The Thatcherisation of Football
Football has been consumed by the ogre that is the Champions League. Being of a certain age I remember with great fondness the fact that we qualified for.
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Let's Hope Torres' Nose Stays Broken
It has been a while since my last post and as expected there has been much development in the world of Chelsea during my absence. We’ve knocked Manchester.
Fulham 0-3 Chelsea - Match Reports and Highlights
Match Reports The Guardian , Dominic Fifield : "Performances as authoritative as this insist there is life in the old guard yet. Chelsea have thrust their.
Chelsea 1-2 Manchester City - Three Hamptons and a Blog
It is perhaps only the TEFL teachers and students of language amongst us who could glean any scintilla of satisfaction from Sunday's events. I have little.
Rubin Kazan 3-2 Chelsea (agg 4-5) - A European Cup is a European Cup
The Europa League is an interesting beast. Primarily because it’s not a beast at all. For much of the developed world (at least in terms of football), it.
What Does Chelsea Mean to You?
I almost subconsciously started this article with the title ‘What does Mrs Thatcher mean to you?’ such is the reaction to her death – then again, that.
Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland - Tired Old Swing
“He’s not a racist, he’s a very naughty boy,” as Paolo Di Canio’s mum has probably never said. I will explain the title later on. In a season where the.
Chelsea 3-1 Rubin Kazan - Match Reports, Highlights and Readers' Comments
Match Reports The Guardian , Dominic Fifield : "There had been the familiar murmurings of discontent from a minority of those in the stands when Fernando.
Easter Eggcitement? Our Coop Runneth Over
Last time we caught sight of Manchesterford United in the league, we were unbeaten and four points ahead of them. At the end of an ugly afternoon we still.
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United - Match Reports and Highlights
Match Reports The Guardian , Daniel Taylor : "It will probably register as the most satisfying result of Rafael Benítez's short and difficult time in.
Southampton 2-1 Chelsea - Awaiting the Return of the Messiah
The Easter Story So Far The fervent disciples eagerly await the return of their Messiah. There have already been reported sightings and some predict more.
Hard as it might be to believe, although the internet was with us, within the last dozen years, it was still possible to spend upwards of 10 hours at.