Match reports
Independent on Sunday, Steve Tongue: “A lot of water has flowed under Stamford Bridge since Eriksson took tea with owner Roman Abramovich in the summer of 2003 to discuss becoming manager of Chelsea. Jose Mourinho was given the job and the rest is history; or was until Avram Grant took over eight matches ago. [...]
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Match reports
The Times, Matt Hughes: “Given that his boss is the man who has everything, it is perhaps just as well that Avram Grant has promised Roman Abramovich the earth. In his first programme notes, the Chelsea first-team coach pledged to provide trophies, entertainment and winning football - everything, indeed, but the proverbial moon on [...]
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- Tagged: Alex, Avram Grant, Champions League, Chelsea, Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda, Frank Lampard, Jose Mourinho, Peter Osgood, Ricardo Carvalho, Roman Abramovich, Schalke 04, Wayne Bridge
Match reports
The Observer, Duncan Castles: “This match proved to be ugly viewing for Middlesbrough, but further testament to the strength of character at Chelsea. Few now contest the damage Jose Mourinho’s forced dismissal from the club did to the Blues’ dressing room, yet a team largely at odds with themselves, their under-qualified manager and their [...]
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- Tagged: Alex, Avram Grant, Chelsea, Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Jose Mourinho, Middlesbrough, Paulo Ferreira, Petr Cech, Premier League, Ricardo Carvalho
Unfortunately I had to make do with radio commentary and brief Match of the Day highlights, so links to match reports and video highlights only I’m afraid. Post your observations on the game in the comments.
Match reports
The Guardian, Kevin McCarra: “Mourning no longer intruded and Chelsea, just as they did on their previous visit to this stadium, came back to win last night after falling behind. Didier Drogba, the scorer of a fine decider, surpassed himself, but many others also rediscovered misplaced excellence.”
Daily Telegraph, John Ley: “For Grant, the game [...]
