Chelsea
Chelsea
Chelsea have played in the top division of English football since 1989/90, and have always played in the top two divisions of English football. Chelsea have won the Premier League five times. Only Manchester Utd have won it more often.
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Stadium Capacity: 41,631
- Location: West London
- Founded: 1905
- Nickname: The Blues
- Manager: Maurizio Sarri
- Kit: Dark blue shirts and shorts with white socks
Chelsea was formed in 1905 but the Blues most successful era has been the last twenty years. Chelsea are the only London club to have won the Champions League. Some famous Chelsea fans include: Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, Michael Caine and Ed Sheeran. Here are some of the highlights:
- League Champions: 6 times
- FA Cup Winners: 8 times
- League Cup Winners: 5 times
- Champions League Winners: 2011/12
- UEFA Europa League: Winners in 2012/13
- Premier League best finish: Winners in 2004/5, 2005/06, 2009/10, 2011/12 & 2016/17
The Manager
Maurizio Sarri took over from Antonio Conte his fellow Italian, in July 2018. The 2018/19 season will be Sarri’s first n the Premier League. Sarri worked as a banker until he was 40 years old before taking up coaching full-time. He has managed 12 different clubs in Italy and had the most success with Napoli. Napoli finished in third in 2016/17 and second in 2017/18 with Sarri in charge. Chelsea will be Sarri’s first job away from Italy but he will have someone to help him at Chelsea. Gianfranco Zola, who played 229 times for Chelsea, will be Sarri’s assistant at Stamford Bridge.
Three to Watch
Here are three Chelsea players to keep an eye on in the Premier League this season:
Eden Hazard
Hazard has been one of the best Premier League players of his generation. Since his arrival at Chelsea in 2012, Hazard has won the Premier League twice and been named Premier League player of the season. If Chelsea keep hold of Hazard, the Blues will have one of the world’s most creative talents in their starting line-up.
Jorginho
Chelsea paid Napoli over £50 million for Jorginho in July 2018. The midfielder was born in Brazil but plays for the Italian national team. He has arrived in London at the same time as the former-Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri. Jorginho usually plays as a creative midfielder and has a similar style to Cesc Fabregas.
Thibaut Courtois
Courtois joined Chelsea in 2011 and is now recognised as one of the world’s best goalkeepers. He won the Golden Glove for Belgium at the World Cup in Russia and has won the Premier League twice with Chelsea.
Last season
Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League last season and failed to qualify for the Champions League. It was a disappointing season for the team that had won the Premier League in 2016/17. This prompted a change in manager with ex-Napoli manager, Maurizio Sarri, arriving in the summer. Chelsea’s top scorer was Eden Hazard with 12 Premier League goals.
Prediction 2018/19: 3rd
Chelsea will be looking to break back into the top four and to claim Champions League football this season. If Chelsea can hold on to players such as Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois they should have a good season under their new manager. If that doesn’t happen then a top four place may be out of reach.
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18/12/2015
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I think Pepe has already negotiated his move to Man City this summer. So Chelsea club owners should beat that offer to sign him.
18/12/2015 20:49
Arsenal
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I think Pepe has already negotiated his move to Man City this summer. So Chelsea club owners should beat that offer to sign him.
19/12/2015
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Even though I don't believe he will go to city because they don't have history , not big team in Europe and can't win the champions league , so I see the best choice for him Chelsea .
19/12/2015 03:40
Chelsea
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Even though I don't believe he will go to city because they don't have history , not big team in Europe and can't win the champions league , so I see the best choice for him Chelsea .
21/12/2015
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Honestly, I am very excited about Pepe's choice this summer, and it would great to see him in the PL))
21/12/2015 16:20
Arsenal
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Honestly, I am very excited about Pepe's choice this summer, and it would great to see him in the PL))
18/12/2015
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And here are some candidates to replace Jose http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-chelsea-boss-9-candidates-7030306 I believe it's going to be Guus
18/12/2015 08:10
Arsenal
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And here are some candidates to replace Jose http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-chelsea-boss-9-candidates-7030306 I believe it's going to be Guus
18/12/2015
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It's almost done , Gus is going to take it over till the end of the season , he and the board have started the negotiation in London today .
An interview with a board influencing member in Chelsea tv channel hinted the reason of the sack is the issues and bad relation between Jose and the players . It's easy to change one man despite changing 11 players , that's what led to sacked Jose . I think fans love towards Jose wouldn't let them accept his departure , unless those players win the champions league cup .
For me I think the right man for Chelsea is guardiola , because he and Jose are the best coaches in the world .
18/12/2015 12:47
Chelsea
1813
It's almost done , Gus is going to take it over till the end of the season , he and the board have started the negotiation in London today .
An interview with a board influencing member in Chelsea tv channel hinted the reason of the sack is the issues and bad relation between Jose and the players . It's easy to change one man despite changing 11 players , that's what led to sacked Jose . I think fans love towards Jose wouldn't let them accept his departure , unless those players win the champions league cup .
For me I think the right man for Chelsea is guardiola , because he and Jose are the best coaches in the world .
18/12/2015
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They deservedly called Jose the most successful manager in Chelsea's 110-year history. This decision was coming to a head: low commitment and poor performance of key players, absence of tactical tricks, porous defence, lack of creativity upfront, disrespectful behaviour, devastating defeats by underdogs, pressure from mass media and the board (as they are the defending champions), to say the least. When you weight those arguments in and put Chelsea fans' love on the other side of the scale, I think the decision for the club is quite obvious even though he is the Special One.
18/12/2015 08:09
Arsenal
2453
They deservedly called Jose the most successful manager in Chelsea's 110-year history. This decision was coming to a head: low commitment and poor performance of key players, absence of tactical tricks, porous defence, lack of creativity upfront, disrespectful behaviour, devastating defeats by underdogs, pressure from mass media and the board (as they are the defending champions), to say the least. When you weight those arguments in and put Chelsea fans' love on the other side of the scale, I think the decision for the club is quite obvious even though he is the Special One.
17/12/2015
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What news !!!! Who took this decision whoever the board or the chairmen , should know all the fans support and love Chelsea , it's not his mistake , bad results aren't caused by him , they have to punish the players for their bad performance . Terry disliked his taking off in man city match and told Gerard about what was happening in the dressing room . Hazard , Oscar , cesc , Costa and matic are they going to do their best next matches ?!!!!!!
It's Really auwaful to sack him , what new manager can do Now ? I don't think he can do better .
I believe the right man for this job is guardiola. Hope the board and the chairman don't regret this decision .
17/12/2015 15:42
Chelsea
1813
What news !!!! Who took this decision whoever the board or the chairmen , should know all the fans support and love Chelsea , it's not his mistake , bad results aren't caused by him , they have to punish the players for their bad performance . Terry disliked his taking off in man city match and told Gerard about what was happening in the dressing room . Hazard , Oscar , cesc , Costa and matic are they going to do their best next matches ?!!!!!!
It's Really auwaful to sack him , what new manager can do Now ? I don't think he can do better .
I believe the right man for this job is guardiola. Hope the board and the chairman don't regret this decision .
17/12/2015
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Here is the link: http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/12/club-statement.html Any guess who can replace the Special One?)
17/12/2015 15:31
Arsenal
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Here is the link: http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/12/club-statement.html Any guess who can replace the Special One?)
17/12/2015
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BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.
17/12/2015 15:29
Arsenal
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BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.
15/12/2015
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Ok forget the league , but they must play and fight deadly for the champions league at least which is more harder. Still don't see players fight for the shirt !!!!!! Mercy for Chelsea .
15/12/2015 03:36
Chelsea
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Ok forget the league , but they must play and fight deadly for the champions league at least which is more harder. Still don't see players fight for the shirt !!!!!! Mercy for Chelsea .
16/12/2015
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I don't think Chelsea would beat PSG in the Champions plays-off(
16/12/2015 14:48
Arsenal
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I don't think Chelsea would beat PSG in the Champions plays-off(
09/12/2015
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Why don't they play every match like this level ?
09/12/2015 21:01
Chelsea
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Why don't they play every match like this level ?
11/12/2015
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Finally, Chelsea are gaining momentum. I'm very excited to watch them playing against the league leader)
11/12/2015 12:19
Arsenal
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Finally, Chelsea are gaining momentum. I'm very excited to watch them playing against the league leader)
11/12/2015
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I think you shouldn't be optimistic because still players performance bad .
11/12/2015 13:12
Chelsea
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I think you shouldn't be optimistic because still players performance bad .
16/12/2015
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Poor result for Chelsea this weekend, again( or should I better say it was brilliant performance by the Foxes)
16/12/2015 11:55
Arsenal
2453
Poor result for Chelsea this weekend, again( or should I better say it was brilliant performance by the Foxes)
07/12/2015
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Blues are absolutely unrecognizable this season. Can they back on the right track? Are they struggling with their loss of confidence or it's smth.else? A mistery it is.
07/12/2015 22:22
Arsenal
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Blues are absolutely unrecognizable this season. Can they back on the right track? Are they struggling with their loss of confidence or it's smth.else? A mistery it is.
09/12/2015
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It's now or never for Chelsea to get back on a good track this season. They can not afford another poor result.
09/12/2015 13:03
Arsenal
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It's now or never for Chelsea to get back on a good track this season. They can not afford another poor result.
01/12/2015
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Good performance against Spurs.
Costa enough is enough , it's really disrespectful action to threw the pip over Mourinho , it's clearly he meant to touch him .
You have to develop your self instead of acting like a kid .
01/12/2015 09:00
Chelsea
1813
Good performance against Spurs.
Costa enough is enough , it's really disrespectful action to threw the pip over Mourinho , it's clearly he meant to touch him .
You have to develop your self instead of acting like a kid .
02/12/2015
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Entirely agree with you, Abdallah. It is very disrespectful when a player throws away his bib with an intention to 'hit' his coach. I don't think we will see Diego on the pitch next time.
02/12/2015 15:59
Arsenal
2453
Entirely agree with you, Abdallah. It is very disrespectful when a player throws away his bib with an intention to 'hit' his coach. I don't think we will see Diego on the pitch next time.
02/12/2015
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I hope not seeing him again and sell him , we fed up of his problems .
I have a question nikosonris , I have answered all this website quizzes but why still I 200 points behind you ?
02/12/2015 18:19
Chelsea
1813
I hope not seeing him again and sell him , we fed up of his problems .
I have a question nikosonris , I have answered all this website quizzes but why still I 200 points behind you ?
04/12/2015
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As for the points earning system: when I just started doing all those useful English learning activities on the web site, I thought your rating would be unreachable for me)) And step by step I was improving my English skills by doing all the exercises and leaving comments upon completion, and at the same time I was earning points. Then, out of the blue, I found myself in TOP 10. Afterwards, I learnt that you are awarded a point if you leave a comment. All in all, it's not about points. I am more interested in improving my English skills and commenting helps a lot, because it's a good way to practice your English (with correction of mistakes by Rich and Jack - thank you guys for that!) and get in tough with the Premier English Skills community members like Rema, aragorn1986, Mugemanyi and many others. If you want, I can share some points with you))
04/12/2015 09:11
Arsenal
2453
As for the points earning system: when I just started doing all those useful English learning activities on the web site, I thought your rating would be unreachable for me)) And step by step I was improving my English skills by doing all the exercises and leaving comments upon completion, and at the same time I was earning points. Then, out of the blue, I found myself in TOP 10. Afterwards, I learnt that you are awarded a point if you leave a comment. All in all, it's not about points. I am more interested in improving my English skills and commenting helps a lot, because it's a good way to practice your English (with correction of mistakes by Rich and Jack - thank you guys for that!) and get in tough with the Premier English Skills community members like Rema, aragorn1986, Mugemanyi and many others. If you want, I can share some points with you))
04/12/2015
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Initially, Diego was a good signing for Chelsea (remember the title winning season!). But now the Blues' midfielders are not performing well. Consequently, they do not create too many goal-scoring chances for their strikers. Moreover, defenders from other teams got to know how to defend against Diego. He needs to upgrade his skills rather than showing his disrespect to the coach. I am sure Chelsea can do better.
04/12/2015 09:01
Arsenal
2453
Initially, Diego was a good signing for Chelsea (remember the title winning season!). But now the Blues' midfielders are not performing well. Consequently, they do not create too many goal-scoring chances for their strikers. Moreover, defenders from other teams got to know how to defend against Diego. He needs to upgrade his skills rather than showing his disrespect to the coach. I am sure Chelsea can do better.
22/11/2015
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Wow hope it's the winning term start
22/11/2015 08:49
Chelsea
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Wow hope it's the winning term start
19/11/2015
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It's a simple team today, every team can get 3 points from them very easily
19/11/2015 18:48
Arsenal
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It's a simple team today, every team can get 3 points from them very easily
22/11/2015
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Hahaha good loss dear
22/11/2015 08:50
Chelsea
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Hahaha good loss dear
23/11/2015
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I would say bad luck(
23/11/2015 09:37
Arsenal
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I would say bad luck(
19/11/2015
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Not as simple as your club dear .
19/11/2015 21:07
Chelsea
1813
Not as simple as your club dear .
13/11/2015
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Isn't that an anti-record: last season's champions ranked 16th after 12 gameweeks this season?
13/11/2015 13:18
Arsenal
2453
Isn't that an anti-record: last season's champions ranked 16th after 12 gameweeks this season?
19/11/2015
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The season hasn't finished yet , I'm sure they will finish better place .
19/11/2015 21:07
Chelsea
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The season hasn't finished yet , I'm sure they will finish better place .
20/11/2015
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I do like some Chelsea players (Courtois, Azpi, Willian, Hazard) but I still can't understand why their team performance has been so poor to date. What do you think Abdallah?
20/11/2015 15:48
Arsenal
2453
I do like some Chelsea players (Courtois, Azpi, Willian, Hazard) but I still can't understand why their team performance has been so poor to date. What do you think Abdallah?
10/11/2015
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Chelsea Players have to benefit from this breaks to refresh themselves and get back on winning track
10/11/2015 03:56
Chelsea
1813
Chelsea Players have to benefit from this breaks to refresh themselves and get back on winning track
08/11/2015
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I have a question , what is the rose badge that players put on thier shirts means ?
08/11/2015 16:45
Chelsea
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I have a question , what is the rose badge that players put on thier shirts means ?
08/11/2015
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Hi Abdallah, The poppy is worn in the UK to remember soldiers who have been killed in wars and started about 100 years ago. You can find out more about it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day
08/11/2015 22:41
Liverpool
370
Hi Abdallah, The poppy is worn in the UK to remember soldiers who have been killed in wars and started about 100 years ago. You can find out more about it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day
08/11/2015
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Yersterdsy loss clearly seems because Mourinho haven't been in charge , as he said he would be . Anyways it doesn't matter , real start begins next round .
08/11/2015 08:36
Chelsea
1813
Yersterdsy loss clearly seems because Mourinho haven't been in charge , as he said he would be . Anyways it doesn't matter , real start begins next round .
07/11/2015
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i am happy i won this as a chelsea fan
07/11/2015 19:06
Arsenal
112
i am happy i won this as a chelsea fan
07/11/2015
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If Chelsea wins today , they won't be stopped winning . Come on Chelsea
07/11/2015 09:50
Chelsea
1813
If Chelsea wins today , they won't be stopped winning . Come on Chelsea
25/11/2015
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Finally, Chelsea is showing signs of the last season's winning team. But let's see how they will perform against Tottenham. Jack and Rich picked the Leicester against Man Utd match for this week's prediction from the Premier League table point of view. I agree up to a point, but Spurs vs Blues fixture also deserves some attention. My prediction: a 2-2 draw.
25/11/2015 08:41
Arsenal
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Finally, Chelsea is showing signs of the last season's winning team. But let's see how they will perform against Tottenham. Jack and Rich picked the Leicester against Man Utd match for this week's prediction from the Premier League table point of view. I agree up to a point, but Spurs vs Blues fixture also deserves some attention. My prediction: a 2-2 draw.
05/11/2015
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Media always exaggerating topics to sell and get profit , I hope they got the fan message , Jose Mourinho won't be sacked
05/11/2015 02:38
Chelsea
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Media always exaggerating topics to sell and get profit , I hope they got the fan message , Jose Mourinho won't be sacked
04/11/2015
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That's the beginning of the correction , baba instead of Ivanovic , really amazing back
04/11/2015 21:40
Chelsea
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That's the beginning of the correction , baba instead of Ivanovic , really amazing back
04/11/2015
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Great goal by Willian!
04/11/2015 21:45
Liverpool
370
Great goal by Willian!
03/11/2015
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I've predicted last Saturday match with Liverpool. Chelsea1_1Liverpool
03/11/2015 08:36
Chelsea
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I've predicted last Saturday match with Liverpool. Chelsea1_1Liverpool
02/11/2015
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I think the major problem is John Terry in this season , he's legend but he should know he's over 30 so we need younger defenders , it's obvious Jose can't rely on him and he let him plays just for the board want that .
02/11/2015 19:43
Chelsea
1813
I think the major problem is John Terry in this season , he's legend but he should know he's over 30 so we need younger defenders , it's obvious Jose can't rely on him and he let him plays just for the board want that .
02/11/2015
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It's not looking good for Chelsea at the moment. Is there anything Chelsea should do now or do you think they should wait until January to make changes?
02/11/2015 21:34
Liverpool
370
It's not looking good for Chelsea at the moment. Is there anything Chelsea should do now or do you think they should wait until January to make changes?
03/11/2015
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Currently the lads must do their best , there are many players aren't in their best performance especially Hazard , really don't know what's the problem with him .
The defenders are the cause of the most goals conceded , I think Terry , Cahil and Ivanovic should be replacement with younger .
Jose said he warned the board of the issue he could face this season before it started , he asked for buying new players , and the board believe that the current players are enough because they are the same who won the last title , but this is not true , because last season all competitors weren't good to compete .
Obviously I see all Chelsea fans support Jose and want him in charge , we don't want him to ba sacked , even if he didn't win any titles this season , he should be given a chance for the next season.
03/11/2015 08:38
Chelsea
1813
Currently the lads must do their best , there are many players aren't in their best performance especially Hazard , really don't know what's the problem with him .
The defenders are the cause of the most goals conceded , I think Terry , Cahil and Ivanovic should be replacement with younger .
Jose said he warned the board of the issue he could face this season before it started , he asked for buying new players , and the board believe that the current players are enough because they are the same who won the last title , but this is not true , because last season all competitors weren't good to compete .
Obviously I see all Chelsea fans support Jose and want him in charge , we don't want him to ba sacked , even if he didn't win any titles this season , he should be given a chance for the next season.
23/10/2015
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Blues are always difficult to play with. With Jose M. it's even harder than usual.
23/10/2015 18:27
Arsenal
3557
Blues are always difficult to play with. With Jose M. it's even harder than usual.
25/10/2015
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No dear they aren't a you said but the problem is the players have issues with earth other . Jose is the appropriate man for the current situation.
It's your team who can't play with your failure coach .
25/10/2015 05:04
Chelsea
1813
No dear they aren't a you said but the problem is the players have issues with earth other . Jose is the appropriate man for the current situation.
It's your team who can't play with your failure coach .
26/10/2015
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It's great that fans from different teams can practise there English together. Let's make sure we keep our conversations respectful while of course still having different opinions. Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
26/10/2015 14:47
Liverpool
370
It's great that fans from different teams can practise there English together. Let's make sure we keep our conversations respectful while of course still having different opinions. Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
17/10/2015
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heyy!
My name is Momcilo Todorovic.I am a big fan of chelsea.I love Chelsea becouse it is a great football club.It doesnt have a very good history but in last 15 years it is in the top of the football teams list.
My favourite player is Branislav Bane Ivanovic.He is tall and strong man and he plays for my favourite team and for my country!
I always watch Chelseas matches,but there is one match that I cant forget.The UCL final 2012.The last penalty is the one that Il never forget.
I think Chelsea will win Premier League this seson!
17/10/2015 15:26
Chelsea
30
heyy!
My name is Momcilo Todorovic.I am a big fan of chelsea.I love Chelsea becouse it is a great football club.It doesnt have a very good history but in last 15 years it is in the top of the football teams list.
My favourite player is Branislav Bane Ivanovic.He is tall and strong man and he plays for my favourite team and for my country!
I always watch Chelseas matches,but there is one match that I cant forget.The UCL final 2012.The last penalty is the one that Il never forget.
I think Chelsea will win Premier League this seson!
22/10/2015
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It's too hard momcilo for Chelsea to win the title this season , the problem is really huge in the players . Hope Jose solve it
22/10/2015 21:44
Chelsea
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It's too hard momcilo for Chelsea to win the title this season , the problem is really huge in the players . Hope Jose solve it
16/10/2015
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I LOVE CHELSEA
16/10/2015 08:44
Chelsea
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I LOVE CHELSEA