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    Monday
    Sep232013

    Is talk of a Mourinho ‘demise’ far too premature?

    For six months, abuse was hurled down at Rafa Benitez with Chelsea voicing their discontent at the appointment of the Spanish and former Liverpool manager. A torrid end at Anfield, despite winning the Champions league, was seen as the probable end of Benitez in England.

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    Friday
    May172013

    Chelsea Football Club - success amid chaos

    Branislav Ivanovic's last minute winner against Benfica in the Europa League final provided the west London club with a European trophy for a second successive year.

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    Saturday
    May112013

    The off-field allure of Jose Mourinho (video)

    Jose Mourinho’s prospective return to Chelsea has been one of the worst kept secrets in football for some time now. A big part of his allure, aside from the mountain of trophies, is his post-match interviews, and the dignity he often displays (eye-poking aside).

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    Sunday
    May052013

    Chelsea's latest midfield maestro is found (video)

    One argument has surely been put to bed this week, and that is the debate as to David Luiz’s best position. While initially bought as a centre-back, his touches further up the field (and mistakes closer to his own goal) have perhaps earnt him a new permanent position.

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    Monday
    Mar042013

    Is another club legend set to manage Chelsea?

    The Chelsea managerial debate has been one which has been of intense discussion in recent weeks.

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    Monday
    Feb042013

    Should Abramovich go for Vicente Del Bosque?

    Roman Abramovich has always strived for perfection and to bring the world’s very best managers to Stamford Bridge.

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    Wednesday
    Jan302013

    Will Ashley Cole's new deal hold back Ryan Bertrand?

    Ashley Cole is quite possibly England’s greatest ever left back, but will his recently signed one year contract extension hold back a possible future England full back for both club and country?

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    Friday
    Dec072012

    Success at Chelsea would be bittersweet for Benitez

    How can a man actively despised by large sections of his team’s support possibly lead the side to glory?  More importantly, why would he even want to?

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    Wednesday
    Nov282012

    Managing Hell

    Many of us waste hours of our life on games such as Football Manager, thinking that we can do a better job than the current man at the helm of our local club (and a lot of the time we can).

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    Monday
    Nov262012

    Red Rom – Potential Bond villain?

    Following the sad news for Chelski fans that yet another of their trophy winning managers Robert De Matteo was given the old heave-ho for crimes he had yet to commit, it can come as no surprise that ex-Barca legend Pep Guardiola is being touted as a future glutton for punishment once newly installed Rafa Benitez’ shor

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    Monday
    Nov262012

    Chelsea appoint new manager (Again)

    Is a headline which is seemingly in the press every 8/9 months. It’s beyond a joke now.

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    Sunday
    Nov252012

    An alternative view to Rafa Benitez’s appointment

    In the wake of Di Matteo’s shock sacking (is there such thing at Chelsea?), a bitter taste formed in the mouths of the Chelsea faithful at the maltreatment of a man who has achieved cult status at Stamford Bridge.

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    Saturday
    Nov242012

    Baggies show no signs of slowing down (Video)

    A magnificent 3-0 win at home to Liverpool on the opening day of the season was a dream start for West Brom, but who could honestly say that they expected the Baggies’ impressive form to continue through to December?

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    Saturday
    Nov242012

    Triple threat for the Premier League title

    Last season saw a two-horse race for the title between Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini, which ultimately ended in a photo finish as Manchester City scored a last gasp winner to snatch the Premier League crown on goal difference.

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    Thursday
    Nov222012

    That was a little rash

    Roman Abramovich is crazy, isn't he? For so long all he wanted was a manager to bring him what he craved the most, that Champions League trophy. What does Roberto di Matteo do? He brings him the trophy (along with another FA Cup) and then the Russian sacks him. Utter madness.

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