Judging by the worry coming out of the Middlesbrough camp this week, from the manager and the fans, you would be led to believe that Middlesbrough are just gonna turn up and roll over. 'We won't beat Chelsea, and pigs might fly.' Hardly ideal preparation is it!?! and its preparation I do not subscribe too.

Chelsea will be in for a tough time and will have to fight and scrap and even though the crowds at The Riverside are not as what they should be, the atmosphere should be rocking. After all, Boro ARE playing the Champions and Champions elect.

I just hope that the Chelsea XI starting today have not been subjected to reading such matters because when it comes to writing the post match report, I do not want to say that Chelsea became a charitable organisation and ask the question 'What is Chelsea's registered charity number,' should 'Boro prevail and cause a shock.

The Special One has predicted that the title will won won and retained on April 9th. He has also said that eight victories (and a draw) from the remaining thirteen games will do it for us. Here's looking forward to the start of the countdown today.

From the team that started the cup-tie against Everton, expect Carlo, Glenno to make way. I would like to see Shaunie given another start simply because his performance against Everton warranted it. So here goes with the team predicition.

Cech, Gallas, Carvalho, Terry, Del Horno, Makelele, Lampard, Essien, Wright-Phillips, Robben, Crespo.

COME ON CHELSEA!

40 YEARS A BLUE!