There was a time when I didn’t hate international breaks. I’ve never jumped on the anti-England brigade’s bandwagon, if anything, I’ve always been big on supporting England. I’m English, why wouldn’t I? Well, maybe because it’s not fashionable – or at least that’s what you’d have thought before this week – but then the seemingly [...]

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Cheeky little mention for TheChelseaBlog in the Evening Standard on support for England from London club’s supporters’ – obviously said prior to the FA stamping all over my usual patriotism! Have a look at the link though, the QPR view is highly amusing

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So, John Terry retires from international football and literally within minutes people are asking whether Rio Ferdinand will get a recall. What I don’t understand though is why?

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John Terry has undoubtedly made the odd poor decision in his time (haven’t we all) but his decision to retire from international football yesterday was absolutely spot on.

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Ok, so it’s the dreaded internationals and Chelsea news is a bit slow, so here’s a bit of a mix to keep you going til proper football return:   Daily Mail have a look at all that Malouda and Ferreira stuff ChrisDaviescfc has a look at Malouda’s contribution to Chelsea We ain’t got no history [...]

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Slightly quieter on the transfer front, so here’s some random Chelsea stuff to keep you going til our next (alleged) signing:   Give Me Football asks if we can win the title Sky Sports reports on Lampard getting the England armband Gulf News bring us good news on the disciplinary front Vital Chelsea give us [...]

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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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We really haven’t had a lot of luck in the Euros with injuries have we? So far, we’ve seen both Frank Lampard and Gary Cahill miss out altogether, whilst both John Terry and Ashley Cole have had niggles. Now though, it’s Petr Cech.

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