UEFA have banned Jose Mourinho for two Champions League matches, with Steve Clarke and Les Miles receiving a reprimand, for the incidents during and after last month’s match in Barcelona.
Mourinho has also been fined about £9,000, while Chelsea have been fined around £33,000.
A UEFA statement said: “Having listened to evidence presented by the disciplinary inspector [...]
Kenn, one of the Chelsea FC Blog’s columnists, has organised an online petition to UEFA that we, Chelsea Football Club fans, should all sign. You can read and sign the petition here: A Petition to UEFA by Fans and Well-wishers of Chelsea Football Club.
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I’m sure mostly upturned noses and sardonic scowls would greet the thought of Mourinho one day managing the England national team. In fact, if anyone were to ask him that today, he himself most probably would dismiss this possibility and restate that he’s focussed on the Chelsea job. But, I just have this feeling that [...]
During what is likely to be a very quiet Easter for Chelsea FC news, we’ll instead focus on some of the more ’sensationalist’ stories published this weekend. We start with a Daily Mirror ‘exclusive’: Jose Mourinho has won the race to sign Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Jose Mourinho has delivered another shattering transfer blow to bitter managerial rival [...]
Chelsea today, Thursday, issued a statement regarding the UEFA charges levelled against the club and individuals at the club.
The statement from chief executive officer Peter Kenyon says:
“Chelsea is both surprised and disappointed that at least one individual within UEFA appears to have launched an unprecedented attack on the club, regardless of the [...]
Grocer Jack brought to my attention another article that highlights the hypocrisy and ineptitude of UEFA. Written by Martin Samuel and published in today’s Times, it’s a refreshing change from the ubiquitous anti-Chelsea bile published recently. It’s transcribed in full below and is well worth reading.
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The Premier League have charged Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole for making an alleged illegal approach to Chelsea.
Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have also been separately charged for their alleged involvement in the ‘tapping up’ saga.
The Premier League launched an investigation last month after it was reported that a delegation from Chelsea, including Mourinho, chief executive [...]
Irreverent humour from today’s Fiver, Guardian Unlimited’s tea-time take on the world of football.
It’s a story that’s got it all: lust, betrayal and death (threats). And with Easter just days away, the Fiver can’t take its eyes off the latest blockbuster from Chelsea and Uefa productions — The Passion of The Jose (starring Jose Mourinho [...]
An article by Henry Winter published in today’s Daily Telegraph highlights the astounding hypocrisy shown by UEFA in recent days, so much so that it’s worth transcribing in full here.
UEFA have every right to censure Chelsea’s machiavellian manager, Jose Mourinho, for impugning the integrity of referee Anders Frisk, yet the righteous indignation spilling out of [...]
The latest Chelsea FC paper talk, via BBC News’ latest Gossip Column:
Chelsea have made a move to buy Michael Owen from Real Madrid. (News of the World)
Liverpool have launched an inquiry into claims Steven Gerrard has already joined Chelsea. (Sunday Mirror)
Chelsea will be charged this week with making an illegal approach for Arsenal’s Ashley Cole. [...]