Chelsea 1 – 1 ManU; after 120 minutes…

Chelsea lose to United in penalties (6-5 to ManU)… That's good bye to big-ears (European trophy).

I'm somewhere in this crowd:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T7CJ0wPITSM

Pat Lampard, 58, mother of Frank Lampard (#8 of my Blues) has passed away earlier in the evening (GMT). My sincerest sympathies go out to Frank's family. Pat was proud of her son and his career and was a familiar face at all the Chelsea FC matches. May she rest in peace.

If you haven't heard, check this out.

Basically, this website, My Football Club (myFC) "bought" controlling interest in a non-league club, Ebbsfleet United (formerly Gravesend & Northfleet FC). Who is MyFC? Well, they're made up of people like you and me who paid 35 quid (about 70 USD) to become part-owner of Ebbsfleet FC…

Pretty interesting concept and I wonder how this'll pan out. Oh yah, did I mention that the part-owners get to select the starting line-up week-in-and-out?! ^_^

Only 3 years of brilliant service at Chelsea FC. He and my beloved Blues "mutually" decided to part ways on Wednesday evening (UTC). It's a definite shock though a lot of so-called pundits and those know-it-all supporters say it was inevitable. In any case, The Special One will be missed by this True Blue and wish him the best in his future Footy endeavours.

When all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through

- All American Rejects

After intense cheering, jeering, and chanting last night I have officially lost my voice and am now speaking with a pitch that I have never used before… il tenore! Anyway, the Chelsea FC-fun week is over. I return to work on Monday with hardly a voice, sunburn and wonderful memories that will last me… until the new Premiership term begins anyway! ^_^

Come on the Chels!

p.s., Photos to follow soon. I took LOADS of them and will be putting it up in my gallery.

Football is the game.

Herman, if you're reading this — Chelsea are coming back to the States this summer. And yes, I already have my tix. ^_^

Chelsea Central will be @ Yankee Doodles in Santa Monica (3rd street) if you want to meet some Blues supporters… Get into a pissfest, perhaps? *wink*