Quoting the Grateful Dead, "what a long strange trip it's been." Chelsea FC ran away from everybody in 2014-15, winning the Premier League title by a very large margin. Then last season brought a title defense which went about as poorly as anyone could have ever conceived. Actually, it was probably worse than anyone could have ever predicted. Then Manager Jose Mourinho … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Says He Inherited Strange Situation at Chelsea
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Chelsea FC Squad Numbers Revealed: Kante #7, Michy #23
Chelsea FC have landed in the United States. Their plane touched down in Los Angeles, California and they have commenced training for the International Champions Cup, a meaningless preseason faux-tournament. On Saturday, they'll face Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's the second largest stadium in the world, and the biggest of any outside of North … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Squad Numbers Revealed: Kante #7, Michy #23
Jose Mourinho Snubs fan who Wanted Him to Sign Chelsea Kit
According to reports in The Telegraph, back on Christmas, Chelsea would have had to pay Jose Mourinho any shortfall in wages, should his salary at United been lower that what he earned at Stamford Bridge. … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Snubs fan who Wanted Him to Sign Chelsea Kit
Claudio Ranieri Says Jose Mourinho Could be United’s New Sir Alex Ferguson
Leicester City rewrote the book of underdog stories last season, as the 5,000-1 long shot took home the Premier League title. Led by Manager Claudio Ranieri, who might actually be knighted, the Foxes got off to fast start and just never looked back the entire season. Now Leicester looks to defend their league title against the likes of Manchester City, United, Arsenal, … [Read more...] about Claudio Ranieri Says Jose Mourinho Could be United’s New Sir Alex Ferguson
Antonio Conte Says Chelsea Players can be as Great as Ronaldo
Newly minted Chelsea FC manager Antonio Conte is a leader who appeals to emotion. Inspiration is important to him; as is the idea of fully embracing the moment. When he said goodbye at the end of his two year reign as the Italian National Team Manager, he gave an emotional farewell. When he began his job at Stamford Bridge, he challenged his players to be inspired by … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Says Chelsea Players can be as Great as Ronaldo
N’Golo Kante Says Goodbye to Leicester Fans as he Joins Chelsea FC
You knew that the Leicester City Premier League title, the greatest upset in the history of sports, would inevitably lead to the English giants targeting their star players. Either the big boys will poach the Foxes' brightest stars, or Leicester will have to give them all a big salary increase in order to retain them. Arsenal triggered Jamie Vardy's release clause, but they … [Read more...] about N’Golo Kante Says Goodbye to Leicester Fans as he Joins Chelsea FC
New Chelsea FC Boss Antonio Conte Inspired by Leicester City
Chelsea FC appointed Antonio Conte as the new permanent manager to replace Interim boss Guus Hiddink this spring. Earlier this month, Conte said a very emotional goodbye to the Italian National Team, which he led for the previous two years. So now, as he takes the reigns at Chelsea, what will Conte do to revamp the team? What will his makeover of the Blues entail? … [Read more...] about New Chelsea FC Boss Antonio Conte Inspired by Leicester City
Ex-Chelsea FC Man Ryan Bertrand Signs New Southampton Deal
Southampton FC announced today the signing of Ryan Bertrand to a five year contract extension. Saints acquired him on loan from Chelsea in 2014 and then made the loan deal permanent. It's been a very busy summer transfer window at St. Mary's. Sadio Mane has moved on to Liverpool. Victor Wanyama has transferred to Tottenham Hotspur. In addition to Ryan Bertrand, Southampton … [Read more...] about Ex-Chelsea FC Man Ryan Bertrand Signs New Southampton Deal
Jose Mourinho has Dreamed of Old Trafford Debut since Childhood
The Jose Mourinho regime has begun at Manchester United. The Special One will manage the Red Devils for the first time at Old Trafford on August 3rd versus Everton in the Wayne Rooney Testimonial. It's a moment that Mourinho said he's been waiting for since he was a child. … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho has Dreamed of Old Trafford Debut since Childhood
Chelsea FC Striker Michy Batshuayi Posts Funny Surfing Fail on Instagram
It's a been a very eventful summer for newly minted Chelsea FC Striker Michy Batshuyai. He moved from Marseille to be unveiled at his new club July 3rd. Batshuyai also experienced a fairly deep run through the 2016 European Championships with Belgium, who were in the so-called soft bracket with eventual champion Portugal. After his Euros tournament was over, Michy Batshuyai … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Striker Michy Batshuayi Posts Funny Surfing Fail on Instagram