TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Waiting patiently for avalanche that never came

As Costa put us two up within the opening ten minutes, I relaxed and thought "at last". A fast start, taking on shots and, most importantly, not resting on the rather thin cushion of one goal. I then sat back and waited for the avalanche.

TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Waiting patiently for avalanche that never came

When will I learn?

Even Mourinho looked mightily relieved as Remy’s effort trickled over the line. For a while after the equaliser went in, we looked like we were about to fall apart and go into full melt-down mode – the half time whistle couldn’t come early enough.

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