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Kazim-Richards homes in on Blues record

Colin Kazim-Richards today warned Chelsea their unbeaten home record holds no fears for Fenerbahce who are confident they will end Avram Grant's Champions League dreams tonight.

Chelsea haven't lost at Stamford Bridge since Barcelona beat them more than two years ago in the same competition, but Kazim-Richards reveals Fenerbahce are looking to end that run even though they need only a draw to get through to the last four.

The 21-year-old came off the bench in the first leg to score the equaliser before Deivid's long- range strike gave the Turkish side a shock 2-1 victory.

But Kazim-Richards has set his sights on further glory and said: "Our coach Zico has instilled a lot of confidence and calmness in us. He says it's not about the name on the shirt, we've just got to go out and play. I'm sure we will have to score a goal to go through and we are not here looking to draw. This is a big game in our history and we want to win the game."

Kazim-Richards, who played for Brighton, Bury and Sheffield United before joining Fenerbahce last year, has bought 40 tickets so his friends and family, who hail from Leytonstone, can watch him. He also knows Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock, who was his boss at Sheffield United, will be willing him on.

"He sent me a text after the first leg and he wants me to do well," Kazim-Richards said.

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