The day at work went surprisingly quick as I tried not to think about what was going to happen in Moscow. There was the usual banter flying about who was gonna do what and the one and only Man Ure supporter was extremely quiet.

Shame really I do like to 'brush him' off simply because he has never set foot inside Old Trafford in his entire life.

Work finished - rushed home, quick wash, quick change splash of brut a couple of quick beers and off we go. Travelled up with Since 88 and on route arranged to meet Since 85 at Fulham Broadway.

We all finally met up about an hour before kick-off and set off to the Shed Bar.

Fulham Broadway was packed, Fulham Road was heaving - a sea of Blue and White. Started to think perhaps it would be difficult to get in anywhere to watch the game.

Lucky for us met someone who managed to get us into the 'So Bar,' although I think its called the 'So One Bar' now, and was reunited with mates that we hadn't seen for a couple of years. Drinking for me before and after games nowadays is a complete no-no - today's finances just don't allow it!!

As packed as the bar was it was surprisingly easy to get a drink once you got to the bar. Outside for a quick couple of cigarettes before kick off and off we go.

My lucky charm for most of this season had been my 'King of Stamford Bridge, Peter Osgood' badge which I wear above the club crest and on my heart. Fascination of the badge took one fan to the ultimate. Every available opportunity we 'bumped' into each other, he reached across to 'kiss' the badge. Brilliant and a hardcore fan. He kieed the badge so much I was worried he was going to lick Ossie off my chest.

For me as the game wore on, I found myself rubbing the badge to give us the second goal that Chelsea for their play after the first thirty five minutes, deserved.

Even as the game stretched deep into the second-half and into extra-time I had no doubts we would win and bring 'old Big Ears' home to the Bridge.

Brilliant saves from Cech, wonderful clearance off the line from LEGEND JT, Chelsea hit the woodwork twice from Drogba and Lamps and right on half-time Super Frank equalised Ronaldo's opener.

I texted home saying 'I can't believe I am shouting at the telly.! I was bouncing and singing, I was hugging and was being hugged. The passion and excitement of that bar last night will stay with me for a very long time. God help us had we had won!!

As for the penalties. Well, the last time Chelsea won a penalty shoot-out was way back in 1998 after a League Cup-tie at Ipswich.

Chelsea don't win penalty shoot-outs and penalties was what we got. For the first few penalties and until Cech saved Ronaldo's, I was outside on the street watching through an open window. Back inside once Cech saved Ronaldo's I went only to be told to go outside again. Wish I had!!!!!

The rest they say is history!!!

I said a long time ago it would be a miracle if Chelsea win anything this season. Last night in Moscow, the miracle ALMOST happened!