Why I Love The Transfer Window - My Round Up Of The Latest Gossip

Transfer gossip is pretty much my favourite thing ever! I love to laugh at the ridiculous rumors and get really excited and analyse the ones that could actually happen. January is less than two months away now, so it’s about that time that the transfer rumors will start to make their way around. Personally, I can think that a certain transfer can be an absolute perfect fit, but until I see the pen hit the paper, I don’t believe it. Here are some rumors that I heard about this week and what I think about them.

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A Tribute To Azpilicueta - Why He Deserves His Chance At Chelsea

When Chelsea signed Cesar Azpilicueta from Marseille last year there was an air of excitement that followed. Having Ashley Cole on the left, Azpilicueta on the right and a central option of John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill seemed as though it was a defence that would be beaten by few.

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A Statistical Look At The Chelsea Trio Who Have Impressed Me Most This Season

Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge looks as if though it was a positive move as the Blues sit just four points behind leaders Arsenal right now, and although they have looked impressive as a team, there have been three players who have impressed me most. Eden Hazard, John Terry and Ramires are the trio I refer to, and here's a little look as to why.

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Top 5: Best Centre-Backs In Premier League History - Includes Liverpool Pair

Every team needs a solid defence to rely on. And within that defence they need a leader - a man who isn’t afraid to put there foot in where it may hurt. These men are usually the best around, and the five below definitely are.

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A look at the influence of technology in football

So it seems the use of technology in football has become part and parcel of everyday football now, but is it enough?

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My Bad Boy XI - Part 1

With an increasing amount of footballers being in trouble with the law, I wondered if I could get a good enough team together that all have something in common, a fling with the old bill.

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Ever wondered about superstitions in our beautiful game? Here are a few

Now, I think everyone has noticed that they did something before a football match and you scored a goal or played a blinder and in your head there is nothing else logical to suggest why it happened, except something you did pre-game and so you keep it up. Does this change when you’re a professional, though?

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Chelsea could lose key man to Bayern Munich, but where would he fit in?

Brazilian international David Luiz is being hunted by Bayern Munich, but if he does move, how will he fit in at the German side?

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Should Chelsea be excited with Jose Mourinho's return?

After his departure in September 2007, Chelsea have been indifferent.

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The John Terry slip: Japanese style (Video)

During the 2011-2012 season Arsenal visited Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea in what turned out to be a thrilling eight goal classic.

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Have the media forgiven and forgot the past of Paolo Di Canio?

 

A little story that some of you may have missed in the press a few weeks ago was Paolo Di Canio’s appointment as Sunderland manager.

He moved into the Stadium of Light role following Martin O Neill’s

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A look at the men behind the masks at Chelsea (video)

Protective masks and other gear are in fashion on the football pitch. Particularly among those playing for Chelsea it seems. Here’s a look at some famous masked men at Stamford Bridge.

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John Terry to be stripped of captaincy as Abramovich continues youth revival

It has been revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants John Terry to be stripped of the captaincy and for the armband to go to David Luiz, sparking debates across west London.

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New to the job - a manager's perspective

Nigel Adkins has recently been appointed as manager of Reading and his sole task is to help the club avoid relegation from the Premiership. How then does a new manager actually approach the daunting task of trying to rapidly improve the fortunes of a club, and lead them into a position where both the fans and the players are content?

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How to solve England's problem at the back

England manager Roy Hodgson has a problem on his hands. He has a paucity of options to play at centre of his back four.

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