Down Memory Lane

Chelsea legend reveals he once blocked flight from leaving because he wasn’t given first-class seats and academy players were

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Chelsea legend John Terry reveals how he once blocked flight from leaving because he didn't receive first-class seats like academy players

Chelsea legend John Terry reveals how he once blocked flight from leaving because he didn’t receive first-class seats like academy players Chelsea legend John Terry stated that he once prevented a Chelsea flight from departing owing to a heated disagreement with Andre Villas-Boas about first-class tickets. In contrast to Terry, the boss granted academy players … Read more

46-year-old manager says he knows he caused ‘irreparable damage’ to Portuguese club’s fans by joining Chelsea in 2011

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Former Chelsea boss Villas-Boas talks about his time managing Chelsea and admits the damage done to Portuguese club's fans

Former Chelsea boss Villas-Boas talks about his time managing Chelsea and admits the damage done to Portuguese club’s fans Villas-Boas left the Portuguese club FC Porto for Chelsea in June 2011, with Roman Abramovich coughing up a then-world record £13.3 million fee to price him from his contract. Boas had a lot of expectations to … Read more

Can League Cup success reignite Pochettino’s Chelsea reign 20 Years after Mourinho’s triumph?

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Winning the League Cup in 2004/05 laid the foundations for Jose Mourinho's era of success. 20 years later, can it help Mauricio Pochettino salvage his Chelsea career?

Winning the League Cup in 2004/05 laid the foundations for Jose Mourinho’s era of success. 20 years later, can it help Mauricio Pochettino salvage his Chelsea career? This is the start of a new era at Chelsea and the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino is massive. He has received lots of criticism since he took over … Read more

Bayern Munich icon recalls incredible Petr Cech mind-reading story from 2012 UCL final vs Chelsea

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Petr Cech was able to "read Mario Gomez's mind" during the 2012 Champions League final

Petr Cech was able to “read Mario Gomez’s mind” during the 2012 Champions League final Chelsea won it’s first Champions League title in 2012 with that infamous penalty shootout against Bayern Munich. Thomas Müller with a late header had put the German side steering the wheels of the game. When there was no hope left, … Read more

John Obi-Mikel reveals four players who had most power in dressing room during his time at Chelsea

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John Obi Mikel says Chelsea players got emotional when the club sacked Jose Mourinho.

Former Chelsea star John Obi-Mikel reveals how Terry, Lampard, Drogba & Cech held sway over managers at Chelsea Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed how four senior players wielded huge influence during his Blues career, contributing to multiple managers losing their jobs. In an interview with Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe with Five (h/t Standard), … Read more

“I’m like Hazard” – Raheem Sterling explains how he is similar to the Chelsea legend

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Frank Lampard is unsure about the reason behind the omission of Chelsea star Raheem Sterling from the England squad.

Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling reveals his intentions to follow in the footsteps of Eden Hazard Belgium football icon and former Chelsea star Eden Hazard retired from football completely this year at the age of 32. Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has outlined his intention to retire from football once he stops enjoying the game, just like Blues … Read more

“He was a golden boy” – Manchester United legend talks about former Chelsea star’s poor form

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Chelsea unwilling to lower their £75 million valuation of Mason Mount.

Man United icon Rio Ferdinand hints that the reason behind Mason Mount’s struggles might be his Chelsea origins Two-time Chelsea’s player of the year Mason Mount signed for Manchester United this year, thereby ending his 18-year-long relationship with Chelsea. Three months later Man United icon Rio Ferdinand credits United’s prestigious number seven jersey’s current holder … Read more

Chelsea star Romeo Lavia reacts to Eden Hazard retiring from football

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Chelsea are weighing up a move for talented youngster playing in the Championship

Chelsea star Romeo Lavia reacts to fellow Belgian and Blues legend Eden Hazard retires Chelsea star Romeo Lavia has responded to the news that Belgian legend Eden Hazard is retiring from football at the age of 32. The former Blues ace endured a difficult time at Real Madrid and was plagued with inconsistency and a … Read more

“Nobody can interfere”- Arsene Wenger offers advise to Chelsea’s next permanent manager

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Arsene Wenger is a legend at Arsenal.

Referring to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger says managers should have control over player’s contract Arsene Wenger has asserted that the next Chelsea manager should have more authority over player signings and their contract renewals. Todd Boehly has signed new Blues players to long-term contracts since assuming control of Chelsea, including Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk, which … Read more

Former Chelsea striker explains the two things Tuchel brought back to the club after Lampard’s sacking

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Olivier Giroud with Frank Lampard during his time at Chelsea.

Former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud aims a dig at Frank Lampard in Thomas Tuchel comparison According to TribalDootball (h/t The Express), former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud has given his verdict on former managers Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel. Lampard started the 2020/21 season at the helm at the Bridge. However, he was relieved of duties … Read more