There a few feelings in football more painful than the very first International Break of the season and woe-behold, it's already upon us. This is a particularly painful one for Chelsea fans, whom having watched their club splash just under £230 million this summer, will be forced to wait another 14 days before they see … Continue reading Creating a Winning Formula – Maintaining Consistency
Some Realistic Expectations for Next Season
In his first season as Chelsea manager Frank Lampard did, believe it or not, defy all expectations. With a squad stripped of their best player, Eden Hazard, and unable to replace or sign players thanks to a FIFA Transfer Ban, Super Frank performed miracles. The situation itself certainly wasn't ideal, but this provided the perfect … Continue reading Some Realistic Expectations for Next Season
Confirmed: Chelsea sign Xavier Mbuyamba
Today Chelsea completed the signing of highly-rated Netherlands youngster Xavier Mbuyamba on a free transfer from Barcelona, after they were forced to cut large numbers of youth players from their academy as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Mbuyamba has been training with the development squad recently and signed his contract with Chelsea earlier in … Continue reading Confirmed: Chelsea sign Xavier Mbuyamba
Opinion: Why Chelsea’s European Struggles Make Next Season MORE Exciting
From the very minute the final whilst blew on the 25th of February, Chelsea Football Club was always facing an extreme uphill battle to progress through to the Champions League Quarter Finals having lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich. Three weeks later, the teams were due to meet again, but the small problem of a Global … Continue reading Opinion: Why Chelsea’s European Struggles Make Next Season MORE Exciting
Xavier Mbuyamba – The Long-Term Solution to Chelsea’s Defensive Woes?
I know, you're probably tired of reading about it now. Chelsea have had a few issues in defence this season which is likely down to a combination of both individual personnel as well as the way the side sets up in the defensive third. When you look at the four centre backs currently have; Fikayo … Continue reading Xavier Mbuyamba – The Long-Term Solution to Chelsea’s Defensive Woes?
Chelsea FC 2019-20 Season Review
Well well well, after just short of 12 months, Chelsea's season has all but come to close, minus a small game against Bayern Munich next Saturday. It's been a truly unforgettable season, with a three month hiatus between March and June, as well as the homecoming of Frank Lampard to Chelsea Football Club. But without … Continue reading Chelsea FC 2019-20 Season Review
Arsenal vs Chelsea: FA Cup Final Preview
Frank Lampard was appointed manager of Chelsea Football Club on the 4th of July 2019. If you'd told me a little short of 13 months later that we would've just qualified for Champions League via the Top 4, with an FA Cup final still to play, I wouldn't have believed you. And yet, here we … Continue reading Arsenal vs Chelsea: FA Cup Final Preview
FA Cup: The Arsenal View
Ahead of the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea this Saturday, Jack decided to cross no-mans land and enter the trenches of the opposition. He sat down with Ben (@BenBrowning3) from You Are My Arsenal to understand his views on the upcoming fixture and how he sees the final panning out. Without further ado, … Continue reading FA Cup: The Arsenal View
BLUE DAYS PART THREE: 2007
We continue our build-up to Saturday's FA Cup Final by taking a look at another FA Cup Blue Day. Jack (@isoncfc) recalls our FA Cup Campaign in 2007, which culminated in lifting the trophy for the very first time at the New Wembley Stadium. After completing back to back Premier League Trophies in 2005 and … Continue reading BLUE DAYS PART THREE: 2007
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Match Preview
Tomorrow afternoon at 4pm, Chelsea take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in what is undoubtedly the biggest game of our season. A single point here will ensure Chelsea maintain their status amongst Europe's elite next season and propel Chelsea into the group stages of Champions League Football. It's easy to look back on Wednesday … Continue reading Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Match Preview