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Rafael Benitez takes over untill summer

Reunion: Fernando Torres with Rafa Chelsea have confirmed that Rafael Benitez has taken the managerial role following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo. The former Liverpool boss has been appointed as the Blues’ interim manager until the end of the season as owner Roman Abramovich continues to try and lure ex-Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola to […]

Should Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo?

Should Chelsea Have Sacked Di Matteo? This morning, it was announced that Chelsea had parted ways with Roberto Di Matteo. Roman Abramovich’s fire-and-hire approach continues to live on. The question arises, however : Should Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo? The answer is yes. Roberto Di Matteo should never had been appointed as full-time manager […]

The embarrassment and elegance of being a Chelsea fan

The embarrassment and elegance of being a Chelsea fan Probably the worst piece of news I could get today after the Juventus loss. Roberto Di Matteo getting sacked makes absolutely no sense. From a man who won Chelsea their first Champions League and 7th FA Cup, to a person who deep inside, hates the club he once played for […]

Chelsea Sack Roberto Di Matteo

21 November 2012. “Chelsea Football Club has parted company this morning with Manager Roberto Di Matteo” was the statement on the official website, this morning on the back of the 3-0 defeat in Turin yesterday.The basis for his sacking apparently was the fact that “The team’s recent performances and results have not been good enough” and hence […]