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Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea in January 2023 after we decided to hijack his move to Arsenal in the final hours. There was a massive hype with his arrival and the club pushed out a lot of briefings about how highly they rated the winger. The unveiling at Stamford Bridge I just found as odd. He […]View the full article

As you will know, Chelsea are being investigated by the league for historical rule breaking under the Roman Abramovich ownership. There are so many breaches and charges being investigated related to previous transfer deals under the previous ownership that it looks like it is going to be impossible for Chelsea to avoid any serious punishment […]View the full article

I was puzzled when I saw Fabrizio Romano report that Carney Chukwuemeka has a £40m release clause a month or so back. Chelsea signed Carney for £20m from Aston Villa in the summer of 2022, and two years on we seen little of him in pre-season yet and I’ll be surprised if he even stays […]View the full article

I’ve written an article at the weekend on my personal Substack site basically explaining how Chelsea managed to get Pedro Neto over the line and get it done so fast, as well as how they beat competition to get him. And now, it’s time to take a look at where he might fit in to […]View the full article

One thing that Mauricio Pochettino did manage to do as Chelsea boss last season was start to turn Stamford Bridge into a bit more of a fortress, with a better home record than some recent predecessors. The importance of being strong at home should never be under estimated, and Enzo Maresca has a chance to […]View the full article

Chelsea fans could be forgiven for viewing the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League season with more than a little trepidation. With the latest sports betting odds rating Chelsea as the fourth favourites to win the title, expectations are understandably high at Stamford Bridge. However, A 4-1 defeat in a pre-season friendly against Celtic highlighted the size […]View the full article

Chelsea’s squad is currently far too big, that’s just a fact. Whilst yes, there will be more outgoings, I still fear that our squad is going to be too big and as a result, we are going to see players squeezed into positions that are not their best and as well as that, we are […]View the full article

The difference between Chelsea making top four and not making top four this season could genuinely come down to what we do in the rest of this window. I really think that what we do with a new winger and a new striker could make all the difference to where we finish this season. We […]View the full article

Chelsea are in an interesting situation right now. Preseason is in full swing, and with three games played, we've moved beyond the stage where the coach is just picking each player in his group for 45 mins a game, to get some running in their legs. From tonight's game against Man City, through the subsequent […]View the full article

Chelsea are off the back of winning their first pre-season friendly of the campaign against Mexican side Club America. It was a different test for Chelsea and one they thrived in, but things are about to get much tougher now. The Blues face Manchester City this coming Saturday evening at 10.30pm UK time, and you […]View the full article

Ever wondered how many times Chelsea has claimed the Premier League crown? If you're a soccer bettor fan, you probably keep a keen eye on premier league betting, and Chelsea’s triumphs are no small part of that. Chelsea's Journey to Premier League Glory Chelsea, the team that's never shy of making headlines, has a storied […]View the full article

How damn hard it is going to be for Enzo Maresca to pick his best Xl!? Of course, we have to remember that we have extra competitions in the shape of the Conference League and Club World Club to play in this season, so that is why the club planners have gone with a bigger […]View the full article

Oh, you’re in for a treat! If you’re a fan of soccer predictions and a die-hard supporter of Chelsea F.C., you've probably debated this question countless times. Let’s jump right into it and relive one of the most unforgettable nights in football history. The Build-Up to the Big Night Picture this: It’s May 19, 2012, […]View the full article

As I said in my striker article today, the goalkeeper position is one of the main positions on the pitch that Chelsea have to absolutely get right. So far, they have spent £66m on signing new goalkeepers (including the pending arrival of Filip Jorgensen), and they still haven’t got it right. Maybe Jorgensen turns out […]View the full article

The Drama and History of Chelsea F.C. Ever wondered why Chelsea F.C. has such a massive following? It’s not just about the trophies, though those are great. Let’s look at why. Chelsea's history is rich and full of drama, making it a favorite among soccer fans and bettors alike. The club's storied past, filled with […]View the full article

‘Atlanta, come run with Gary Cahill. ‘We’ve partnered with Nike and Atlanta Run Club for a special event tomorrow night. All abilities welcome.’ This was the latest post from Chelsea on X as they landed in Atlanta ahead of the next pre-season friendly in the early hours of Thursday morning UK time later this week. […]View the full article

On July 20th 2023 Chelsea faced Wrexham in their first pre-season game in the USA and won that game 5-0. Almost exactly a year later it was a case of deja vu as The Blues faced Wrexham again in the USA but this time around, they were actually lucky not to be on the wrong […]View the full article

Chelsea need another striker, they need a profile that they do not have - a more physical focal point up top. For me, that’s not even a debate. We need options, and we don’t have that option and in fact, haven’t had that option since Diego Costa. There’s no doubts for me that this type […]View the full article

Remember all the PR from weeks ago saying Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic were the goalkeepers for next season and Chelsea didn’t want to sign a new stopper? Remember them claiming Maresca (through PR) has chosen Sanchez as his number one? Again, do they think we are stupid? Maresca studied data of every single player, […]View the full article

Chelsea play football again this week, and even with everything that has gone on at the club recently and in the past few years, I cannot help but be very excited to see the lads back in action. Chelsea now have five pre-season friendlies scheduled in with a chance for another potential in-house match as […]View the full article

Enzo Maresca has the hardest job in elite level football this summer and going into the new season, and that statement would have come even before the Enzo Fernandez racism incident. With that as well, he has an even tougher task to unite a group of players and get them ticking enough to challenge at […]View the full article

Gareth Southgate stood down from his role as England manager yesterday, which as you know in my opinion was a long time coming and should have happened many years back. But this isn’t another Southgate opinion article, and it’s time to look forward anyway. So who’s next? The FA have an interim option lined up […]View the full article

In just nine days time, Chelsea play football again ladies and gents. That might fill you with fear, anxiety, and dread, or it might fill you with excitement and happiness. Whatever it might make you feel, you probably can’t help but look forward to Chelsea returning, even if it’s just a little bit. For me, […]View the full article

The Euros are over, the Copa America is over. We do have some games to come in the Olympics still, but Chelsea have rightfully been pretty strict with allowing which players to play in that, and Enzo Fernandez was denied his request to play there. And I’m glad it was. Enzo has just lifted the […]View the full article

Chelsea Football Club has secured the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City. The midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Blues, including an option for an additional year, and will begin training with his new teammates in preparation for the upcoming season. Chelsea FC is in the midst of securing several new players, […]View the full article