Desperate Chelsea Players Put Pressure On Wigan
A win at the JJB stadium for United this weekend will secure our status and Champions. With Wigan having nothing to play for and being managed by former United captain, Steve Bruce, the nerves are starting to get to Chelsea.
John Terry was the first to speak out, attempting to appeal to Wigan’s better nature, calling Steve Bruce a “great manager” and saying it would be an injustice to the Premiership if they didn’t go out for a win.
“They’ll do the Premier League justice and will go out there wanting to beat Man U. We’ve worked our socks off all year, so we’d be disappointed if they don’t,” he said. “We’ve seen many teams this weekend put out full-strength teams and really go for it even though they’ve nothing to play for. Wigan are safe and, hopefully, with a great manager like Steve Bruce they’re going to go for it. We still have a tough game at home to Bolton. If we win we have a very good chance.”
Michael Ballack, who I imagine probably couldn’t even point out Wigan on a map, has joined John Terry in trying to befriend our next opponents, asking for the club to show pride in themselves. Wigan, who have lost three and won two of their last eight, were praised heavily by the German. He claims the pie eaters were “very good” during their recent trip to the Bridge, where they managed just six shots on and off target and picked up 39% of the possession.
“The pressure is on and I hope Wigan are proud enough to give everything in the last game and we have to beat Bolton,” he said. “United have everything in their hands, but we are relaxed now. We did our job. We will give everything to beat Bolton at home and we will see what they do. Wigan are on a great run at the moment. They came to the Bridge and put in a very good performance and since then, they’ve picked up. I think they’ll do the Premier League justice and go out there wanting to beat Manchester United.”
Do you think Wigan will care less what these Chelsea players have to say?
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Nope , Terry appears to have taken over from Jose as the chief bullshitter down at the bridge who loves the sound of his own voice .
Hope we spared any more of this drivel come sunday when untd win the lge
Terry is basically assuring himself if United go out and beat Wigan then the sentiment of United has got to Bruce and they lost on purpose. He’s full of sh*t
I don’t know how chelsea are stil in the race, most of the games they have taken part in they have just got the result by the skin of their teeth.
As a United fan I just hope that Wigan show the same enthusiasm that Everton and Man City did when they played Chelsea earlier on in the season. And in fact the same that Newcastle did in the second half. And certainly not like Blackburn did when they played Man Utd. They seemed to be fighting for their lives. Or maybe it was for some hidden agenda that they had. I wonder what???
I’m pleased that no-one from United is responding to this. It appears as though they’re solely preparing for Sunday - focusing on their own job, rather than Chelsea’s, Wigan’s, or Bolton’s for that matter.
I think we might get a response from Ferguson at Friday’s press conference, but I hope he carries on the same line that, as long as we win, Chelsea can’t catch us. And it is as simple as that.
I don’t necessarly agree that Chelsea have been scraping results - they’ve been playing some quite good football recently - but I will add that Chelsea are only in this because of two things. The tricky period we went through last month, where our attacking fluency seemed to diminish slightly, and some diabolical refereeing decisions (at least three penalties turned down in the two away games at Boro and Blackburn). Where experience has told, however, is the response going into the three games in six days against Barcelona and Chelsea. Ferguson clearly knew that we could afford to lose the Chelsea game and still be champions, and picked a team accordingly. Not that he picked a team to lose the game, but one that was more about containing, rather than attacking. Chelsea will definitely see a different team in Moscow.
If Wigan excel themsevles more than they should then perhaps United supporters can accuse Wigan of taking back handers.
A BRUCEY BONUS?
I reckon Bruce would NEVER tell his team to take it easy. A Wigan win would be good for their fans. However, as Wigan are safe I’d like to see Steve put out a team that will have a formation to play into our hands and then we batter them with the OVER RATED* Ronaldo scoring the goal to win the title.
*people who say that should go top ‘emsleves
I think wigan could upset us. Don’t be too sure about winning in jjb. They’ve been good against the big four, Eventhough Bruce has a special connection with manutd it is still possible if they are going to get a draw or even worse. Hope our boys give them all during the game. Glory… Glory… ManUtd
The pitch is a major concern as it will hamper how we play, but we shouldn’t be worried about the ‘mind games’. We control our destiny, and Chelski knows this. It’s patently obvious they are on shaky ground. They know it’s our title to lose and in all eventualities we will see off this game with a 2-0 scoreline.
We need to go out focused and play our game. Don’t worry about the chavs, don’t worry about Moscow and the finals, just play 4-4-2, the united way and the result will take care of itself.
Glory Glory Man United….
and the rent boys go tumbling down…
Just a quick point about the pitch - two things. One is that the Rugby League team has put their game back until the Monday. And with the good weather, I can’t see the pitch being a problem.
Remember - the Wigan-Arse game was played after some heavy rain and a Rugby League game on it 48 hours beforehand… they may as well run a combine harvester over the pitch just for good measure for that game…
Chelscum are playing a dirty game with Wigan. As Whitedide says I am glad we are not getting involved.
We must soley consentrate on our own game ideally an early goal will calm everyone down and then we can go on from there.
Chelsea have been playing well is if very unspectacular I just hope we are business like focussed and win, because I do believe we deserve it. We then can stick two fingers up at he media who seen to be the Chlesea press assoctiation at ehe moment and know that we are Champions…again
Why is everyone talking about teams rolling over for united , doesnt it work the same vs chelsea?
newcastle didnt do anything but roll over. chelsea’s only accountable wins are arsenal and thanks the ref they won over us. but we get blackburn and boro fighting their ass off. now they will have bolton which will be totally easy since all the mental pressure is gone because they are safe and they can relax. if anyone rolling over for someone its for chelsea.
Chelsea players are behaving like deperate prostitutes touting for business in a deserted area.