Figuring Out Fernando Part 1
El Niño hasn’t exactly regained his Liverpool form since joining our London Club, but what’s more ridiculous than this is people actually expecting him to. Yes, I can see how that sounds insulting to him. The complete opposite actually, I am easily one of the biggest Nando fans, dating back to his time at Atletico. […]
Hate to say I told you so
Earlier in the season I did an article on Rafa Benitez and how he deserved at least a little bit of respect from the Chelsea fans and if it’s not too extreme, maybe a bit of praise. Come the end of the season and I think looking back you have to say he has now […]
Match Preview: Everton v Chelsea
Chelsea may have added another European title to their coffers, but they’re looking to compete for a bigger prize next season. They need one more win under the departing Rafa Benitez. With speculation swirling over his successor, Benitez looks to cap a somewhat successful stint in charge of Chelsea on Sunday by securing passage to next year’s Champions […]
Wembley awaits Chalobah to prove he is real deal
I have strangely procrastinated writing on Chelsea’s Nathaniel Chalobah for some time now, having monitored his impressive progress this season on loan at English Championship, Watford FC. Often times I try to avoid the sensationalism that usually hits a youngster who has had a decent single season, especially at the Chalobah’s age, for there is […]
Just A Scenario #4 (Striker Dilemma)
It is the 25th of June, Jose Mourinho has joined up with Chelsea, but the club are yet to agree on a striker to sign. Jose has Rooney, Falcao and Cavani on his sights, as Lewandowski has joined up with Bayern Munich. Wayne Rooney for 35m, Falcao for 52m and Cavani too for 52m. Jose […]
Time to move on?
John Terry is undoubtedly one of the greatest players who has ever embraced the beautiful game. On several occasions in his illustrious career he has verified that he is one of the best defenders in world football and without a doubt he’s been an instrumental figure in Chelsea’s resolute defence. Despite being under scrutiny from […]
Friday Quiz 17 May: Who’s hair?
` The Friday Quiz is back for another week. Can you guess the Chelsea player, past or present, who’s hair Romeu is wearing? Share your comments below. Answers to last week’s Manager Trivia: 1. Who was in charge of more matches at Chelsea, Claudio Ranieri or Jose Mourinho? Ranieri with […]
Chelsea 2013: 4-2-3-1 A Shift Away From Paragmatism
Chelsea owe a lot to the “parking the bus” formation introduced by Jose Mourinho and continued by fan favorite Roberto Di Matteo last season; it gave us our maiden piece of silverware in Europe’s most elite club competition. It encouraged the wingers to revert from the high-pressing style of Andre Villas-Boas to a more conservative […]
BREAKING NEWS: Frank Lampard has signed a new Chelsea contract!
Chelsea FC are delighted to announce that Frank Lampard has signed a 1-year extension to his Chelsea contract! Here is what the record-holding 203-goal man had to say about his new contract: ‘I’m absolutely delighted. Everybody knows I always maintained the dream was to stay at Chelsea. We’ve been talking for ages and even though […]
360 Player Report – Oscar
It is nearly a year since Oscar dos santos emboaba junior joined us for €30 million from Internacional. Many were excited by the arrival of the youngster as we paid a lot of money for a player that’s less known in comparison to Hazard or Neymar. He didn’t have a starting place right from begin, […]