Chelsea’s current interim manager Guus Hiddink is a legend in footballing circles and tellingly, has achieved success wherever he has chanced his hand. Hiddink, born in November 1946, started his career as a player with De Graafschap in his native Holland. His time there was punctuated by an unsuccessful season at PSV Eindhoven, before a [...]
Continue reading …Chelsea are unwittingly involved in the relegation battle this season, as our final match of the season takes place at the Stadium of Light, against Sunderland. By the end of Sunday, two of Hull City, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United and Sunderland will be relegated, joining Tony Mowbray’s West Bromwich Albion, whose division bouncing continued for another [...]
Continue reading …Chelsea host Blackburn Rovers in their final home match of the season today, debuting their new adidas kit and quite probably saying a fond and heartfelt goodbye to interim coach Guus Hiddink, who will return to his coaching duties with the Russian national side at the conclusion of the season. The Blues moved on from [...]
Continue reading …The Guus Hiddink juggernaut continued overnight, as Chelsea defeated Arsenal at Wembley, thereby securing their spot in the FA Cup Final. Chelsea came from behind strongly, winning 2-1, Theo Walcott’s opener made redundant by goals from Florent Malouda and the revitalised Didier Drogba.There were just two changes from the side that drew 4-4 in the [...]
Continue reading …The return of Alan Shearer to Newcastle United in a managerial capacity could not lift the Geordies out of the bottom three, as Guus Hiddink’s Chelsea eventually strolled to a 2-0 win at St. James’ Park. Second half goals from Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda were enough for a victory that saw enough energy conserved [...]
Continue reading …Chelsea spurned a marvellous opportunity to close the gap at the top of the table, by crashing to a 1-0 defeat at White Hart Lane. Manchester United’s earlier 2-0 loss at Fulham had created the chance for Chelsea to snatch points back, but a neat Luka Modric finish and some inspired goalkeeping from the erratic [...]
Continue reading …Chelsea thrashed Manchester City 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, to move within four points of league leaders Manchester United. The one goal victory was a drubbing, a shellacking and utterly comprehensive. Chelsea annihilated their opponents with their solitary goal, and outclassed their rivals to win by an entire goal. Ricardo Carvalho was fit again and returned [...]
Continue reading …Guus Hiddink recorded a second consecutive 1-0 win as Chelsea’s interim manager, successfully defeating Juventus on his home debut at Stamford Bridge. A rejuvenated Didier Drogba scored the winner, after an unexpectedly good assist from Salomon Kalou, who played exceptionally throughout. Claudio Ranieri received a warm reception from the Stamford Bridge faithful, returning for the [...]
Continue reading …The Guus Hiddink era at Chelsea commenced with a hard fought, and at times stylish win against Aston Villa at Villa Park, our first win there in 10 years. There was a throwback to the Mourinho days through the manner in which Chelsea grafted their way to a 1-0 away win, however the winning goal [...]
Continue reading …LIVERPOOL 2-0 CHELSEA Chelsea’s faint title hopes were most probably dealt with by Liverpool and namely Fernando Torres, who scored twice late on to give his side a 2-0 win at a snowy Anfield. The ludicrous sending off of Frank Lampard on the hour gave Liverpool added impetus and they seized the lead in [...]
Continue reading …CHELSEA 2-0 MIDDLESBROUGH Chelsea moved back into second place in the English Premier League with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge against Gareth Southgate’s Middlesbrough. The Blues were able to capitalise on Liverpool’s slip up, with Benitez’s side only able to draw with Wigan Athletic. John Terry and John Obi Mikel returned to the [...]
Continue reading …CHELSEA 3-1 IPSWICH TOWN Chelsea’s set piece woes continued at Stamford Bridge, conceding yet another goal due to poor marking, and this made for nervous tension amongst Chelsea fans until Frank Lampard’s scorching free kick put daylight between the two teams. Ipswich Town fought valiantly, but the gulf in class proved too much in the [...]
Continue reading …Chelsea played out a scoreless draw with Joe Kinnear’s stubborn Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues once again failed to replicate their stunning away form. Chelsea were on top throughout, with only an offside call and some fantastic Shay Given saves preventing Scolari’s men from scoring. However, considering their modus operandi, Newcastle were [...]
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