Tony Cascarino's Champions League Fiver
1 Moscow mayhem
I expect quite a few horror stories to come out of Moscow this week. Ticketing chaos, street crime, catering problems. Whatever the outcome of the match, a common theme will be disappointment among the thousands of travelling fans.
2 No kicks for United
No one has really mentioned it but the kicking of Edwin van der Sar, the United goalkeeper, has been atrocious this season. To say he is a bit of a shanker is an understatement and he’s got away with it time and again. Chelsea should be alert to this.
3 Shut up, Wayne
Wayne Rooney has been talking about the suspect temperament of Didier Drogba. D’oh! Rafael Benítez, the Liverpool manager, made similar comments before the semi-final and didn’t Drogba make him pay in the second leg. Keep schtum, Wayne.
4 Leave off Ronaldo
I’m amazed that some question Cristiano Ronaldo’s ability to perform on the big stage. OK, maybe he hasn’t sparkled on every glittering occasion, but he should be judged over the whole season. Let’s face it, 41 goals is sensational.
5 Flower power
Chelsea’s trip to Moscow coincides with the Chelsea Flower Show and — don’t laugh — I’m not averse to a spot of gardening. Trouble is, Members’ Day on Wednesday is already sold out. I don’t usually beg but anyone got a spare ticket?
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