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Photo of the Day: The Future
Worth the wait.
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Quick and Dirty Preview: Chelsea v Wolves
Taken by me at M&T Bank Stadium. Jealous? Alright people. Back from what felt like the longest international break in….well, ever, Chelsea will take on Wolves at the Bridge tomorrow, and will do so with what would have to be called a diminished lineup. But as we ...
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Gallery: Cheryl Cole 2010 Calendar
Here are a few selected shots from Mrs. Cashley’s 2010 calendar. Scalding. Check out Popoholic for more photos.
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Video: Cesc is a lovable pony
Non Chelsea-related post: Well, not really. We play Voyeur’s men in a little more than a week. Quite hilarious advert from the Arsenal in support of their fundraising campaign this term. Cesc as a cute and cuddly pony is spot on; Theo as a lion, not so much. Never thought I’d say ...
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Video: Cesc is a loveable pony
Non Chelsea-related post: Well, not really. We play Voyeur’s men in a little more than a week. Quite hilarious advert from the Arsenal in support of their fundraising campaign this term. Cesc as a cute and cuddly pony is spot on; Theo as a lion, not so much. Never thought I’d say ...
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Poll: Should Chelsea spend £40m on Aguero?
Earlier in the week, both the Guardian and Independent — reputable members of the British media in my view — claimed Chelsea were ready to throw around £40 million at Atletico Madrid for striker Sergio Aguero in the January transfer window. Move forward a couple of days. Now, ...
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Video: Petr Cech Web Chat
Here is last week’s live Web chat with Petr Cech in full. He didn’t answer my question (bastard), but great insight into the big man nonetheless.
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Breaking: Kalou shows some fight
Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou and Abdoulaye Meite were both in the Ivory Coast squad to face Germany in Wednesday’s international friendly (2-2 draw). Neither was available for Saturday’s World Cup qualifiying win over Guinea after the two went all hyphy on each other in training. ...
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Raise a pint for the Irish, they deserve it.
“Those that doubted football’s cruelty ought to have been on hand here in Paris.” -David Hytner of the Guardian, following Ireland’s 1-1 draw (2-1 aggregate loss) to France on Wednesday. Applaud these men. This is obviously a non Chelsea-related post, but I ...
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Sawyer’s contract terminated
Way to go, kid. Lee Sawyer, a midfielder who had been with Chelsea since age 9, had his contract terminated on Nov. 12 after being returned to the Blues by his loan club, Southend United, at his own request. That move kind of backfired, eh? Sawyer had numerous discipline issues while at ...
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Blues bid £14m for Everton’s Rodwell. Huh?
Outlets across the board reported Saturday that Chelsea have launched a preliminary bid for Everton kiddie Jack Rodwell. The number I’m seeing — and I’m rolling with the Independent on this — is £14 million. Wow. Of course, it was rejected by David Moyes & Co. who ...
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Belated: Get well, Carlo
You guys know the deal by now. Former Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini suffered career-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash last week. Cudicini, now at Tottenham, had successful surgery on Friday and is expected to make a “good recovery.” Excellent news. We at Chelsea ...
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Crisis? Chelsea’s injury list grows…
Just a few short weeks ago, Chelsea appeared the strongest team — at least squad-wise — in the English top flight. How quickly things can change. Following this weekend’s international break, the list of those on the treatment table has grown exponentially — and not ...
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Nico saves the day; New Guy in town
Off a defender, off a post, in the net. Mr. Anelka took care of business away for France, making their trip to South Africa look pretty likely. As Jack posted earlier this week, Nico likes being the supporting striker, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t like to let it rip on ...
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Hold your breath: Lampard pulls out of friendly with thigh injury
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has flown back to England after sustaining a thigh injury on international duty in Qatar. Lampard was preparing for England’s friendly against Brazil this weekend. Sexy. An FA spokesman: “We can confirm that Frank Lampard picked up an injury ...
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Team News: Bos out for three months
Bosingwa ruled out for three months Via the official Web site: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that José Bosingwa underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this week. His recovery time will be approximately three months.” S***. At least we have an in-form Branislav ...
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Terry’s dad rides the white horse? Gross.
With the match against Manchester United obviously grabbing headlines last week, some of you may have missed this shocker. The News of the World broke an exclusive on John Terry’s dad, Ted. Apparently the man is selling cocaine out of a wine bar. And they even have undercover video of a ...
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Video: The Lionheart
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Blues Brothers 2000 (not the movie)
In following with this week’s pattern of posting hilarious pictures, photoshopped or no, we bring you this marvelous offering from the Sun . Luckily, the accompanying interview is not half bad. Thanks to reader Chelsea for the heads up. Q: When Nicolas signed did you feel, Didier, ...
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The infamous teeth brusher
While Chelsea were cleaning up on the field, David was, too — in the stands. In what surely has to be considered one of the great moments in Stamford Bridge history, if not footballing history, the man we all now know broke out the ol’ toothbrusher for a quick cleanse in the final ...
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