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Mosha ang'aka kujadiliwa Yanga


*Ataka wanachama kuheshimu uamuzi wake

Na Elizabeth Mayemba

MAKAMU Mwenyekiti wa Yanga ambaye hivi karibuni alijiuzulu wadhifa huo, amewaomba wanachama na viongozi wa klabu hiyo
kuheshimu maamuzi yake aliyoyachukua na kuacha kuendelea kumfuatilia na kumjadili katika vikao vyao.

Hivi karibuni Mosha aliuandikia barua uongozi wa klabu hiyo, pamoja na wajumbe wote kuelezea nia yake ya kuachia wadhifa huo, kwa madai ya kudhalilishwa na baadhi ya wanachama katika vyombo vya habari, ikiwemo kumtishiwa maisha.

Akizungumza Dar es Salaam jana, Mosha alisema anashangaa kuona watu wakiendelea kumjadili wakati tayari ameshaondoka kwenye uongozi, badala ya kujadili maendeleo ya klabu.

"Mimi naomba watu waheshimu maamuzi yangu, nimejiuzulu kwa hiari yangu bila kushawishiwa na mtu, hivyo watu wanapokuwa wanakaa vikao vyao naomba nisiwemo kwenye ajenda yoyote," alisema Mosha.

Alisema hivi sasa timu hiyo inakabiliwa na mechi tatu za lala salama ambazo ni muhimu kwao kushinda, hivyo ingekuwa vizuri muda ambao unatumika kumjadili yeye wangeutumia katika kupanga mikakati ya timu hiyo kufanya vizuri mechi hizo zilizosalia.

Mosha alisema ataendelea kuwa mwanachama wa Yanga kama zamani, na wala hafikirii kurudi tena madarakani kwa sasa, kwa kuwa hapo alipoiacha panatosha.

Katika hatua nyingine, kikao cha matawi ya Yanga Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, kilichofanyika juzi kilivunjika baada ya kuingizwa ajenda ya kumjadili Mosha.

Kikao hicho kilichofanyika Makao Makuu wa klabu hiyo mitaa ya Twiga na Jangwani kilikuwa na ajenda mbili, kuzungumzia ushiriki wa timu katika Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara na nyingine ya kuijadili barau ya kujiuzulu kwa Mosha.

Ilipofika ya kuijadili barua ya Mosha kundi moja la wanachama liliwasilisha barua yao katika kikao hicho na kutaka wasijadili suala hilo kwa madai ni ukiukwaji wa katiba.

Baada ya baada ya kuingizwa hoja hiyo kulitokea mvutano mkali kati ya makundi hayo, kundi la pili lilimtaka Mwenyekiti wa Matawi Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Mohammed Msumi atoke nje ili wamjadili kwa kitendo chake cha kuwasilisha ajenda hiyo, lakini kundi lingine lilimtaka Mwenyekiti huyo asitoke.

Kutokana na vurugu hizo ndipo kikao hicho kilipovunjika na ajenda hiyo ya pili haikujadiliwa tena.
 
Serikali yavitolea uvivu vyama vya michezo


Na Amina Athumani

SERIKALI imevitaka vyama vya michezo nchini kutengeneza utaratibu wa kuaminiwa na wadhanini kwa kuwa baadhi ya viongozi wanatumia udhamini
wanaoupata kwa maslahi binafsi.

Akizungumza Dar es Salaam jana, wakati wa kikao cha pamoja na Chama cha riadha Tanzania (RT) kilichokuwa kinajadili matatizo mbalimbali na mapendekezo ya chama hicho kwa Serikali, Waziri wa Habari, Vijana, Utamaduni na Michezo Emmanuel Nchimbi alisema wadhamini wamekua wakigoma kutoa udhamini katika michezo kutokana na kutowaamini viongozi kwakuwa wengi wanamatatizo na maslahi binafsi.

"Unakuta kiongozi anaomba udhamini kwa ajili ya kuiweka timu kambini wakati huo huo anasema watoto wake hajawalipia ada hivi kweli huyo mdhamini ataweza kutoa fedha zake,"alihoji Waziri Nchimbi.

Alisema viongozi wanatakiwa kwanza kujenga utaratibu mzuri wa kuaminika kwa kuwa hakuna mdhamini atakayetaka kutoa fedha zake bila kufikia malengo aliyoyatarajia.

Waziri Nchimbi amevitaka pia vyama vyenye migogoro ya siku nyingi kumaliza migogoro hiyo hususan kwa viongozi ambao wanang'ang'ania uongozi kwa muda mrefu bila ya kuwa na uongozi unaowafikisha kwenye tija.

Alisema ameahidi pia kutoa ushirikiano kwa vyama vya michezo ikiwa ni pamoja na kuongeza maofisa wa michezo na utamaduni ambapo pia atawawekea utaratibu mzuri wenyeviti wa mikoa wa kuweza kufikisha mawazo yao kwake ya namna ya kuibua vipaji.

Kwa upande wa RT ambao walitoa malalamiko mengi juu ya Serikali kushindwa kutoa mchango katika kuandaa timu za Taifa, wameitaka serikali kuboresha viwanja vya michezo katika sehemu ya kukimbilia, ikiwa ni pamoja na kusaidia na kuwapa motisha wachezaji ambao watakuwa kambini wakilitumikia Taifa.
 
Tujifunze nini kwa Dede aliyerudi Msondo?


Abdallah Menssah​

NIMESHITUSHWA na taarifa kuwa mwimbaji nguli, Shaaban Dede, kaipa kisogo bendi ya Mlimani Park Sikinde na kutua kwa mahasimu wao, Msondo Ngoma Music Band.
Zaidi ya kushitushwa, nimefadhaishwa sana kwa kitendo hicho cha Dede, miongoni mwa waimbaji na watunzi galacha ambao naamini wapo wengine wengi wanaofadhaika na kushitushwa kama mimi.
Hii ni kwa sababu, awali ya yote Dede amechukua uamuzi huo ikiwa ni siku mbili tu kabla ya pambano la maadui hao, Sikinde na Msondo, linalotarajiwa kuunguruma leo usiku kwenye Ukumbi wa Diamond Jubilee, jijini Dar es Salaam.
Unajua, katika hali ya kawaida tu, bila hata kuzungumzia kwa undani zaidi, pambano kama pambano huwa na maandalizi yake huku pia likikusanya mbinu na siri nyingi.
Namaanisha kuwa kwa vyovyote vile, kwa kuwa Dede ameipa kisogo Sikinde katika dakika za majeruhi kabla ya pambano lao, ni lazima atakuwa ameondoka hata na zaidi ya nusu ya ushindi wa wakongwe hao.
Kwa sababu siamini kuwa hadi anaamua kujikata, wenzie walikuwa bado hawajaanza kujipanga kukabiliana na Msondo jukwaani leo.
Pili, kabla hajajiunga na Sikinde, Dede alikuwa katika Msondo, wakati huo ikiitwa JUWATA Jazz Band, ambapo ilikuwa ikimilikiwa na Jumuiya ya Wafanyakazi, akafukuzwa mara mbili kwa nyakati tofauti mwaka 1981 na mwaka 1987.
Akaipa tija nyingi, hasa kwa kushiriki kikamilifu kutunga na kuimba vibao kadha wa kadha, vikiwamo vile maarufu kama ‘Fatuma', Julieta, Sauda, Jenny, Christopher, ‘Ajuza' na ‘Kimwaga'.
Alichofanyiwa na Wana Msondo hadi kuamua kuhamisha mabegi, kwakweli ndicho kinachonichoma roho ninaposikia kuwa amerejea tena katika bendi hiyo ambayo sasa iko chini ya wanamuziki wenyewe.
Hata yeye mwenyewe anakumbuka vizuri, kwani matukio yote ya kufukuzwa Msondo alikuwa akiyawekea kumbukumbu kwa kuyatungia vibao vikali vinavyoelezea machungu ya kukataliwa na kufanyiwa roho mbaya.
Ushahidi wa hilo ni vibao kama vile ‘Kaweke Zege Mbinguni' alichokipakua wakati akiwa na bendi ya Bima Lee ‘Wana Magnet Tingisha' pamoja na ‘Talaka Rejea' alichokirekodi akiwa na Sikinde.
Lakini la tatu na kubwa ni kuwa anawayumbisha mashabiki wake na kudhoofisha kasi ya ushindani baina ya Msondo na Sikinde, kwa kuiacha Sikinde ikiwa na waimbaji wasio na jina sana.
Hadi kabla ya Jumatano iliyopita, siku aliyotambulishwa rasmi ndani ya Msondo jijini Dar es Salaam, mambo yalikuwa shwari, kwani Msondo kulikuwa na Kamanda Muhidin Gurumo na Dede Sikinde.
Wasiwasi wangu ni kuwa kwa picha hii kuna uwezekano wa pambano la leo kutawaliwa na mcharuko wa mashabiki kumuandama Dede katika hali ya kulipiza kisasi cha kuwakimbia siku chache kabla ya pambano.
Hata hivyo, katika mazingira ya kawaida ya kisanaa, Dede hakupaswa kuikacha Sikinde kwa dhihaka kiasi hiki, hata kama ameahidiwa donge nono la pesa huko Msondo.
Ningekuwa mimi, ninge hiari kupata taabu daima na milele kule Sikinde kuliko kurejea Msondo, kama ambavyo hata yeye Dede mwenyewe aliimba katika kibao chake cha ‘Talaka Rejea'.
Achilia mbali ghafla hii ya kashfa na dharau aliyoionyesha mbele yetu wadau, mashabiki, wapenzi pamoja na wanamuziki wenzie hususan wa hiyo Sikinde yenyewe.
Namna hii, bila kuficha kitu wala kuzunguka sana, thamani binafsi ya mwanamuziki husika inaweza kushuka upesi mithili ya dafu lililoachiwa na mkwezi kutoka juu ya mnazi.
Kwa sababu, unaweza kuonekana kuwa ni mwenye kuyumba na kuyumbishwa labda kwa maneno, pesa, umaarufu wa kundi ama mapenzi binafsi katika bendi husika.
Mwandishi wa mtazamo huu ni mdau wa muziki na filamu, kwa maoni na ushauri; baruapepe: abmenssah@yahoo.com au simu namba 0718 102050.
 
Majina ya Kiingereza filamu za Bongo ni utumwa


Shabani Matutu​

"TAIFA lolote lisilokuwa na utamaduni ni sawa na taifa mfu."
Nimeanza na maneno hayo ya hekima yaliyowahi kutamkwa na Baba wa Taifa, Mwalimu Nyerere ili kuwaweka sawa waigizaji wa Tanzania wenye dhana mgando wakifikiri kuwa majina ya Kiingereza ndiyo yatawawezesha kuwa wa kimataifa, ingawa hivi sasa wamekuwa wakijitahidi kujitutumua na kupiga hatua katika uandaaji wa filamu hapa nchini.
Si tu kuwa inafurahisha bali pia inatia moyo na kuleta fahari kwetu Watanzania kwani katika kipindi cha miongo mingi, tumeonekana kuwa nyuma katika fani mbalimbali za sanaa.
Chimbuko lililopo sasa la utitiri wa filamu za kibongo linaashiria kuwepo kwa mafanikio na wasanii wetu kuwa na hamu ya kuwa wa kimataifa zaidi.
Lakini licha ya mbio hizo, kuna jambo moja ambalo ni kero kwa mashabiki na wapenzi wa filamu hizo za Kibongo.
Jambo hilo ni desturi iliyojengeka kwa waigizaji filamu nyingi, kama si zote zinazofyatuliwa sasa kuwa na majina ya Kiingereza huku ndani yake wanaigiza kwa kutumia lugha ya Kiswahili.
Kuna maswali ambayo nimekuwa nikijiuliza kwanza nini tatizo la kuibuka kwa ufu huu? Je, ni ulimbukeni wa lugha ya kigeni, kudharau lugha yetu ya Kiswahili?
Sioni maana ya waigizaji hao kwani pindi wanapoziita filamu hizo kwa kiingereza wanashindwa kuendeleza ubingwa hwao huo kwa kutumia lugha hiyo kwenye filamu husika.
Haya yote yamechangiwa kwa karibu na filamu za Nigeria ambazo wasanii wake wamekuwa wakiita fiamu zao Kiingereza lakini wao wamekuwa wanakwenda mbali hata kutumia lgha hiyo ndani ya filamu husika tofauti na hapa nyumbani.
Kwa ushamba huu ninaouona hapa wasanii wetu watajikuta wanashindwa kupata uigizai huo wa kimataifa kutokana na kuwachanganya wanunuzi wa nje ambao pindi wanapoona jina la Kiingereza na kuhisi waigizaji wake wanatumia Kiingereza na wanapozitazama hutushusha na ktuona bure na hatuna maana yoyote.
Jambo hilo likanipa msukumo kulileta katika safu hii, japo natambua kwamba vyombo vingi vya habari vimekuwa vikikosoa kila kunapokucha bila mafanikio.
Hivi karibuni msanii Steven Kanumba aliwahi kuzungumzia kuhusu suala hilo na kusema kuwa sababu inayowachangia kutoa filamu zenye majina ya Kiingereza ni kutokana na Kiswahili kutokuwa na misamiati mingi.
Sababu ambayo kwangu niliichukulia kama danganya toto ambako nakumbuka wakati wanaanza kuigiza walikuwa wakitumia majina ya Kiswahili kama vile Johari, Huba, Sikitiko langu, Fisadi wa Mapenzi na nyingine.
Sitaki kuamini kwamba hakuna maneno ya Kiswahili ambayo yanatoa maana ya filamu kama vile Second wife ingekuwa ‘Mitala', Surprise kwa nini isiwe ‘kushtua au kushtukiza!'.
Nyingine kama Fake Pastor ‘Mchungaji bandia', Family Disaster ‘Matatizo ya kifamilia', Beautiful Girl kwa nini isiwe ‘Msichana Mrembo' na nyingine za aina hiyo.
Tatizo waigizaji wetu wanapenda kupita njia fupi lakini wangekuwa wanataka kupita njia sahihi wasingesumbuka, kwani wangekwenda kwa wataalamu wa Kiswahili kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam.
Msaada mwingine ambao wangeupata ungetoka kwenye bodi ya taifa ya filamu na michezo ya kuigiza ambao wana wataalamu waliobobea katika lugha.
Sipendi kusikia maneno yanayokuwa yakikatisha tamaa watu wenye nia ya kukuza lugha yetu ili iwe ya kimataifa kama zilivyo nyingine.
Wasanii wa hapa wanatakiwa wapende lugha yao kama waigizaji wa Bollywood ambao wamekuwa wakitumia majina ya nyumbani kwao katika familia zao.
Waigizaji wa Bollywood ambao ni Wahindi wamekuwa wakitumia majina ya kwao kama Loha, Andhaa Kanoon, Aatish, Karan Arjun na nyinginezo.
Tujifunze kupitia kwao kwa kuwa wao wamekaa kwa miaka mingi katika fani hiyo na wala hata siku moja hawajawahi kutumia majina ya Kiingereza.



Kwa maoni: 0759 693222.
 
Salamu zangu kwa Ally Choki 2011


Mwandishi wetu​

MAMBO vipi wadau wangu wa Kijiwe hiki adhimu cha burudani kinachowakata kiu na kuwatibu vilivyo kabisa kama dawa ya babu wa Loliondo.
Nina imani nyote mko poa na mnaendelea vyema na pilikapilika zenu za kila siku za kujitafutia riziki ili kuhakikisha kuwa mwisho wa siku mkono unaenda kinywani kiulaini kabisa.
Mimi niko bomba kwa kweli wakati huu nilipomaliza jukumu zito na muhimu sana la kuwaandalieni pamoja na kuwawasilishieni Kijiwe hiki cha Burudani.
Leo nina salamu za heri kwa swahiba wangu, nguli wa muziki wa dansi hapa nchini na Rais wa bendi inayokuja juu kwa kasi hivi sasa, Extra Bongo ‘Next Level' Ally Choki.
Najua wazi kuwa kichwa cha habari hapo juu kitakuwa kimemvuta kusoma makala hii ya leo, akitaka kufahamu ‘mwanaharamu' mie nimemuandalia dongo gani wiki hii.
Si mwenyewe alishajizoelea kuamini kuwa, kila la kweli litakalozungumzwa kumhusu yeye ambalo kidogo litakuwa kwa namna ya kumkosoa, basi ni vita ya wazi kwake.
Wengi tushatokea kujitengenezea uadui mkubwa kwake kutokana na kumrekebisha ama kumkosoa kwa namna hii ama ile, japokuwa mara zote huwa ni kwa nia iliyo njema na safi kabisa.
Nilichokusudia kumweleza leo swahiba wangu huyu ni kuwa, binafsi nimependa na kufurahia namna alivyouanza mwaka kwa makusudi mazuri ya kujiimarisha katika muziki.
Kitendo chake cha kupigana vilivyo kimuziki kwa kuongeza wasanii, vyombo vipya na mambo mengi haya na yale, yamenivuta kumpongeza, potelea mbali akisema najipendekeza kwake.
Sitojali lolote litakalojiri baada ya makala hii, iwe kwa Choki mwenyewe ama mashabiki wanaofahamu kuwa jamaa hanipendi, japo hata kwa kunitaja jina.
Hii ni kwakuwa bila kuficha nimekuwa mnazi mkubwa wa kila afanyae vema katika sanaa kama ilivyo kwa Choki mwenyewe anayefahamika pia kwa jina la ‘Mzee wa Farasi'.
Unazi wangu kwa Choki unatokana na namna anavyojua kucheza na mbinu zote za kimuziki kama msanii aliyekomaa na asiyependa kukata tamaa na kurudi nyuma.
Aidha, ukali wa ujumbe katika tungo zake zimenifanya hadi leo hii kuwa mmoja kati ya wanaonunua kaseti na CD zake kila pale inaponiharibikia kwa namna hii ama ile.
Ninachopenda kumshauri ni kuwa azidi kukaza buti, kama kweli amedhamiria kutorudi nyuma kidhati katika sanaa ya muziki wa dansi hapa nchini, kwa sababu muziki ni safari.
Naamini wazi kuwa, kama moto wake huu wa kuhakikisha hakati tamaa na anasonga mbele, hatauzima kirahisi, anaweza kuwa mfano hata kwa vizazi vyetu vijavyo.
Binafsi, hata mimi ninaweza kuwasimulia wajukuu zangu kama Mungu ataniweka hai na kunipa umri mkubwa Inshaalah, kuwa hapa nchini walipita wanamuziki hawa na wale na huyu alikuwa hivi.
Kwa hili la kukaza kwake buti, nampa ‘big up' kama wanavyosema vijana wa mjini, tena nyingi swahiba Choki huku pia nikimuasa kutulia kuhakikisha kuwa hafanyi makosa katika kutengeneza safu ya wanamuziki wake.
 
Msondo na Sikinde watuonyeshe udugu wa wanamuziki


Juma Kasesa​

AHLAN wasahlan mpenzi msomaji wa safu hii ya Jamvi la Kulonga, ikiwa ni Ijumaa nyingine tunapokutana kwa lengo la kuchambua na kujadili hili na lile yaliyojiri katika anga ya burudani na sanaa kwa ujumla.
Leo katika safu hii ningependa nizungumzie mpambano wa kukata na shoka unaotarajiwa kufanyika leo baina ya bendi mbili kongwe za muziki wa dansi nchini ambazo ni Msondo Ngoma zamani (JUWATA Jazz) ‘Baba ya muziki' na Mlimani Park Orchestra zamani DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra ‘Sikinde Ngoma ya Ukae' ambazo zinatarajiwa kuonyeshana kazi katika Ukumbi wa Diamond Jubilee.
Jamvi la Kulonga limeguswa na mpambano huu kwakuwa unagusa hisia za mamilioni ya Watanzania ambao ni wapenzi na wadau wa muziki wa dansi kutokana na ubora na uimara wa bendi tangu zilipoasisiwa baada ya Tanzania kupata uhuru.
Sikinde na Msondo ndizo bendi za muziki wa dansi ambazo ni kongwe zilizodumu hadi leo katika kuenzi na kuutunza muziki wa asili wa Tanzania kulinganisha na bendi nyingine chipukizi ambazo zimekuwa zikipiga muziki ambao una vionjo vyenye asili ya nchi na majirani zetu Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC).
Hoja ya Jamvi hili leo ni kutaka kuzipa changamoto bendi za Msondo na Sikinde kuwa zinatakiwa kutumia mpambano wao huu kuonyeshana kuwa wanamuziki ni ndugu na wanaweza kushirikiana jukwaa moja katika kuimba na kucheza, jambo linaweza kuwa ni urithi kwa bendi chipukizi za muziki huo.
Pengine kabla Jamvi hili halijaingia kwa undani kujadili hoja hiyo ya ushirikiano wao kindugu ni vyema tukazifahamu bendi hizo kwa kifupi, wapi zilipotoka na wapi zilipo sasa, ambapo kwa wasiofahamu Mlimani Park Orchestra iliasisiwa mwaka 1978 na ilijulikana hivyo kutokana kuwa na maskani yake pale Mlimani Club mitaa ya Mwenge jijini Dar es Salaam chini ya mmiliki wa Tanzania Transport and Taxi Services.
Mwaka 1983 waliokuwa wamiliki wa bendi hiyo walifilisika na na hatimaye bendi hiyo ikachukuliwa na Dar es Salaam Development Corporation (DDC) na hapo ndiyo ikaanza kuvuma kwa jina la DDC Mlimani Park Orchestra ikiwa chini ya wanamuziki galacha na waasisi, Muhidin Maalim Gurumo, Abel Baltazar, Hassan Rehani Bitchuka, ambao walitokea JUWATA Jazz Band huku Cosmas Thobias Chidumule, Michael Enoch ‘King Michael' na mpiga gitaa la solo mahiri, Joseph Batholemeo Mulenga, wakiwa wametwaliwa kutoka Dar International.
Bendi hii ilivuma na nyimbo mbalimbali ambazo ziliiwezesha kupata mialiko mbalimbali ya kimataifa ambapo `miongoni mwa nyimbo hizo ni ‘Fikiri Nisamehe', ‘Mtoto Akililia Wembe', ‘Mnanionyesha njia ya Kwetu', ‘Nawashukuru Wazazi', ‘Majirani Huzima Redio', ‘Ramadhani', ‘Maneno maneno ya nini', ‘Gama', ‘Celina' ‘Barua' ‘Mume Mlevi' ‘Neema' ‘Dunia kuna Mambo' ‘MV Mapenzi' namba moja na namba mbili hizi nyimbo zote zikiwa ni kabla ya waasisi hao kuondoka na kurejea.
Kwa muda wote huo ilikuwa chini ya Shirika hilo la Maendeleo Dar es Salaam DDC kabla halijawatosa miaka miwili iliyopita na bendi hiyo sasa ikiwa inamilikiwa na wanamuziki wenyewe na sasa kujulikana kwa jina la Mlimani Park Orchestra, ikiwa inaendelea kupiga muziki wenye asili ya Tanzania ambao washindani wake ni Msondo Ngoma.
Jamvi hili linakukumbusha kuwa Msondo Ngoma nayo kwa nyakati tofauti baada ya kuasisiwa mwaka 1964 ikiwa imepitia katika miliki ya taasisi moja ya wafanyakazi lakini ikibadilishwa majina kulingana na nyakati zilivyokuwa zikienda.
Bendi hiyo iliasisiwa kwa jina la National Union of Tanganyika Workers (NUTA ) na kuitwa NUTA Jazz, ikiwa chini ya gwiji la muziki wa dansi nchini Muhidin Maalim Gurumo, sambamba na Mabruki Khalfan, Joseph Mulenga, Ahmed Omary, Mohamed Omary, Epimakus Mkundika na Rashid Abdallah.
NUTA Jazz ilifanikiwa kutamba na nyimbo mbalimbali na miongoni mwa nyimbo hizo ni Magdalena', ‘Maneno ya Mwalimu', ‘Nipeleke kwa baba', ‘Nimuokoe nani', ‘Viva Flerimo' ‘Maneno ya Wazee Yote Sawa', ‘Rehema Umefeli Shule kwa Kisa Gani', ‘Ashibaye', ‘Bahati', ‘Gloria', ‘Hamida', ‘Sikutarajia kashfa', kabla ya kubadilishwa jina na kuitwa JUWATA Jazz, OTTU Jazz na Jumuiya ya Wafanyakazi ilipojitoa umiliki wa bendi hiyo ikaitwa Msondo Ngoma chini ya umiliki mpya wa wanamuziki wenyewe.
Baada ya kuzielezea kwa kifupi bendi hizo ni vyema nikarudi katika hoja iliyonisukuma kuandika Jamvi hili ambayo ni kuzitaka Msondo na Sikinde kutuonyesha undugu wao leo kwa baaadhi ya wanamuziki ambao waliwahi kupitia kwa nyakati tofauti katika bendi kupanda jukwaani na kuimba nyimbo ili kuwa uhondo mashabiki wao.
Bendi hizi kwa pamoja zimepata bahati kubwa ambayo wanapaswa kuitumia ambayo ni kuona mwasisi wa bendi hizo mtunzi na mwimbaji Muhidin Maalim Gurumo akiwa bado yupo akiendelea na shughuli za muziki, japokuwa miezi kadhaa iliyopita hali yake kiafya ilitetereka.
Gurumo ameshiriki kuanzisha NUTA Jazz na baadae kuitosa na kwenda kuiasisi Mlimani Park Orchestra na baadaye kurejea NUTA, lakini si Gurumo peke yake yupo mtunzi na mwimbaji mwingine, Hassan Rehani Bitchuka, ambaye naye ameimba kwa mafanikio na bendi zote hizi mbili kwa nyakati tofauti lakini sasa akiwa amepiga kambi na Sikinde.
Kuwepo kwa Gurumo na Bitchuka, wanamuziki ambao wametoa mchango mkubwa katika medani ya muziki wa dansi kutokana na ubora wa tungo zao na sauti, kuna chagiza mpambano wao wa leo kuwa mzuri, hivyo mashabiki wanachotarajia kuona baada ushindani kumalizika hatua ya kwanza, kitakachofuata ni Bitchuka kusimama jukwaa la Msondo na kuimba baadhi ya nyimbo alizowahi kuziimba, hali kadhalika kwa Gurumo kwa Sikinde.
Jamvi la Kulonga linaamini mashabiki wa bendi hizo na wadau wa muziki wa dansi wanataka kusikia vibao kama ‘Celina', ‘Barua', ‘Pata potea', na nyinginezo za Sikinde vikiimbwa na Gurumo huku Bitchuka naye akifanya hivyo katika nyimbo kama, ‘Demokrasia ya Mapenzi', ‘Usia wa Baba', ‘Nidhamu ya Kazi'.
Mpambano wa huu ni changamoto kwa bendi nyingine za muziki wa dansi nchini kufikiria kufuata nyayo za wakongwe hao katika kuenzi na kutunza muziki wa dansi wenye vionjo vya asili ya Tanzania.
Jamvi la Kulonga linaamini kabisa bendi zote zipo imara kuonyeshana ufundi katika kutunga na kuimba kutokana na uwezo walionao wanamuziki wa pande zote mbili, ingawa Sikinde imepata pigo juzi baada ya aliyekuwa mwanamuziki wake tegemeo Shabani Dede kujing'atua ndani ya bendi hiyo na kujiunga na mahasimu wa bendi hiyo, Msondo Ngoma.
Lakini licha ya Dede kujiunga na Msondo bado kuna vichwa vingi ndani ya Sikinde vinavyoweza kutoa upinzani kwa Msondo, lakini pia kwa mahasimu wao nao wamepata ahueni baada ya Gurumo ambaye alikuwa mgonjwa katika siku za hivi karibuni kupata nafuu, ambapo mwanzoni mwa wiki alianza mazoezi na wanamuziki wenzake, jambo linalotarajiwa kuleta faraja kwa bendi hiyo.
Tusubiri tuone kitakachojiri. Kwa leo nalikunja Jamvi, tukutane Ijumaa ijayo katika kuchambua na kujadili haya na yale katika anga ya burudani na sanaa.
Tuwasiliane kwa barua pepe: jkasesa@hotmail.com, simu 0715-629298.
 
Wasanii kujitoa katika tuzo si suluhisho


Mwandishi wetu​

IKIWA safari ya kufikia kilele cha utoaji wa tuzo za muziki nchini zikikaribia za Tanzania Music Awards (TMA), kumekuwapo na wimbi la wasanii kadhaa ambao wamekuwa wakitangaza kujitoa katika shindano hilo.
Tuzo hizi ambazo zitakuwa zikifanyika kwa mara ya 13 mwaka huu zimekuwa zikiingia dosari ambayo binafsi kama mdau imekuwa ikinipa shida kubwa.
Awali ilikuwa kama utani, ambapo bendi ya Kalunde ilitangaza kujitoa, ikafuatiwa na Extra Bongo na baadaye wakaja FM Academia ambao walitangaza kujitoa wiki iliyopita huku wakitoa sababu kwamba hawaridhiki na mpangilio wa utoaji tuzo na kwa kuondolewa kipengele cha Albamu Bora ya Mwaka nako kumechangia.
Katika hili huenda wasanii wako sawa kwani ni haki yao kudai kile wanachokiona ni sahihi kwao kama wanavyojitoa, lakini sidhani kama kujitoa huko kutasaidia kuleta ufumbuzi wa jambo hili.
Ni kweli katu ufumbuzi hautaweza kupatikana huku wao wakiwa nje ya tuzo hizo, kwani ni vema wakafahamu kuwa kila kunapokucha wasanii na bendi mpya zinaanzishwa, hivyo kutoa mwanya kwa wapya kuweza kung'ara huku wakongwe wakibaki wakibung'aa na kuona kana kwamba wameonewa.
Mfano ni kwa mwaka huu kuwepo kwa ingizo jipya la bendi changa ya Mapacha Watatu ambao wameweza kuingia kutokana na kazi zao za mwaka jana.
Mapacha Watatu wameingia na wimbo wa ‘Shika Ushikapo', hilo ni jambo la faraja na hamasa ya muziki wa dansi nchini, hata kama matokeo yatakuwa vinginevyo lakini tayari wameweza kujitangaza kimuziki nchini kote.
Lakini hapohapo kama mdau nimesikitishwa na kupungua kwa ushindani katika tuzo hiyo, ambapo huwa kuna mgawanyiko wa wadau, kwa sababu huwa inakuwa kama sinema, kwani kila bendi huwa ina mikogo yake, sasa mambo hayo hayapo tena kutokana na bendi tatu kujitoa ikiwemo FM Academia.
Turudi katika kudadisi malalamiko ya bendi husika, ni kwamba wote waliojitoa waliwahi kupata nafasi ya kuwania tuzo katika miaka ya nyuma na kufanikiwa kupata na wakazipokea, sasa ninachojiuliza mimi ni kwamba wakati waliposhinda utaratibu ulikuwa wa namna gani ambao uliwawezesha wote hawa kushinda?
Wakati umefika kwa wasanii wetu kuonyesha upeo mkubwa wa kuona umuhimu wa kushiriki kwenye tuzo hizo.
Kwa ushauri hebu fuatilieni kwa makini historia za wasanii wakubwa wa nje, ambapo hata katika mahojiano yao huwa wanaona ni fahari kwao kujitaja kwamba aliwahi kushiriki kwenye tuzo mfano za Grammy, Golden Awards, KORA, Nollywood, Kisima na nyinginezo.
Kama hiyo haitoshi, wasanii hao wamekuwa wakiona ni fahari kwao kwa kutajwa tu achilia mbali kushinda, kikubwa ni kujitangaza katika ngazi za juu.
Aidha, huenda kila mmoja alipenda ama kutaka kazi yake ishinde, jambo ambalo haliwezekani kabisa katika hali ya kawaida, kwani wote wanatambua.
Ugonjwa kama huo uliwahi kujitokeza katika muziki wa Kizazi Kipya, yaani Bongo Fleva, wapo waliosema kwa sababu hao ni vijana wapewe nafasi.
Tunahitaji wanamuziki wa bendi wapiganie kile wanachokihitaji na kuamini ni haki yao wakiwa ndani ya tuzo hizo, watasikilizwa na wanaohusika.
Hivyo kutokana na uwepo wao ndani ya duru hiyo wataweza kufahamu sababu kadha wa kadha zinazosababisha wao kushinda ama kushindwa.
Utoaji wa tuzo za Kili Music unaratibiwa na Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa nchini (BASATA) na kudhaminiwa na Kampuni ya Bia nchini (TBL),
Busati la leo limekuja kufuatia wingu hili ambalo linatia doa tuzo hizi ambazo zinatambua thamani na ubora wa wasanii wote hapa nchini.
Linalowakera wadau wa tasnia hii ya muziki, ni jinsi wasanii, bendi na makundi wasivyojiamini katika ushindani wa kimuziki.
Si kwamba hamna ubora katika fani, la hasha, bali hapa mnapaswa kuwaachia wapenzi wenu wawatendee haki.
Wasanii tambueni kwamba kuwepo kwenu katika orodha ya washiriki, ninyi ni washindi tayari, lakini kujitoa inaonyesha jinsi mlivyo na udhaifu katika muziki.
Kama wewe ni msanii unayejiamini kwa kazi yako, ni bora ukawaachia wadau wako wa dansi wakutendee haki na kujitoa ni njia moja au nyingine ya kuwanyong'onyeza na kuwanyima haki yao ya msingi.
Jambo la muhimu ni kutoa kazi zenye ubora wa hali ya juu, ambazo zitaleta ushindani madhubuti katika muziki, kwani kujitoa si suluhisho.
Hafla ya utoaji wa tuzo za muziki imepangwa kufanyika Machi 26 mwaka huu kwenye Ukumbi wa Diamond Jubilee jijini Dar es Salaam.
 
Cheka ampigia magoti Rais Kikwete


Joseph Malembeka​

BINGWA wa ngumi za kulipwa nchini, Francis Cheka, ameibuka na kumwangukia Rais Jakaya Kikwete akimwomba kuugeukia ulingo wa ndodi nchini, ikiwa ni hatua mojawapo ya kuendeleza ajira kupitia michezo kama alivyoahidi wakati wa kampeni zake mwaka 2010.
Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari kwenye ukumbi wa DCC mjini Morogoro alipokuwa mazoezini, mbali na kumuomba rais, Cheka alisikitikia makampuni nchini kushindwa kudhamini mapambano ya mchezo huo, huku akidai gharama yake ni ndogo ikilinganishwa na michezo mingine ikiwemo soka.
"Unajua rais amekuwa akieleza wazi kila uchao kuwa michezo ni ajira kwa vijana, lakini tunaona mchezo uliotiliwa maanani na serikali ni soka …, hatuwezi kuwa wote wacheza soka ili tupate huo ujira na ifike kipindi rais asikie kilio chetu sisi wadau wa michezo mingine ukiwemo ndondi kwa sababu tunahisi tumetelekezwa," alisema Cheka anayeshikilia mataji ya dunia ya ICB na UBO.
Akifafanua zaidi, Cheka alitaja orodha ya mabondia nchini walioonyesha ushujaa na kuitangaza nchi kimataifa akiwemo Rashidi Matumla, Joseph Marwa, Magoma Shabani, Maneno Osward, Anthony Mathias, Francis Miyeyusho, Awadh Tamim na Mada Maugo na kwamba kutokana na kukosa misaada endelevu, wameshindwa kusonga mbele zaidi.
Akionyesha kuwa na imani ya Watanzania kuwa na uwezo wa kufanya vema katika michuano ya kimataifa, Cheka alisema ukitoa soka, michezo mingine iliyobaki imekuwa ikiendeshwa kwa nguvu za wachezaji jambo ambalo linawakatisha tamaa hasa kutokana na kupanda mara kwa mara kwa gharama za ununuzi wa vifaa vya michezo pamoja na zile za wataalamu wa michezo hiyo.
 
Kanumba atambia The Shock


na zitto


MWIGIZAJI mahiri wa filamu nchini, Steven Kanumba ameisifia kazi yake mpya ya ‘The Shock' inayosubiriwa kuingizwa sokoni akijigamba kuwa itakuwa moto wa kuotea mbali na anaamini itafunika mwaka huu.
Kanumba mshindi wa tuzo ya mwigizaji bora wa kiume 2010, alisema filamu hiyo iliyoandaliwa na kampuni yake ya Kanumba The Great Films ni moja ya kazi itakayokimbiza kwenye soko la filamu kutokana na namna ilivyoandaliwa kwa umakini.
Alisema filamu hiyo imeandaliwa kwenye mandhari bora, huku washiriki wake wakionyesha umahiri katika kila nyanja hivyo amewataka wadau wa filamu nchini kukaa mkao wa kula, wakisubiri kazi hiyo kuingia sokoni.
"Ndugu yangu mimi sina desturi ya kujisifia, lakini kazi ya ‘The Shock' si mchezo kwa hakika, kutokana na jinsi nilivyoiandaa na namna washiriki walivyofanya kazi yao, nasubiri wadau wajionee wenyewe," alisema.
Alisema miongoni mwa washiriki watakaoonekana ndani ya filamu hiyo ni mwanamuziki mahiri wa bendi ya FM Academia, Patcho Mwamba ambaye amefunika vilivyo.

Mwisho
 
Sikinde nao wawajibu Msondo


na Ruhazi Ruhazi


BENDI kongwe ya muziki wa dansi nchini, Mlimani Park, Sikinde Ngoma ya Ukae, imejibu mapigo kwa kuvamia ngome ya wapinzani wao, Msondo Ngoma, kwa kuanzisha bonanza la kila Jumapili kwenye ukumbi wa TCC Club-Chang'ombe, jijini Dar es Salaam.
Msondo kwa muda mrefu wamekuwa wakifanya bonanza kila Jumamosi kwenye klabu hiyo, hivyo kutua kwa Sikinde ni kama kuwajibu Msondo ambao wameanza kufanya onyesho kwenye ngome ya Sikinde kwenye ukumbi wa DDC Kariakoo kila Ijumaa.
Katibu wa bendi ya Sikinde, Hamis Milambo, alisema bendi yao imelianza bonanza hilo tangu wiki iliyopita kwa kutumbuiza kuanzia saa nane mchana hadi saa 12 jioni kabla ya kumalizia burudani yao kwenye ukumbi wa SUWATA, Kariakoo.
Milambo alisema hilo ni bonanza la pili kwa bendi yao baada ya kufanya pia bonanza jingine linalofahamika kama Konyagi Bonanza kila Jumamosi kwenye ukumbi wa DDC Kariakoo.
 
Katundu: Kifo cha mke wangu ni pigo kimuziki


na Abdallah Menssah


MWIMBAJI na mtunzi mahiri wa wakongwe wa muziki wa dansi hapa nchini, Msondo Ngoma Music, Juma Katundu, ameweka wazi kuwa kifo cha aliyekuwa mke wake, Mwamvita Katundu, kimempa pigo kubwa kimuziki pia.
Hadi umauti unamfika Machi 2, mwaka huu, Mwamvita aliyepitia makundi ya ngoma za asili na muziki wa dansi, alikuwa akiitumikia bendi ya Bwagamoyo Sound inayoongozwa na nguli, Mwinjuma Muumin.
Akizungumza na mwandishi wa habari hizi jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Katundu alisema Mwamvita alikuwa wa kwanza kumsaidia kunyoosha baadhi ya tungo alizokuwa akiziandaa tangu alipokuwa katika bendi ya Sensema Marunde ya Tabora.
"Unajua, mbali ya kuwa ameniacha mpweke katika maisha ya kawaida ya nyumbani, lakini pia nimepata pengo katika masuala ya muziki kutokana na kwamba alikuwa akinisaidia vilivyo katika kunirekebishia tungo zangu," alisema Katundu.
Aidha Katundu alisema wakati mwingine alikuwa akimwachia Mwamvita mashairi peke yake na kutokana na umahiri wake alikuwa akikamilisha zoezi zima la kupanga muziki pamoja na kuingiza muziki.
 
Yanga wamgomea Mosha


na Juma Kasesa


VIONGOZI wa matawi ya klabu ya Yanga ya jijini Dar es Salaam, wamepinga kujiuzulu kwa Makamau Mwenyekiti wa klabu hiyo, Davis Mosha na kuitaka Kamati ya Utendaji kukutana haraka kujadili suala hilo.
Uamzi huo umefikiwa juzi katika kikao cha wenyeviti na makatibu wa matawi ya mkoa huo kilichofanyika makao makuu ya klabu hiyo kwa lengo la kujadili kujiuzulu kwa Mosha na kupanga mkakati wa kushinda mechi tatu zilizosalia za Ligi Kuu ya Tanzania Bara.
Kwa mujibu wa mwenyekiti wa matawi hayo ya Dar es Salaam, Mohamedi Msumi, kwa kauli moja wao viongozi wa matawi wamepinga kujiuzulu kwa Mosha kwa maslahi ya klabu hiyo kwani ni mapema mno tangu uongozi huo uingie madarakani Julai 18, mwaka jana.
Alisema, wamefikia maamuzi hayo kutokana na kutambua mchango mkubwa wa Mosha kama mwanachama anayeijua klabu hiyo vizuri na kama atajiuzulu, klabu hiyo itaingia katika mtikisiko mkubwa ambao wasingependa utokee.
Alisema msingi wa maamuzi hayo, ni kutaka kudumisha hali ya umoja na mshikamano miongoni mwa viongozi na wanachama wa klabu hiyo kwani kama Mosha ataachwa akajiuzulu, kutatokea mpasuko ambao utakuwa na athari kubwa.
Kuhusu Kamati ya Utendaji, Msumi alisema wameitaka kukutana baada ya kuona kamati hiyo chini ya mwenyekiti wake Lloyd Nchunga ikiwa kimya licha ya kiongozi wa juu kabisa kuachia ngazi, kitu ambacho hakileti tafsiri nzuri.
Msumi alisema kinachowatia hofu viongozi wa matawi, ni ukimya wa Nchunga kwa sababu alipaswa kuitisha kikao kama alivyofanya pale mfadhili wa klabu hiyo na mjumbe wa Bodi ya Udhamini, Yussuf Manji alipojiuzulu.
"Hawa jamaa wanatushangaza, licha ya kiongozi wa juu kabisa kujizulu, hadi sasa wamekaa kimya tena kiongozi amesema wazi kuwa amefikia hatua hiyo kutokana na kutishiwa maisha, hapana hapa kuna jambo, tunaomba Nchunga aitishe kikao cha kamati yake wajadilia suala la Mosha kwa maslahi ya klabu," alisema Msumi.
Hivi karibuni, klabu hiyo imekuwa katika hali ya misuguano ya ndani kwa ndani iliyofanya aliyekuwa Katibu Mkuu, Laurence Mwalusako, kujiuzulu huku aliyekuwa Kocha Mkuu, Mserbia Kostadin Papic, naye akiondoka.
Mtikisiko huo ukamgusa pia aliyekuwa meneja wa timu hiyo, Emmanuel Mpangala, hivyo viongozi wa matawi hayo wanaona ukimya wa Nchunga na kamati yake, ni kubariki viongozi kuzidi kuachia ngazi kitu ambacho wanaona ni hatari kwa mustakabali wa Yanga.
Msumi ametoa wito kwa wanachama wa klabu hiyo pia kujiepusha na makundi yenye kutaka kuleta mitafaruku isiyo na tija kwa klabu hiyo bali kwa maslahi binafsi.
Katika kusisitiza hilo, viongozi wa matawi wamemtaka Mosha kuchukua hatua zakisheria dhidi ya wote waliohusika kumfanyia fujo kwa sababu anawafahamu vizuri pia amekuwa na ushahidi nao wakiwamo wafadhili wa vurugu hizo.
Wakati huohuo, timu ya soka ya Yanga jana imeanza mazoezi katika Uwanja wa Kaunda chini ya Kocha Msaidizi, Fred Felix Minziro ‘Majeshi', kujiandaa na mechi zake tatu za lalala salama ya Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara.
Kwa mujibu wa Ofisa Habari wa klabu hiyo Louis Sendeu, wachezaji wote wapo katika hali njema kiafya huku kocha mkuu, Mganda Sam Timbe, akitarajiwa kuwasili jana jioni kutoka kwao alikokuwa amekwenda kwa masuala ya kifamilia.
Yanga itashuka dimbani Machi 30 kukipiga na Azam FC, mechi ambayo itatoa taswira kama mabingwa hao mara 22, wataweza kuambulia nafasi ya pili kama si ubingwa au la kabla ya kucheza na African Lyon kabla ya kuhitimisha na Toto Africa.
 
Waziri Nchimbi avitaka vyama vijenge uaminifu


na Samia Mussa


WAZIRI wa Habari, Vijana, Utamaduni na Michezo, Emmanuel Nchimbi, amevitaka vyama vya michezo nchini kuacha kulalamika kutopata wafadhili wa kusaidia mashindano mbalimbali badala yake wajenge uaminifu ili nao waaminiwe.
Akizungumza katika kikao maalumu na viongozi hao jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Nchimbi alisema kuwa vyama vitengeneze utaratibu wa uaminifu kwa wafadhili ili waweze kujitokeza kusaidia timu zao zinapotaka kuingia kambini au kushiriki mashindano ya kimataifa yanapotokea.
Nchimbi alisema, viongozi wa vyama vya michezo wamekuwa hawana uaminifu, kutokana na kutumia fedha zinapopatikana kwa maslahi yao wenyewe, hali inayosababisha timu kutopata huduma nzuri kambini.
"Mtu hawezi kudhamini wakati anaona kabisa hii pesa inaingia kwenye mfuko wa mtu kwa ajili ya mambo yake binfsi, mtu akitokea ndani ya chama kudai kile kiasi cha fedha, naye anapewa na kunyamaza, kwa hiyo natoa wito vyama vitengeneze hali ya kuaminiwa," alisema Nchimbi.
Pia Waziri Nchimbi, aliwataka wafadhili kutojikita kufadhili soka tu, badala yake waende kwenye michezo mingine ambayo ina mwelekeo mzuri katika anga za michezo hapa nchini.
Alisema kuwa, serikali inataka kuviunga mkono vyama vyenye ushawishi, ambavyo vitaweza kuiwakilisha nchi vema katika mashindano mbalimbali.
Aidha, Nchimbi alibainisha kuwa, tatizo kubwa lililopo kwa upande wa serikali ni kutojua matatizo yaliyopo katika vyama, kutokuwa na kiunganishi kizuri, ambacho ni maofisa michezo katika mikoa na ngazi za chini.
Nchimbi alisema, watashirikiana vizuri na wizara zinazojihusisha na michezo, huku akitolea mfano kwa Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu TAMISEMI, George Mkuchika, kuwa ameshazungumza naye kuhusu watakavyoshirikiana katika kuboresha mashindano ya Umitashumta na Umiseta na namna ya kuvifuatilia vipaji vinavyopatikana kwenye shule.
Naye Rais wa Chama cha Riadha Tanzania (RT), Francis John, alisema tatizo kubwa linalofanya kuwa na uhaba wa wachezaji wazuri ni kukosa viwanja sehemu mbalimbali hapa nchini, ambako alizitaka halmashauri kutenga viwanja.
Kwa upande wake, Katibu Mkuu wa RT, Mujaya Suleiman Nyambui alisema kuwa, serikali inatakiwa kuunga mkono vyama vya michezo, pamoja na kuwapa motisha wachezaji ili waweze kufanya vema katika mashindano ya kitaifa na ya kimataifa.
Alisema, wachezaji wa zamani ndio viongozi wa sasa ambao wote walifanya vema wakati huo lakini wamekuwa hawaoni yale yaliyokuwa yakifanywa na serikali zilizopita, ambako nchi jirani kama Kenya ilikuwa ikiiga taratibu walizokuwa wakizitumia.
Nyambui alisema kuwa, yeye alipata medali kwa sababu aliandaliwa muda mrefu, ambako alihoji kuwa, mfumo huo upo hadi hivi sasa?
 
Simba SC watua Dar kuifuata Mazembe


na Mwandishi wetu


MABINGWA wa Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara, Simba walirejea jijini Dar es Salaam jana kutoka jijini Arusha walikokuwa wameweka kambi tayari kujiandaa na safari ya Lubumbashi Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), kwenda kuwakabili TP Mazembe ya huko katika mchezo wa Ligi ya Mabingwa Afrika unaotarajiwa kuchezwa Machi 20 kwenye Uwanja wa Kenya.
Akizungumza na Tanzania Daima jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Ofisa Habari wa Simba, Clifford Ndimbo, alisema kikosi hicho kiko katika hali nzuri ya kupambana na Mazembe baada ya kujiweka sawa jijini humo.
Ndimbo alisema, wachezaji walio chini ya kocha Mzambia, Patrick Phiri, wamepania kuiadhibu Mazembe kutokana na kuwa na ari kubwa.
Aidha Ndimbo alisema, katika mechi hiyo hakuna kisichowezekana, hivyo benchi la ufundi, wachezaji, viongozi, wanachama na mashabiki wasikate tamaa kabla ya mchezo wenyewe.
"Maandalizi yetu ni kujiandaa kucheza na timu yoyote ngumu ikiwemo Mazembe, kwani huwezi kufika fainali au kuchukua kombe bila ya kuzifunga timu ngumu kama Mazembe au Ahly," alisema Ndimbo.
Alisema, Simba inatarajia kuondoka kati ya leo na kesho kwenda Lubumbashi kwa ndege, ambako hivi sasa baadhi ya taratibu zinakamilishwa kabla ya safari.





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Hatima ya michuano ya meza leo


na Makuburi Ally


KAMATI ya Utendaji ya Chama cha Mpira wa Meza Tanzania (TTTA) inatarajia kutoa hatima ya kusogeza mbele mashindano ya taifa ya mchezo huo yanayotarajia kuanza Machi 24-26 jijini Dar es Salaam.
Akizungumza na Tanzania Daima jana, Katibu Mkuu wa TTTA, Issa Mtalaso, alisema hatua ya kutaka kuyasogeza mbele mashindano hayo ni kutokana na udhamini ambao limekuwa tatizo kubwa katika michezo hapa nchini.
Aidha, Mtalaso alisema mikoa sita imethibitisha kushiriki katika mashindano hayo ambayo ni pamoja na Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Tanga, Zanzibar, Morogoro na Dodoma.
“Kamati inaketi jioni hii (jana) leo tutatoa tamko kuhusiana na kusogezwa mbele kwa mashindano hayo kutokana na kulegalega kwa wadhamini ambao ndio nguzo ya michezo,” alisema Mtalaso.
 
Chelsea to face Manchester United in Champions League quarter-finals

• Pair to meet in Europe for first time since 2008 final
• Tottenham paired with José Mourinho's Real Madrid




  • Sachin Nakrani
  • guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 March 2011 11.25 GMT <li class="history">Article history Tottenham will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images Chelsea will face Manchester United in an all-English Champions League quarter-final.
    The pair were pitted against each other during today's draw in Nyon. It will be the first time they have met in Europe since the 2008 final in Moscow, which United won on penalties.
    England's other representative, Tottenham, were rewarded for knocking out Milan in the last round with a fixture against one of the continent's other elite clubs &#8211; José Mourinho's Real Madrid.
    The two other ties see the holders Internazionale face Schalke while the favourites Barcelona meet Shakhtar Donetsk. The winner of Chelsea and United's tie will face either Inter or Schalke in the semi-finals while Spurs, should they overcome Real, could then be paired with Barcelona in the last four.
    Javier Hernández, whose two goals steered United past Marseille in the last-16 stage, admits Chelsea will provide Sir Alex Ferguson's men with a "tough" challenge in the quarter-finals, but it is not one he in scared of.
    "We play in the same league and it is going to be tough," said the Mexico striker. "Stamford Bridge is a nice stadium and it makes it a little bit like a league game. But if there is an advantage that we are at home in the second game."
    Meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, believes victory over United will allow his players to gain revenge for their painful defeat in Moscow three years ago. He said: "We have four games to reach the final in London. If Chelsea reached the final there, we'd have a good revenge for 2008."
    The Italian was also pragmatic at the prospect of facing Sir Alex Ferguson's men in another crucial match this season. He added: "I'm not happy, I am not disappointed. I am realistic. They are a team we know very well and they know us very well.
    "For English football, it's good &#8211; last season no English teams were in the semi-finals. This year, one team or two teams will be in the semi-finals."
    It will be two teams should Spurs beat the odds and progress past Real. Their manager, Harry Redknapp, is certainly excited about the prospect of facing the nine-times European Cup winners.
    "It's a fantastic draw. What a game to look forward to against one of the greatest clubs in world football," he said. "You have to look forward to games like this. These are the great days in your life and great days in Tottenham's history. We'll go there and give it a real go and you couldn't have a more exciting or tougher game.
    "I've said all along that the two Spanish clubs were, for me, the favourites to win it. We've drawn Real Madrid, who are pushing Barcelona all the way for the championship with big players and a fantastic manager. In my opinion, he [Mourinho] is one of the all-time greats. He was amazing for English football when he came.
    "But we've got a chance against anyone. We feel we can play against anyone and give them a game."
    The first legs of the quarter-final ties will be played on 5-6 April with the return games taking place a week later.
    Quarter-final draw

    Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur
    Chelsea v Manchester United
    Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale v Schalke
    Semi-final draw

    Real Madrid/Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona/Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale/Schalke v Chelsea/Manchester United

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    • gabrielcasey 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      About as good a draw for Chelsea as they could have imagined - Utd on current weakened form and no Barca until the final. The only way they could mess this up is if they play Fernando Torres in any of these games. For even five minutes.

    • Squirrel6 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      I guess this as far as Spurs will be going 🙁
      Man Utd or Chelsea should make the final.

    • Finite187 18 March 2011 11:38AM

      I reckon Spurs could have Real, Squirrel6, Madrid have been crap to a long time.

    • FergusSiraLexon 18 March 2011 11:40AM

      It could've been easier for United but they have deserved to win at Stamford Bridge in the last two games there and won't have to put up with Martin Atkinson this time.
      Chelsea have improved of late but I still don't think they're anywhere near the force they were at the start of the season and assuming United's injury crisis doesn't get any worse and with the second being at OT, I fancy United to nick a very tight tie.

    • CommanderIdiot 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      I reckon Shakhtar might be dark horses. Their home record is great and they beat Roma home and away in the last round. They have also won at the Nou Camp in the past, so won't be frightened going there.
      And Madrid are beatable, no doubt about it.

    • johnny5eyes 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      Don't fancy Spurs chances against a Jose lead Real at all I'm afraid. It's been fun while it's lasted.
      Barca /Chelsea final?

    • Nickthemightyred 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too.

    • Trotsky1917 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      United have a good chance, especially as Chelsea are down a man - Atkinson is not allowed to ref an English game in Europe.

    • UninventiveName 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Amazing draw for Spurs! With the second leg at WHL we should be able to give Real Madrid a good tie and there's a chance we could spring a surprise.
      Quarter finals is more than I was hoping for at the start of this season anyway, so to play a club like Real Madrid in them is great. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Real Madrid. And, if we somehow manage to make it through, Barcelona. Couldn't have asked for more.

    • ClayReggazoni 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Buzzing about the draw. For Spurs, if we didn't get Schalke the best draw was just to get a great side and we definitely got that. Even if we don't go through it will be a great occasion.

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Morning everyone, hope the new day finds you all in good spirits and ready to enjoy our daily exchange of pleasantries .
      A) Chelsea or Man United look good for a final spot, which of them will actually claim it being a bit more difficult to call.
      B) Tottenham look doomed.
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end

    • Blueflag 18 March 2011 11:44AM

      Chelsea squad 100% fit, Manchester squad looking threadbare...
      But agree, this one will be tight ... clean sheet at the Bridge would swing it Chelsea's way.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      I think a full strength Spurs will go through with Van der Vaart scoring against his old club.
      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.

    • Funambule 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Chelsea is to strong for United, Spurs have been out of their league, Barca and Inter have it easy.

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Is this again new evidence for the fact that Uefa hates the English and wants Barca to win everything?
      @Talksport listener

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am I alone in thinking Wenger will be tres content avec this?
      Another two demanding battles for both his main rivals

    • allybumaye 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am i the only one who has noticed that this article says that inter are playing Shakter and Barca playing Schalke which is clearly wrong.

    • Delphsider 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Shaktar are a superb team who will give Barca a good scare.
      Will it be enough though? Doubtful.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Nick,
      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too
      ​
      .
      Agreed. It appears to be non Utd fans who are talking about a treble. It will make it more satisfying for you when we fall on our arses. We can then hear about how arrogant we were to expect another treble.

    • bonheur 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      I think Real Madrid is probably the best true we could have got. Real are a massive club but even under Mourinho are beatable.
      As ever we need to Bale, Lennon, VDV, Modric and Gallas fit and on form. If we can bring our best attacking team it will be a good high scoring matches I think.
      I for one am a happy Spud. I never thought a few years ago we would be playing Real in UCL QF so now I hope we just go for it and attack them as we did Inter. Pressure will be on Real having not won it for a while and spent big.
      COYS!

    • ukgringo 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Ruprict
      18 March 2011 11:42AM
      Let's hope for a fair.....I mean a strong referee.
      I wish I could "recommend" this 20 times... with a fair ref UTD have a great chance of going through, Chelsea have been very fortunate against us.
      While Spurs have a tough draw, I am very happy for my Spud mates
      they are thoroughly enjoying their CL experience, getting to most away games, so after a couple of trips to the San Siro, they now get to the Bernabeu... and so very deserved too! Whatever the outcome, COYS!

    • asjdklau 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      happy because if we win the thing [at 20:1 odds - not delusional] it will be the greatest epic evah.

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      United's chances are pretty good as long as we have a fair referee. Especially with the second leg at home. You've got to stay optimistic I guess, but that is still a tough draw for both clubs.
      Toughest possible group for Spurs, second-most toughest tie in the Round of 16 (amongst the English teams), and now toughest route to the final. Could they? Really?
      Laughed when Lineker said "Tottenham" instead of "Winner of second semi-final" during the final draw. 🙂

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.
      ​
      To me, it has started to look like Bale is the most overrated player since Goldenballs

    • ryjrik 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

    • TillEulen 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Spurs are obviously second favourite, but Real Madrid aren't that much better than either of the clubs from Milan. If Ronaldo's still not properly fit by then, who knows.
      It'll definitely be the most entertaining tie of the quarter finals.

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      I don't agree that playing 2nd leg at home is an advantage. Potentially it gives the away side 30 mins of extra time to get away goals, and that means squeeky arse time for lord ferg

    • roastpudding 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      "The two other ties sees the holders Internazionale face Shakhtar Donetsk while the favourites Barcelona meet Schalke. "

      eh?

    • stu382 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      @dunf2562
      Tottenham were doomed at 0-3 vs. Young Boys.
      They were also doomed when the draw was made.
      Ditto when they were 0-4 at Inter.
      And, when they were drawn vs. AC Milan, the smart money was on the Italian giants.
      Bring on Real, and let the football do the talking!

    • vegetunks9000 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      As a spurs fan, i do fancy our chances. Granted we'll no doubt go out in the semi's. But i think we could give Real Madrid a run for their money.

    • FusilliJerry 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      How about some sympathy for Martin Atkinson for a change ? It's going to be incredibly difficult for him to have to watch the action from the sidelines and not be able to influence the outcome.

    • si15 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      the naysayers are writing Spurs off again. That's great-we thrive on proving them wrong. Second leg at WHL gives us a great chance. Then Shaktar in the semis and Chelsea in the final. That's done and dusted then!
      How much are those Wembley tickets?

    • HoofItLong 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      From an Arsenal fan's point of view, looking at it all from the outside...is just wrong.
      It'll feel wrong cheering on a team managed by Mourinho.

    • bionicjules 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Though European refs give out cards like confetti, better that for the Chelsea v Man Utd tie than an Englishman who gives a yellow for attempted shin-breaking tackles.

    • from2002 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Chelsea just seem to have Utd's number at The Bridge... About time for a win eh?

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Massive collective sigh of relief was reported emanating from Catalonia region after it became clear Barca would avoid Schalke until the final.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      I hope Man Utd v Chelsea gets decided on penalties and a certain brave English defender slips and misses the crucial penalty.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins
      ​
      .
      I like Right Angle Ray. I still think of him as Butch.

    • MyHero 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Lots of chelsea united blogs to come then.
      ​
      most of them will be about How this game effects Arsenal?

    • theHUN 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      i really hope you and the media will talk up Tottenham's chances. a little bit of typical English overconfidence (always before the game) would help us more than anything

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      @ryjrik
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

      ​
      They all are in that SKY studio. Dwight Yorke who played for numerous clubs referring to Man Utd as 'we' and wose stil Redknapp who played for Spurs for 5 mins also referring to Spurs as 'we'. Wilkins can also *** off

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      Hopefully some more Man U defenders will get injured
      ​
      If any survive to be on the field till then. God knows what Drogba-Torres could do to an Evans-Oliver Gill partnership at the back. Carnage.
      But Rafael should just make it by then, so hopefully our luck holds up a bit for once.

    • mossa 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      United were supposed to get Schalke away in the quarter final first leg, then Spurs at home in the semi second leg with Howard Webb as referee for Old Trafford, with a spanking by Barca in the final at Wembley.
      UEFA is corrupt


 
Chelsea to face Manchester United in Champions League quarter-finals

• Pair to meet in Europe for first time since 2008 final
• Tottenham paired with José Mourinho's Real Madrid




  • Sachin Nakrani
  • guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 March 2011 11.25 GMT <li class="history">Article history Tottenham will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images Chelsea will face Manchester United in an all-English Champions League quarter-final.
    The pair were pitted against each other during today's draw in Nyon. It will be the first time they have met in Europe since the 2008 final in Moscow, which United won on penalties.
    England's other representative, Tottenham, were rewarded for knocking out Milan in the last round with a fixture against one of the continent's other elite clubs – José Mourinho's Real Madrid.
    The two other ties see the holders Internazionale face Schalke while the favourites Barcelona meet Shakhtar Donetsk. The winner of Chelsea and United's tie will face either Inter or Schalke in the semi-finals while Spurs, should they overcome Real, could then be paired with Barcelona in the last four.
    Javier Hernández, whose two goals steered United past Marseille in the last-16 stage, admits Chelsea will provide Sir Alex Ferguson's men with a "tough" challenge in the quarter-finals, but it is not one he in scared of.
    "We play in the same league and it is going to be tough," said the Mexico striker. "Stamford Bridge is a nice stadium and it makes it a little bit like a league game. But if there is an advantage that we are at home in the second game."
    Meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, believes victory over United will allow his players to gain revenge for their painful defeat in Moscow three years ago. He said: "We have four games to reach the final in London. If Chelsea reached the final there, we'd have a good revenge for 2008."
    The Italian was also pragmatic at the prospect of facing Sir Alex Ferguson's men in another crucial match this season. He added: "I'm not happy, I am not disappointed. I am realistic. They are a team we know very well and they know us very well.
    "For English football, it's good – last season no English teams were in the semi-finals. This year, one team or two teams will be in the semi-finals."
    It will be two teams should Spurs beat the odds and progress past Real. Their manager, Harry Redknapp, is certainly excited about the prospect of facing the nine-times European Cup winners.
    "It's a fantastic draw. What a game to look forward to against one of the greatest clubs in world football," he said. "You have to look forward to games like this. These are the great days in your life and great days in Tottenham's history. We'll go there and give it a real go and you couldn't have a more exciting or tougher game.
    "I've said all along that the two Spanish clubs were, for me, the favourites to win it. We've drawn Real Madrid, who are pushing Barcelona all the way for the championship with big players and a fantastic manager. In my opinion, he [Mourinho] is one of the all-time greats. He was amazing for English football when he came.
    "But we've got a chance against anyone. We feel we can play against anyone and give them a game."
    The first legs of the quarter-final ties will be played on 5-6 April with the return games taking place a week later.
    Quarter-final draw

    Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur
    Chelsea v Manchester United
    Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale v Schalke
    Semi-final draw

    Real Madrid/Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona/Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale/Schalke v Chelsea/Manchester United

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    • gabrielcasey 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      About as good a draw for Chelsea as they could have imagined - Utd on current weakened form and no Barca until the final. The only way they could mess this up is if they play Fernando Torres in any of these games. For even five minutes.

    • Squirrel6 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      I guess this as far as Spurs will be going 🙁
      Man Utd or Chelsea should make the final.

    • Finite187 18 March 2011 11:38AM

      I reckon Spurs could have Real, Squirrel6, Madrid have been crap to a long time.

    • FergusSiraLexon 18 March 2011 11:40AM

      It could've been easier for United but they have deserved to win at Stamford Bridge in the last two games there and won't have to put up with Martin Atkinson this time.
      Chelsea have improved of late but I still don't think they're anywhere near the force they were at the start of the season and assuming United's injury crisis doesn't get any worse and with the second being at OT, I fancy United to nick a very tight tie.

    • CommanderIdiot 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      I reckon Shakhtar might be dark horses. Their home record is great and they beat Roma home and away in the last round. They have also won at the Nou Camp in the past, so won't be frightened going there.
      And Madrid are beatable, no doubt about it.

    • johnny5eyes 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      Don't fancy Spurs chances against a Jose lead Real at all I'm afraid. It's been fun while it's lasted.
      Barca /Chelsea final?

    • Nickthemightyred 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too.

    • Trotsky1917 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      United have a good chance, especially as Chelsea are down a man - Atkinson is not allowed to ref an English game in Europe.

    • UninventiveName 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Amazing draw for Spurs! With the second leg at WHL we should be able to give Real Madrid a good tie and there's a chance we could spring a surprise.
      Quarter finals is more than I was hoping for at the start of this season anyway, so to play a club like Real Madrid in them is great. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Real Madrid. And, if we somehow manage to make it through, Barcelona. Couldn't have asked for more.

    • ClayReggazoni 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Buzzing about the draw. For Spurs, if we didn't get Schalke the best draw was just to get a great side and we definitely got that. Even if we don't go through it will be a great occasion.

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Morning everyone, hope the new day finds you all in good spirits and ready to enjoy our daily exchange of pleasantries .
      A) Chelsea or Man United look good for a final spot, which of them will actually claim it being a bit more difficult to call.
      B) Tottenham look doomed.
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end

    • Blueflag 18 March 2011 11:44AM

      Chelsea squad 100% fit, Manchester squad looking threadbare...
      But agree, this one will be tight ... clean sheet at the Bridge would swing it Chelsea's way.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      I think a full strength Spurs will go through with Van der Vaart scoring against his old club.
      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.

    • Funambule 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Chelsea is to strong for United, Spurs have been out of their league, Barca and Inter have it easy.

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Is this again new evidence for the fact that Uefa hates the English and wants Barca to win everything?
      @Talksport listener

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am I alone in thinking Wenger will be tres content avec this?
      Another two demanding battles for both his main rivals

    • allybumaye 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am i the only one who has noticed that this article says that inter are playing Shakter and Barca playing Schalke which is clearly wrong.

    • Delphsider 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Shaktar are a superb team who will give Barca a good scare.
      Will it be enough though? Doubtful.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Nick,
      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too
      ​
      .
      Agreed. It appears to be non Utd fans who are talking about a treble. It will make it more satisfying for you when we fall on our arses. We can then hear about how arrogant we were to expect another treble.

    • bonheur 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      I think Real Madrid is probably the best true we could have got. Real are a massive club but even under Mourinho are beatable.
      As ever we need to Bale, Lennon, VDV, Modric and Gallas fit and on form. If we can bring our best attacking team it will be a good high scoring matches I think.
      I for one am a happy Spud. I never thought a few years ago we would be playing Real in UCL QF so now I hope we just go for it and attack them as we did Inter. Pressure will be on Real having not won it for a while and spent big.
      COYS!

    • ukgringo 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Ruprict
      18 March 2011 11:42AM
      Let's hope for a fair.....I mean a strong referee.
      I wish I could "recommend" this 20 times... with a fair ref UTD have a great chance of going through, Chelsea have been very fortunate against us.
      While Spurs have a tough draw, I am very happy for my Spud mates
      they are thoroughly enjoying their CL experience, getting to most away games, so after a couple of trips to the San Siro, they now get to the Bernabeu... and so very deserved too! Whatever the outcome, COYS!

    • asjdklau 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      happy because if we win the thing [at 20:1 odds - not delusional] it will be the greatest epic evah.

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      United's chances are pretty good as long as we have a fair referee. Especially with the second leg at home. You've got to stay optimistic I guess, but that is still a tough draw for both clubs.
      Toughest possible group for Spurs, second-most toughest tie in the Round of 16 (amongst the English teams), and now toughest route to the final. Could they? Really?
      Laughed when Lineker said "Tottenham" instead of "Winner of second semi-final" during the final draw. 🙂

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.
      ​
      To me, it has started to look like Bale is the most overrated player since Goldenballs

    • ryjrik 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

    • TillEulen 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Spurs are obviously second favourite, but Real Madrid aren't that much better than either of the clubs from Milan. If Ronaldo's still not properly fit by then, who knows.
      It'll definitely be the most entertaining tie of the quarter finals.

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      I don't agree that playing 2nd leg at home is an advantage. Potentially it gives the away side 30 mins of extra time to get away goals, and that means squeeky arse time for lord ferg

    • roastpudding 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      "The two other ties sees the holders Internazionale face Shakhtar Donetsk while the favourites Barcelona meet Schalke. "

      eh?

    • stu382 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      @dunf2562
      Tottenham were doomed at 0-3 vs. Young Boys.
      They were also doomed when the draw was made.
      Ditto when they were 0-4 at Inter.
      And, when they were drawn vs. AC Milan, the smart money was on the Italian giants.
      Bring on Real, and let the football do the talking!

    • vegetunks9000 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      As a spurs fan, i do fancy our chances. Granted we'll no doubt go out in the semi's. But i think we could give Real Madrid a run for their money.

    • FusilliJerry 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      How about some sympathy for Martin Atkinson for a change ? It's going to be incredibly difficult for him to have to watch the action from the sidelines and not be able to influence the outcome.

    • si15 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      the naysayers are writing Spurs off again. That's great-we thrive on proving them wrong. Second leg at WHL gives us a great chance. Then Shaktar in the semis and Chelsea in the final. That's done and dusted then!
      How much are those Wembley tickets?

    • HoofItLong 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      From an Arsenal fan's point of view, looking at it all from the outside...is just wrong.
      It'll feel wrong cheering on a team managed by Mourinho.

    • bionicjules 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Though European refs give out cards like confetti, better that for the Chelsea v Man Utd tie than an Englishman who gives a yellow for attempted shin-breaking tackles.

    • from2002 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Chelsea just seem to have Utd's number at The Bridge... About time for a win eh?

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Massive collective sigh of relief was reported emanating from Catalonia region after it became clear Barca would avoid Schalke until the final.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      I hope Man Utd v Chelsea gets decided on penalties and a certain brave English defender slips and misses the crucial penalty.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins
      ​
      .
      I like Right Angle Ray. I still think of him as Butch.

    • MyHero 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Lots of chelsea united blogs to come then.
      ​
      most of them will be about How this game effects Arsenal?

    • theHUN 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      i really hope you and the media will talk up Tottenham's chances. a little bit of typical English overconfidence (always before the game) would help us more than anything

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      @ryjrik
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

      ​
      They all are in that SKY studio. Dwight Yorke who played for numerous clubs referring to Man Utd as 'we' and wose stil Redknapp who played for Spurs for 5 mins also referring to Spurs as 'we'. Wilkins can also *** off

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      Hopefully some more Man U defenders will get injured
      ​
      If any survive to be on the field till then. God knows what Drogba-Torres could do to an Evans-Oliver Gill partnership at the back. Carnage.
      But Rafael should just make it by then, so hopefully our luck holds up a bit for once.

    • mossa 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      United were supposed to get Schalke away in the quarter final first leg, then Spurs at home in the semi second leg with Howard Webb as referee for Old Trafford, with a spanking by Barca in the final at Wembley.
      UEFA is corrupt


 
Chelsea to face Manchester United in Champions League quarter-finals

• Pair to meet in Europe for first time since 2008 final
• Tottenham paired with José Mourinho's Real Madrid




  • Sachin Nakrani
  • guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 March 2011 11.25 GMT <li class="history">Article history Tottenham will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images Chelsea will face Manchester United in an all-English Champions League quarter-final.
    The pair were pitted against each other during today's draw in Nyon. It will be the first time they have met in Europe since the 2008 final in Moscow, which United won on penalties.
    England's other representative, Tottenham, were rewarded for knocking out Milan in the last round with a fixture against one of the continent's other elite clubs – José Mourinho's Real Madrid.
    The two other ties see the holders Internazionale face Schalke while the favourites Barcelona meet Shakhtar Donetsk. The winner of Chelsea and United's tie will face either Inter or Schalke in the semi-finals while Spurs, should they overcome Real, could then be paired with Barcelona in the last four.
    Javier Hernández, whose two goals steered United past Marseille in the last-16 stage, admits Chelsea will provide Sir Alex Ferguson's men with a "tough" challenge in the quarter-finals, but it is not one he in scared of.
    "We play in the same league and it is going to be tough," said the Mexico striker. "Stamford Bridge is a nice stadium and it makes it a little bit like a league game. But if there is an advantage that we are at home in the second game."
    Meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, believes victory over United will allow his players to gain revenge for their painful defeat in Moscow three years ago. He said: "We have four games to reach the final in London. If Chelsea reached the final there, we'd have a good revenge for 2008."
    The Italian was also pragmatic at the prospect of facing Sir Alex Ferguson's men in another crucial match this season. He added: "I'm not happy, I am not disappointed. I am realistic. They are a team we know very well and they know us very well.
    "For English football, it's good – last season no English teams were in the semi-finals. This year, one team or two teams will be in the semi-finals."
    It will be two teams should Spurs beat the odds and progress past Real. Their manager, Harry Redknapp, is certainly excited about the prospect of facing the nine-times European Cup winners.
    "It's a fantastic draw. What a game to look forward to against one of the greatest clubs in world football," he said. "You have to look forward to games like this. These are the great days in your life and great days in Tottenham's history. We'll go there and give it a real go and you couldn't have a more exciting or tougher game.
    "I've said all along that the two Spanish clubs were, for me, the favourites to win it. We've drawn Real Madrid, who are pushing Barcelona all the way for the championship with big players and a fantastic manager. In my opinion, he [Mourinho] is one of the all-time greats. He was amazing for English football when he came.
    "But we've got a chance against anyone. We feel we can play against anyone and give them a game."
    The first legs of the quarter-final ties will be played on 5-6 April with the return games taking place a week later.
    Quarter-final draw

    Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur
    Chelsea v Manchester United
    Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale v Schalke
    Semi-final draw

    Real Madrid/Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona/Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale/Schalke v Chelsea/Manchester United

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    • gabrielcasey 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      About as good a draw for Chelsea as they could have imagined - Utd on current weakened form and no Barca until the final. The only way they could mess this up is if they play Fernando Torres in any of these games. For even five minutes.

    • Squirrel6 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      I guess this as far as Spurs will be going 🙁
      Man Utd or Chelsea should make the final.

    • Finite187 18 March 2011 11:38AM

      I reckon Spurs could have Real, Squirrel6, Madrid have been crap to a long time.

    • FergusSiraLexon 18 March 2011 11:40AM

      It could've been easier for United but they have deserved to win at Stamford Bridge in the last two games there and won't have to put up with Martin Atkinson this time.
      Chelsea have improved of late but I still don't think they're anywhere near the force they were at the start of the season and assuming United's injury crisis doesn't get any worse and with the second being at OT, I fancy United to nick a very tight tie.

    • CommanderIdiot 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      I reckon Shakhtar might be dark horses. Their home record is great and they beat Roma home and away in the last round. They have also won at the Nou Camp in the past, so won't be frightened going there.
      And Madrid are beatable, no doubt about it.

    • johnny5eyes 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      Don't fancy Spurs chances against a Jose lead Real at all I'm afraid. It's been fun while it's lasted.
      Barca /Chelsea final?

    • Nickthemightyred 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too.

    • Trotsky1917 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      United have a good chance, especially as Chelsea are down a man - Atkinson is not allowed to ref an English game in Europe.

    • UninventiveName 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Amazing draw for Spurs! With the second leg at WHL we should be able to give Real Madrid a good tie and there's a chance we could spring a surprise.
      Quarter finals is more than I was hoping for at the start of this season anyway, so to play a club like Real Madrid in them is great. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Real Madrid. And, if we somehow manage to make it through, Barcelona. Couldn't have asked for more.

    • ClayReggazoni 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Buzzing about the draw. For Spurs, if we didn't get Schalke the best draw was just to get a great side and we definitely got that. Even if we don't go through it will be a great occasion.

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Morning everyone, hope the new day finds you all in good spirits and ready to enjoy our daily exchange of pleasantries .
      A) Chelsea or Man United look good for a final spot, which of them will actually claim it being a bit more difficult to call.
      B) Tottenham look doomed.
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end

    • Blueflag 18 March 2011 11:44AM

      Chelsea squad 100% fit, Manchester squad looking threadbare...
      But agree, this one will be tight ... clean sheet at the Bridge would swing it Chelsea's way.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      I think a full strength Spurs will go through with Van der Vaart scoring against his old club.
      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.

    • Funambule 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Chelsea is to strong for United, Spurs have been out of their league, Barca and Inter have it easy.

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Is this again new evidence for the fact that Uefa hates the English and wants Barca to win everything?
      @Talksport listener

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am I alone in thinking Wenger will be tres content avec this?
      Another two demanding battles for both his main rivals

    • allybumaye 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am i the only one who has noticed that this article says that inter are playing Shakter and Barca playing Schalke which is clearly wrong.

    • Delphsider 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Shaktar are a superb team who will give Barca a good scare.
      Will it be enough though? Doubtful.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Nick,
      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too
      ​
      .
      Agreed. It appears to be non Utd fans who are talking about a treble. It will make it more satisfying for you when we fall on our arses. We can then hear about how arrogant we were to expect another treble.

    • bonheur 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      I think Real Madrid is probably the best true we could have got. Real are a massive club but even under Mourinho are beatable.
      As ever we need to Bale, Lennon, VDV, Modric and Gallas fit and on form. If we can bring our best attacking team it will be a good high scoring matches I think.
      I for one am a happy Spud. I never thought a few years ago we would be playing Real in UCL QF so now I hope we just go for it and attack them as we did Inter. Pressure will be on Real having not won it for a while and spent big.
      COYS!

    • ukgringo 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Ruprict
      18 March 2011 11:42AM
      Let's hope for a fair.....I mean a strong referee.
      I wish I could "recommend" this 20 times... with a fair ref UTD have a great chance of going through, Chelsea have been very fortunate against us.
      While Spurs have a tough draw, I am very happy for my Spud mates
      they are thoroughly enjoying their CL experience, getting to most away games, so after a couple of trips to the San Siro, they now get to the Bernabeu... and so very deserved too! Whatever the outcome, COYS!

    • asjdklau 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      happy because if we win the thing [at 20:1 odds - not delusional] it will be the greatest epic evah.

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      United's chances are pretty good as long as we have a fair referee. Especially with the second leg at home. You've got to stay optimistic I guess, but that is still a tough draw for both clubs.
      Toughest possible group for Spurs, second-most toughest tie in the Round of 16 (amongst the English teams), and now toughest route to the final. Could they? Really?
      Laughed when Lineker said "Tottenham" instead of "Winner of second semi-final" during the final draw. 🙂

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.
      ​
      To me, it has started to look like Bale is the most overrated player since Goldenballs

    • ryjrik 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

    • TillEulen 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Spurs are obviously second favourite, but Real Madrid aren't that much better than either of the clubs from Milan. If Ronaldo's still not properly fit by then, who knows.
      It'll definitely be the most entertaining tie of the quarter finals.

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      I don't agree that playing 2nd leg at home is an advantage. Potentially it gives the away side 30 mins of extra time to get away goals, and that means squeeky arse time for lord ferg

    • roastpudding 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      "The two other ties sees the holders Internazionale face Shakhtar Donetsk while the favourites Barcelona meet Schalke. "

      eh?

    • stu382 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      @dunf2562
      Tottenham were doomed at 0-3 vs. Young Boys.
      They were also doomed when the draw was made.
      Ditto when they were 0-4 at Inter.
      And, when they were drawn vs. AC Milan, the smart money was on the Italian giants.
      Bring on Real, and let the football do the talking!

    • vegetunks9000 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      As a spurs fan, i do fancy our chances. Granted we'll no doubt go out in the semi's. But i think we could give Real Madrid a run for their money.

    • FusilliJerry 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      How about some sympathy for Martin Atkinson for a change ? It's going to be incredibly difficult for him to have to watch the action from the sidelines and not be able to influence the outcome.

    • si15 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      the naysayers are writing Spurs off again. That's great-we thrive on proving them wrong. Second leg at WHL gives us a great chance. Then Shaktar in the semis and Chelsea in the final. That's done and dusted then!
      How much are those Wembley tickets?

    • HoofItLong 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      From an Arsenal fan's point of view, looking at it all from the outside...is just wrong.
      It'll feel wrong cheering on a team managed by Mourinho.

    • bionicjules 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Though European refs give out cards like confetti, better that for the Chelsea v Man Utd tie than an Englishman who gives a yellow for attempted shin-breaking tackles.

    • from2002 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Chelsea just seem to have Utd's number at The Bridge... About time for a win eh?

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Massive collective sigh of relief was reported emanating from Catalonia region after it became clear Barca would avoid Schalke until the final.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      I hope Man Utd v Chelsea gets decided on penalties and a certain brave English defender slips and misses the crucial penalty.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins
      ​
      .
      I like Right Angle Ray. I still think of him as Butch.

    • MyHero 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Lots of chelsea united blogs to come then.
      ​
      most of them will be about How this game effects Arsenal?

    • theHUN 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      i really hope you and the media will talk up Tottenham's chances. a little bit of typical English overconfidence (always before the game) would help us more than anything

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      @ryjrik
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

      ​
      They all are in that SKY studio. Dwight Yorke who played for numerous clubs referring to Man Utd as 'we' and wose stil Redknapp who played for Spurs for 5 mins also referring to Spurs as 'we'. Wilkins can also *** off

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      Hopefully some more Man U defenders will get injured
      ​
      If any survive to be on the field till then. God knows what Drogba-Torres could do to an Evans-Oliver Gill partnership at the back. Carnage.
      But Rafael should just make it by then, so hopefully our luck holds up a bit for once.

    • mossa 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      United were supposed to get Schalke away in the quarter final first leg, then Spurs at home in the semi second leg with Howard Webb as referee for Old Trafford, with a spanking by Barca in the final at Wembley.
      UEFA is corrupt


 
Chelsea to face Manchester United in Champions League quarter-finals

• Pair to meet in Europe for first time since 2008 final
• Tottenham paired with José Mourinho's Real Madrid




  • Sachin Nakrani
  • guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 March 2011 11.25 GMT <li class="history">Article history Tottenham will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Photograph: Tony O'Brien/Action Images Chelsea will face Manchester United in an all-English Champions League quarter-final.
    The pair were pitted against each other during today's draw in Nyon. It will be the first time they have met in Europe since the 2008 final in Moscow, which United won on penalties.
    England's other representative, Tottenham, were rewarded for knocking out Milan in the last round with a fixture against one of the continent's other elite clubs – José Mourinho's Real Madrid.
    The two other ties see the holders Internazionale face Schalke while the favourites Barcelona meet Shakhtar Donetsk. The winner of Chelsea and United's tie will face either Inter or Schalke in the semi-finals while Spurs, should they overcome Real, could then be paired with Barcelona in the last four.
    Javier Hernández, whose two goals steered United past Marseille in the last-16 stage, admits Chelsea will provide Sir Alex Ferguson's men with a "tough" challenge in the quarter-finals, but it is not one he in scared of.
    "We play in the same league and it is going to be tough," said the Mexico striker. "Stamford Bridge is a nice stadium and it makes it a little bit like a league game. But if there is an advantage that we are at home in the second game."
    Meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, believes victory over United will allow his players to gain revenge for their painful defeat in Moscow three years ago. He said: "We have four games to reach the final in London. If Chelsea reached the final there, we'd have a good revenge for 2008."
    The Italian was also pragmatic at the prospect of facing Sir Alex Ferguson's men in another crucial match this season. He added: "I'm not happy, I am not disappointed. I am realistic. They are a team we know very well and they know us very well.
    "For English football, it's good – last season no English teams were in the semi-finals. This year, one team or two teams will be in the semi-finals."
    It will be two teams should Spurs beat the odds and progress past Real. Their manager, Harry Redknapp, is certainly excited about the prospect of facing the nine-times European Cup winners.
    "It's a fantastic draw. What a game to look forward to against one of the greatest clubs in world football," he said. "You have to look forward to games like this. These are the great days in your life and great days in Tottenham's history. We'll go there and give it a real go and you couldn't have a more exciting or tougher game.
    "I've said all along that the two Spanish clubs were, for me, the favourites to win it. We've drawn Real Madrid, who are pushing Barcelona all the way for the championship with big players and a fantastic manager. In my opinion, he [Mourinho] is one of the all-time greats. He was amazing for English football when he came.
    "But we've got a chance against anyone. We feel we can play against anyone and give them a game."
    The first legs of the quarter-final ties will be played on 5-6 April with the return games taking place a week later.
    Quarter-final draw

    Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur
    Chelsea v Manchester United
    Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale v Schalke
    Semi-final draw

    Real Madrid/Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona/Shakhtar Donetsk
    Internazionale/Schalke v Chelsea/Manchester United

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    • gabrielcasey 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      About as good a draw for Chelsea as they could have imagined - Utd on current weakened form and no Barca until the final. The only way they could mess this up is if they play Fernando Torres in any of these games. For even five minutes.

    • Squirrel6 18 March 2011 11:33AM

      I guess this as far as Spurs will be going 🙁
      Man Utd or Chelsea should make the final.

    • Finite187 18 March 2011 11:38AM

      I reckon Spurs could have Real, Squirrel6, Madrid have been crap to a long time.

    • FergusSiraLexon 18 March 2011 11:40AM

      It could've been easier for United but they have deserved to win at Stamford Bridge in the last two games there and won't have to put up with Martin Atkinson this time.
      Chelsea have improved of late but I still don't think they're anywhere near the force they were at the start of the season and assuming United's injury crisis doesn't get any worse and with the second being at OT, I fancy United to nick a very tight tie.

    • CommanderIdiot 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      I reckon Shakhtar might be dark horses. Their home record is great and they beat Roma home and away in the last round. They have also won at the Nou Camp in the past, so won't be frightened going there.
      And Madrid are beatable, no doubt about it.

    • johnny5eyes 18 March 2011 11:42AM

      Don't fancy Spurs chances against a Jose lead Real at all I'm afraid. It's been fun while it's lasted.
      Barca /Chelsea final?

    • Nickthemightyred 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too.

    • Trotsky1917 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      United have a good chance, especially as Chelsea are down a man - Atkinson is not allowed to ref an English game in Europe.

    • UninventiveName 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Amazing draw for Spurs! With the second leg at WHL we should be able to give Real Madrid a good tie and there's a chance we could spring a surprise.
      Quarter finals is more than I was hoping for at the start of this season anyway, so to play a club like Real Madrid in them is great. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Real Madrid. And, if we somehow manage to make it through, Barcelona. Couldn't have asked for more.

    • ClayReggazoni 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Buzzing about the draw. For Spurs, if we didn't get Schalke the best draw was just to get a great side and we definitely got that. Even if we don't go through it will be a great occasion.

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:43AM

      Morning everyone, hope the new day finds you all in good spirits and ready to enjoy our daily exchange of pleasantries .
      A) Chelsea or Man United look good for a final spot, which of them will actually claim it being a bit more difficult to call.
      B) Tottenham look doomed.
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end

    • Blueflag 18 March 2011 11:44AM

      Chelsea squad 100% fit, Manchester squad looking threadbare...
      But agree, this one will be tight ... clean sheet at the Bridge would swing it Chelsea's way.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      I think a full strength Spurs will go through with Van der Vaart scoring against his old club.
      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.

    • Funambule 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Chelsea is to strong for United, Spurs have been out of their league, Barca and Inter have it easy.

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Is this again new evidence for the fact that Uefa hates the English and wants Barca to win everything?
      @Talksport listener

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am I alone in thinking Wenger will be tres content avec this?
      Another two demanding battles for both his main rivals

    • allybumaye 18 March 2011 11:45AM

      Am i the only one who has noticed that this article says that inter are playing Shakter and Barca playing Schalke which is clearly wrong.

    • Delphsider 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Shaktar are a superb team who will give Barca a good scare.
      Will it be enough though? Doubtful.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Nick,
      Two more hard physical games for United, it will be a miracle if they win the treble from here... this tie may be their undoing in the league too
      ​
      .
      Agreed. It appears to be non Utd fans who are talking about a treble. It will make it more satisfying for you when we fall on our arses. We can then hear about how arrogant we were to expect another treble.

    • bonheur 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      I think Real Madrid is probably the best true we could have got. Real are a massive club but even under Mourinho are beatable.
      As ever we need to Bale, Lennon, VDV, Modric and Gallas fit and on form. If we can bring our best attacking team it will be a good high scoring matches I think.
      I for one am a happy Spud. I never thought a few years ago we would be playing Real in UCL QF so now I hope we just go for it and attack them as we did Inter. Pressure will be on Real having not won it for a while and spent big.
      COYS!

    • ukgringo 18 March 2011 11:47AM

      Ruprict
      18 March 2011 11:42AM
      Let's hope for a fair.....I mean a strong referee.
      I wish I could "recommend" this 20 times... with a fair ref UTD have a great chance of going through, Chelsea have been very fortunate against us.
      While Spurs have a tough draw, I am very happy for my Spud mates
      they are thoroughly enjoying their CL experience, getting to most away games, so after a couple of trips to the San Siro, they now get to the Bernabeu... and so very deserved too! Whatever the outcome, COYS!

    • asjdklau 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      happy because if we win the thing [at 20:1 odds - not delusional] it will be the greatest epic evah.

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      United's chances are pretty good as long as we have a fair referee. Especially with the second leg at home. You've got to stay optimistic I guess, but that is still a tough draw for both clubs.
      Toughest possible group for Spurs, second-most toughest tie in the Round of 16 (amongst the English teams), and now toughest route to the final. Could they? Really?
      Laughed when Lineker said "Tottenham" instead of "Winner of second semi-final" during the final draw. 🙂

    • PassionSux 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Bale could destroy Sergio Ramos who is the most overrated fullback I've seen since, erm , Maicon.
      ​
      To me, it has started to look like Bale is the most overrated player since Goldenballs

    • ryjrik 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

    • TillEulen 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      Spurs are obviously second favourite, but Real Madrid aren't that much better than either of the clubs from Milan. If Ronaldo's still not properly fit by then, who knows.
      It'll definitely be the most entertaining tie of the quarter finals.

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:48AM

      I don't agree that playing 2nd leg at home is an advantage. Potentially it gives the away side 30 mins of extra time to get away goals, and that means squeeky arse time for lord ferg

    • roastpudding 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      "The two other ties sees the holders Internazionale face Shakhtar Donetsk while the favourites Barcelona meet Schalke. "

      eh?

    • stu382 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      @dunf2562
      Tottenham were doomed at 0-3 vs. Young Boys.
      They were also doomed when the draw was made.
      Ditto when they were 0-4 at Inter.
      And, when they were drawn vs. AC Milan, the smart money was on the Italian giants.
      Bring on Real, and let the football do the talking!

    • vegetunks9000 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      As a spurs fan, i do fancy our chances. Granted we'll no doubt go out in the semi's. But i think we could give Real Madrid a run for their money.

    • FusilliJerry 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      How about some sympathy for Martin Atkinson for a change ? It's going to be incredibly difficult for him to have to watch the action from the sidelines and not be able to influence the outcome.

    • si15 18 March 2011 11:49AM

      the naysayers are writing Spurs off again. That's great-we thrive on proving them wrong. Second leg at WHL gives us a great chance. Then Shaktar in the semis and Chelsea in the final. That's done and dusted then!
      How much are those Wembley tickets?

    • HoofItLong 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      From an Arsenal fan's point of view, looking at it all from the outside...is just wrong.
      It'll feel wrong cheering on a team managed by Mourinho.

    • bionicjules 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Though European refs give out cards like confetti, better that for the Chelsea v Man Utd tie than an Englishman who gives a yellow for attempted shin-breaking tackles.

    • from2002 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Chelsea just seem to have Utd's number at The Bridge... About time for a win eh?

    • dunf2562 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      Massive collective sigh of relief was reported emanating from Catalonia region after it became clear Barca would avoid Schalke until the final.

    • HeyNowHankKingsley 18 March 2011 11:50AM

      I hope Man Utd v Chelsea gets decided on penalties and a certain brave English defender slips and misses the crucial penalty.

    • Ruprict 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins
      ​
      .
      I like Right Angle Ray. I still think of him as Butch.

    • MyHero 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      Lots of chelsea united blogs to come then.
      ​
      most of them will be about How this game effects Arsenal?

    • theHUN 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      i really hope you and the media will talk up Tottenham's chances. a little bit of typical English overconfidence (always before the game) would help us more than anything

    • glapots 18 March 2011 11:51AM

      @ryjrik
      C) Jamie Redknapp is a bell end
      Saddens me to say but so is Ray Wilkins.

      ​
      They all are in that SKY studio. Dwight Yorke who played for numerous clubs referring to Man Utd as 'we' and wose stil Redknapp who played for Spurs for 5 mins also referring to Spurs as 'we'. Wilkins can also *** off

    • Arcturon 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      Hopefully some more Man U defenders will get injured
      ​
      If any survive to be on the field till then. God knows what Drogba-Torres could do to an Evans-Oliver Gill partnership at the back. Carnage.
      But Rafael should just make it by then, so hopefully our luck holds up a bit for once.

    • mossa 18 March 2011 11:52AM

      United were supposed to get Schalke away in the quarter final first leg, then Spurs at home in the semi second leg with Howard Webb as referee for Old Trafford, with a spanking by Barca in the final at Wembley.
      UEFA is corrupt


 
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