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Good news from the Chelsea training ground.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 18 November @ 07:32 PM EST
Great news today coming out of the club with the news that John Terry was back to training normally and Joe and Ashley Cole were both involved today after their injury problems. It was thought that Ash would be out longer but has made a great recovery. There were reports that Joe and Ashley were involved in training so far as that it was strictly under non-contact orders from the club. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea FC Toolbar launched by the club.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 17 November @ 07:26 PM EST
Today Chelsea have announced that they are releasing a free-toolbar for your Internet Browser that will enhance your access to different parts of the site aswell as direct link to the latest news and alot more options.
I have to say initially I am impressed with it and its sitting in my browser looking great! Click to continue reading...

Frank Lampard Injury update

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 November @ 03:33 PM EST
Lampard injury update from my earlier post/news about Frank. From Chelseafc.com,
"It has been confirmed that Frank Lampard suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh while away with the England national team. The midfielder reported back at Cobham this morning (Friday) having flown back from the Middle East. Click to continue reading...

Frank Lampard injured !!!!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 November @ 03:57 AM EST
Worrying news for all of us yesterday with the news that Frank Lampard has picked up a thigh injury while training on England duty, ahead of the England game this weekend in Doha against Brazil.
Now the Chelsea website posted a short and sweet statement to say:
"Frank Lampardwill not take part in England's friendly international against Brazil in Qatar this weekend. Click to continue reading...

Bosingwa out for three months. Chance for Ferreira?

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 12 November @ 05:33 AM EST
We all had the news yesterday that Jose Bosingwa has had to undergo knee surgery back in Portugal and will now be out for upto three months of the season. He joins Ashley Cole on the injury list. The statement from Chelsea (short and sweet) yesterday read:
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Jose Bosingwa underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this week. Click to continue reading...

CAS Freeze Chelsea's Kakuta Ban!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 10 November @ 05:58 AM EST
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has granted Chelsea's request to suspend their two-year transfer ban pending a final decision into their case. Chelsea were handed a two year ban by UEFA for the Gael Kakuta situation, Chelsea have appealed to the CAS and the statement released today is as follows: ''The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has granted the request for a stay filed by Chelsea Click to continue reading...

Joe Cole in discussions for new deal

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 10 November @ 05:57 AM EST
Great news the other day from Chelsea's new Chief Exec Ron Gourlay that Chelsea are in discussions with Joe Cole about a new deal. He said: 'We are already in discussions with Joe,' 'The situation is that he is coming to the end of his contract, he is 28-years-old on the day of the Manchester United game and we're entering into the period where Joe is looking to negotiate his new contract. Click to continue reading...

Ashley Cole injured.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 10 November @ 05:55 AM EST
I was watching Sky this morning and they announced the England squad and noticed that Ash wasn't included. So I was wondering what was up and wondered if he had been called but withdrew (for a breather for a pointless game at a pointless venue in my opinion coming up to the Christmas period) but then this afternoon an official Chelsea spokesperson has announced the following: "Ashley Cole has Click to continue reading...

Ashley Cole injured.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 09 November @ 03:51 PM EST
I was watching Sky this morning and they announced the England squad and noticed that Ash wasn't included. So I was wondering what was up and wondered if he had been called but withdrew (for a breather for a pointless game at a pointless venue in my opinion coming up to the Christmas period) but then this afternoon an official Chelsea spokesperson has announced the following: "Ashley Cole has


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Ashley Cole injured.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 09 November @ 03:51 PM EST
I was watching Sky this morning and they announced the England squad and noticed that Ash wasn't included. So I was wondering what was up and wondered if he had been called but withdrew (for a breather for a pointless game at a pointless venue in my opinion coming up to the Christmas period) but then this afternoon an official Chelsea spokesperson has announced the following:
"Ashley Cole has not been selected in the England squad for their friendly against Brazil. Click to continue reading...

Joe Cole in discussions for new deal

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 07 November @ 07:36 AM EST
Great news the other day from Chelsea's new Chief Exec Ron Gourlay that Chelsea are in discussions with Joe Cole about a new deal. He said: 'We are already in discussions with Joe,' 'The situation is that he is coming to the end of his contract, he is 28-years-old on the day of the Manchester United game and we're entering into the period where Joe is looking to negotiate his new contract. Click to continue reading...

Joe Cole in discussions for new deal

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 07 November @ 07:36 AM EST
Great news the other day from Chelsea's new Chief Exec Ron Gourlay that Chelsea are in discussions with Joe Cole about a new deal. He said:
'We are already in discussions with Joe,' 'The situation is that he is coming to the end of his contract, he is 28-years-old on the day of the Manchester United game and we're entering into the period where Joe is looking to negotiate his new contract. Click to continue reading...

CAS Freeze Chelsea's Kakuta Ban!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 06 November @ 06:43 AM EST
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has granted Chelsea's request to suspend their two-year transfer ban pending a final decision into their case. Chelsea were handed a two year ban by UEFA for the Gael Kakuta situation, Chelsea have appealed to the CAS and the statement released today is as follows: ''The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has granted the request for a stay filed by Chelsea


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CAS Freeze Chelsea's Kakuta Ban!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 06 November @ 06:43 AM EST
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has granted Chelsea's request to suspend their two-year transfer ban pending a final decision into their case.
Chelsea were handed a two year ban by UEFA for the Gael Kakuta situation, Chelsea have appealed to the CAS and the statement released today is as follows:
''The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has granted the request for a stay filed by Chelsea Football Club Ltd and Mr Gaël Kakuta in relation to the decision taken by the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber on 27 August 2009. Click to continue reading...

Alex follows the trend and signs a new deal!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 October @ 01:55 PM EST
Another player who has committed his long term future to Chelsea is centre back Alex. Alex follows Kalou in the last couple of days in signing a new deal. The statement on the official website stated as follows: Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Alex has signed a new four-year contract. Click to continue reading...

Alex follows the trend and signs a new deal!

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 October @ 01:55 PM EST
Another player who has committed his long term future to Chelsea is centre back Alex. Â Alex follows Kalou in the last couple of days in signing a new deal. The statement on the official website stated as follows: Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Alex has signed a new four-year contract. Click to continue reading...

Kalou's new deal

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 October @ 04:29 AM EST
Chelsea have confirmed yesterday on the club website that Salomon Kalou has signed a new contract at the club. The statement read: Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Salomon Kalou has signed a new three-year contract. In committing to Chelsea, the 24-year-old joins his compatriot Didier Drogba plus John Terry, Ashley Cole, John Mikel Obi, Florent Malouda, Hilario and Michael Click to continue reading...

Kalou's new deal

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 13 October @ 04:29 AM EST
Chelsea have confirmed yesterday on the club website that Salomon Kalou has signed a new contract at the club. The statement read: Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Salomon Kalou has signed a new three-year contract. In committing to Chelsea, the 24-year-old joins his compatriot Didier Drogba plus John Terry, Ashley Cole, John Mikel Obi, Florent Malouda, Hilario and Michael


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Breaking News - Kenyon's leaving

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 16 September @ 07:51 AM EST
Breaking news from chelseafc.com: "Chelsea have announced today that Peter Kenyon will be leaving the club in a full time capacity from October 31. He will continue to work as a non-executive director and represents Chelsea on various Uefa and European Clubs Association Committee's. He said: "I am extremely proud of my time at Chelsea and of the friendships I have forged with everyone here. Click to continue reading...

Breaking News - Kenyon's leaving

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 16 September @ 07:51 AM EST
Breaking news from chelseafc.com: "Chelsea have announced today that Peter Kenyon will be leaving the club in a full time capacity from October 31. He will continue to work as a non-executive director and represents Chelsea on various Uefa and European Clubs Association Committee's. He said: "I am extremely proud of my time at Chelsea and of the friendships I have forged with everyone here. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea's Response to FIFA

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 03 September @ 11:50 AM EST
Chelsea have made a statement in response to FIFA's ban as reported earlier today. It reads:"Chelsea will mount the strongest possible appeal following the decision of FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber of Gael Kakuta. The sanctions are without precedent to this level and totally disproportionate to the alleged offence and the financial penalty imposed. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea's Response to FIFA

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 03 September @ 11:50 AM EST
Chelsea have made a statement in response to FIFA's ban as reported earlier today. It reads:"Chelsea will mount the strongest possible appeal following the decision of FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber of Gael Kakuta. The sanctions are without precedent to this level and totally disproportionate to the alleged offence and the financial penalty imposed. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea banned from transfers till Jan 11.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 03 September @ 08:12 AM EST
Chelsea have been banned for the next two transfer windows by FIFA. The statement on the FIFA website says the following: "On the occasion of its last meeting held on 27 August 2009, the Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) was called to pass a decision in a contractual dispute opposing the French club Lens to the French player Gael Kakuta and the English club Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea banned from transfers till Jan 11.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 03 September @ 08:12 AM EST
Chelsea have been banned for the next two transfer windows by FIFA. The statement on the FIFA website says the following: "On the occasion of its last meeting held on 27 August 2009, the Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) was called to pass a decision in a contractual dispute opposing the French club Lens to the French player Gael Kakuta and the English club Chelsea. Click to continue reading...

Champions League squad announced.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 05:25 PM EST
Chelsea have submitted their 25 man squad list for this season's group stages of the Champions League. The 25 players listed are:Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Jose Bosingwa, Yury Zhirkov, Deco, Saloman Kalou, Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge, John Terry, Alex, Click to continue reading...

Champions League squad announced.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 05:25 PM EST
Chelsea have submitted their 25 man squad list for this season's group stages of the Champions League. The 25 players listed are:Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi, Michael Ballack, Florent Malouda, Jose Bosingwa, Yury Zhirkov, Deco, Saloman Kalou, Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge, John Terry, Alex, Click to continue reading...

Shaun Cummings moves on.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 05:18 PM EST
Today it has been confirmed that youngster Shaun Cummings has left Chelsea and has signed a permanent deal with Reading. Cummings will link up once more with Brendan Rogers who was recently appointed as the new Royals manager after his stint at Watford. Shaun was one of the unlucky ones who never made it into contention for the first team during his time at Chelsea since the age of 12. Click to continue reading...

Shaun Cummings moves on.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 05:18 PM EST
Today it has been confirmed that youngster Shaun Cummings has left Chelsea and has signed a permanent deal with Reading. Cummings will link up once more with Brendan Rogers who was recently appointed as the new Royals manager after his stint at Watford. Shaun was one of the unlucky ones who never made it into contention for the first team during his time at Chelsea since the age of 12. Click to continue reading...

Portsmouth Res 2-5 Chelsea Reserves

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 06:12 AM EST
Last night our second string bounced back from their disappointing first game of the season against Villa with a great result at Portsmouth. For a full report courtesy of chelseafc.com click here! Click to continue reading...

Portsmouth Res 2-5 Chelsea Reserves

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 02 September @ 06:12 AM EST
Last night our second string bounced back from their disappointing first game of the season against Villa with a great result at Portsmouth. For a full report courtesy of chelseafc.com click here! Click to continue reading...

JT Signs for Life

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 31 August @ 04:16 PM EST
Great news today that John Terry has signed a new five year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2013/14 season. For me and for any Chelsea fan this is fantastic news as it shows that he is committed to Chelsea and Chelsea to JT.Of course who can forget all the rumour about Man City and the fact that he never came out and said anything. Click to continue reading...

Sheva's gone (finally)

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 29 August @ 03:25 PM EST
Well its official Andriy Shevchenko, the most expensive flop in football history has returned to Dynamo Kiev today on a two year contract. As reported on here yesterday Carlo Ancelotti had told him that he wasn't going to feature for Chelsea this season in as many games as he would like so he has gone! Click to continue reading...

End of the road for Shevchenko

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 28 August @ 09:31 AM EST
Carlo Ancelotti today has confirmed that he expects Andriy Shevchenko to leave the club before the end of the transfer window on Monday. Sheva was told earlier in the week that he does not feature in Carlo's Champions League squad and the fact that he has now been told that he will not be given alot of opportunities in games this season has forced Sheva's hand. Click to continue reading...

John Terry - UEFA Club Defender of the Year

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 27 August @ 05:42 PM EST
Its congratulations to John Terry as today he was named UEFA Club Defender of the Year for last season. This is the third time he was won the award, firstly in 2005 and then again last season so this is two-in-a-row for JT and for me its well deserved. He was up against Pique of Barcelona (who is no competition and is overrated in my book) and Vidic of Man Utd. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea Reserves 0-4 Aston Villa Reserves

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 25 August @ 06:10 PM EST
Chelsea reserves went down 4-0 tonight to the current reigning Reserve League Champions tonight in front of Carlo Ancelotti.Not a very good start for new Reserve Team Manager Steve Holland.For the full report on the first Reserve Match at Griffin Park click here to take you to ChelseaFC.com the official Chelsea Website. Click to continue reading...