Luck Plays A Part Again – Thoughts Post Champions League Final

The morning after the Champions League final is a much brighter day than it might have been. Last Sunday’s fortuitous winner by Koscielny and the diving tackle by Gibbs in the win at West Brom means it is our old enemy that is once again relegated to Thursday night football.
For all of Mourinho’s specialness, it came down to the luck of Roberto Di Matteo to get Chelsea to that coveted prize. Not that they care or should, but neutrals will surely remember this Chelsea team as the luckliest winners of a Champions League medal.
Even after six years, Ashley Cole felt the need to ‘justify’ his transfer across London in the post-match celebrations. When you consider Nasri did the same a week ago, it suggests to me that the...