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/ 2 days agoEmma Hayes wants sell-out crowd for Chelsea semi-final
Chelsea Women's team head coach Emma Hayes has called on fans to help sell out Stamford Bridge for their next game. The Blues are set to face Barcelona on Saturday, April 27 in the second leg of the Women's Champions League semifinals. The English side previously edged Barca Women 1-0 at the weekend thanks to […]
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/ 14 days agoLand bought in vain? Chelsea keep stadium alternatives open
After closing on an agreement to purchase property next to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is still considering potential new stadium alternatives. On Thursday, the Blues will officially close the deal to acquire the Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions property. It is located next to Stamford Bridge. They look likely to rehabilitate their stadium on the present location […]
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/ 80 days agoPochettino admits his job is in jeopardy at Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino has been struggling at the job with Chelsea in the 2023/24 campaign. The Argentine is only in his first season at Stamford Bridge, but the prospect of the club sacking him is growing likely. Chelsea has been locked in the middle of the table for the duration of the season. After a woeful […]
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/ 135 days agoPremier League clubs pass new rule directly affecting Chelsea
Chelsea will likely have to drastically alter their transfer plans soon as Premier League clubs assembled for a routine meeting on Tuesday about amortization. The 20 clubs in the top flight discussed putting a cap on spreading out transfer payments on players. The English top-flight teams eventually voted to pass the rule. Now, clubs must […]
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/ 136 days agoEnigmatic Chelsea floundering under Mauricio Pochettino
In the last two seasons, Chelsea has had five different managers in its dugout, with Mauricio Pochettino serving the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign. Despite the different tactics, personalities, lineups and changes at Stamford Bridge, the club has not found one stretch of form that it can look at with pleasure. Any time Chelsea puts […]
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/ 150 days agoMore than 10% of Chelsea's wages bill is on injured players
Injuries have played a massive role in what has been another disappointing season at Stamford Bridge. As of the end of November, six players are on the sidelines with injuries, and even more players have had stints out with injuries. In true Chelsea fashion, several of these absentees are new signings that arrived with expensive […]
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/ 230 days agoChelsea plan bizarre statues in Stamford Bridge renovation
Two massive lion statues are coming to Stamford Bridge as part of ongoing efforts to improve the Chelsea ground. Chelsea made several aesthetic enhancements to the stadium and its surrounding environs. Hammersmith & Fulham Council requested a sculpture of a lion atop the guard shack at Britannia Gate. The lion comes from the Chelsea logo. […]
Business of Soccer
/ 281 days agoChelsea set to buy land surrounding Stamford Bridge
Chelsea will reportedly soon complete the purchase of a piece of land surrounding Stamford Bridge. The Evening Standard is claiming that the Blues are set to buy a 1.2-acre property called Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions. This area currently sits just west of the club's arena. Boehly and Chelsea execs can use land to expand Stamford […]
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/ 364 days agoPochettino negotiating own deal as Chelsea move nears
Mauricio Pochettino is not using an agent as he negotiates with Chelsea. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss has been out of work since departing the French club last summer. He is currently in discussions with the Blues over becoming their new manager. The Telegraph is reporting that Pochettino and Chelsea are in […]
Celtic
/ 369 days agoChelsea add Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou to manager shortlist
The coaching vacancy at Chelsea continues to create newspaper headlines. A plethora of coaches have already linked with the job. This includes Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Ruben Amorim, Arne Slot, and Vincent Kompany. However, there appears to now be another name added to the list. This is none other than Ange Postecoglou. A […]
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/ 374 days agoTodd Boehly gives team talk to Chelsea after Brighton defeat
After Chelsea suffered yet another disappointing result, club owner Todd Boehly delivered a team talk on the team's position and state of the London club. In the speech inside the Chelsea changing room, he described the club's position as "embarrassing." Boehly, as well as fellow co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Hansjorg Wyss, reportedly spoke to the […]
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/ 387 days agoChelsea, Liverpool remain mid-table after goalless draw
Chelsea hosted Liverpool Tuesday night in a matchup of two mid-table Premier League teams. The match would be the first fixture without Graham Potter as head coach for the Blues. Interim boss Bruno Saltor has taken over at the club until a permanent manager can be named. Unfortunately for the neutral fan, there wouldn't be […]
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/ 401 days agoChelsea could use Fulham stadium in Stamford Bridge update
If Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge is to undergo renovation, Fulham ground Craven Cottage could be the temporary home of the Blues. Chelsea has been looking at revamping its storied ground. However, with limitations on expansion possibilities in a tight area of London, the club would have to move away for up to four years. According […]
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/ 420 days agoChelsea face 3 options to make their stadium best in Europe
New Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are currently dealing with a few headaches at the club, including a stadium decision. On the pitch, the typical European powerhouse is struggling significantly. Head coach Graham Potter has managed to win only 37% of games since his was appointed by the club in September. In fact, […]