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We won't be Blue for long - Joe Cole Joe Cole is confident that Chelsea's first taste of defeat in a major final will make Avram Grant's squad even stronger in the long term. Chelsea's Carling Cup final loss at the hands of Tottenham was the first time the squad of players put together by Grant and former coach Jose Mourinho had experienced such disappointment. But Cole, left out of the starting line-up to accommodate new ￡15million striker Nicolas Anelka, believes the setback can only help them become tougher. Cole said: "We are disappointed but we have got to pick ourselves up for the next game. "We will go away and digest this game but it is disappointing for everyone at the club to lose in the final. We've not experienced that before as a group and it can only make us stronger now. "We will wash ourselves of this game and concentrate on the next one. Tottenham are a very good side and give them credit for winning. But we have to move on."

No Blues deal for Barca star - Agent Spanish starlet Marc Muniesa has not agreed a deal to leave Barcelona and sign for Chelsea, his agent has confirmed. The 15-year-old is rated as one of the most promising youngsters at the Nou Camp - but Barca are again fearing that he could be tempted away by the lure of the Premier League. Barca have been hard hit by raids on their youth academy in recent seasons with the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique - to name but two - spirited away by Arsenal and Manchester United respectively. Now Chelsea, who only last week caused furore in Italy when they agreed a deal for Reggina's 15-year-old Vincenzo Camilleri, are now said to be making moves to land Muniesa. However, Muniesa's representative Gines Carvajal has insisted nothing has been agreed with Chelsea. "This is only a rumour because no one from Chelsea has presented a formal offer for the chance of a professional deal," said Carvajal in Sport. Barca sources insist that they want Muniesa, who turns 16 in late March, to stay and are confident of persuading him to remain in Catalunya. Carvajal added: "We are calm, we know that at the end of the season a deal will be done."

Chelsea are chasing Barcelona prospect Marc Muniesa. The 15 year-old's agent, Gines Carvajal, revealed: "We have been contacted by Chelsea, but the will of the boy is to stay with Barcelona."

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has confirmed a deal is close for Chelsea striker Ben Sahar.Laws said: "Ben Sahar is a player we have been talking about and he's a very talented young player. "We're going to talk to the player before anything is done because he is young and new to the country, so probably does not know too much about Sheffield Wednesday. "Chelsea have agreed to the move in principal, so it should go ahead if the player is happy with the move." Sahar, who played on loan for fellow Championship club QPR earlier this season, is Israel's youngest full international after making his debut aged 17.

Reggina fume: Chelsea lured Camilleri with helicopters, money, power Reggina are fuming with Chelsea as the London giants wrap up the signing of Italy U16 defender Vincenzo Camilleri this week. Reggina president Lillo Foti snapped: "Another talent of Italian football has been removed from our world. This happened because of negotiations initiated by a club, Chelsea, in a time that should not allowed because the footballer had not reached sixteen years of age. "Camilleri - despite an invitation from the club - refused to participate in official games, as he preferred to go to London, accompanied by his mother and an agent to reach a financial agreement with Chelsea. Everything that has happened has done so outside the national and international rules." Foti then revealed: "To reach their goal, Mr Frank Arnesen and Carlo Jacomuzzi, using the helicopters of Abramovich, have landed in an area not within their jurisdiction, the Sports Centre of Sant'Agata and have ransacked it, putting on a display of power and money, compared to the daily work and sacrifice of Reggina." Foti says he intends to take the case to UEFA president Michel Platini, no great friend of the Premiership, and other official bodies.

Sheffield Wednesday in Chelsea talks for Sahar tribalfootball.com - February 16, 2008 Sheffield Wednesday are set to snap up Chelsea striker Ben Sahar. Owls boss Brian Laws has made an approach for the powerful forward who will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge to gain first-team experience. Sahar is back in the reserves at Chelsea after a loan spell at QPR ended with injury problems - but he is keen for a second shot at the Championship.

Chelsea's FA Youth Cup quarter-final opponent is now known, as Port Vale surprised Tottenham with a 1-0 win at Vale Park last night. It won't be the first time we come up against Port Vale in the competition. Our fourth round exit to the Valiants back in 2003 remains fresh in the memory, and Paul Clement's side will be eager to avoid that fate as they seek a semi-final place. Five years ago, Chelsea's youth team were eliminated 2-1 at Vale Park, with a side that featured schoolboys Adrian Pettigrew, Anthony Grant and Jimmy Smith. Another schoolboy, Dean Sylvester, not taken on full-time scored the goal. Then youth coach Steve Clarke was unimpressed, saying: 'It was disappointing to go out because it was a game we could have won. We sat back too much and gave them the initiative.' It was a memorable night for Vale fans, as 1,958 fans attended the game, a figure just overshadowed by the 2,104 who saw Jonathan Crompton head the only goal of the game. Three of the four quarter-final fixtures have now been finalised, with just the Charlton Athletic v Swindon Town fifth-round tie to be played. Elsewhere last night, holders Liverpool crashed out in extra-time at Sunderland, beaten 5-3. Manchester City also progressed as Daniel Sturridge, who scored for the first team at Sheffield United in the FA Cup proper recently, scored twice in a 4-2 win at Bristol City. City now travel to Plymouth Argyle in the quarters, while Sunderland play the winner of Chartlon and Swindon. This evening, Carlisle United entertain Aston Villa at Brunton Park in the first quarter-final tie. It is the first time Chelsea have reached this stage of the competition since 1997/8, when John Terry was in the side. The date of Chelsea's trip to Port Vale will be announced soon.

Leicester set to sign Chelsea's Worley tribalfooball.com - February 12, 2008 Leicester City are set to snap up Chelsea defender Harry Worley. He has not been offered a new contract at Stamford Bridge and Leicester are in pole position to sign the 18-year-old at the end of the season.

Chelsea join race for Ajax ace Huntelaar Chelsea are eyeing Ajax striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar. Rome's Leggo says Chelsea will compete with Juventus and Roma for Holland international Huntelaar should they sell Didier Drogba at the end of the season. Chelsea could have the inside-running for Huntelaar, with his former Ajax coach Henk ten Cate now working at Stamford Bridge.

I want to see Jimmy Smith....

Chelsea have clinched the signing of Malmo FF striker Marko Mitrovic. The 16 year-old has signed a four-year contract and is moving to Chelsea for an initial £2.5 million. Chelsea saw off competition from Arsenal, Inter Milan and Blackburn Rovers to land Mitrovic, who has been likened to Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Jimmy Smith, our young midfield starlet, has returned to Chelsea. After being on loan at Norwich City since the start of the season, Jimmy has returned to squad life at Stamford Bridge. Any suggestion that Norwich might be allowed to further extend his loan period appears to have been refused whilst Chelsea assess their playing staff after suffering an unprecedented run of injuries coupled with the absence of their African stars. Unfortunately, Smith`s loan period at Carrow Road wasn`t as fruitful as the time he spent at Loftus Road last season courtesy of a nasty foot injury picked up early in his spell. We here at Vital Chelsea would like to welcome him back to Stamford Bridge.

They all back to Chelsea?? :huh:

Chelsea won't give up on Palace superkid Bostock tribalfootball.com - January 03, 2008 Chelsea refuse to give up on Crystal Palace teenager John Bostock. The Daily Mail says the 15-year-old made his first team debut this term and Chelsea want him to become part of their plans for the future. The Blues plan talks with Palace about a deal for Bostock.

tribalfootball.com - December 30, 2007 Barcelona have concerns over Chelsea's interest in Giovani dos Santos. DiarioSport says the close relationship between Dos Santos' new agent Pini Zahavi and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is feeding concerns over the Mexican's future. Dos Santos is seeking a new contract, which Barca have so far put off in negotiating, despite knowing the youngster can be signed for £20 million thanks to his current buyout clause.

tribalfooball.com - December 30, 2007 Chelsea superkid Sergio Tejera admits Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas is his inspiration. Tejera was snapped up by Chelsea last year from Espanyol and said: "I hope to make my debut someday in the first team. You see Cesc at Arsenal and think that it can be you. If he has done it, you also can do it. "He is an example to follow. In addition, some of my (Chelsea youth) teammates already have done it and I came here for this. I am convinced that it will happen. "I have no regrets coming here. The only problem is that you're not considered for Spain because the coaches won't come to watch you. But I wouldn't change a thing, I am very lucky."

A team of young players from Chelsea's Academy is currently in the United States and has played its first game in Disney's Soccer Showcase, America's most prestigious youth football tournament. The opposition were Chicago Sockers for a fixture that saw the Chelsea Under 16 side draw 1-1. Chelsea are the Official Professional Football Club of Disney's Wide World of Sports, a long-term partnership that is aimed at promoting football at all levels in the United States. The Academy side are competing against youth teams from the Atlanta, New York and Chicago areas at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, with the game against the Sockers taking place on Thursday. The young Chelsea players controlled play throughout the game but were rewarded with just a single goal from Frank Nouble (pictured courtesy of Disney/Preston Mack), scored in the 64th minute. Precise midfield passing and good movement allowed Nathan Livings and Billy Knott to cause problems for the Socker defence as Chelsea enjoyed 64 per cent of the possession in the first-half. However despite the positive play, the team didn't capitalise upon our openings with Nouble and Harry Roubins missing the target on several occasions. Andrew Spencer and Billy Clifford managed to quell Chicago's threat with impressive tackling in midfield and the side from England constantly looked dangerous down the wings. It was this type of move which ultimately led to the first goal as Nathaniel Chalobah sped down the right and crossed to Nouble who, from the edge of the box, turned and fired a shot past the helpless Chicago keeper. Chicago's first chance didn't come until the 69th minute when they forced Harry Isham to make a fantastic left-footed save. The Americans equalised on 74th minutes when Tim Kreutz held off Rohan Ince's challenge and scored with a low shot. Despite the draw, the manager of the Chelsea side and former first team star, Eddie Newton, was pleased with the performance. 'It's important for us in the Academy to give young players different experiences and take them out of their usual comfort zone,' explained Newton. 'It's good for us to see how they react in this type of tournament environment with multiple matches over a short period.' Chelsea's next fixture is at 2.30pm (US time) today when we face Atlanta's Concorde Fire Elite for our second group match. On Saturday at 8.30 am, we play NY Hota Academy 91.

tribalfooball.com - December 12, 2007 Dinamo Zagreb midfield ace Luka Modric has warned Chelsea about their plans for him should he accept a move to Stamford Bridge. He said: "I've read in papers that Chelsea would sign me and then loan me to Dutch side PSV. That's nonsense. "I do not know anything about that. But the transfer period is a long one and we will see. My wish was always to move to Spain. I'd like to leave this winter."

Chelsea target Lulinha has agreed a new contract at Corinthians. The 17-year-old has agreed a new four-and-half year deal worth a reported £24million, replacing his previous contract which was due to expire in 2009. "We have renewed the contract with him up to December 31, 2012," confirmed president Andres Sanchez. The player himself admitted he was more than happy to remain with Corinthians. "In 2012 I will be just 22-years-old, and that is not a high age really," he told Gazeta Esportiva. "I have always spoken about fulfilling my contract with Corinthians and I have the same thoughts now." Sanchez also revealed that any club wanting to sign Lulinha would have to pay the price of nearly £20million which could put off Chelsea who were believed to be considering bidding closer to £5million.

tribalfootball.com - December 07, 2007 Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all have major scouts working in the Spanish market. For Arsenal, there is Francisco Cagigao, a former Gunners and Barcelona B player who first spotted Cesc Fabregas before recommending him to chief scout Steve Rowley. Liverpool chief scout Eduardo Macia has two men working in Spain - Paco de Gracia and Perico Campos. While, Chelsea lean on Juan Cruz Sol, who was influential in the capture last season of former Espanyol prospect Sergio Tejera.

tribalfooball.com - December 06, 2007 Everton are joining Chelsea in a £2 million battle for Plymouth Argyle left-back Dan Gosling. The Sun says Everton boss Dave Moyes will make a January bid for England Under-17 midfielder Gosling, who wants to quit Home Park following boss Ian Holloway's departure to Leicester. Gosling, 17, had a week's trial at Chelsea earlier this term but would favour a move to Goodison.

tribalfooball.com - December 06, 2007 Tottenham are rivaling Chelsea and Arsenal for Burkino Faso stars Charles Kabore and Boubacar Kebe, who are both with French Second Division club Libourne, says the Daily Mail. Striker Kebe, 20, is in his third season with the Ligue 2 outfit having joined from Bordeaux, while midfielder Kabore, who is 19 also joined the club in 2005 but from local side Etoile Filante. The pair have been quick to catch the eye playing for bottom of the table Libourne, who are facing relegation at the end of the season. Both players have had their disciplinary problems this season Kabore has been booked five times while Kebe, who is still looking for his first goal has been sent off once.

tribalfootball.com - November 29, 2007 Brazil teenage sensation Lulinha is ready to resist interest from Chelsea and sign a new contract with Corinthians. The attacking midfielder is a target for Chelsea and revealed: "My agent Wagner Ribeiro says the new contract with Corinthians is agreed and just needs my signature. "I know Chelsea are following me, but there's been no concrete offer. I'm happy at Corinthians because it feels like home." Lulinha's new deal will tie him to Corinthians until 2012 and see his buyout clause jump from ￡1.5 million to ￡20 million.

tribalfooball.com - November 27, 2007 Chelsea football chief Frank Arnesen is monitoring Royston Drenthe's deteriorating situation at Real Madrid. Arnesen and Chelsea's Dutch football advisor Piet de Visser were both keen on landing Drenthe in the summer from Feyenoord, but Real clinched his signing after the U21 European Championships. The wing-back's stay at Real has been dominated by controversy and El Mundo Deportivo says club directors are ready to cut their losses in January and offload the Holland U21 star.