Who would like to swap places with Chelsea? Come 5th in the league but have another crack at Arsenal in the FA Cup final.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Answers

Going into the final with a fit(ish) Dyer and Bellamy, Shearer on top form and both Nobby and Robert up for it would make me a lot more confident than the last time. Stopping them getting a 2nd double would be very very sweet.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

I'd swap with them if there was a guarantee of the cup....i've got a chelsea mate (one who isn't scum) and he's bemoaning their season and possibly "only" winning the cup again....

I'd chew...your...arm off for that...

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

We've been so starved of any success that a cup would be very welcome and long overdue, although it would only be short term success and won't really have much influence over our future prospects. Coming 4th and the resources provided by the Champions League should be a lot more beneficial to the club in the longer term, as long as we make the most of the opportunity.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Although it's quite sad that finishing fourth can be better for the club than winning a trophy, I have to agree. Also, what you're suggesting only gives us the opportunity to compete. I couldn't take another defeat in the cup final just yet, especially if we froze again.

Why risk what you've got if it already makes you happy ?

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

I have to agree with Homer. However, I'd probably swap with Chelsea rather than ManUre :)

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Arsenal would thump us

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

There would be no 'fitish' Bellamy I'm afraid. I know for definate he is off to see Dr Steadman this summer. Dunno if it's precautionary or knee injury more serious than they are letting on but he's going alright. lets hope he doesn't need an op.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Not on your life........Arsenal would drub us, nay Bergkamp would drub us.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Dennis Bergkamp has single handedly "ruined" our season.

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002

Bet they give his goal against us / Dabizas at St James "Goal of the season" Dutch Bas****

-- Anonymous, May 02, 2002