Chelsea Face A Crucial Month
October ended with Chelsea looking imperious and pulling away from the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership. The side seemed to playing with such verve and spirit …
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Chelsea Title Challenge Continues To Cool With Draw Against Newcastle
The problems at Chelsea continue to mount as a draw in the North East allowed Manchester United to overhaul the champions at the top of the table for the …
Chelsea v Arsenal, December 2006: The Brilliant Strike of Michael Essien
Reflecting on Chelsea v Arsenal’s match this past Sunday at Stamford Bridge, I was immediately reminded of one of the most amazing goals I have ever seen. The date …
Flurry of Premier League Stars' Injuries Could Tarnish World Cup
Just as the hype and excitement for the World Cup is building to a feverish pitch, over the last two days we have had to read devastating headlines about …
African Cup Of Nations Round Up: Days 5-9
Now that’s what I call a tournament mascot. I don’t need modern interpretations of peace, harmony and good will like the dreadful trio that South Korea and Japan gave …
African Cup Of Nations Begins The Year With A Bang in Angola
So, if the only time you’ve ever come across this tournament is when certain Premiership managers whine about it, let me welcome to you to one of World Football’s …
What Is Wrong With Villarreal?
September 24, 2009 Athletic Club, Chelsea, espanyol, Giuseppe Rossi, guti, Leagues: Champions League, Leagues: La Liga, Real Madrid, Villarreal No Comments
After another underwhelming performance in a 0-2 loss to Real Madrid at El Madrigal on Wednesday evening, Villarreal currently sits in 18th place with only two points from four …
Diamonds Are Back In Fashion At Stamford Bridge
Carlo Ancelotti has certainly stamped his mark on Chelsea early in the season so far. A Community Shield victory, coupled with 3 Premiership wins on the bounce has seen …
Chelsea’s Biggest Enemy Tonight Is Complacency
So Chelsea have one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League after the marvellous 3-1 win at Anfield last week and Saturdays 4-3 win against Bolton was probably …
Jason Davis soccer column: Guus Hiddink at Chelsea
In the first article from the Jason Davis soccer column, the US soccer fan shares his thoughts on Hiddink’s time at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge: Guus Hiddink and Chelsea saw …