With an £85m release cause, this story is bollox… Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas eyes Porto’s Hulk André Villas-Boas, the Chelsea manager, has said that Hulk, Porto’s Brazilian forward, “fits” the profile of the kind of player he wants at Stamford Bridge and would be an ideal signing for the Premier League club. Villas-Boas, who managed… Read full article >
Archives for February 2012
The game is ruined – continued…
There are years and years left of the game, of course, but we will not get the new fans thru’ the door. Not the ones who will have the team in their blood. Lats night was very enjoyable, but some home thruths on the game were aired. Both Docherty and Chopper had lots to say.… Read full article >
The beautiful game is ruined…
I honestly believe that football has now well peaked and is rolling down the other side now. The last 2 seasons this is definitely apparent, and it will continue. This subject wwas well debated last night at that ‘Chopper Night’ at my mate’s pub. Why a fringe player who has no hope of making the… Read full article >
Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris & Tommy ‘Doc’ Docherty evening at Local Pub…
A wonderful evening’s entertainment last night at a friend’s pub. Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris & Tommy Docherty were there together with comedian MC Micky Pugh to recite some of their memories of the beautiful game and their club. The evening was fantastic. I’ve seen Chopper a few times but this was the first time I’d had… Read full article >
Crunch time for ‘arry over next few weeks…
Crunch time for ‘arry over next few weeks. Until the end of the season, in fact. Redknapp said he will be at sp*rs for the rest of the season. He said this without any offer from the FA, but has obviously seen the press speculation as well as everyone and everything else saying he is… Read full article >
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas facing quandary as Frank Lampard shows he is still central to success
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas facing quandary as Frank Lampard shows he is still central to success There were more questions than answers after Chelsea’s ultimately comfortable 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Bolton, the most pressing of which concern the futures of Andre Villas-Boas and Frank Lampard. Another defeat, and a sixth game without victory, might have… Read full article >
WOW – a first win in six attempts…
Snippet from previous article: Lampard helped ease the pressure on Villas-Boas, who looked visibly relieved after defeating Bolton in what was a first win in six attempts. Puts things in perspective, especially as bolton were absolutely terrible.
AVB confident over Lampard (but I’m not)
AVB confident over Lampard But Chelsea boss stops short of saying midfielder will definitely stay Andre Villas-Boas insists he does not want Frank Lampard to leave Chelsea despite a much-publicised bust-up. Blues boss Villas-Boas stopped short of promising Lampard would not leave this summer but he was confident the midfielder would stay. Saturday saw Lampard… Read full article >
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas facing quandary as Frank Lampard shows he is still central to success
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas facing quandary as Frank Lampard shows he is still central to success There were more questions than answers after Chelsea’s ultimately comfortable 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Bolton, the most pressing of which concern the futures of Andre Villas-Boas and Frank Lampard. Another defeat, and a sixth game without victory, might have… Read full article >
Not sure the scousers need congratulating over that ‘win’
Not sure the scousers need congratulating over that ‘win’. Hardly anything to boast about – miss two penalties and still get a trophy, with one of the scousers’ family missing the crucial pen, too. BUT, that all said, when i saw those celebrations i’m pleased they won – I mean, it must’ve meant so much.… Read full article >