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Hasselbaink on FA charge over bonus payment allegations
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been charged by the FA with improper conduct / bringing the game into disrepute following claims in his autobiography that Chelsea made illegal bonus payments to players after the 2004 Champions League win over Arsenal. Chelsea denied the allegations and a subsequent Premier League inquiry found no evidence to [...]
Bates demands £24m from Chelsea
Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has demanded £24m for Michael Woods and Tom Taiwo, the two youth team players Chelsea signed from Bates’ current club Leeds United. Bates alleges improper conduct on Chelsea’s part and has threatened to report the club to FIFA, confident that a 12-point deduction would be meted out if he carried out [...]
Pre-season fixture list
In response to the large number of emails I’ve received enquiring about Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures, here’s a list gleaned from the official club website: Saturday 5th August - Major League Soccer All-Stars v Chelsea, Chicago, USA. Kick-off 6:30pm ET (11:30pm BST). Live on Chelsea TV Online. More details available from the official Major League Soccer website. [...]
Chelsea and Arsenal hold Cole talks
Arsenal have admitted to holding talks with Chelsea about the sale of Gunners defender Ashley Cole. Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein said: “As we speak now he is an Arsenal player and until you hear otherwise he is an Arsenal player. “We have had a couple of very civil conversations with Chelsea and there is nothing else to [...]
Former Blues Casiraghi and Zola team up to lead Italy U-21’s
Former Chelsea striker Pierluigi Casiraghi has been appointed as coach of the Italian Under 21 team, with Blues legend Gianfranco Zola as his assistant. Casiraghi takes over the role from the legendary Claudio Gentile, six-time Scudetto winner with recently relegated Juventus and an integral part of the Italian side that won the World Cup in 1982, [...]
Community Shield ticket news
Chelsea will play FA Cup winners Liverpool in the Community Shield at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Sunday 13th August, kick-off 3pm. Chelsea have received 25,500 tickets, which will go on sale from Monday [24th July] to Season Ticket holders. Members will be able to purchase tickets from Monday 31st July. For full details see [...]
Chelsea and change
Every transfer window, some loyal and long-suffering Chelsea fans who ‘suddenly’ found themselves two seasons ago dominating the Premiership and winning the big one are finding it difficult to accept the changes in the playing personnel at Chelsea and at the rate these changes take place. They’re used to relatively useful players signing up for [...]
Duff completes Newcastle move
Damien Duff completed his transfer to Newcastle United last night for an undisclosed fee. He has signed a five year contract. Duff won two Premiership titles, the Carling Cup and the Community Shield in three years at Chelsea, played 125 games, starting 95, and scored 19 goals. He will join former Chelsea players Scott Parker and Celestine [...]
Duff agrees terms with Magpies
Damien Duff is on the verge of joining Newcastle United after agreeing personal terms. A club statement said: “Chelsea Football Club has agreed a fee with Newcastle United for the transfer of Damien Duff.” The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international, who signed for Chelsea from Blackburn Rovers for £17m in 2003, is currently travelling to St. James’ [...]
Del Horno deal agreed
Chelsea and Valencia have agreed a fee for left back Asier del Horno, the official club website has reported. The former Athletico Bilbao player, who spent one season at Stamford Bridge has travelled to Spain to discuss personal terms.
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