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Could a Chelsea Return Prove Successful for Scott Parker?

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Could a Chelsea Return Prove Successful for Scott Parker? Last Monday saw Chelsea confirm yet another lengthy lay-off for Michael Essien due to cruciate knee ligament damage sustained in the first day of pre-season training. The Ghanaian is expected to be out of action for around six months and with two similar injuries in the previous three seasons, the m...

Why Chelsea and Real Madrid are Willing to Splash Cash on Pastore

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Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore has attracted huge interest from the world's best teams, which could see his current club Palermo cash in on the 22-year-old.Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is resigned to losing his prized asset, but has slapped an astronomical 50million euro price tag on his...

United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title

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United Take a Huge Step Towards the Title OverviewA run of eight wins and a draw in their last nine league games meant Chelsea arrived at Old Trafford yesterday just three points behind their hosts. Carlo Ancelotti’s side knew a win would see them leapfrog Man United with just two games left but were given no time to settle, as Javier...

Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline

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Passed Off the Pitch – How Arsenal Handed Chelsea a Title Race Lifeline Arsene Wenger is adamant he will not change his football philosophy - either Arsenal win silverware by aesthetical performances or the six-year trophy drought continues.It appears Wenger’s charges, despite sealing victory over Manchester United on Sunday, are set to go another campaign without...

Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation

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Football Technology - A Needy Evolution that Requires Minimal Adaptation The introduction of goal-line technology was championed by Harry Redknapp following his side’s defeat to two goals, which, had video replays been introduced to the game, would have ruled Chelsea’s victory over Spurs obsolete.Sandro’s magnificent opener, along with Luka Modric&rsquo...