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DROG - African Footballer of the year

2 March 2007

Didier Drogba has been named the 2006 CAF African Footballer of the year edging out Barcelona’s Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto’o and his Chelsea team mate Ghanian Michael Essien. The 28 year old player from the Ivory Coast captained his country in the 2006 African Nations Cup and played in the world Cup finals as well as helping Chelsea win two Premiership titles.

Porto 1 Chelsea 1

23 February 2007

Chelsea’s journey to Porto in a Champions League encounter has brought about new obstacles and hurdles for the Premiership Champions. Captain John Terry had to be stretchered of yet again to continue adding to The Blues injury worries.

The master Andriy Shevchenko has started finding the target more often though as he helped Chelsea draw level. I hope this helps build his confidence which has been severely battered since his move to Stamford Bridge

Defensive frailties

21 January 2007

Chelsea’s defensive frailties have once again been exposed. Our game against Liverpool at Anfield showed how we cannot seriously hope to mount a title challenge with a roughshod defensive line.
Pairing Carlos Ferreira and Michael Essien as our central backs because of lack of cover for injured John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho who is unavailable due to illness have forced Jose Mourinho to draft these players into unknown territory.

One thing we have been missing in recent times is John Terry’s ariel presence in the backline. Playing Michael Essien in his position leaves the midfield bereft of much needed cover too.

We remain in the trail of Manchester United still but we really have to do something about that backline. How I miss William Gallas.

William Gallas sorely missed

8 January 2007

The Blues of Stamford Bridge are definitely missing the versatility of William Gallas.

Injury to John Terry in the heart of our defence would have very easily and conveniently been covered by the talented Frenchman. I suddenly feel that we were conned into exchanging him for Ashley Cole and 5million pounds.

This is not taking anything from Ashley Cole but we definitely would have benefited more if Gallas was still in the side. My only consolation though is that he is injured and not playing presently but he will definitely be back.

Peter Osgood - Goodbye to a Chelsea Great

3 October 2006

The greatest honour a club can bestow on a Player was conferred on Peter Osgood on Sunday Oct 1 with his ashes buried under the penalty spot.

This was followed by the unveiling of a plaque in his honour behind the goal on the shed end by Captain John Terry and Osgood’s Captain Ron Harris.

It had started with the Chelsea Pensioners forming a guard of honour and the Coldstream Guards providing the music as Ossie entered the arena in his traditional way, behind captain Ron Harris and goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, but for this last time carried in a blue urn by widow Lynn with two of his sons, Anthony and Darren.

John Terry as new England Captain

12 August 2006

“We want to win things for our country,”

“We have got the most passionate fans in the world and that is something I want to bring to the team.

“I’ve been given a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am going to make the most of that. I am going to do things my way. I have learnt from a lot of captains; David [Beckham] was a fantastic captain, and I’ve had great captains at club level that I’ve taken bits from and put into my game. With all that together I can hopefully make a great captain for England.”

What a great Captain he will be!

Joe Cole Injury Update

9 August 2006

Official Site has reported that Joe Cole’s injury may not be as bad as originally feared.

The player who had since taken off the brace moves on his own and we all pray that he shakes off this slight setback and help shoot Chelsea Football Club to more glory.

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

7 August 2006

Friendlies as far as I am concerned are not the true test of strength and character. They are just a platform for managers and players to try out new ideas and blend on the playing field. They also give fringe players a great chance to showcase their talents and fight for a place in the main team.

Of that I am sure you are all aware, so whatever you do, erase any hopes that Chelsea’s loss in the US is a light at the end of the tunnel for any other will be aspirants to the title this season.

The Sun newspaper reported that Chelsea Star would also be ruled out until Christmas at the very least, so while we all hope for this report to be false, we do wish Joe Cole all the best as he fights to regain full fitness.

‘The Bridge’ remains the home of the premiership trophy and you can bank on that

Drogba “The Savage”

7 August 2006

Didier Drogba, the Ivorien International has as many friends as critics.
His critics choose to see his misses on goal or go as far as claiming that he has no finesse on juggling the ball! Some go outright and call him a cheat but then b-llocks to them all.
What they fail to see is what an important player he is for Chelsea!

He is as strong as a rampaging savage bull, with timely runs and control that can split any defence. He holds the ball up for his team mates to also make their own runs. He scores very important and spectacular goals for the team and above all he is loyal to the Chelsea family!

What else can you ask from a player? Go on Drogs, we, that matter love you to bits, so does the the entire Chelsea squad!

Chelsea Team Squad

21 July 2006

1 CECH, Petr (GK)

3 GALLAS, William
4 MAKELELE, Claude
5 ESSIEN, Michael
6 CARVALHO, Ricardo
7 SHEVCHENKO, Andriy
8 LAMPARD, Frank

10 COLE, Joe
11 DROGBA, Dider
12 OBI, Mikel John
13 BALLACK, Michael
14 GEREMI

16 ROBBEN, Arjen

18 BRIDGE, Wayne
19 DIARRA, Lassana
20 FERREIRA, Paulo

21 KALOU, Salomon

23 CUDICINI, Carlo (GK)
24 WRIGHT-PHILLIPS, Shaun

26 TERRY, John (Captain)

29 HUTH, Robert
40 HILARIO