A World Cup call-up sits at the top of almost every professional footballer’s ambition. It represents the pinnacle of international football, a chance to perform on the biggest stage in the sport, in front of a global audience, for the honour of your country. For a club player, there is no greater validation of your […]
Chelsea’s transfer strategy since Todd Boehly and co. bought the club could be crudely summarised as “buy every single promising young player possible”. That is, of course, a huge oversimplification, but since the US consortium bought the Blues from Roman Abramovic, they have certainly deployed an unusual approach in the transfer market. The west London […]
The new era is underway at Chelsea, as Blues fans follow Xabi Alonso’s troops in action during pre-season. However, alongside watching showings against the likes of Western Sydney Wanderers and Spurs, many supporters are turning their attention towards the Blues’ fortunes in the virtual world thanks to games like Football Manager 26. FM26 is Back With […]
Joao Pedro must have felt a little aggrieved about not being named in Brazil’s World Cup squad. It says a lot about the strength in depth that Brazil have in attacking areas that the Chelsea man was left out. He scored 20 times for the Blues in all competitions. That is an impressive debut campaign […]
The Premier League Hall of Fame was announced in 2020, with the first inductions taking place in 2021. It was created to recognise players who have made an exceptional impact on the league since its formation in 1992, with several Chelsea legends among those honoured. This article will look at the former Blues who have […]
Chelsea’s modern era can be measured in silverware, but the cleaner reading comes from roles. John Terry set the defensive temperature, Frank Lampard changed what a Premier League midfielder could score, Didier Drogba gave the club a final-day striker, Petr Cech turned clean sheets into routine, and Eden Hazard carried the ball when matches became […]
Chelsea’s former record goalscorer, Bobby Tambling, has sadly passed away at the age of 84. Tambling scored 202 goals for the club; a milestone that stood for nearly five decades until it was broken by Frank Lampard in 2013. He led the line for the first Chelsea side to really enjoy notable success in the […]
It’s a World Cup year, which means that once again a selection of Chelsea players will be involved in the summer showpiece. There have been some surprises, with Cole Palmer cut from the England squad in favour of Noni Madueke – a decision that has raised more than one eyebrow. Levi Colwill is another who […]
Chelsea have spent fortunes on players who flopped spectacularly, yet somehow also pulled off deals that look more genius with every passing year. The difference between the two is rarely the price tag. It comes down to fit, timing, and the willingness to let a player do what he actually does best. Frank Lampard: The […]
After a disappointing campaign, Chelsea head into the summer transfer window with work to do. While there is no shortage of young talent at Stamford Bridge, the squad still feels unbalanced in key areas and is in real need of some more experience. It has been reported that any new signings will wait until the […]