In Thatcher’s day, politicians witnessing Aguero’s cowardly assault on Luiz would have deployed troops immediately. Joey Barton was given 12 game ban for less – but ‘cos that knt Foy gave a free kick Aguero can’t be given retrospective punishment.
Archives for April 2013
Wembley – not a bad day out, all-in-all…
Drunk too much yesterday. A long day. But it wasn’t a bad day out. We were up there early – no traffic to speak about – and in the bar before 1.30. Got on it and had a good drink. Even jagerbombs were chasing the beer (which I was to later regret). The footie was… Read full article >
Chelsea’s David Luiz calls for apology from Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero following two-footed tackle
Chelsea’s David Luiz calls for apology from Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero following two-footed tackle David Luiz urged Sergio Aguero to be ‘honest with himself’ after the Argentine forward escaped a red card for a two-footed lunge on the Chelsea defender during Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final victory at Wembley. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9993783/Chelseas-David-Luiz-calls-for-apology-from-Manchester-Citys-Sergio-Aguero-following-two-footed-tackle.html
Snubbing Frank Lampard could spell suicide for Rafael Benítez
Chelsea v Manchester City: snubbing Frank Lampard could spell suicide for Rafael Benítez What a game this was. Full of pace, athleticism and desire, tempered with lashings of skill. Gracing the home of the English game, you might say it projected the very best of English football, a magnificent spectacle between two superbly balanced teams.… Read full article >
Chelsea 1 Manchester City 2: match report
Chelsea 1 Manchester City 2: match report Read a full match report of the FA Cup semi-final tie between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday April 14 2013, kick-off 16.00 (BST). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/fa-cup/9991955/Chelsea-1-Manchester-City-2-match-report.html
Torres backed to continue goal spree for season run-in by Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez
Fernando Torres backed to continue goal spree for season run-in by Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has backed Fernando Torres to kick on after scoring twice in the Europa League win against Rubin Kazan. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9973146/Fernando-Torres-backed-to-continue-goal-spree-for-season-run-in-by-Chelsea-coach-Rafael-Benitez.html
Very subdued and luck-lustre Bridge this evening…
Very subdued and luck-lustre Bridge this evening. Soft penalty for Kazan. Then Terry was booked for laughing at the pen award, I think. Zorro got a brace. Moses took his goal well, but did nothing else. I really wanted Lamps to get a brace, then his 203rd against sp*rs. I thought Kazan were very poor,… Read full article >
Chelsea 3 Rubin Kazan 1: match report
Chelsea 3 Rubin Kazan 1: match report Read a full match report of the Europa League quarter final first leg between Chelsea and Rubin Kazan at Stamford Bridge on Thursday 4 April 2012, kick-off 20.05 BST. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9971899/Chelsea-3-Rubin-Kazan-1-match-report.html
Rafael Benítez accused by Ray Wilkins of causing injury to Ashley Cole
Rafael Benítez accused by Ray Wilkins of causing injury to Ashley Cole Ray Wilkins has attacked Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benítez over his team selection, and has accused the unpopular Spaniard of causing Ashley Cole to suffer a hamstring injury. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9966441/Rafael-Benitez-accused-by-Ray-Wilkins-of-causing-injury-to-Ashley-Cole.html
Chelsea having great season, insists Rafael Benítez after beating Manchester United in FA Cup
Chelsea having great season, insists Rafael Benítez after beating Manchester United in FA Cup Rafael Benítez made the debatable claim on Easter Monday that Chelsea were enjoying a “great season” under his leadership but, with the club still competing on three fronts, he is facing a fresh injury crisis in defence. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9965423/Chelsea-having-great-season-insists-Rafael-Benitez-after-beating-Manchester-United-in-FA-Cup.html