Zenit confirm they’ve joined Chelsea in the hunt for Marouane Fellaini Russian outfit Zenit Saint Petersburg have confirmed they are ready to go head-to-head with Chelsea over a deal for Everton’s Marouane Fellaini in January. Fellaini is seen as one of the hottest properties in English football ahead of the opening of the transfer window… Read full article >
Archives for December 2012
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says he always knew Fernando Torres would score goals after 6-1 victory over Nordsjælland
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez says he always knew Fernando Torres would score goals after 6-1 victory over Nordsjælland On an evening when small mercies were all Stamford Bridge and its truculent supporters had for comfort, Fernando Torres returned to a semblance of form as Chelsea became the first Champions League holders to tumble out of… Read full article >
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Champions League group stage exit will strengthen Rafa Benitez’s side
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Champions League group stage exit will strengthen Rafa Benitez’s side Petr Cech claimed Chelsea were better off crashing out of the Champions League in the group stage than in the quarter-finals after they became the first holders to fail to reach the knockout phase. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9726165/Chelsea-goalkeeper-Petr-Cech-believes-Champions-League-group-stage-exit-will-strengthen-Rafa-Benitezs-side.html
Supporters can scream and shout all they like but they have no voice to affect change at the top of football clubs
Supporters can scream and shout all they like but they have no voice to affect change at the top of football clubs When Arsenal played at Old Trafford recently, the genteel quiet that generally settles over the stadium when the home side are in the ascendant was disturbed. For much of the second half the… Read full article >
Chelsea v FC Nordsjælland: five things we learnt
Chelsea v FC Nordsjælland: five things we learnt Jason Burt on the lessons that Rafael Benítez will draw from his side’s Champions League rout. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9725788/Chelsea-v-FC-Nordsjaelland-five-things-we-learnt.html
I’ve looked at the finished tables of all groups…
I’ve looked at the finished tables of all groups and we were unlucky to get juve & shakhtar. Check them out – i don’t see any other group we wouldn’t have been in the top 2, even playing exactly as we did in the games we did play. The 2 silly late goals let in… Read full article >
Chelsea 6 Nordsjaelland 1: match report
Chelsea 6 Nordsjaelland 1: match report Read a match report of the Champions League Group E game between Chelsea and Nordsjaelland at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday Dec 5 2012. This was a wake of a win. Chelsea fought hard against the dying of their Champions League light, recording their biggest-ever success in the competition but… Read full article >
Ok, we’re out…
No favours in Ukraine. The goals given away against juve at home is what cost us, really. The other let downs were deserved. 2-0 up against juve and Mikel gave the game away – 2-2. Spilt milk now. Too little, too late. I will add that it’s the first ever time we haven’t got out… Read full article >
Europa League… what happens next…
Rounds of 32 & 16 The draw for the round of 32 included the top two teams from each of the 12 groups along with the eight sides transferring from the UEFA Champions League after finishing third in their pools. 14.00CET, 20 December, Nyon The draw for the round of 32 includes the top two… Read full article >
I wonder if this banner still gets an airing…?
I wonder if this banner still gets an airing…?