The signing of England left back Ashley Cole was confirmed about one hour after the close of the transfer window, with William Gallas and £5m heading in the direction of the Emirates Stadium. The athletic attacking fullback was subject to an incredibly long transfer saga, with speculation lasting the entire summer, but as the clocked [...]
Continue reading …Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz put pen to paper to sign a three year contract at Chelsea almost immediately after The Blue’s 3-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. The versatile defender, “multi-functional” in José-speak, is a centre half by trade, but is also comfortable at right back and occasionally at left back. He started [...]
Continue reading …Many a players’ career has been described been one of unfulfilled potential. Many talented teenagers tipped as the next big thing fall by the wayside. Until about 19 months ago, that allegation could have been made against Joe Cole. He was born in Islington on 8 November 1981 and grew up in a Chelsea supporting [...]
Continue reading …When Andriy Shevchenko announced is desire to leave AC Milan, there was only going to be one destination- Chelsea Football Club. He signed a four year deal on the 1st of June, 2006, joining Michael Ballack and Salomon Kalou as new signings at the Bridge. The transfer fee is a club record, thought to be [...]
Continue reading …Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou was signed to a three year deal by Chelsea, on the 30th May, 2006, becoming the second new addition of the summer after Michael Ballack. The 20 year old speed machine, was hoping to play for Holland in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals, but his dreams were shattered after the [...]
Continue reading …German international captain Michael Ballack, signed on a free transfer on the 15 th May, 2006, from German champions Bayern München. He is the German international captain, taking over from Oliver Kahn after the appointment of Jürgen Klinsmann as international coach. The all action midfielder made his Bundesliga début for Chemnitz in 1997, against Karlsruhe [...]
Continue reading …Frank James Lampard, was born in Romford, Essex on June 20th 1978 and is the son of West Ham legend Frank Lampard Sr. With his big frame Frank has the ability to dominate and impose himself on games, running them from the centre of the field. A dubious £11 million signing from West Ham in [...]
Continue reading …“Petr who?” was the question on the lips of Chelsea fans when, mid season, it was announced that we had signed the keeper for the start of the 2004-2005 season. Petr Čech is a 6’5” goalkeeper, from the small town of Plzeň in the Czech Republic. He is a dominant figure in goals, with his [...]
Continue reading …England U-21 striker Cole had scored a staggering 37 goals for Chelsea’s youth and reserve teams in season 2001/2002, before forcing his way into the first team. He made his début in April 2002, in a 3-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. He was just 18 years old. A few weeks later, he made [...]
Continue reading …Paulo Ferreira cost £13m, a British record for a fullback, when he moved from FC Porto to Chelsea, for the start of the 2004-2005 season. He was José Mourinho’s first signing as Chelsea manager, and it was questioned no end. The incredibly fit right back, started his career in the Portuguese second division, playing for [...]
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