Chelsea Blogs

The type of Brazilian that all Chelsea fans will welcome

FFC Towers News Desk — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:39 +0100

Peter Kenyon feels that the signing of Robinho will be a welcome addition, not only for Chelsea but English football.

Chelsea are confident of signing Robinho, but chief executive Peter Kenyon believes their pursuit of the Real Madrid star will 'go to the wire'.

Kenyon has spoken of his belief that the £30million-rated Brazil international will be a Blues player before the transfer window closes on Monday following a pursuit that has stretched back to the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as the club's new manager on July 1.

Joy for Manchester United and Chelsea, while West Ham likely to come unstuck

Mark Bryans — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:45:01 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans gives us a comprehensive preview of the remaining weekend fixtures and who he feels will take the share of the spoils.

Can Harry upset the Scolari party at Chelsea?

Mark Bryans — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:04:50 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans looks ahead to the first instalment of Super Sunday and wonders if Portsmouth will finally bring an end to Chelsea's dominance at the Bridge.

Chelsea's second Portuguese era will be well and truly ushered in when they take on Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge. With Luis Filipe Scolari in the dugout and Deco pulling the strings out on the pitch the Portuguese influence has returned to the Blues. Portsmouth would have chosen this as the fixture to avoid on the opening weekend of the season and Chelsea's formidable home record tells you just why.

Arsenal: Trophy needed therefore lets get down and dirty

Rob Facey — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:43:34 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey asks whether, in light of Emmanuel Adebayor’ s comments, Arsenal are capable of winning dirty and whether this is the difference between another third place finish or a stab at the title.

Emmanuel Adebayor has broken ranks at Arsenal and told his team-mates that they must learn to win dirty.

Lamps signs & Chelsea FanCast Presenter says "Bring it on" to Manchester United, Arsenal and Co.

Chidge — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:40:55 +0100

Chelsea Football FanCast presenter David Chidge previews the coming season and talks about the joy of having secured a £35 millions Frank Lampard.

He’s finally done it and signed that contract! Super Frankie Lampard will officially be reaquainting his lips with the Chelsea badge for the next 5 years, starting this Sunday against Portsmouth!! Most, if not all Chelsea fans will be mightily relieved, not least because the saga that has been going on for far too long is now mercifully at an end. More important than that, Chelsea have kept hold of probably their most important contributor to the team, and the fans one of their favorite players.

Manchester United to improve, Chelsea windfall, Spurs Berbatov latest, Arsenal must play dirty, Billy Batts Daily Round-up

Billy Batts — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:24:02 +0100

Thank you for joining us on this Friday morning, as we bring you all the top headlines from the football world today which includes – Adebayor wants to win dirty, Barry still an option for Reds, Moyes chasing Portuguese international & Ramos confident of Spurs success.

Log on to Football FanCast.com every weekday morning at around 9.00am and let Billy Batts save you the hassle of surfing the web and bring you all the top headlines in the football world.

Chelsea reaffirm their heavy weight status - Lampard secures 5 year Chelsea contract

Rob Facey — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:43:20 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reacts to the news that Frank Lampard will be seeing out his career at Chelsea and what this could mean for future transfers regarding English clubs.

Frank Lampard has committed his future to Chelsea, becoming the Premier League’s highest earner in the process and sending out a message to European teams that England remains the most powerful nation in modern football.

Liverpool lack a cutting edge - is this sign of things to come?

Rob Facey — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:41:37 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reflects on Liverpool’s lucky escape in last nights Champions League qualifier and wonders whether it could forecast what lies ahead for Rafa Benitez’s side this season.

Liverpool could be in for a long season last nights dour stalemate in Belgium was anything to go by. The much hyped partnership between the clubs two record signings, Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres, did not last 90 minutes and until Gerrard’s late arrival the team lacked drive.