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Alright people. Back from what felt like the longest international break in....well, ever, Chelsea will take on Wolves at the Bridge tomorrow, and will do so with what would have to be called a diminished lineup.

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League Cup, Fourth Round Chelsea Give Wanderers The Blues

• Tuesday, Ocotber 28, 2009
• Venue: Stamford Bridge
• Attendance: 41,538
• Referee: Andre Marriner

• Salomon Kalou [15]
• Florent Malouda [26]
• Deco [67]
• Didier Drogba [89]

It was never going to be easy for The Wanderers to get a result at Stamford Bridge but who would have known that it was going to so easy for Chelsea.

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‘Mr. Nice Guy', ‘Pinocchio', ‘a lovely man but a terrible manager' these are all the ways former Middlesbrough boss, Gareth Southgate was described. "The Rookie" on Boro bench got sacked even though he was only one point behind the leading teams. In spite of the 2:0 win over Derby, president Steve Gibson made the decision that must be respected.

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Swagger jacked from the Guardian ...

Venue: DW Stadium

Last season: Wigan 0, Chelsea 1

Referee: Phil Dowd
...this season's matches: Four officiated; Yellow-13, Red-0

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Ancelotti earthed in reality as Chelsea aim to extend electric start
Ancelotti wants to see out career at Chelsea
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Subs from: Turnbull, Hilario, Bosingwa, Zhirkov, Ferreira, Mikel, Bruma, Borini, Kalou, Matic, Belletti, Deco

Doubtful: Drogba (calf), Ballack (calf), Zhirkov (match fitness), Deco (calf)

Injured: Alex (groin, Oct), Sturridge (calf, Oct), Hutchinson (virus, Oct), J Cole (virus, Oct)

Suspended: None

Form guide: WWWWW

Disciplinary record: Yellow-6 Red-0

Leading scorer: Drogba 5

WIGAN

Subs from: Pollitt, Koumas, Edman, Cho, Scotland, De Ridder, Kingson, McCarthy, King, McManaman, Kapo

Doubtful: Kapo (knee)

Injured: None

Ineligible: Sinclair (terms of loan from Chelsea)

Suspended: None

Form guide: LWLLL

Disciplinary record: Yellow-13 Red-0

Leading scorer: Rodallega 2

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Chelsea will line up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation as follows: 40 Hilario 19 Paulo Ferreira 2 Branislav Ivanovic 41 Sam Hutchinson 18 Yury Zhirkov 12 John Mikel Obi 35 Juliano Belletti 15 Florent Malouda 10 Joe Cole (c) 45 Fabio Borini 21 Salomon Kalou Substitutes: 22 Ross Turnbull, 41 Jeffrey Bruma, 26 John Terry, 3 Ashley Cole, 24 Nemanja Matic, 5 Michael Essien, 8 Frank Lampard. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea will line up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation as follows: 40 Hilario 19 Paulo Ferreira 2 Branislav Ivanovic 41 Sam Hutchinson 18 Yury Zhirkov 12 John Mikel Obi 35 Juliano Belletti 15 Florent Malouda 10 Joe Cole (c) 45 Fabio Borini 21 Salomon Kalou Substitutes: 22 Ross Turnbull, 41 Jeffrey Bruma, 26 John Terry, 3 Ashley Cole, 24 Nemanja Matic, 5 Michael Essien, 8 Frank Lampard. Click to continue reading...

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...

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...

I have to say I am disappointed in some quarters of the press, blogs and Chelsea fans who are already getting on the back of Ross Turnbull after his performance earlier in the week for the Reserves. Ok, so the bloke made some errors but this is all part and parcel of football and happens to all players at some stages in their careers. Click to continue reading...

This doesn't make much sense!

Chelsea are aiming to spring a major surprise before the transfer window closes with sources in Spain claiming Sergio Aguero is on his way to Stamford Bridge in a £42million deal.

Although the brilliant 21-yearold Argentinian played and scored against Panathinaikos in Atletico Madrid's Champions League qualifying win last week, Chelsea haven't been deterred in their chase for the South American youngster.

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Ancelotti continues to build for the future.

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Chelsea have signed central midfielder Nemanja Matic from Slovakian club MFK Kosice on a four-year deal.
The 21-year-old, who has two full Serbia caps, completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Monday in a deal that is thought to be worth £1.

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So with the new season starting tomorrow its time before we look at the game to have a look at our squad and where we are at the moment. With three new signings that have come into the squad in Turnbull, Zhirkov and Sturridge added to that the likes of Shevchenko and Pizzaro returning from loan we are in good shape up front if you ask me. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea Biggest Ins: Yuri Zhirkov on the left side of midfield should give Chelsea a steady, reliable option. Ross Turnbull will make a competent backup to Petr Cech. Daniel Sturridge could play the super-sub role off the bench when Chelsea...
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A combination of first and reserve team players ran out comfortable 4-0 winners against a QPR XI at Cobham on Tuesday. Click to continue reading...

So, pre-season has come to a close, and the season starts in less than a week. The obvious question is 'are we ready?'

Gareth Southgate admitted last week that failing to get promoted at the first attempt would probably cost him his job. In truth, most Boro fans will probably start calling for his head if we fail to start the season with a bang.

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Sorry for the lack of posts this week; it has been an extremely hectic last five or so days. Anyway.

Chelsea netted twice in the final five minutes to salvage a 2-2 draw with Reading at the Madjeski on Saturday afternoon. Kalou bagged the first I know, shocking with an own goal, set up by the towering Alex, providing the late-game theatrics in added time.

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UPDATE: According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have offered Claudio Pizarro as well as Michael Mancienne on a season-long loan in exchange for AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

July 13th, 2009 According to Salvatore Landolina at Goal.

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Gallery, Images, Photo's & Pictures of Chelsea FC v Club America World Football Challenge Championship, the 26th of July, 2009. Teams/Clubs: Chelsea FC, Club America Players/People: Franco di Santo, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda, Henrique Hilario, Juliano Belletti, Ricardo Carvalho, Ross Turnbull, Branislav Ivanovic, Nicholas Anelka, Sam Hutchinson. Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to Salvatore Landolina at Goal.com, Marca is reporting that Chelsea are close to signing AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo after making a bid of €18million.

July 7th, 2009 According to Chelsea's official website, Chelsea are looking for a "marquee name.

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'I thought being Chelsea manager would be more glamourous than this.' Ross Turnbull is the first signing of the Carlo Ancelotti era. The English goalkeeper, 24, was signed on a free transfer from Middlesbrough. But I wonder if Ancelotti...

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Blues television sat down with Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck for an exclusive interview. The man spoke on numerous topics, including potential signings, Ancelotti and our newest arrivals. Here's the transcript.

Bruce Buck or Larry David?

Via Chelseafc.

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According to Chelsea's official website, Chelsea are looking for a "marquee name." Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck told Chelsea TV,

"We announced [Yuri] Zhirkov, and you know about [Ross] Turnbull and Daniel Sturridge. We are looking for a marquee name but as you know, as you read about it in the papers, most of the big clubs are chasing the same players.

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With all the reports of players being linked and nothing happening and of course what Carlo Ancelotti said in his Press Conference yesterday I ask the question "Do we really need anyone else?".Ancelotti has already stated that we have a "great team" so with Zhirkov in and Turnbull and Sturridge added to the squad do we need anyone else? Click to continue reading...

It's been official for a while, but now, it's official official the Web site says so.

Former Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge finally signed off on a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge on Friday. This comes a day after the Blues wrapped up a deal for goalkeeper Ross Turnbull (RAWSE).

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Chelsea announced yesterday that Ross Turnbull has officially signed for the club on a 4 year deal and will join the Chelsea goalkeeping ranks alongside Petr Cech and Hilario. Its a good signing as a squad player or a backup as if you remember he was between the sticks last season when we put five past them at the Riverside. Click to continue reading...

RAWSE.

Yeah, I know. Ross as in former Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull, our newest signing is mispelled.

From henceforth, our new No. 2 between the pipes who just signed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge, will be known as RAWSE in honor of everyone's favorite fictional druglord/correctional officer/rapper Rick Ross.

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UPDATE: According to Chelsea's official website, Chelsea have signed Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer. Turnbull signed a four-year deal with the club.

June 30th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Chelsea are set to sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer.

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Here's the latest European Transfer News, including Manchester United signing Valencia, Man City still aiming for Eto', and Chelsea looking to sign Turnbull.

Manchester United sign Antonio Valencia -Â Manchester United have wrapped up the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

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According to ESPN Soccernet, Chelsea are set to sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer. Turnbull rejected a new deal with Middlesbrough.

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I see your Kaka and Ronaldo, and I raise you... Sturridge and Turnbull Chelsea fans must be wondering where it all went wrong for them. Real Madrid are set to unveil Kaka today... as a pre-cursor to their biggest signing of the summer. The new moneybags in the Premier League, Manchester City, are bickering with Samuel [. Click to continue reading...

So according to the press Chelsea will announce their first signings of the summer when they unveil Yuri Zhirkov, Daniel Sturridge and Ross Turnbull as the latest recruits to the Bridge. Zhirkov (who can play anywhere down the left flank) will sign for a reported £17m, Sturridge to be decided by tribunal and Turnbull from Middlesborough on a free transfer to come in as Cech's understudy. Click to continue reading...

2009 Central Ozarks All-Conference Girl's Soccer Team is made up of the Large Schools that participate in the Central Ozarks Conference - Branson, Carthage, Neosho, Nixa, Ozark and Willard.

1st Team
Jayme Braun , So. Def - Ozark
Megan Gunnels, Jr. For – Ozark
Rachel Haden, Jr.

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As the relegation we have suffered slowly sinks in we have to learn to move on and move forward.

Many players are been linked with futures elsewhere as well as a few of the players stating they may see their futures been decided away from the Boro.

This is to be expected in the modern game, though whilst the season was still in progress it was a very disrespectful happening to both the fans and the club that currently employed them.

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The Global Game - Writers on Soccer. Edited by John Turnbull, Thom Satterlee & Alon Raab. Bison Books. 296 pp. $19.95.

Living in the States, you are about as likely to find a good book about soccer/football right off the shelf at your local bookstore as you are to get Anne Hathaway's phone number after bumping into her at your local pub.

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