Chelsea drop to fourth following defeat

Chelsea have dropped to fourth place in the Premier League after Saturday afternoons 2-1 defeat at Southampton. Jay Rodriguez gave the hosts the lead on twenty-three minutes with a neat finish, though Blues captain John Terry nodded in an equaliser ten minutes later. However, Saints top scorer Rickie Lambert restored Southampton’s advantage with a superb

Tambling backs Lampard to take record

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been backed by Blues legend Bobby Tambling to overtake him as the clubs all-time leading goal scorer. Tambling scored 202 goals in 370 appearances between 1959 and 1970, two more than Lampard’s current tally. There are at least twelve games of Chelsea’s season remaining; though that would extend to fifteen

Mourinho back at the Bridge

Jose Mourinho was back at Stamford Bridge on Monday evening, watching the international friendly between Brazil and Russia. The 50 year old was disguised in a hooded top, most probably to avoid photographers, but an eagle eye took a picture of him on route to his seat, adding to speculation that he will make a

Oscar ready for a busy run in

Chelsea midfielder Oscar has told ESPN that the club will not make any sacrifices as they embark on run of four fixtures in nine days. The Blues face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, before hosting Manchester United in their FA Cup Quarter Final replay less than 48 hours later. They then play Rubin

Mourinho deal ‘agreed’

The Mirror have reported that Chelsea have reached an ‘agreement’ former manager Jose Mourinho to return to the club for next season. The 50 year olds previous spell at Stamford Bridge allegedly ended my mutual consent six years ago with the self-proclaimed Special One having clinched six trophies in just three seasons. Speculation linking the

Chelsea back in for Hulk?

Zenit St Peteresburg forward Hulk has issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Chelsea after becoming disillusioned with life in Russia. Metro reports that the £40 million pound man has asked to be transferred at the end of the season after falling out with manager Luciano Spalletti. The Blues have previously twice failed with

Blues steal edge on Falcao?

Reports in the Express claim that Chelsea have held a secret meeting with Atletico Madrid regarding the possible transfer of striker Radamel Falcao. They say that Spanish TV station Punter Pelota claim the meeting resulted in an agreement that the Blues will pay roughly £5 million extra to secure the 27 year olds services. The