
Ahh the delicious irony of it all. With just two Premiership games left of what has been the most unpredictable season in living memory, (glorious will be pre-fixed to unpredictable should Manchester United drop points against either, or preferably both of their final opponents West Ham and Wigan Athletic whilst the Blues fare better against […]

If there was ever a one single hard act to follow in football; Jose Mourinho at Chelsea was the one. Three years of unparalleled success on the field, a media darling, massively loyal players and an adoring support from the fans, Superman himself would have found it difficult to follow in his steps.
Enter charisma-free Avram […]

If Avram Grant was a biscuit he’d be a McVitie’s digestive. Fit for purpose but the sort of biscuit that wouldn’t be seen dead in any of London’s finest eateries. Workman-like, efficient, yet easily crushed to make ma’s apple crumble.. ….you get the drift.
Despite a creditable showing of eight wins, one draw and […]

I have held my council since the 27th February when I posted my open letter to Peter Kenyon on this site, coming as it was after the most dismal month in Chelsea’s history in many a year. I have done so mainly because in all honesty I cannot make out what is going on at […]

In a forgettable match at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Ricardo Carvalho, gaining three points to keep the pressure on in the chase for the Premier League title.
With a performance many will be hoping isn’t repeated away in Turkey next week, Avram Grants’ men were out […]

‘F*ck all … you’re gonna win f*ck all, you’re gonna win f*ck all, you’re gonna win f*ck all’. The chant had rung loudly in my ears, tinnitus-like, as I’d made my way down Tottenham High Road in the direction of Seven Sisters tube station last Wednesday night. The yellow light from the streetlamps illuminated the […]

Avram Grant masterminded a magnificent Chelsea comeback, as the Blues’ took their unbeaten run of games at Stamford Bridge to 78, coming back from 1-0 down to topple Arsenal and steal second place on the table.
With Paulo Ferreira mysteriously absent, Michael Essien started at right back, with Ashley Cole continuing on the left. Carlo Cudicini […]

Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, yet it could have been so much worse. After initially going behind to yet another set piece, Avram Grant made changes to the side and removed two of the most experienced players in our squad; Claude Makelele and Michael Ballack, to shaken heads from […]