Pep's the man for Roman

Roman Abramovich has made it clear Pep Guardiola is the next manager he wants at Stamford Bridge.

Click to read more ...

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?

Click to read more ...

Roman’s Toy Story

This is the story at stems back to a boy who had it all. A man with a sense of boredom coalesced with deeper pockets than the earth’s core. Together these atoms blended together so powerfully, that the reaction deserves a place on the periodic table. If you haven’t already guessed whom I’m referring to, it’s Roman ArkadyevichAbramovic.

Click to read more ...

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.

Click to read more ...

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.

Click to read more ...

Di Matteo’s successor – the candidates

Well, well, well – Chelsea are without a manager...again. Roberto Di Matteo was handed his P45 by owner Roman Abramovich early on Wednesday morning after overseeing his side succumb to a 3-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League.

Click to read more ...

Roman Abramovich – Football’s Henry the VIII

‘Off with her head’ the former king of England would proclaim when the marriage to his second wife, Anne Boleyn, had failed

Click to read more ...

When transfers go bad

At the beginning of the season I had the idea to write to write this blog with Robin van Persie included on the list. Unfortunately, the Dutch Skunk has played exceedingly well for Manchester United and therefore is not a bust as he is justifying the £24 million fee that was paid for him. Regardless, let's take a look at some of the most famous transfer flops in the Premier League era.

Click to read more ...

Are Chelsea better off without John Terry?

Off the pitch, there is not much that needs to be said on why Terry’s absence could benefit the club. Of course, he may be a quite wonderful servant for Chelsea and his rapport with the fans is second to none after Didier Drogba

Click to read more ...

Who are Chelsea’s brightest hopes coming through their youth system?

It’s fair to say that Chelsea’s youth system has taken a bit of a battering in recent years. After the likes of Gael Kakuta, Jeffrey Bruma and Josh McEachran failed to make an impression under Carlo Ancelotti when the Italian was ordered by Roman Abramovich to blood youth at the expense of the old guard, new boss Roberto Di Matteo appears to have finally embarked on his owner’s younger total football vision but importantly, has been backed with the cheque book that Ancelotti wasn’t.

Click to read more ...

Financial problems engulf those at the top

Ever since the creation of Europe’s ground-breaking Premier League that saw football announce its name on a global stage with record-smashing television deals being the order of the day, the sport has undergone a kind of unravelling megalomania that has seen it swell, in some cases, beyond its means and often beyond accessibility to the type of working-man supporter that were regularly found on the terraces before the commercial revolution set in.

Click to read more ...

Di Matteo deserves, but ultimately won’t get, the Chelsea job

The Chelsea train keeps chugging along under interim manager Roberto Di Matteo.

Click to read more ...

AVB just another costly sacrifice

Working for a King was always a tough job, the Court Jesters would often get mistreated because of their poor jokes and inadequate routines, and so it goes with Chelsea where the self appointed King of West London lives the life of a Roman Emperor in that his little thumb determines the future of the powerless man he appoints to do his bidding.

Click to read more ...

Are Chelsea the new Manchester United?

Chelsea have made a decision, whether it is a good one or not remains to be seen, but one thing is perfectly clear, Roman Abramovich buckles to public opinion.

Click to read more ...

Di Matteo could make it permanent (Video)

Sure Chelsea recorded an easy win over Birmingham in last night's FA Cup replay, but that fixture is just the first of a potentially very successful run.

Click to read more ...