Ora è ufficialmente sul mercato. Questa volta, però, non parliamo di calciatori ma di mister. Concluso il rapporto con l'Inter (con una buoniuscita finale di 11 milioni), Roberto Mancini torna sul mercato. Quale sar� , a questo punto, la sua destinazione? Lo jesino, "disoccupato di lusso", scalpita e ha voglia di rimettersi in gioco, tornando in panchina. Click to continue reading...

Who would have thought Chelsea would be hosting Atletico Madrid in the Champions League group stages, and the press would be viewing it as somewhat of a relief for the hosts. Wasn't this side supposed to be the Blues' main challengers in Group D?

That's just how bad Madrid have been thus far this season.

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A life without Roman? It doesn't bear thinking about. Or does it? Well, evidently Chelsea Chairman Bruce Buck thinks about it at least once a year. According to quotes attributed to him in today's Sun, Buck has said:
"I think we'd be in a reasonably good state if Mr Abramovich left.

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A life without Roman? It doesn't bear thinking about. Or does it? Well, evidently Chelsea Chairman Bruce Buck thinks about it at least once a year. According to quotes attributed to him in today's Sun, Buck has said:
"I think we'd be in a reasonably good state if Mr Abramovich left.

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Words of wisdom
Pepe Reina: For me, Fernando Torres is a better striker than Drogba
Rafa Benitez: Stop Drogba, and you stop Chelsea.

Some people just never learn. Sigh !

So, here we were again, similar occasion, similar circumstances. It was at this same stage last season when Liverpool ended Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten home run courtesy of a deflected fluke goal by Alonso.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has (predictably) dismissed Liverpool's chances of winning the league this season, believing that the main threat to Manchester United's dominance will come from Chelsea. Is he right? In a three-part season preview, Kais-Sabir Jesani refutes Ferguson's churlish claims and outlines why Liverpool fans have every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead. Click to continue reading...

It's that time again. The Premier League season is upon us and, so with it, everyone and their hetero male partner are making predictions. Most are outlandish, none are accurate.

That's where I come in. While my predictions are never, ever accurate, they are, however, brilliant. Why you ask?

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FIFA World Cup in South Africa is due next summer and we can already feel the excitement everywhere. This year's Confederations Cup proved South Africa was ready for the biggest tournament in sport and football fans around the world are looking forward to hearing the famous vuvuzuelas again.

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The Guardian wrote us off for winning the Premiership title last season, predicting that Luiz Felipe 'He's won the World Cup, you know?' Scolari would lead Chelsea to victory, something RoM of course disagreed with.

Next season is less predictable than most Premiership seasons, it has to be said, with Scolari coming with the potential to be a superstar or a flop.

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O Bunyodkor treinado por Luiz Felipe Scolari perdeu este fim-de-semana a final da Taça do Uzbequistão ante o rival Pakhtakor, por 0-1. Com o seu tradicional mau perder, o brasileiro apontou o dedo ao árbitro na hora da derrota. No campeonato, o Bunyodkor soma 17 vitórias em 17 jogos, com 52 golos marcados e cinco sofridos, o que dá para perceber a competitividade da liga. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea have just won the Community Shield trophy� and even though it is not a very important one, it will, nevertheless, serve as a big confidence boost for the Blues. With both Manchester United and Liverpool looking weaker than last season, Chelsea seem to have a great opportunity to win back the Premiership title from United.

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Since the whistle blew on Chelsea's FA Cup triumph over Everton at the end of May, the papers have had a whole lot of business to talk about and the poor little mites who type out page after page of transfer gossip on Teletext ahve gone on long term sick with repetitive strain injury. One thing is for sure, this coming Premiership season is going to be one of the most anticipated in years! Click to continue reading...

John Terry has finally spoken out over his future, pledging his allegiance to Chelsea and ending another of the most tedious transfer stories of the year, mainly because nothing ever really happened bar one rejected bid.
I have to say though, if he is so committed why stay silent for so long? Click to continue reading...

As we amble through the 'most amazing transfer season ever', drunk on the memories of the 'closest title race ever' from last season and looking forward to what surely must be 'the most exciting Premier League season ever', it's easy to miss the trees for the forest - or the blinding neon light that is 24/7/365 football.

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Those who saw last night's World Football Challenge clash between Internazionale and Chelsea� must have noticed� a solid performance from a rapidly emerging star wearing the blue shirt. Branislav Ivanovic, who played fullback for 65 minutes of Chelsea's dominant 2-0 victory over the reigning Italian champions seemed to be the player who was more eager than anyone else to cement his reputation during the high-profile friendly at the Rose Bowl.

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Brasil: clube anuncia troca de treinador no TwitterUm clube da segunda divisão do campeonato paulista, o Red Bull, recorreu ao Twitter para anunciar a contratação de um novo treinador para a segunda fase da competição.

Apesar de já ter garantido a qualificação para a segunda fase, o clube decidiu trocar de treinador, contratando Jair Picerni para o lugar de José Fernandes, tornando pública a alteração na equipa técnica com uma curta mensagem no Twitter a anunciar a apresentação do novo treinador para a manhã desta terça-feira.

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It was confirmed on chelseafc.com that we have had a bid for John Terry turned down. Whilst there were reports in January that we had tentatively enquired as to his potential availability, a concerete offer has clearly now been made (with some suggestion that we used the ruse of Sturridge negotitations to the spring the formal offer on a 'stunned' Peter Kenyon). Click to continue reading...

Brazilian coach, who is currently employed in Uzbekistan, found some time to give his thoughts on the burning issues in football. Big Phil believes that main reasons behind Ronaldinho's downfall are the fact that he is overweight and that he's lost the passion for the beautiful game.

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"Real Madrid'in sorunu Raul! Artık yaşlandı ama hala kadronun lideri Raul. Antrenör de dahil takımda kimi istediğine o karar veriyor!"
Böyle diyerek bu sene Real Madrid'e transfer olan iki öğrencisi Ronaldo ve Kaka'yı Raul konusunda uyarmış Scolari. Hatta bu oyuncuların olası sorunlarında Raul'u hedef göstermiş oldu da diyebiliriz. Click to continue reading...

We can't see why Carlo Ancelotti insists so much on Pato? Young Brazilian wasn't a regular starter in Milan, though he scored a lot and to give Drogba and cash for a not yet established football player is madness.

Ancelotti of course, sees Pato as a player capable of transforming from the midfield to attack and practically be the fifth player in the midfield, so the 4-5-1 formation can turn into the play with two forwards.

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So with Bosingwa being the number one last season and possibly moving to Bayern Munich, I have to ask you, "What about Paolo Ferreira?". He had his injury last season that kept him out for more or less the whole campaign but apart from that towards the end of Jose's reign, Grant's tenure and the beginning of Scolari's he fell out of favour. Click to continue reading...

Psst, 'ow you like to spend next season on Chelsea's bench?
Football's worst kept secret is a secret no more. Carlo Ancelotti was unveiled today as Chelsea's new head coach, an appointment that surprised 0.001% of football fans – as soon as Ancelotti left Milan, it was clear how this would play out. Click to continue reading...

There's nothing quite like the buzz and thrill of expectancy when your club announces a new signing. Let's face it, it doesn't matter if you follow a team in the lowest echelons of the Conference South or one of the European superpowers at completely the other end of the spectrum, you just can't beat that feel-good feeling of a new recruit.

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'They' say that "imitation is the greatest form of flattery" and then 'they' like to follow that up with "yes, but Arsenal haven't won anything for 4 years" because, well, because they are cocksandwiches.� It seems lately that Arsenal, though, have transcended mere imitation and have become something loftier: Arsenal have become a metaphor.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has stated that Guus Hiddink's replacement must be able to get the basic, fundamental aspects of management correct if he is to succeed at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to The Observer, Cech said, "Mr Hiddink restored the spirit of the old Chelsea and added his own things. Click to continue reading...

I never got around to discussing Frank Lampard's omission from the list of nominees for the PFA Player of the Year an award Ryan Giggs oddly won. This week we learned that Stevie Gerrard had been named the FWA Footballer of the Year. ... Rubbish.

Our boys over at the EPL Offside Rob and Wayne have asked who we (the royal we) think is the best player in the Premier League.

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Autor: Konstantino Tsibis
Sí, como acaban de leer en el titulo. Hoy, 9 de Febrero de 2009, Luiz Felipe Scolari fue despedido como entrenador del Chelsea después de 25 jornadas de la Premier League.
Después de la mala temporada que tuvo el Chelsea con Avram Grant, llegando a 3 finales y sin tener éxito en ninguna, se decidió despedir al entrenador israelí. Click to continue reading...

Oh god, do you remember the terribly over drawn Robinho transfer saga and his final day move to Man City off the back of their mega money takeover?

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with Robinho amongst our ranks? I have... and this is what I have come up with.

Just say on August 30 we sign him, beating Manchester City to the deal - they are still mega rich, they just didn't poach him.

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Turns out that epidemic in Mexico has canceled the rest of the U-17 championships. It's a shame because the young American were doing so well.
Oh well. It's best that they stay healthy.
Now the links:

• Arsene Wenger rejects Bayern Munich. [Daily Mail]
  
• Update with a famous Sounders FC fan.

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I couldn't believe it either. Then I saw the trailed over at The Original Winger.
What say you?
The links:

• Sergio Ramos apologies for sneaking out to go watch a bullfight. [ESPN]
  
• Team too good to be relegated. [Off the Post]
  
• Some D.C. United contest to check out.

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The headline above is an accurate representation of the many texts I've received after Chelsea's victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
Upon reflection of the most recent Liverpool Chelsea saga, and some sound advice from an old regular at the bar, I concede that football is indeed ‘a funny old game'. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal's 21 year-old midfielder Denilson Neves is a superstar and only getting better.br /br /His technique and comfort on the ball is outstanding, while his maturity level is well above his age. All followers of Arsenal recognize this.br /br /Statistically, the midfielder ranks #1 the EPL in passes, making over 70 per game (86% success rate) and ranks 5th in assists with 7. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal's 21 year-old midfielder Denilson Neves is a superstar and only getting better.
His technique and comfort on the ball is outstanding, while his maturity level is well above his age. All followers of Arsenal recognize this.
Statistically, the midfielder ranks #1 the EPL in passes, making over 70 per game (86% success rate) and ranks 5th in assists with 7. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal's 21 year-old midfielder Denilson Neves is a superstar and only getting better.
His technique and comfort on the ball is outstanding, while his maturity level is well above his age. All followers of Arsenal recognize this.
Statistically, the midfielder ranks #1 the EPL in passes, making over 70 per game (86% success rate) and ranks 5th in assists with 7. Click to continue reading...