James

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW5QEomRzKU Got really emotional watching this video.

We've made a few changes to the layout of the forum as its the summer. A new World Cup forum has been added for you to discuss this summers tournament. Feel free to start topics for any games your nation is involved in. Also the Transfer Talk forum has been moved up because its going to be the most active chelsea related forum during the off season. One other change, the Chelsea Gold forum has been moved into the Matthew Harding Stand as its not really that active. Thanks Jim.

You need the mp3 link - http://mp3monkey.net/audio/42291845/84042544/Inxs-Suicide_Blonde.mp3?dl=1

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This English squad is young. 26 years young to be precise. This is England’s second youngest squad only being beaten in youth by the squad of ’58. Is this a good thing? Probably. England’s golden generation was a miserable failure. Once world class players like Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Paul Scholes and even Michael Owen have long since played their last matches for England. Only a few stragglers are left behind. Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and the contentious Wayne Rooney are seemingly all that remain from the golden generation. But as the old guard dies a new England team emerges, featuring teenagers and players that no one would have even expected to be at the World Cup five years ago. This is maybe a sign that players are now being chosen on their current form and merit rather than reputations. Rickie Lambert, an easily relatable 32 year-old ex-factory worker is an example of this new feel squad. Lambert was playing in the English League One during the last World Cup. Let that sink in. Maybe I’m the only one but I get the feeling that a man like Rickie Lambert may play with a lot more passion for the white shirt than some of the other more ‘entitled’ superstars of the English game. His compatriot and team captain Adam Lallana is also another exciting player to be included. Flair, grace and silky technique is not something often attributed to the players of England but it’s applied to Lallana. The antithesis of the stereotypical English ‘hoofball’, Lallana is hopefully a sign of things to come for England. Not always rough and tumble but sometimes graceful and clever. Two teenage prodigies: Luke Shaw and Raheem Sterling give hope to the future. An explosive Left-Back and a tricky winger give new dynamism and hunger to England, something that the English team has been missing since a mercurial Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene over a decade ago. But the teenagers aren’t the only youthful hope for England. This squad boasts no more than nine players under the age of 25. Chris Smalling (24), Phil Jones (22), Jordan Henderson (23), Jack Wilshere (22), Ross Barkely (20), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (20), Daniel Sturridge (24) and Danny Welbeck (23). These players are possibly the spine of England for the next decade. While this isn’t the greatest team to ever have been assembled nor is it likely will this team run away with the World Cup. It does provide some hope for the England faithful; maybe a sign of things to come that the future is maybe a little sunnier than previously thought in the country of rain and clouds. A touch of flair, a touch of experience and a bunch of youthful exuberance make an optimistic team. Personally I haven't been this excited for an English team for a long time. Not purchased the new England shirt yet? Click here to view the article

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Pitch perfect ahead of the #ChampionsLeague semi-final tonight at #StamfordBridge. #CFC

My fav all time Chelsea video goosebumps at 1:30, where have the last 9 years gone.

Look at this fucking bellend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92DT-SYONsw&sns=tw

The boys on ChelseaTV.

Chelsea are amongst a number of elite football clubs across the world who have received substantial investment from a billionaire owner to transform their fortunes on and off the pitch. Roman Abramovich continues to play an instrumental role in bankrolling Chelsea’s finances through his own money earned through a number of business revenues. Despite their considerable wealth, Chelsea, like any other football club, must continue to source financial income in order to operate efficiently and improve their chances of success through wages and transfer budgets. This is where sponsorship comes to the fore as a fundamental component for any club who wishes to promote its brand on a global scale, and create invaluable partnerships with companies who can open doors to niche markets. The recent deal between Coral and Chelsea perfectly illustrates the growing trend in football where clubs are benefitting from multi-million pound income in a partnership which benefits both parties. Samsung Although major companies can include their brand within the naming rights of a football stadium or training ground as a prominent form of advertising, sponsorship deals which place a company’s logo on every home and away shirt is arguably the best agreement to strike with a football club. Several thousands fans pack into stadiums across the world, with television broadcasting further increasing the exposure factor and number of people who will be able to clearly see a company logo emblazoned across the chest of each shirt. South Korean electronics company Samsung currently hold the privilege of holding a shirt sponsorship deal with Chelsea, with an extension agreed in 2012 to remain a premium partner of the club until the end of the 2014/2015 season. Chelsea receive an estimated £18 million per season which, although appears substantial, has been eclipsed by the ground-breaking deal agreed between Manchester United and General Motors. The Old Trafford club will receive just under £50 million a season for seven years, with the deal set to come into play at the end of the current season; the Chevrolet logo will replace AON on Manchester United’s home and away shirt next season. Coral Exploring the gambling industry is the next logical step in the football world for clubs to establish partnerships with bookmakers. The multi-billion sector already shares a direct link with the sport in so much that football is one of the biggest gambling attractions, with punters able to place bets on a multitude of markets, such as goal scorers, full-time score lines and accumulators. Chelsea have recently agreed a ground-breaking deal with leading betting company Coral to become its European online betting partner for the next two seasons. The deal will provide Chelsea fans with exclusive offers every week via the Coral website or downloadable app. Those who registered an account and placed a £25 bet throughout the month of March were rewarded with a free Chelsea home shirt in what promises to be the first of many wonderful offers made available throughout the partnership. Click here to view the article

I remember back in the late 90s we were everyones second club because of the football we played and the players we had! Now i cant even wear a Chelsea shirt in the street without getting abused by some cunt.

My mates just give his Norwich season ticket for tomorrow, time to become a Norwich fan for the afternoon.

Have to win this fucking game, c'mon Chels!!!

Hahaha Zlatan creeps up behind Jose on ChelseaTV and says good luck

Where are all the twats who gave up when Hazard got injured?

Amazing fucking amazinggggggg

4 mins to hold on come on boysssssss

Mourinho off down the touch line

In the other game 2-0 Dortmund!

Omg Cahill

Alex's April fools joke about Hazard backfired.