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
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
On the 8th of October, 2024, Thomas Tuchel signed a deal to become the new permanent England manager, assuming his duties on the 1st of January, 2025. Amazingly, the FA and all concerned managed to keep this agreement a secret until it was officially announced on the 16th of October. There had been strong rumours … Read more
Older Chelsea fans who supported the club well before Roman’s Russian Roubles flooded in would have been somewhat shocked at the new owner’s propensity to sack managers. Roman Abramovich demanded success and if a boss wasn’t delivering (and sometimes even when they were), he was more than happy to pull the trigger. However, what we … Read more
Despite a flying finish to the season, Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea parted ways at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. The ex-Spurs and PSG boss is now the current favourite to be the next Manchester United manager – for all that Eric Ten Hag hasn’t actually been sacked yet. More concerning than the adventures of … Read more
After enduring a difficult time at the start of his Chelsea career, Mauricio Pochettino appeared to be turning the ship around towards the end of the 2023/24 season. A strong finish to the campaign saw the Blues win their last five fixtures bumping them up to sixth in the table and securing a return to … Read more