Archives for 2012

Rafael Benítez says he will always have a special bond with the city of Liverpool Rafael Benítez has admitted his connection with the city of Liverpool remains “very strong” as he prepares to face his first match on Merseyside as Chelsea manager on Sunday. Since his appointment by Roman Abramovich five weeks ago, the ­Spaniard… Read full article >

Berbatov got booked for revealing that T-shirt. ‘Keep calm and pass me the ball’, it said. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1457847-dimitar-berbatov-booked-for-revealing-keep-calm-and-pass-me-the-ball-t-shirt Extract from article: Did Dowd have a choice? Here is FIFA rule 118, as referenced by a 2011 article in the Guardian: “Referees are expected to act in a preventative manner and to exercise common sense in dealing… Read full article >

Juan Mata is making the difference for us, claims Rafael Benitez, after Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Norwich City Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez hailed Juan Mata as one of the best players in the Premier League after the Spaniard struck the winner in a 1-0 victory at Norwich. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9766978/Juan-Mata-is-making-the-difference-for-us-claims-Rafael-Benitez-after-Chelseas-1-0-victory-over-Norwich-City.html

Norwich 0 Chelsea 1: Mata strike sees off Canaries for third straight win As Chelsea feasted upon pre-Christmas goals against Aston Villa on Sunday, Juan Mata was strangely absent from a long list of scorers. How typically sensible that he seemed to have saved it for a day when it really counted. Seven minutes before… Read full article >

I wonder if red-nose will be taken to task for thaose attacks on the referree, linesman & 4th official. No, I thought not. Fkn disgraceful. Get away with murder. Pressurising the officials for a helpful 2nd half. I’ll be pleased when the bigoted old knt finally retires & we don’t have to see him ranting… Read full article >

When Brendan Rodgers said he thought Liverpool could finish second I didn’t realise he meant in every game.

Magnificent Juan Mata gives Rafael Benitez another boost as Chelsea defeat Norwich City 1-0 at Carrow Road Chelsea replaced elan with cold-eyed efficiency as they suppressed Norwich City in the latest chapter of the their resurgence under Rafael Benítez. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/9766320/Magnificent-Juan-Mata-gives-Rafael-Benitez-another-boost-as-Chelsea-defeat-Norwich-City-1-0-at-Carrow-Road.html

Chelsea manager Rafael Benítez tells fans to expect goals to keep on coming for Fernando Torres and the rest Rafael Benítez has told Chelsea supporters to expect plenty more goals as his side seek to prolong their prolific scoring streak and close the gap at the top of the Premier League on the two Manchester… Read full article >

Chelsea manager Rafa Benítez believes they are still genuine Premier League title contenders Rafael Benítez is refusing to dismiss Chelsea’s hopes of winning the Premier League title despite the sizeable gap between themselves and leaders Manchester United. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9765847/Chelsea-manager-Rafa-Benitez-believes-they-are-still-genuine-Premier-League-title-contenders.html

Ruthless Blues kick out Lamps GUTTED Frank Lampard has been told by his beloved Chelsea: Find yourself another club. Blues legend Lamps scored a 25-yard belter and got a standing ovation from the Stamford Bridge faithful as he skippered his team to a stunning 8-0 victory over Aston Villa last Sunday. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4713201/Frank-Lampard-told-to-find-a-new-club-by-Chelsea.html