Liam Rosenior has secured his first managerial role since his difficult 107-day spell at Chelsea came to an abrupt end in April. The 41-year-old has been appointed as the new head coach of Paris FC, giving him the chance to rebuild his reputation in relatively familiar surroundings. Although his time at Stamford Bridge ended in … Read more
Last summer saw Chelsea beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup. They also spent nearly £300m in the transfer market, so expectations were high coming into the 2025/26 campaign. This was not just fan optimism either. The bookies had the Blues at 8/13 to finish in the top four, while Opta’s … Read more
On 22nd April 2026, Chelsea parted ways with Liam Rosenior after just 23 games, making him the permanent manager to have been in charge for the fewest games. In contrast, the club’s third boss, David Calderhead, a Scot, was at the helm for almost 26 years! Times have certainly changed, but Chelsea dismissing managers has … Read more
Few managers in Chelsea’s history have left as deep a mark on a club as José Mourinho. Twice he walked into Stamford Bridge as the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ and twice he left having delivered trophies, controversy, and unforgettable memories. Although it has been many years since both Chelsea departures, he has been no stranger to … Read more
After unexpectedly parting ways with Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have moved quickly to appoint the Italian’s successor, turning to Liam Rosenior. Rosenior arrives from fellow BlueCo-owned side Strasbourg, meaning the ownership group already knows him well. With another new era beginning at Stamford Bridge, the key question is whether Rosenior can steady the club and drive … Read more
While benefiting the clubs in terms of income, the expanded League phase has reduced the peril associated with early Champions League fixtures. Ordinarily, Chelsea’s Matchday 2 home clash with Benfica would offer little to stand out from the packed midweek crowd. However, following a September managerial change at the Portuguese club, there was never any … Read more
As we approach the business end of the 2024/25 campaign, we wanted to ask if Chelsea are heading in the right direction under Enzo Maresca. His appointment divided opinion at the time and Blues’ supporters are little closer to forming a consensus now. Chelsea desperately want to regain their status as one of the best … Read more
On 28th November, 2024, Frank Lampard was appointed head coach of Coventry City, who currently ply their trade in the Championship. The Chelsea legend (as a player, if not a manager!) is tasked with guiding the Sky Blues to second-tier survival. Can Lampard achieve that initial aim and – in the process – rehabilitate his … Read more
With the latest international break out of the way and the brief Lee Carsley England era reaching a successful conclusion, this weekend sees the focus return to the Premier League. First up at 12:30 pm on Saturday, 23rd November, is one of the more eye-catching Match Day 12 clashes, as Leicester City welcome Chelsea to … Read more
Enzo Maresca is widely considered to have made a positive start as Chelsea boss. Of course, after the on- and off-field shenanigans that have plagued the club in recent seasons, that’s not necessarily saying much. But the former Leicester boss has guided the Blues to third in the Premier League table after 11 games, and … Read more