Right, the Euros are over – for England anyway and with few of our players left in it, the gossip around who may or may not be part of the Chelsea side next season continue.  Here’s some of the latest:   We Ain’t Got No History bring us word on a potential Malouda exit Sport [...]

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Ashley Cole. Say that name and most people (outside of Chelsea) will throw the ‘C’ word about. Considering his service to England and English football, I find that a bit strange if I’m honest. Ok, so he may not be the subject of any ‘How to be the perfect husband’ manuals, but then there’s probably [...]

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Strange that me of all people should seem to be championing the Ashley Cole cause this weekend but he really impressed me for Chelsea last season and his form and attitude have undoubtedly carried over into the Euros.

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I can’t say I’ve ever thought about it before but Ashley Cole doesn’t really get involved in giving lengthy interviews does he? Obviously, given the way he’s always been portrayed, I don’t blame him. And yet, the most recent interview he’s given, talking about England, is such a far cry from the verbal two-fingers he [...]

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According to ‘reports’,  Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is on his way to the Premier League and whilst Fergie is said to have his eye on the Schalke striker, it goes without saying these reports reckon United will have competition from Liverpool, City, Spurs – and of course Chelsea.  Huntelaar has a buy-out clause of £17 million and [...]

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We’ve all known since the end of the season – our Champions League winning season – that Didier Drogba would be leaving us, and yesterday came the confirmation of that with the news that he will leave us for Shanghai when his contract expires at the end of the June.

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Think back to 19th May this year. Brilliant wasn’t it? The overwhelming emotion when that penalty went in and the incredible sight of our players (yes that means John Terry too), lifting the Champions League trophy at last…..

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No Premier League and no Euro games last night either, so let’s have a look at the latest rumours doing the rounds during the break:   FootballFancast tell us Hulk is keen on a Chelsea move Vital Chelsea have a look at potential bargains Football Talk bring us Moses’ response to those rumours ESPN tell [...]

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Years ago now, I was asked to write something in an English class to explain what it is that’s so special about football – no easy task when the majority of the class really weren’t into it and didn’t get what the fuss was all about. This week, with me refusing to go anywhere I’m [...]

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August 18 Wigan (A) August 25 Newcastle (H) September 1 Reading (H)

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