Rafael Benitez [FSW] warned only top-four finish will do as Chelsea’s higher powers focus on Champions League Rafael Benítez has been told to prioritise securing a place in next season’s Champions League in the remainder of the season after impressing on Chelsea’s high command the extent of fatigue in the squad he inherited. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9835637/Rafael-Benitez-warned-only-top-four-finish-will-do-as-Chelseas-higher-powers-focus-on-Champions-League.html
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John Terry tells his Chelsea team-mates to ‘liven-up’ if they want to play Champions League football
John Terry tells his Chelsea team-mates to ‘liven-up’ if they want to play Champions League football John Terry has told his Chelsea team-mates to “liven up”, insisting rotation was no excuse for their recent malaise. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9834267/John-Terry-tells-his-Chelsea-team-mates-to-liven-up-if-they-want-to-play-Champions-League-football.html
Pressure ramped up on Rafa as Chelsea fans flock to sign online petition demanding Abramovich ditches under-fire manager
Pressure ramped up on Rafa as Chelsea fans flock to sign online petition demanding Abramovich ditches under-fire manager The pressure on Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is growing as supporters have started an online petition to kick him out of Stamford Bridge before the summer. A statement, available for all fans to sign on the… Read full article >
Hitler Spoof – The Board Discuss Rafa…
Another Hitler Spoof. The Board discuss Rafa… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6X_6ALmjI
Benitez claims Chelsea haven’t got enough players… (22 are out on loan)
Benitez claims Chelsea haven’t got enough players… so why are 22 out on loan (including Essien, De Bruyne, McEachran and Courtois)? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2269688/Rafa-Benitez-says-Chelsea-got-players.html
Brentford player reveals extent of Chelsea’s on-pitch tensions…
Brentford player reveals extent of Chelsea’s on-pitch tensions • Bees’ forward played in 2-2 FA Cup draw with Chelsea • Ashley Cole ‘always mumbling something, getting frustrated’ The Brentford forward Clayton Donaldson claims to have witnessed on-field tensions between Chelsea players during the sides’ FA Cup fourth-round 2-2 draw on Sunday and is convinced the… Read full article >
Chelsea Daft Blog article…
Chelsea Daft Blog article… http://www.chelseadaft.org/2013/01/a-closer-look-at-rafa-benitez-chelsea.html
Rafa blasts angry fans…
Rafa blasts angry fans RAFA BENITEZ hit back at Chelsea fans as the struggling FA Cup holders snatched a late fourth-round replay at League One Brentford. Fernando Torres’ 82nd-minute equaliser failed to spare Benitez another ear-bashing from angry Blues fans who chanted “You don’t know what you’re doing” at their interim boss. But defiant Benitez… Read full article >
Rafael Benitez fends off the latest round of jeers as Chelsea are held at Brentford
Rafael Benitez fends off the latest round of jeers as Chelsea are held at Brentford Rafael Benítez was forced to justify his basic managerial competence in the face of further abuse from Chelsea supporters after his team narrowly avoided a humiliating FA Cup defeat at Brentford. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9830553/Rafael-Benitez-fends-off-the-latest-round-of-jeers-as-Chelsea-are-held-at-Brentford.html
Brentford 2 Chelsea 2: match report
Brentford 2 Chelsea 2: match report Read a full match report of the FA Cup fourth-round contest between Brentford and Chelsea at Griffin Park on Sunday January 27 2013. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/fa-cup/9830013/Brentford-2-Chelsea-2-match-report.html