end of season report card for Chelsea, below you’ll find my answers to the eight questions they posed in their article. You can view the original report card here. On-pitch moment of the season Michael Ballack’s late penalty against Manchester United. Not only because it was Ballack whom after a dismal first season and apparent problem with then manager José Mourinho, but because it kept the fight alive for the title. Chelsea wasn’t expected to do anything this season. Off-pitch moment of the season The moment I heard: “José Mourinho has left Chelsea Football Club”. My heart sunk; I was absolutely gutted. Player who must not be sold Ricardo Carvalho. Greatest goal Everyone who I see putting their two cents in on this topic automatically goes to the Juliano Belletti goal against Tottenham. A brilliant goal to be sure, but I’m quite fond of the Alex goal against Boro. Mind you I’m taking into account only the goal itself, not the setting in which it took place. Either one is absolute quality. Most embarrassing moment April 14th. Chelsea 1 - 1 Wigan. Too late in the season to be dropping points at ALL, but to Wigan? At the Bridge? Embarrassing doesn’t tell half of what I felt after that match. Effect of manager’s shopping Anelka. Nothing really brought to the table. If Grant is the manager next season, this summer will cast his fate in the transfer market. The season in five words One pointers don’t win titles Five-point action plan for the summer Is Grant staying of going? Either way, get that sorted out. Any players who want to leave, get them packed and on their way. Use the money to bring in some wingers, and a out and out striker if Drogba does happen to leave. No more excuses on the style of play, if attacking football is what the owner and fans want — get the right players and do it. Might be more than a five-point action plan, but you get my point.