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An open letter from Chelsea FC to you, the fans

An open letter from Chelsea FC to you, the fans

Nicol Hay on 15 March 2013

Chelsea Football Club has listened to its fans. The time is come. The time is now. The revolution is here.

To rant or not to rant

To rant or not to rant

Jake Farrell on 8 March 2013

Jake Farrell thinks we should all get some perspective over Rafa's 'rant'. After all, he's said much, much worse in the past.

Confusion is Lamps

Confusion is Lamps

Nicol Hay on 2 January 2013

Nicol Hay argues that Frank Lampard is part of Chelsea's past. They must now look to the future.

Where should Guardiola go?

Where should Guardiola go?

Nicol Hay on 27 November 2012

Pep clearly didn't fancy Chelsea at this stage, but is it even the right club for him anyway? If not, where should he go?

Preempting the Big Four Storyline

Preempting the Big Four Storyline

Steven Maloney on 26 November 2012

The Big Four is the Big Four, and that's that. Rather than moaning about how to break it up, why not enjoy other elements of the game, asks Steven Maloney?

Falling off the diving bandwagon

Falling off the diving bandwagon

Liam Twomey on 9 October 2012

If a player wants to be able to make the most of contact, then he needs to learn that there are subtleties involved.

A question of atmosphere

A question of atmosphere

Alex Lawson on 8 October 2012

Alex Lawson suggests that some English clubs could follow Italian clubs' lead and reduce the capacity of their stadium.

Caution ahead: The dangers of the big move

Caution ahead: The dangers of the big move

Vincent Forrester on 1 October 2012

After Alex Song said this week he couldn't turn down Barca, Vincent Forrester has some words of warning for other young stars.

Gerrard and Lampard: Persistence is futile

Gerrard and Lampard: Persistence is futile

Chris Nee on 9 September 2012

Against Moldova, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard played in the same England midfield for the 51st time. What's the point?

French exchange

French exchange

Theo Benneworth on 4 September 2012

Three notable players have crossed the Channel to come and ply their trade in the Premier League. But what can English fans expect from them?

Anzhi’s Guus chase is over

Anzhi’s Guus chase is over

James Appell on 20 February 2012

The groans were almost audible as Guus Hiddink broke Chelsea fans' hearts, opting to take over at Anzhi Makhachkala, rather than riding into Stamford Bridge on his white horse...

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