tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54460314249730972172024-02-07T10:56:18.520-08:00Chelsea PlanetAn ambassador of the evolving Chelsea brand.Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-54056922431128083522019-11-17T23:50:00.003-08:002019-11-18T00:04:55.541-08:00Olivier Giroud: Do we still need him in the squad?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is less than a week away from Manchester City versus Chelsea and honestly I don't think I've ever been as excited for an away game and a week of football as I am next week. It's like we've been given a two-week break and everything's going so well then all of a sudden they throw a man city away and a Valencia away in the same week which is just absolutely gorgeous. The first thing that I want to discuss is Olivier Giroud the man who still is getting called up by Didier Deschamps. Olivier Giroud goals are not something right now that we're seeing a lot of and it doesn't look as though it's going to improve in anytime soon with Chelsea supposedly looking to try and sign another striker which immediately moves Olivier Giroud to fourth choice striker. Yet considering he is still scoring goals for France it says to me that he obviously still a very talented footballer. As a Chelsea fan who's really enjoyed Olivier Giroud at the club I personally would not want to stand in his way from him trying to get another move because I still feel as though he could definitely offer something to another top club and quite frankly the goal scored in the semi-final against Southampton and the performance and the goal he scored against Arsenal in the Europa League final speaks for itself. It's kind of like he has got to do something good to win over the fan base and Olivier Giroud has done nothing but work hard and is also a great role model for the other young players at the club and he's someone that never really complains. The only thing he has really said is that he wants to play football and you can never really have grudge with a footballer like that. It is probably time for him to move on and I for one am very grateful for what he's done for this football club and I wouldn't want to stand in his way.<br />
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Eden Hazard, the man we sold to Real Madrid said some beautiful words stating that Chelsea are only two players away from winning the Premier League or words to that effect. He said that if they sign two or three players, Chelsea would be first, which to be quite honest I don't know if we would be first but I think we'd definitely be up there pushing Liverpool closer than we currently are. I definitely feel as though there's going to be a lot more transfer speculation coming out of Chelsea and we're going to be linked with a lot of players with the supposed war chest of 350 million pounds which probably couldn't afford Mpappe but it could definitely afford a lot of world-class players with that kind of sum of money. On the other hand, Real Madrid are supposedly interested in Callum Hudson-Odoi He's just turned 19 years old and because he's worth a lot of money as he is is English, however he has just signed a new contract and he is not going to Real Madrid any time soon.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-90444608098425271042018-04-30T01:30:00.000-07:002018-04-30T01:30:06.081-07:00Limited transfer budget ahead<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Antonio Conte's successor at Chelsea will have a limited budget and will need to focus on youth development instead. The Italian frequently criticised Chelsea’s lack of spending relative to clubs like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in his eventual demise.<br />
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In fact, whoever is going to be in charge is probably not going to experience the same challenges as focus will be shifted to the construction of the new stadium with costs with costs now rising to as much as £1.2 billion.<br />
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The new man in charge will subsequently focus on youth development which will also have long term benefits as well particular to to forging the brand.<br />
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Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique remains the favourite at this stage though a number of Mestalla graduates stagnated under him, while Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri might also be considered.</div>
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The 2017/18 abysmal title defense is nearing its end after a series of feeble performances by our beloved Chelsea. However, it appears as if we are hoping to fortify our side for our future campaigns but the reality is becoming evident that new talent may simply not enlist with the Roman army as Champions league qualification is a nagging probability.<br />
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Be that as it may, the waning champions are leading the race to snatch the likes off Elseid Hysaj. This sublime right-back has been on the radar of Europe's top brands and it does appear that a move from the club is an eventuality.<br />
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It is exceptionally uncommon that a full-back is competent on the both wings and he won’t come cheap either with his probable €50 million release clause in order to ensure a Serie A exit.<br />
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Although Victor Moses has not exactly performed as expected during this campaign my question is whether a possible limited budget would result in some unflattering personnel changes next season though.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-28556126298113978702018-03-04T12:54:00.001-08:002018-03-04T12:54:40.270-08:00Man City’s professionalism enforces Chelsea’s irrelevance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yet another dismal showing from the champions ensures
further unrest and uncertainties in the crippled Blues squad. The results continue to baffle fans and has
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Fans and pundits expected a more professional showing and it
appeared that all Conte wanted to achieve was to limit the Manchester
juggernaut which obviously undermines the financial might invested in the squad
this season. Should we resort to grooming
a player like Frank Lampard to restore the euphoria at Stamform Bridge once
again which was, in my opinion, only evident during the early years of the Abramovich
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financial boost possibly resulted in a quasi-professionalism that is now resulting
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-28197735848717330592017-04-02T12:27:00.001-07:002017-04-02T12:27:06.899-07:00Will Chelsea agree to sell Cesc Fabregas to Galatasaray?According to AMK, Conte has given the green light for Fabregas to leave Stamford Bridge as he does not have any long term role to play in the squad. Apparently, Galatasaray is prepared to pay 4.8 million-a-season contract. This is an indication that Igor Tudor sees some value in this player who is approaching his twilight years in his career. He will do well if he settles at a club that gives him all the game play that he deserves though.Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-84936643400206458172017-03-31T07:49:00.002-07:002017-03-31T07:49:59.366-07:00Eden Hazard is not for sale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Real Madrid is in apparent talks with Eden Hazard in a blatant poaching attempt since Zinedine Zidane's recommendation back in 2012. The Belgian's recent performance have reaffirmed their interest along with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.This may entirely depend on Antonia Conte's interest in James Rodriquez who is deemed to leave the Spanish Capital and has the euphoric Stamford Bridge in mind.<br />
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However, Chelsea has reacted by renewing Hazard with a new contract and is confident that he may not consider the Madrid offer.<br />
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Chelsea fans who feel slightly anxious by the possibility of this move may find reassurance in reports of Hazard telling friend that he will be at Chelsea next season. On the other hand, Courtois claimed that he will not join Real Madrid at the end of the season and could "certainly" sign a new contract with the blues.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-12636468992310872582016-04-22T07:06:00.002-07:002016-04-22T07:06:28.713-07:00Chelsea injury update: Will Hazard be able to deliver?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Chelsea will be tackling AFC Bournemouth at the Dean Court this weekend, in their second encounter, after the season's most humiliating result, a 1-0 blunder to the Cherries in December, Mourinho's last home class match before his sacking. The man in control now, Guus Hiddink, will have a completely fit squad with which to correct retribution on Saturday. <br /><br />Eden Hazard is set to return from recovery after injury kept him out since early March. He's not exactly prepared for a hour and a half, clearly, but would be great to see him play again to boost player and supporter morale.</div>
Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-11740289365947704612016-04-21T07:15:00.000-07:002016-04-21T07:15:44.178-07:00Willian may miss pre-season campaign<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The talented Chelsea midfielder Willian could miss the club's pre-season arrangements and at any rate the initial three games of the 2016/17 season. <br /><br />The Brazilian announced his intentions of participating in this summer's Copa America competition and as an over age player in the under-23 side at the Olympic football competition at Rio 2016. <br /><br />That is obviously noteworthy blow for the new Blues manager Antonio Conte, who was hopingto begin his campaign with our best player to date.<br /><br />Willian does not want to drop out with his club, but rather has shown that he trusts Chelsea and the Brazilian FA would reach a consensus.<br /><br /><br />
He told <u><strong><a href="http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/592429_exclusivo-cbf-pede-ao-chelsea-que-libere-willian-para-a-olimpiada" target="_blank">ESPN Brasil</a></strong></u>: “Everyone knows my desire to play in both championships.<br />
“Of course we do not want to fight and put Chelsea in a difficult situation.<br />
“And I do not want to fight with the Brazil Football Federation.<br />
“I hope they and Chelsea enter into an agreement.”<br />
<br />The centennial spectacle of the Copa America is being played in the USA and Brazil's crusade begins against Ecuador on Tuesday, June 7. <br /><br />
Willian's participation will end on June 27. <br /><br />The Olympic squad begins their campaign against South Africa on August 4, but will be subjected to a training camp naturally.<br />
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Romelu Lukaku trusts he has "unfinished business" at Chelsea . <br />
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His perspective puts the removed Premier League champions in post position to arrive the Everton striker, who has as of now secretly conceded he needs to join "a top club" this late spring.<br />
Abramovich will bankroll new manager Antonio Conte 's offer to restore them to the summit of English football — and convey an arrival to the Champions League — next season. <br />
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Chelsea need 22-year-old Lukaku back and are discreetly certain of landing him — despite the fact that Everton are prone to request more than twofold the £28million they paid them for him in July 2014. <br />
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Manchester United and German pair Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are additionally inspired by the marksman, who has scored 25 objectives this season — including three that have helped Everton into this present weekend's FA Cup semi-last against Man United. <br />
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Lukaku, who initially joined Chelsea from Anderlecht in his Belgian country for £18m in 2011 however just ever played one Premier League match for them in three years, never needed to leave Chelsea and still trusts he could benefit the club. <br />
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He shook Everton a month ago when he conceded: "For me, things are going great at Everton at this moment. I can get to be top scorer of the Premier League. Be that as it may, yes, I could be leaving the club in the late spring." <br />
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He had netted a further 55 times for the Merseyside club in 88 appearances. The Toffees have, however, underachieved in the Premier League this season and stand eleventh with five games to go — leaving manager Roberto Martinez under pressure. <br />
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In spite of the fact that Lukaku at the time affirmed claims from his dad, Roger , a month ago that United and Bayern are interested in him, he is additionally very much aware of Chelsea's alluring alternative.<br />
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Stamford Bridge had not been quick to permit the player to leave as the Belgium star had attempted to drive his way into then-chief Jose Mourinho's arrangements.</div>
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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas stated Jose Mourinho failed at Stamford Bridge this season because he put "too much trust" in his squad.<br /><br />Mourinho, 53, was sacked in December, with the club one point above the relegation zone, seven months after he led them to the Premier League title.<br /><br />Fabregas, 28, says the players "let him down" after being given extra holiday as reward for winning the league.<br /><br />"I have huge respect for him," the Spain international told Sky Sports.<br /><br />"The biggest problem was he trusted us too much, gave us more holiday because we were champions and we let him down. That was the main reason he had to go - and for that, myself and the team feel bad."<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-777554133088670512016-04-19T07:14:00.002-07:002016-04-19T07:15:35.822-07:00Chelsea prepared to offer Antoine Griezmann substantial contract to seal deal!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chelsea still hold out any expectation of fixing the exchange of Atletico Madrid assailant Antoine Griezmann, reports say. <br />
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The France worldwide has scored a noteworthy 29 objectives for Diego Simeone's men this season, with the London club edgy to land him as they hope to spruce up their striking choices. <br />
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Also, Abramovich's delegates will offer a lucrative contract to guarantee the arrangement completes, as indicated by The Mirror. <br />
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In spite of not being in the Champions League next season, Chelsea are sticking to conviction that a heavy wage will convince the 25-year-old to move to Stamford Bridge.<br />
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He has developed into one of Europe's top strikers and an effective Euro 2016 could see the larger brands endeavoring to prise him away.</div>
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-77596896723771822032013-10-27T13:00:00.001-07:002013-10-27T13:00:05.010-07:00Chelsea 2 : Manchester City 1 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtTHeiva8sxnghelW_FXxUPxIT9bs3NbNGUthvmj4Zc0VcHZIdK2w8um9n-A" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtTHeiva8sxnghelW_FXxUPxIT9bs3NbNGUthvmj4Zc0VcHZIdK2w8um9n-A" /></a></div>These colossal brands are among the highest spending in the world over the past 10 years and we probably witnessed the most expensive fixture ever. <br />
With less than a minute remaining Joe Hart and Matija Nastasic make a brazen mess of a clearing punt from William. When the hapless centre-back attempts to header the ball back to the goalkeeper he unbelivably nods it back to him. A determined Torres, who was an absolute dynamo throughout the match, never gave up and his efforts were subsequently converted into a goal.<br />
Not quite a convincing victory but would surely prove to be invaluable in Chelsea campaign this season. Chelsea supporters will also be rest assured that under Mourinho’s wing Torres will progressively return to true form.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-64031320374066309792013-06-14T09:28:00.001-07:002013-06-14T09:28:47.112-07:00What will Demba Ba’s role be at Chelsea next season?Although Neymar and Radamel Falcao will be going somewhere else attention may be focused on Edison Cavani of Napoli and Steven Jovetic of Fiorentina or perhaps Robert Lewondowski who is heavily linked to Manchester United. This means that Ba and Torres could find themselves on the bench or on their way out. The sensible move for Torres would be to off load Torres in exchange for Cavani where he could reunite with Benitez at Napoli.<br />
Ba will, however, remain as they would need another striker even if a big name joins the squad. His role will be secondary of course. Maybe his move to Chelsea was after all pointless as the club is still searching for the ultimate Drogba replacement. Ba could also possibly be a surprise casualty of Mourinho’s return to Chelsea unless he can change the manager’s mind.<br />
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Spurs have become more that a mild irritation as Chelsea enters a points frenzy to consolidate their Champions League position. The indomitable Gareth Bale, AVB’s trump card and the League’s most influential player could possibly snatch any hopes of a return to Europe greatest stage. Hopefully, Hazard’s pace and superb finishing and inability to be dispossessed easliy could be a key personnel boost.<br />
Chelsea is currently in third on 68 points with three games left, one point ahead of Arsenal, who have two games remaining, three points ahead of fifth placed Spurs – they do, however, have an inferior goal difference!<br />
Andre Villas Boas, sacked by Chelsea 14 months ago, confirms that he feels no special attachment to his former club. He was not given enough time “so it means absolutely nothing”<br />
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Chelsea travels to Liverpool tomorrow to perhaps, considering current circumstances, validate their top 4 position. Benitez will certainly change his side once again from the mid-week squad that played against Fulham. Changes that will be prevalent would be to rest players and not necessarily an edited formation as surely Ba and Torres upfront would keep the beleaguered Liverpool defence busy. Benitez, manager of Liverpool from 2004 to 2010, insists that he is a professional and will do his best on beating his former employers.<br />
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“I think it meant everything to the club to win that game. Who knows whether Mr Abramovich would have been as interested if we hadn’t have been in Europe? I said that there are only a few times that your character is really tested, this is one of them. This could be the difference between staying at the top table of football or drifting into oblivion. Now is the time for you boys to step forward and prove your worth.”<br />
Trevor Birch, chief executive (2005)<br />
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Benitez seems assured that the squad has grown more familiar with each other and the new players have gained valuable experience in the league thus far. The improved sharpness in front of goal evident in the last few outings will greatly help our cause. Although what the team really needs is the usual grit and determination – from the fans as well.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-87997036006939622942013-03-17T03:48:00.001-07:002013-03-17T03:48:33.549-07:00Chelsea vs West Ham: Pre-match briefing Chelsea have played 20 games more than West ham this season and prior to the most recent history had lost five in a row away from home. Tomorrow’s game is a must win situation as the three points could prove vital for a top four finish. It could be a tricky assignment for Benitez who will have to overcome physical and mental fatigue pestering the squad during this busy period. Chelsea is currently two points behind their neighbours Spurs, who have now become a mild irritation, with a game in hand and five ahead of Arsenal in fifth.<br />
The victory over Steaua earlier the week included Chelsea’s 300th goal in UEFA matches, excluding the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, a tournament outside the organization’s jurisdiction, scored by Juan Mata. His impressive stats now read as 18 goals this season and 30th overall.<br />
Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-5028962388705838602013-03-16T13:56:00.001-07:002013-03-16T13:56:09.423-07:00David Luiz maintains positive attitude during busy period<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/WR6IQzTrKQo?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Chelsea’s progression into the Europa league quarter finals means that the club could play another energy sapping 18 games this season. In fact, it is a new club record as the minimum amount of games is 66. David Luiz expressed his confidence that the club can cope with this demanding schedule which commences tomorrow in a League game against Allardyce’s West Ham.<br />
Chelsea will be facing a team rested since March 2 and have played just four times since the beginning of February whereas the Blues have played 11 during the same period. Luiz wishes, however, to end this week with a great result on Sunday.<br />
Considering squad limitations such as fatigue and amount of players available to Benitez he wants to stay on the pitch for his beloved Chelsea. With the international break ahead, Luiz will be facing Italy in Geneva and returning to Stamford Bridge as Brazil meet Russia. Good Luck!Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-26636339828190004312013-02-18T12:29:00.001-08:002013-02-18T12:29:22.169-08:00Is Falcao on his way to Chelsea? The Spanish TV show Punto Pelota has claimed that Falcao will join Chelsea this summer with a suspected fee of 40 million. The exact phrase used by Spanish press is “now negotiating with Chelsea” which should lift supporters spirits amidst this season’s quagmire. The arrival of “The Tiger” will naturally end Torres’ career, who has blatantly become an embarrassment to club and supporter alike. Forgive me for being sentimental but I think all we need now is “The Special One”.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-79395625074324160402013-02-17T10:54:00.001-08:002013-02-17T10:54:06.986-08:00The Brentford assignment was a success – we need more!The old guard, Frank Lampard and John Terry, as holders dispatched of a resilient Brentford in FA cup replay at the Bridge. After an opener from the talented Mata he provided Lampard’s 199th goal before Terry headed in an 81st minute fourth goal to conjure some cheerless euphoria for the home crowd. With three wins in ten games Benitez has yet to silence the doubtful Chelsea supporters. Benitez will have to improve this ratio in order to fully banish the tag of ‘interim’ manager. This will surely be an insurmountable project with the brooding Chelsea support and the seemingly “toxic” environment at the Bridge left by a smoking gun. The exchanges of the twitter universe suggests an equal, or thereabouts, support for the beleaguered manager but what we need is a total Phoenix resurrection to restore us after the distressing Champions League exit.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-49248818654711184772013-02-16T12:41:00.001-08:002013-02-16T12:41:38.206-08:00Keep The Blue Flag Flying High!The history of Chelsea FC is indeed the richest and most colourful in the league. The club has turned heads ever since its debut season in 1905 – 06. A northern newspaper placed an excited note in its stop press section: “The Chelsea team are now enjoying a luncheon of roast mutton and dry toast”. Since then the cuisine has become appreciably sophisticated and abundant as well as the additional silverware. It is a tale of glory, highs and lows, the heroes and zeroes, on the pitch and off the terraces:<br />
“They don’t need to be helped, they settled in quite well. Their English is getting very good. I’ve taught Luca a few phrases – they’re all fluent cockneys now, which is good.”<br />
Skipper Dennis Wise on the continental influx (1996)<br />
“I gave Chelsea Fans what they wanted, a dream. And they gave me what I was dreaming of, too. It was a complete relationship, where I was giving and I was receiving. And I think for them it was the same. It was like the best marriage you can have.”<br />
Gianfranco Zola (2003)<br />
“I was in America on holiday, in LA, in a shoe shop. My dad rang me and told me. It’s funny, I remember, it exactly: it was a big thing, a billionaire taking over. But you didn’t know how free-spending he would turn out. I just remember being in a cab with my missus after, and discussing it, a mixture of amazement, happiness and a bit of worry.”<br />
Frank Lampard on the moment Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea (2005)<br />
“I think Chelsea in the last two years have proved that history is to changed, and because of the second title, we are not a Blackburn that was champion once, isolated, and after that is miles and miles away from it. Chelsea is not any more an isolated situation. It’s back to back. And if, in the next five years, we can be a total of three or four times champions, definitely it’s an era where Chelsea becomes powerful.”<br />
Jose Mourinho (2006)<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-30168438808650370192013-01-23T10:26:00.001-08:002013-01-23T10:26:39.586-08:00New policy allows Cole to sign new contract <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpO1-EFF2EyxstdJ5Ria_3w3eFEYqG0nmafROqT0Rpujh7JkVmwqMfSgk8ooIG7rs8ZBp8vDZvVpFFXyj5dgQhGCgcrIMHANh5NPJ6Qn0B1lILpBimIxcfC5osTWPYyBPGzjBqTtK1sQI/s1600/ashley-cole-wallpaper-chelsea-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpO1-EFF2EyxstdJ5Ria_3w3eFEYqG0nmafROqT0Rpujh7JkVmwqMfSgk8ooIG7rs8ZBp8vDZvVpFFXyj5dgQhGCgcrIMHANh5NPJ6Qn0B1lILpBimIxcfC5osTWPYyBPGzjBqTtK1sQI/s320/ashley-cole-wallpaper-chelsea-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
The talented defender is pleased to extend his contract and hopes to win more trophies over the next eighteen months. Abramovich has made it club policy that any players over the age of 30 will be offered one year extensions to their contracts.<br />
Cole, a distant relative of American singer Mariah Carey, is considered by critics and fellow professional players as one of the best of his generation.<br />
“I am pleased I will be starting my eighth season at Chelsea,” Cole said. “I have great memories here and I enjoy coming to training everyday. The staff are amazing and I enjoy training with the lads.”<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-15265173871806852362013-01-22T12:45:00.001-08:002013-01-22T12:45:58.798-08:00Could “The Special One” return to the Bridge? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8SC2M7qMrtjlD999COAGIBeEDmr1U-8Adn2QnQkWs3pDt8LxvasFS4edV0jgQsI8viI0tLtnkV7UDqKYl2DQGwT88CuXli59I3ZlogweNBzJWEDDjaGec0EVOGmVD7FeErNa4N1oPPit/s1600/Jose-Mourinho-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8SC2M7qMrtjlD999COAGIBeEDmr1U-8Adn2QnQkWs3pDt8LxvasFS4edV0jgQsI8viI0tLtnkV7UDqKYl2DQGwT88CuXli59I3ZlogweNBzJWEDDjaGec0EVOGmVD7FeErNa4N1oPPit/s320/Jose-Mourinho-001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Jose Mourinho has sent regular messages to Roman Abramovich which could possibly hint at a euphoric return to Stamform Bridge. Relations have been restored with the owner and Mourinho has been apparently used as an unofficial consultant regarding tactical matters.<br />
After huge fall outs with Real Madrid’s hierarchy and key players Mourinho is a favourite to replace Benitez after Pep Guardiola joined Bayern Munich. Daily Express revealed that Mourinho’s been in contact with owner Abramovich, senior players and staff “dropping hints” that he wants his job back at the Premier League outfit. It would be of huge interest to any Blues fan if this truly pans out. However, until then supporters have the harrowing chore of deciphering Benitez’s strategy to build momentum.<br />
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Brendon Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08531363483391072489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446031424973097217.post-717652039419000162013-01-21T10:35:00.001-08:002013-01-21T10:35:03.541-08:00Moyes as new Chelsea Boss? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5F6AzrOeReIT4bLngTTgScVw0jTNd7E_qbf2qWP13oHy7jbRsoGHrVMb3qR2Xw37g87wzSkqzShiUTV-KnFnNX0Z1zSlFroaxni0Xrlqxs2SBaXRK4Y9ncqLMiZrLXrTmXxB73UL_xps/s1600/david_moyes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5F6AzrOeReIT4bLngTTgScVw0jTNd7E_qbf2qWP13oHy7jbRsoGHrVMb3qR2Xw37g87wzSkqzShiUTV-KnFnNX0Z1zSlFroaxni0Xrlqxs2SBaXRK4Y9ncqLMiZrLXrTmXxB73UL_xps/s320/david_moyes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Chelsea could possibly appoint Moyes as their next manager after missing out on Pep Guardiola, who was probably deterred by the series of indiscriminate sackings. Moyes has been considered as the next manager as he has yet to commit his future to Everton. His rolling contract expires at the end of the season and he has yet to sign a new one. He had been previously linked with the Tottenham manager’s job and as a possible successor to fellow Scot Sir Alex Ferguson. Benitez’s short term contract could be extended, of course, while former manager Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to the Bridge with his future at Real Madrid unclear.<br />
David William Moyes was the 2003, 2005 and 2009 League Managers Association Manager of the Year serves on that Committee in an executive capacity as well. When reaching his tenth anniversary at Everton Moyes received praise from many fellow managers including Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Kenny Dalglish for his achievements despite operating with a limited budget.<br />
Abramovich has yet to appoint a British manager and most Chelsea fans would warmly embrace Moyes as their new manager if he accepts the offer to overturn this trend of reverse xenophobia. Moyes is current paid 4 million annually according to Everton’s latest accounts making him one of the few Premiere League managers to earn more than the players. The chances of lifting trophies is plainly higher at Stamford Bridge as well as the chances of being sacked.<br />
Abramovich is considered to be contented with Benitez and would probably retain him after the end of the campaign, but accepts that the hostility of the club’s supporters could pose as a serious barrier. Moyes is waiting to see whether Everton are able to hold onto their key players, Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines, both of whom have interested Chelsea. The longer Moyes takes to make a decision the more the possibility grows that he could be approached by Chelsea where he could showcase his disciplined stance.<br />
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