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Chelsea have world class depth in midfield, here we take a look at why Mateo Kovacic should start and the statistics behind his performances. … More Mateo Kovacic: A Statistical Analysis of Who Will Fit in Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea System

Underrated? We look at the success stories of Chelsea youngsters in the last 18 months and discuss why they deserve more respect. … More Why Chelsea Youngsters Deserve More Respect

Chelsea have world class depth in midfield, here we take a look at why Mason Mount should start and the statistics behind his performances. … More Mason Mount: A Statistical Analysis of Who Will Fit in Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea System

As his dream of being Chelsea manager comes to a close, Frank Lampard will have much to reflect on before his next job. What comes next? … More What Next for Frank Lampard?

Frank Lampard has been sacked as Chelsea manager. In what has been an unprecedented year or so in the global community, the latest drama from Cobham has revealed one cold, hard truth about the current reality of the world – expect the unexpected. Frank Lampard was no ordinary man in the eyes of Chelsea supporters, … More To be Frank, I’m shocked and feeling Blue (Opinion Piece)

Frank Lampard’s tenure as Chelsea manager has come to an end following a dismal run of defeats recently. But looking back, there is much to celebrate in this unique managerial incumbency, despite the current deflated mood. This is the story of Frank Lampard as manager of Chelsea Football Club. It all began back on the … More Frank Lampard: The Highs and The Lows of his Managerial Reign

With Lucas Piazon leaving Chelsea recently, we reflect on the ethics and way forward to the oft-debated Chelsea ‘Loan Army’. … More Lucas Piazon and The Pathway Less Travelled

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been one of the few bright sparks in an underwhelming Chelsea side. Does he deserve to start regularly? … More Starboy: Should Callum Hudson-Odoi be starting regularly?

Callum Hudson-Odoi is regarded as a huge talent in English football and at Chelsea FC, but is the English winger fulfilling his potential? … More What next for Callum Hudson-Odoi?

Mateo Kovacic, Chelsea’s Player of the Season last season, has been in and out of the squad this year but here is why he could prove crucial. … More Maths behind Mateo: Un-Kova-ring Chelsea’s Croatian Sensation

A little over eight years ago a Pamplona-native hopped across the English Channel from Marseille to London. Swapping Olympique Marseille for Chelsea represented a huge step for the softly spoken Cesar Azpilicueta. In some way, the modest £8m spent on him proved emblematic of a man who would become a mainstay of many a Blues’ … More El Capitàn – Is Azpilicueta a Chelsea Legend?

In a word: no. Ross Barkley had enough chances! He was signed by Antonio Conte, groomed by Maurizio Sarri, trusted by Frank Lampard, but failed to reward them all. The English international struggled with injuries, scored a few great goals, missed a few clear cut chances, made couple of errors that led to a goal, … More Ross Barkley: Does Villa upturn mean Chelsea return?

Hello everyone! Our season is underway and Chelsea so far have been doing well in both the Premier league and the Champions League after initial teething problems. This success is the result of the contribution of different players on the pitch and coaches in the training ground for sure but I would also like to … More Leading by Example: Chelsea’s Captains

How does Kai Havertz best fit into Frank Lampard’s Chelsea squad and plans this season – No. 8? No. 10? False nine? Or somewhere else? … More What is the Best Role for Kai Havertz in Chelsea’s Squad?

Kurt Zouma has been 1 of Europe’s best centre backs this season. His career hasn’t always been straight forward, but at Chelsea he is vital. … More Don’t Worry, Be Happy – The Renaissance of Kurt Zouma

It’s been more than just a decent start to Chelsea’s campaign in the 2020-21 season with the West London side having been defeated just twice in all competitions so far this season. Frank Lampard’s Blue brigade sit in third position in the Premier League with 18 points at the time of writing, just two behind … More Forging A Blue Future: Chelsea Youngsters Ampadu and Gallagher

If you’re smart then you took my mystical wisdom last week and chose Tammy Abraham to lead the line against Newcastle, however this week the future is more clouded. Chelsea’s trip to St James’ Park was always likely to be a one-sided affair so banking on the attacking power that the Blue’s possess was an … More Chelsea Fantasy Premier League preview: Gameweek 10

FAIR WARNING: this piece will have a different tone than most I’ve written. If you’re looking for justice, you’ve come to the wrong place. So we’re all here for a reason, right? It’s because we all love Chelsea Football Club. You wouldn’t be reading this blog or following our Twitter if you didn’t. Basically, what … More State of the Reunion Address: Time to Get Behind Our Chelsea

In a game that saw the Blues qualify for the latter stages of the Champions league, we take a look back at who was vital in the 2-1 win and what we can take away from the game in France. It certainly wasn’t the best game Chelsea have ever played but the result means that Lampard’s side can rest key players in the Champions League over the hectic festive period. … More Chelsea Vs Rennes: Five things we learned as the Blues qualify for the knockouts.

Will Chelsea be victorious in the 2020 Champions League? We look at the story so far and what might be in store for the Blues. … More Chelsea’s 2020 Champions League Campaign – The Story So Far

Lampard’s mighty Blues manage to shake off any bad juju they’ve had at St.James Park in the past two years and secure three massive points. A not-so convincing performance in front of goal kept the Magpies in the game throughout the early portions of the first half but wonderful play from Werner allowed Abraham to … More Newcastle vs Chelsea Post Match Reactions

If Chelsea can dispatch Newcastle with 72% possession, keep a clean sheet and be without Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz, and Christian Pulisic then it’s time to start being scared. This wasn’t Chelsea at their best but it was Chelsea without 3 key players and also coming off the back of the whole squad being on … More Newcastle Vs Chelsea: 5 Things we learned

The best and worst Chelsea moments for Diego Costa, Chelsea’s pantomime villain that terrorised defences. The mystery of Diego Costa. Chelsea’s Spanish demon divided opinions from day one. His £32 million deal in the summer of 2014 was a part of Jose Mourinho’s spending spree to bring Chelsea immediate and long-term success. It worked to … More The best and worst Chelsea moments for Diego Costa, Chelsea’s pantomime villain.

This article takes a deep dive into why Thiago Silva is Chelsea’s signing of the season. Despite being 36, the Brazilian has proven to be just the tonic this leaky defense needed. … More Old but Better than Gold: Silva is Chelsea’s Signing of the Season

Chelsea’s set pieces have dramatically improved compared to last season. The article examines the factors behinds this improvement. … More Chelsea 2020-21: The Premier League’s New Set Piece Specialists?

Timo Werner is one of Europe’s best strikers but, will he be our signing of the season? Read this to find out all you need to know. … More Timo Werner: Chelsea’s Signing of the Season

While there have already been headlines in the early stages of the Premier League season, it’s hard to not keep eyes on what is happening at Chelsea Football Club. All of our new signings are becoming brilliant additions to the club so let’s look at one in particular – Hakim Ziyech. Introduction Hakim Ziyech, the … More Hakim Ziyech: Player Analysis

Let’s take the emotion out of this decision. Last season, if you had to pick one position that Chelsea could improve where would it be? Would it have been a striker? Surely not after Tammy Abraham had just scored 15 league goals to get the side into the top 4. Would it have a creative … More Edouard Mendy: Signing of the season

It is the 2020 DFB Pokal final. Bayern Munchen are leading Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and as the embers of the game are slowly dying, Leverkusen are awarded a penalty. The game is gone but up steps Kai Havertz. The 21-year old German prodigy dispatched the penalty into Manuel Neuer’s top right-hand corner in a manner … More Kai Havertz: Chelsea’s Signing of the Season

Oh Tammy, Tammy! Tammy Abraham has changed his role this season. It is clearly helping the squad, particularly Timo Werner, by proving a useful utility. … More Tammy Abraham: The Key to Unlocking This Chelsea Squad