Chelsea

The only thing I can tell you is there are only two ways for me to leave Chelsea.

Everyone around me knows how much Chelsea mean to me.

Huth re- iterates that he wants to stay at Chelsea and is not wooed by Munich's clear approaches to sign him for next season.

Chelsea began sluggishly, unable to pass the ball with any fluidity as they were stifled by United's five-man midfield.

He said: "It has been a great season for English clubs - Chelsea, Manchester United and now Liverpool in the semi-finals. "

I spoke with him in the period that I've been here but he leaves a fantastic team and club and he worked very well for Chelsea.

A hybrid of Manchester United and Chelsea sounds as if it ought to be a monstrosity of a mutant.

When a good striker shows signs of unease at his present club, it is only a matter of time before the press link him with Chelsea.

Kenyon was more keen, however, to highlight the positives of the season so far, with Chelsea still challenging on four fronts.

It was a shame, as after a bit of a slow start we got the measure of Chelsea and really believed we could get back on level terms.

As a player, how much attention do you pay to what Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea are doing? Do you watch their games?

Meanwhile, Kenyon stated it is business as usual for Chelsea despite the fact Arsenal are set to investigate the matter.

Mourinho, 44, was attending Chelsea's player-of-the-year awards when he was called to his home, the Sun newspaper reports.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City were also waiting in the wings had Rodwell shown any indication of being ready to move.

That won't happen as Chelsea will be only too glad to have his drive back in midfield but what a bonus it turned out to be for the club.

There is a bit of frustration. We are disappointed because when we got to the dressing room we were told that Chelsea drew and Arsenal lost.

When I held a young child in my arms, he reached up and grabbed my nose, just as Chelsea used to do when she was a toddler.

But it had been very hard; now I was anxious for Hillary and Chelsea as well.

I've got to say I was not surprised to see the stuff come out of Chelsea this week.

It looked when you decided to leave Arsenal as though Chelsea was your preferred choice.

Barely a week earlier, on their trip to Europe, Hillary and Chelsea had been on the same plane with some of the same crew members.

Chelsea will hope that the lure of one of Europe's biggest clubs is enough to draw the young player away from his homeland.

I look at him and I am reminded of an acquaintance who used to chat up girls half his age in a flashy Chelsea bar I once owned.

Will Chelsea come back, and with how much?

The former Brazil and Portugal coach will have his track suit on this morning as the Chelsea players train with him for the first time.

He said a few clubs, Chelsea, Madrid, and I am glad to be here now.

Asked if he was caught off guard by their offensive tactics, Benitez said: "I wasn't surprised because Chelsea are a strong team. "

In respect of Luka Modric, we are not prepared to sell, at any price, to Chelsea Football Club or any other club.

There are already a number of foreign coaches working in England so I cannot see why people might say that Chelsea is not the place for me.

"It was a bit of horseplay that went seriously wrong, " said a Chelsea source.

"Since the loss against Chelsea we started something new again and went on a run, " he said.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, AC Milan are ready to take Andriy Shevchenko back on loan, if Chelsea are willing to let him go.

Rooney's threat came always from counter-attacks, getting the ball early around the halfway line, turning and attacking Chelsea's defence.

The operation took place in France following consultation between the Chelsea medical department and a leading neurosurgical specialist.

If they do not meet over the next 10 days Chelsea will be plunged back into a hectic fixture programme with no time for discussions.

As long as you are Chelsea you will be guilty but let us at least be sorry for the horrible crimes we have committed.

You know Fernando is one of the best strikers in the world and I'm sure he'll prove that for Chelsea.

Seemingly dismissing a bid for Chelsea full-back Bridge, Benitez also refuted suggestions that Sami Hyypia could be on his way to Fulham.

Frank Lampard believes his equalising goal for Chelsea against Everton was one of his most important.

Lampard is delighted to see his former West Ham and current Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole earn a place in the final squad of 23.

Bordeaux were in the Group stage in 1999 when Chelsea first qualified, and went through as runners-up to Sparta Prague.

Before all that though, Petr sat down and spoke to Chelsea TV. There was only one question with which the interview could start.

After realising he was onside , Frank slotted the ball through the legs of keeper' Kirkland, much to the pleasure of every Chelsea fan.

Ronaldo has now moved to clear up the confusion insisting he never spoke to anyone about any Chelsea players.

The England international missed last Sunday's clash with Chelsea with a calf injury but has trained this week and is ready to return.

I'm lying on my back in a king-size bed at the Hotel Chelsea in New York City, wearing nothing but my underwear.

FA subsequently transferred at the scene saw the closed-circuit television video, the ultimate penalty to Chelsea mismanagement and a fine.

If they desire to leave Chelsea so much then I will have to let them go if the conditions are good for Chelsea.

The next day Hillary, Chelsea, and I flew to Monroe, Michigan, for a passing the torch rally with Al and Tipper Gore.

"It was great for everyone to see Petr at the game on Wednesday , watching us win so well, " said the Chelsea captain.

''It is going to be very important for Chelsea - Chelsea are at a very important stage.

Wayne Rooney was terrific for Man United and with more support up front for him, he might have given Chelsea more problem.

There was a Chelsea player standing right in front of him and he doesn't even move.

We met at Blossom's, an iconic vegan restaurant in Chelsea for a dinner that lasted a good three hours longer than I planned.

He had an opportunity to leave and play a bit more but Chelsea said no.

As is always the case when Liverpool meet Chelsea, much is being made of the tactical battle between the two managers.

But a chance to go to Chelsea - or any other Champions League team in England or Spain - would be hard to turn down.

The 24-year-old defender may have won the title with Chelsea, but he feels the Stamford Bridge faithful never saw the best of him.

We've just got to be consistent and get off to a good start because we don't want to be playing catch- up to Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.

In one month, it was enough to see how he works and his desire to win things. So it wasn't hard to make the decision to come to Chelsea.

He has come in and brought us players on leaps and bounds, and certainly any other player will tell you that from Chelsea.

If I were an Apple shareholder I'd be reassured to know that the company's top priority did not include helping out Chelsea.

Everybody at Chelsea would like to thank him for his commitment to the club in his time here and wish him the best of luck at Barcelona.

The 20-year-old was given permission by his club to travel to London after Chelsea made Feyenoord an initial offer for him on Thursday.

"You need desire to win the competition and with it being for a Chelsea shirt, I wanted it a bit more I think, " he believes.

At bedtime, Hillary, Chelsea, and I would say a little prayer or two by Chelsea's bed, then Hillary or I would read Chelsea a book.

There was a time not so long ago when such news would have sent Chelsea fans into paroxysms of panic.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said he felt the referee had been intimidated by Chelsea's players and had "cracked" .

And he is not yet ready to call time on his Chelsea career despite his failure to meet Mourinho's demands.

It was a moment to see how Chelsea's most costly sale, Arjen Robben, was faring at his now home.

Chelsea is delighted to have this opportunity to welcome him back and show how much he was appreciated.

Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole insists it will take at least a season before he is back to his best.

Chelsea's private chartered BMI flight was unable to leave Aberdeen airport to pick the squad up at Newcastle, so they were stranded.

It is not as though Chelsea are the reincarnation of Wimbledon. They have been prettier this season, especially away from home.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has reiterated his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge for the rest of his career.

I could liken Real Madrid's situation with England, with that of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool compared to Chelsea.

Year 2008 was one of the most remarkable years for Chelsea, just pipping the year 2007 in terms of sheer drama and excitement.

That was the day I knew I had to leave Chelsea. Managers have to stick to their word. You have to be able to trust them.

After one of the poorest opening 45 minutes of his Chelsea reign, the manager was pleased with the way his players found a better stride.

Can you imagine if I said to Roman Abramovich at Chelsea, 'please give me five years and I will try to win you one trophy?

'Wayne knows that he was one of several Chelsea players who were close to Vanessa.

Chelsea are ready to move into the American market by linking up with Major League Soccer's leading club, DC United.

Kenyon and a number of Chelsea executives are out in Seoul to make it a big occasion.

"For me, one of the best things about this Chelsea team is that we never give up, " he said.

I only read about the interest from Chelsea in the papers and on the internet but nothing concrete came out of it.

Chelsea continued to threaten, with Drogba looking lively up front, and a breakthrough looked increasingly likely.

We need to see in the next few days. He wants to play against Chelsea, and the doctor reckons that Steven will be able to manage it.

Drogba hit the kind of form expected from Thierry Henry or Wayne Rooney as he became the heart and soul of Chelsea.

Yes, Barcelona were lucky to get through against Chelsea, and with anything like a normal referee they might have gone out.

"The Special One" (Mourinho) walked out on Chelsea in 2007 and Rodgers left a year later to take his first job as manager at Watford.

Drogba hit the kind of form expected from Thierry Henry or Wayne Rooney as he became the heart and soul of Chelsea.

Yes, Barcelona were lucky to get through against Chelsea, and with anything like a normal referee they might have gone out.

"The Special One" (Mourinho) walked out on Chelsea in 2007 and Rodgers left a year later to take his first job as manager at Watford.

He added: "Over the last three months of the season with me working as manager, we were never called boring Chelsea. "

Chelsea captain John Terry struggled with a foot injury but he said: "There was no way I was coming off. "

Chelsea's misfiring striker Andriy Shevchenko could soon be on his way back to AC Milan after just one season in the English Premiership.

There was a time, not so long ago, when any Chelsea supporter would be ecstatic about that prospect.

Martin Kelly believes he must build upon his superb performance against Chelsea if he is to establish himself as a first-team regular.

I said earlier that I have not been able to have a harmonious relationship with my first love (Chelsea), and women.

Now Chelsea seem to have inherited the mantle of late demolition experts - with Drogba inheriting the title of executioner in chief.

Essien was one Chelsea player who the Villa manager singled out for special praise.

If Cole seemed sometimes more convincing in an England shirt than a Chelsea one, this adds to sense of what might have been.

Whether we are playing Chelsea, Man United or Reading - whoever it may be, it is all the same to me.

I just wish he would look as if he is enjoying his success more, even when Chelsea win he appears in front of the cameras looking sullen.

Mason is a rising senior at NYU studying acting; he took a semester off to make the film in Thailand and now lives in Chelsea.

He has always been highly regarded at Chelsea and everyone here looks forward to welcoming him back and working with him.

Meanwhile, Bolivian youngster David Suarez is hoping Chelsea follow up their reported wish to invite him to Stamford Bridge for a trial.

I spoke with him yesterday, I understood the feelings he had to come to Chelsea and it's easy to see.

Well, first let me say, on behalf of Hillary and Chelsea and myself, we thank you for coming, we're glad to see you.

Arjen Robben is ready to sign a new five-year contract at Chelsea after Jose Mourinho changed his mind about the winger.

Twiss there scholarship is good from boss, he ridicules Chelsea to be still unable to go out in the unfavorable situation shadow.

Dynamo Day - the moment Chelsea relaunched big time football in London after World War Two.

Mourinho also reiterated the fact that he is content with life at Chelsea and is in no hurry to leave the club.

It was almost refreshing when the Chelsea Building Society announced large losses because it had been a victim of mortgage fraud.

At the camp in Skopje, Hillary, Chelsea, and I got to visit with some of them and hear the horrible stories of what they had endured.

"It would be better if Chelsea help him and had more patience with him, " he said.

Assumption #1: That Lampard (and that's who I'm centering on as he's the one mostly being targeted) is no longer of any use to Chelsea.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was the initial favourite to take over from McClaren, but he eventually ruled himself out of the running.

How much of their Chelsea routine can be kept is another matter.

But for the Chelsea stopper, returning to the pitch has made him grateful for every minute he is able to do what he loves most.

"OK, Chelsea had a one hundred per cent record until last weekend, but I'm not really worried about them, " he said.

Damien Duff's days at Stamford appear to be numbered after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho conceded he would allow the player to leave.

You know I value Ballack, but if anyone needs to be tossed out, it should be the man who hasn't shown unswerving loyalty towards Chelsea.

We decided to take players not only for six weeks but to think about Chelsea longer term but no more signings planned at the moment.

Chelsea's squad is not getting any younger but it does not seem to be losing any talent.

Chelsea pushed off the boat with her hands; Paul got hit on the head.

When I said I might not be able to take one if I ran for President, Chelsea replied, Then Mom and I will go without you.

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard insists revenge was not on his mind after seeing his side knock Chelsea out of the UEFA Champions League.

With Chelsea no longer owning their own ground they were unable to do any more rebuilding and lagged behind other clubs in that respect.

She later said she was mistaken, after video of her arrival with her daughter, Chelsea, showed no sign of danger.

It was the chance of a lifetime and not to have come to a club like Chelsea would have been silly.

It was the nippy England winger's interception and pull-back that allowed Essien to open his Chelsea account with a goal against Tottenham.

Chelsea might have more ability on the ball and their tempo might be at a different level, but the principles will be the same.

A source close to Miss Perroncel, 33, claimed in The Sun: 'To say she's a Chelsea girl is a bit of an understatement.

He may not yet be established in the Chelsea first team, but Michael Ballack suggested yesterday that he could see out his career in London.

If Parker is ready to wait that's fantastic for Chelsea. If he's not ready we have to think about a loan, we have to think about selling.

Needless to say, the approaching match has been a topic of conversation at the Chelsea training ground.

Chelsea have also made enquiries but Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez did not want to sell Alonso to one of his Premier League rivals.

"But we had Chelsea Clinton here once, " he said. "She's a vegetarian, so we made her kebab out of eggplant. "

Chelsea came into the game knowing United had beaten Liverpool courtesy of a stoppage time winner in the lunchtime kick off.

We understood his desire to play more games and this was not always going to be possible at Chelsea.

"It was tough to break Chelsea's hold on the league, " said the former Tottenham man.

'After Sheva, it's not so easy to choose, but I would pick Chelsea's pair.

Secretary Clinton described the age of participation in an onstage interview conducted by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

Chelsea's Ghanaian midfielder is enjoying an astonishing season, having played every minute of every game in every competition.

But the visit to London came as Lampard faced the prospect of having to take Chelsea to court to uphold his right to leave.

"The important thing was that we got the win and moved to the top of the table, level on points with Chelsea, " added Chicharito.

We had a great result against Chelsea; it was tough and some players will be tired but we have got to get up again for Wigan.

He had a great history at Chelsea and also was an important player in helping us make history with two Premiership titles.

Chelsea are set to move for Plymouth Argyle youngster Dan Gosling after watching him in action again at the weekend.

Chelsea produced a performance of great quality and strength to leave Liverpool's dreams in tatters after this quarter-final first leg.

He's got a Chelsea player standing right in front of him and he doesn't even move.

I always feel confident. It's about going back to Chelsea now, putting England to bed and cracking on from there.

Commitment because for long periods, most of the Chelsea players appeared to be off playing somewhere else.

He is nevertheless expected to be able to go toe-to-toe with Lampard on Sunday afternoon when Liverpool entertain Chelsea at Anfield.

That said, the situation Chelsea were in when Abramovich arrived was dire and he turned it around.

Claude Makelele insists he is ready to keep grafting to keep Chelsea at the top of their game.

Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich could indeed let the player go if the Rossoneri's offer were to be confirmed.

Not even the gift of an injury-time penalty was enough to help Chelsea turn their fortunes around.

He was often utilised playing on the right side of Chelsea's formation or to provide the power and destructive element in the centre.

He was often utilised playing on the right side of Chelsea's formation or to provide the power and destructive element in the centre.

The wait is over. We've now seen Pizarro in Chelsea blue and he could have even scored in his debut, if he'd got his volley on target.

Chelsea had an extra man in midfield, but I don't think the team suffered tonight, at all.

I never had any doubts that I wanted to stay at Chelsea and that the club wanted me to stay.

His no-show has infuriated Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho , who plans to deal with the issue upon his return to England .

Chelsea are being tipped to go back in for Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini after failing with a summer swoop.

I don't know, everyone will have their opinion of this but I am meeting Chelsea is to understand and find out what will happen.

Chelsea are ready to sign - and immediately loan back - PSV Eindhoven fullback Manuel Da Costa.

One day after Manchester United dropped two points at home, Chelsea had to be content with a scoreless draw away at Newcastle United.

He ran to Lampard and the Chelsea fans in delirious celebration. It had been Chelsea's second corner.

At the moment I'm feeling the disappointment from the Chelsea game but I'm looking forward to the international meet-up.

A slimmer Bill Clinton made news for talking about doing it, and all Chelsea's friends do it -- at least they did on her wedding day.

There had been claims that the Ghana FA believed the Chelsea man had feigned the injury and could ban him from featuring in Germany.

People aren't stupid and the majority of Chelsea fans know it was an accident and I didn't mean to do it.

Abramovich seems to want Chelsea to be loved because by extension that would mean he is loved.

Chelsea and Liverpool's new American owners are ready to test AC Milan's resolve over Brazilian star Kaka.

Joe Cole is ready to hand Chelsea and England a boost by making a return to action next month.

He conceded that Arsenal could no longer catch Chelsea in the title race but did not dismiss the chances of others.

He won the European Cup twice and brought a wealth of experience with him to Chelsea.

There's always been this image that youngsters don't get a chance at Chelsea but since I've been here they often have.

"Actually, it was my idea to come to the Chelsea, " O'Neill says, throwing his wife a knowing glance.

The appointment of Steve Clarke, assistant to Mourinho at Chelsea, is one example. Just a very good on-the-pitch coach.

I have no interest in leaving Chelsea and I have had no contact with Real Madrid whatsoever.

When Jose Mourinho was at Chelsea, I used to get coaching sessions off him, Guus Hiddink as well.

The last time Theo Walcott came up against Chelsea in a showpiece game it was both a pivotal and painful moment in his career.

Money is not the main factor and if Chelsea show they want me it is possible to accept a proposition.

Professionally I know what Chelsea need to do tomorrow, a week from now or two years from now.

Indeed, during the first half, although Chelsea were winning quite a few tackles, they were also misplacing passes.

'We knew we were going to go through, it was not a surprise, ' Kalou confirms, talking after his first Chelsea session back.

Frank Lampard is brushing up on his language skills, but has reassured Chelsea fans that he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea will look for "blue-chip" companies who may wish to take up the rights to rename Stamford Bridge for the next 10 years.

Liverpool were finalists this year, beating Barcelona and Chelsea, and yet we did the double over them in the league!

His dabbling in the dark arts attracted other would-be wizards to the Chelsea.

ARSENE WENGER has still not found a stand-in keeper to replace injured Manuel Almunia with the Community Shield against Chelsea looming.

"They (Chelsea) have six or seven players that are really good in air, and that was clear the other day, " he said.

This expansion onto the Asian continent will be able to make the most out of a new strategic partnership with Chelsea FC.

Born in east London, John has been with Chelsea since the age of 14 when he was initially a medium-build midfielder.

Michael Ballack claims he has a special incentive to help Chelsea claim a place in the FA Cup final.

Earlier Alves' agent Geronimo Suarez said he was "80-90% confident" a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Sevilla for the full-back.

Jose Mourinho feels Chelsea are close to finding their best form, but is aware the destiny of the Premiership title is not in their hands.

Here's hoping the inspirational Chelsea and England skipper has recovered fully to take his place at the heart of the team again.

"I am sure I have come at the right time to do great things and be able to help Chelsea go back to the way it was, " Deco told Chelsea TV.

You have always got to be at your best and be prepared to work hard and we will do that against Chelsea.

Chelsea Football Club thanks him for his outstanding service and wishes him the very best for the future.

Chelsea were aware of the interest and are thought to have made their first inquiry about him before the World Cup.

One of Mourinho's first acts was to hand the captain's armband to John Terry, the best Chelsea youth product for over two decades.

Mourinho rates his leadership qualities so highly he even asked him to take a training session at Chelsea at the end of last season.

Should Chelsea make an extraordinary offer? It would be Milan that will have to take a decision.

The Ukrainian striker has found himself out of the Chelsea team in recent weeks after failing to shine in the early part of the season.

I'm really confident right now and I hope to keep on top of my game for a good season at Chelsea, ' says the young Ivorian.

She brought Chelsea, too, because we didn't want her to be alone right after Mother's death.

We're staying up with Chelsea. They have done fantastically well in the last two years, winning the league early on.

Clarke admits he can see similarities between Suarez's seamless transition and that of his former Chelsea teammate Zola.

However, given the outrageous cost of that team, 83 points was poor value; and Chelsea underperformed, unlike in the two previous seasons.

Another important factor was knowing that Chelsea would be securing key current players for the long term.

Chelsea next Sunday. It's been a hectic start, and if we come through this next week in the same position we'll have done well.

It was very much a case of follow the sun for the Chelsea team as they crossed the Atlantic Ocean and the American continent on Wednesday.

Over recent months there has been a series of critical comments from Arsenal about key individuals at Chelsea and the club as a whole.

Michael Ballack rejected a move to Manchester United because he felt they did not want him as much as Chelsea .

Lampard had gone public on his desire to stay at Chelsea but his hopes of a five- year deal look shattered .

One Chelsea defender unavailable to deal with which ever attack Rafael Benitez chooses is William Gallas.

Andriy Shevchenko's first goal in a Chelsea shirt could be viewed as the player formally introducing himself to British football.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists he has no recognised centre-half to field in their Carling Cup semifinal against Wycombe Wanderers .

Our families socialized in Little Rock, mostly at his house, where his wife, Lisa, taught Chelsea to swim.

Players said the playing field was in poor condition, a claim that Chelsea officials later disputed.

By seeing out that contract, he would earn less than half the money he owes Chelsea.

Despite signing Tal Ben Haim, Chelsea need more back-up in defence after offloading Khalid Boulahrouz to Seville.

The dressing room dressing down was responsible for the late arrival for the restart of a few Chelsea players explained Terry.

Chelsea players wearing the full blue and white was a strong reminder that the new campaign is just weeks away.

Indeed, Apple's media relations department has no more replied to queries on that score than they have to Chelsea's.

It was Rui's first strike since the summer when he netted in Trieste against Juventus and then Chelsea in New York.

The biggest challenge at Chelsea was to win the first Premiership in 50 years - it was the challenge of the century for Chelsea.

Baros, who admitted he was relieved to quit Villa, said he talked to Mourinho when Villa recently played Chelsea.

With Chelsea in hot pursuit of one, if not two world class front men, it's easy to do the math and come up with the RVN answer.

I don't know if the best team won but a great team went through . I think in both second halves of each leg Chelsea were superior .

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon believes the contract will send out a statement to the rest of Europe's leading clubs.

While we think of John Terry as a giant in the Chelsea team, the boys were: watched on Saturday by an absolute colossus.

Now we'll have to see how everyone recuperates and take our throw of the dice against Chelsea.

The Chelsea keeper believes David Silva's first- half strike that gave Valencia their away goal is one of the best ever to beat him .

Gillett added: "The club is in extraordinarily good financial condition. Far better than Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal. "

The World Cup is gone now. He's at United, he played well at Wembley against Chelsea, and he's just a brilliant player.

No-one of his age has enjoyed more Premiership football and no-one plays more at Chelsea.

If I had a few spare million, perhaps I would move to Hampstead or Chelsea.

But make no mistake, he has got a challenge on his hands against this Chelsea team.

Chelsea was above the water by the time I came up, and I could hear her yelling for Paul and me.

Two or three times we had clear opportunities and the game should have been beyond Chelsea by half time.

as it turned out , chelsea kept the merseysiders out for a mere three minutes before a long ball was capitalised on by dirk kurt.

He was a top swimmer in his first two years at Stanford where Chelsea's previous beau, Matthew Pierce, was a teammate.

That letter is now in a frame alongside a Chelsea shirt on the walls of his Galashiels office.

After it was over, Hillary and Chelsea helped me get through one horrible day of pain; then things began to get better.