Looking back at the records of previous Chelsea managers since the appointment of Ruud Gullit, I would classify both Gullit’s and Vialli’s tenure as qualified successes, while Jose’s was, needless to say, out of this world. In defence of both Ruud and Luca, one has to bear in mind that they took over a work [...]
Continue reading …It’s a transatlantic journey for your “North Stand” correspondent this week as we venture to the USA to meet with John Baker, the brains behind www.BluesMuse.Com, the superior Birmingham City website. What a pleasant surprise it was to speak to a Brum supporter without a whiny midlands accent! Once I’d finally arrived, delayed by the [...]
Continue reading …Whilst working late one night at CFCnet towers, a fruitless search for coffee led us to the basement where we found a strange looking man huddled over a laptop. He started regurgitating all sorts of facts and stats to us which we found quite interesting, and thought you may too. Like Top Gear’s ‘Stig’, we don’t [...]
Continue reading …I’m sure I am not the only one who would answer yes to those questions. There are lots of young Chelsea fans out there, but how many of them go on a regular basis, and will become future singers for Chelsea?Chelsea for me is not just a club, it’s a life passion that runs through [...]
Continue reading …What exciting news that Kevin Keegan has once again returned to Tyneside. Well I suppose it is if you’re a Geordie, god love ‘em, with all their notions of grandeur, ridiculous expectation and often downright arrogance. CFCnet would like to extend its collective hand of friendship and welcome Kev to the fold, not least because [...]
Continue reading …With the football world thrown into relative hysteria this week following the shock return of Kevin Keegan, it may come as some surprise that there are actually one or two games of football to be played this weekend. For Chelsea, a trip to England’s second city is on the horizon, with a potentially tricky away [...]
Continue reading …Following the news today that once again Chelsea Football Club has been fined for the conduct of its players during a match, on this occasion against Derby County, CFCnet can now confirm that after a brief conversation with one of its most reliable contacts within the club, Chelsea will be taking affirmative action against what [...]
Continue reading …Shed 100 v Derby County – Saturday 8 March 2008 ko 3pm We’re going in again with another Shed 100. Following on from the successful day out v Newcastle, we are looking for the first 100 MEMBERS who want to sit together for this match in one block in the Shed End. You will be [...]
Continue reading …23 year old Serbian defender Branislav Ivanović became Avram Grant’s second signing of the January transfer window, following on from the £15m signing of Nicolas Anelka last week. The versatile Ivanović can play anywhere across the back four- Gallas-esque- and could be seen as the long term replacement for one of Chelsea’s most reliable defenders. [...]
Continue reading …As recent transfer rumblings have taught us, playing like a complete no-mark can have a surprising effect on your marketability and price in the English market.A recent Guardian article listed several players, notably Titus Bramble, Lassana Diarra and Tal Ben Haim, as shining examples of how ineptitude or lack of experience can cause your value [...]
Continue reading …This week I’m turning the clock back nearly 20 years to issue 4 of the Chelsea Independent, the fanzine of the Chelsea Independent Supporters Association (CISA). Issue 4 came out in Dec 1988 when Chelsea were not so good and I was not so fat. In the season 1988/89 the CISA team consisted of Chair Editor – [...]
Continue reading …Over the past few days I’ve been noticing a growing support for Avram Grant. He’s not exactly my cup of tea, and compared to Mr Mourinho he’s not fit to wear his coat in terms of charm and charisma and medals. Whilst some supporters have voiced their outrage at Avram, even directing insults at his [...]
Continue reading …Nicolas Anelka arrives at Chelsea at a crucial point in his career and at a decisive time in Chelsea’s season. With Drogba, Kalou and Shevchenko all unavailable, Le Sulk can either quickly establish himself as a true blue hero or he could quite easily become the major scapegoat as our season disintegrates around us.Only time [...]
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