An anthology based on the Mark's writings for CFCnet and the legendary cfcuk fanzine, Chelsea
Chronicles - volume one - captures in heartfelt, humorous, diary-format prose a period in Blues
history when many fans couldn't quite believe what was going on at Stamford Bridge.
From the glory of the back-to-back title under Mourinho, through the ridiculous reigns of Grant and
Scolari, and ending with the FA Cup victory with Hiddink at the helm, Chelsea Chronicles - volume
one - provides the reader with an articulate and hugely entertaining insight into True Blue life.
Ahead of tomorrow's friendly, OTP looks at some of the most memorable events in previous England v
Spain meetings. 1. Stuart Pearce's penalty (Euro 96) Spain found themselves on the receiving end as
Pyscho buried the ghost of his Italia 90 penalty miss. In the process he performed one of the most
iconic sporting celebrations [.
But first.
Asier del Horno left Valencia today. And thank God. I was so surprised this morning at seeing
the news. The fact that he even still WAS at Valencia completely escaped my mind.
He had a year left on his contract but it was terminated early today, and for good reason. Del
Horno has had a poor 5 years at Valencia.
Remember Asier del Horno? The guy who used to play for Chelsea, now owned by Valencia, where
he's spent the bulk backpacking La Liga, living the dream of traveling the route from Chelsea's
kajillions to the slightly broke-ish Valencia, all the way down to the "shoes and house are made
from the same material: cardboard", Levante.
Remember Asier del Horno? The guy who used to play for Chelsea, now owned by Valencia, where
he's spent the bulk backpacking La Liga, living the dream of traveling the route from Chelsea's
kajillions to the slightly broke-ish Valencia, all the way down to the "shoes and house are made
from the same material: cardboard", Levante.
It's rare to see highlights from a Barcelona match in which the Catalan club's players don't hog
the spotlight. But when Levante's Christian Stuani was subbed on for Levante, he decided to give
Barca a taste of its own medicine. Despite Stuani's heroics, Barcelona held on for a 2-1 victory.
New year, same old story.
