It isn’t exactly outrageous to suggest that, in modern terms at least, Chelsea have been significantly more successful than Burnley on a trophy-winning front. Since the moment that Roman Abramovich bought the Stamford Bridge side, they were able to invest literal billions in the strengthening of the first team and the drive for success. Burnley, … Read more
For a third round in a row, Chelsea’s involvement in the FA Cup will see them take on a Championship club away from home. First Charlton, then Hull, it is now Wrexham’s turn to host Liam Rosenior’s men in one of the headline clashes of the fifth round. Chelsea have made light work of their … Read more
The North-South divide rarely takes the Midlands into account, which is probably why teams like Wolverhampton Wanderers have much more vociferous rivalries against the likes of Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion than they do against Chelsea. The days that Wolves enjoyed success were well before Chelsea were challenging for the major trophies, buoyed as … Read more
This season’s League Cup presented Liam Rosenior with an opportunity to claim silverware early in his Chelsea career. Upon taking the vacant post left by Enzo Maresca, the Blues were already in the semi-finals, having defeated Cardiff, Wolves, and Lincoln City along the way. This relatively kind run of ties came to an end, however, … Read more
There are definitely other London derbies with more anger and vitriol involved in them than the one between Chelsea and West Ham United, but let’s not suggest that that means that this one has always been sunshine and lollipops. That is in spite of the fact that the sides played out a dour 0-0 draw … Read more