I've just heard The amazing Mr. M (the 'special one' to us mere mortals) talk on the radio about the state of the pitch at Stamford Bridge -- which is I must say, shocking. Jose said that the pitch is fine, and indeed, a lot better than many other Premiership grounds at this time of year and point in the season. He cited Everton, Sunderland, Man U and Middlesborough as having worse playing surfaces. That will of course, explain the Mighty Blue's drubbing on Teeside last weekend. Nothing to do with idleness or arrogance, then..
The point of the comment was in response to jibes from Barcelona that the playing surface in SW6 is -- if not unplayable, then far from scratch. Which, of course, is reasonable -- what with to-be-expected 'gamesmanship' ahead of the first leg of a major Champion's League fixture, and the painfully obvious fact that, well, it. [The 'official' reason is something to do with the stands being too high and not allowing the sun to properly shine on the hallowed turf.]
Jose, just let it be. Barca, mindful of defeat in last year's tie, are whinging ahead of another momentous defeat. Let them have their moan and excuse set-up. Say nothing and delight in the prospect of bringing the Champion's League title home to make the 'treble' a reality. I am.
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