Tuesday 31 July 2012

New Chelsea signing Oscar stars because Brazil win Olympic opener

Brazil coach Mano Menezes praised the performance of modern Chelsea signing Oscar following the midfielder played a starring character inside their 3-2 win over Egypt at the Millennium Stadium.

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AMERICA ASSESSED

Chief executive Ron Gourlay was with all the squad for the tour of America over the previous fortnight. At the conclusion of the trip, he looked back with all the official Chelsea website.. Chelsea
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I hate goodbyes – so this isn’t one

Goodbye? More like hello.

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Yes, a new day awaits us all. By now you are well aware of the latest development in the brief but cracking existence of Chelsea Offside. In short, this space, in just a few hours, will be no more. A redirect – and a lovely archive at our new home, We Ain’t Got No History – will be all that’s left of this small slice of the web I called home for a good long time.

This, my friends, is indeed a sad day. However, it is also an incredibly exciting one. The possibilities ahead are immense, and the idea of partnering with a flagship site like WAGNH is mouth-watering. We’re geeked about this transition – you should be, too.

We Ain’t Got No History.

Bookmark it. Evernote it. Sleep with it. This site, the finest Chelsea blog on the web (by a fucking distance), had at its disposal a stunning arsenal of talent already. Now, with Devin and myself inducted into the fraternity, it’s become, well unfair. People are talking. They’re questioning this move in the era of FFP. El nuevo Galácticos, they have begun to call us.

And you know, I can’t really argue with them.

WAGNH is for the future, though. Today is about The CO.

Nearly six years have passed – and more than 2,100 articles posted – since Chelsea Offside launched on Oct. 16, 2006. Four writers, three distinguished, one not so much, have contributed to the site. Each brought with them a unique voice to the joint, this to go with the key component – a shared love of the Chels. Andy, a True Blue since 1966, laid the foundation before leaving the site in winter 2007. I assumed possession of the baton (sweet Olympics reference, bro) in January 2008, whipping up a rather unconventional take on everything Chelsea for three flawless years. Seeking diversity, and fresh points of views, I sought a co-creator(s) in January 2011. It was the best move I made during my time here.

Jamie was the first person to respond to my public cry for help. Already a blogger, working at Werder Bremen Offside, Jamie brought a sense of reason to a discussion that had mainly been driven by a psychopath. She, of course, also provided the site Chelsea news and analysis from a female perspective. Heaven sent, she was. Oddly enough, Devin was second to respond to the announcement. As you know, he is still in the mix – thank God. I initially wasn’t looking to add more than one writer to the staff, but I didn’t really have an option after taking a look at what Devin had to offer. I was sold on the Californian immediately after reading the opening line of his sample post, which hit my mailbox on Jan. 19, 2011.

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Curious what Devin cooked up? You’re in luck:

Transfers? Child please..

Admit it. You're been scared into an almost catatonic state of denial by the rumor mill. Every day, the famous CFC are linked with another tantalizing prospect, another hot-shot center back, another dream striker. But progress, measured in inches and pounds, never amounts to much of either these days. It used to be that we'd enter the month of January strapped with an endless supply of greenbacks and a sweet-tooth for big-name bambaclads to bolster our already superior squad, but those days of lore are long since a hazy memory. In this period of austerity, featuring a wage reduction and a drastically reduced transfer kitty, our famous Blues have been rendered inert by age, injuries, and fatigue. Though we're saying all the right things, and preaching that youth will get a go this year, you me and the guy at the pub know the only ailment for what pains us is an injection of life and experience. So lets run the names, numbers, and attempt to make sense of this hazy mess that we call the January transfer window.

Really? Not only did the kid have talent, but he also reminded me of, um, me. Rae & Ghost.

We’ve been developing what we believe has been incisive content, blended with a lemony twist of humor, crassness and pop culture, ever since. We’ve enjoyed it immensely, and you, the readers, seem to have found it entertaining as well. We both started out at Chelsea Offside simply looking for a creative outlet in which to discuss the football club we support. In the end, we found much more.

What we unearthed here at Chelsea Offside was a place to live life, essentially. We share our views and interests, our dislikes and frustrations. We debate, sometimes even in a constructive manner.  We argue. We fight. We earn another’s respect. Sometimes we don’t. We laugh. We cry – see Manchester United 2008. We riot – see Barcelona 2009. Within this small, seemingly insignificant space, we’ve lived Chelsea, and a hell of a lot of other aspects of life, over the past six years.

That, in my opinion, is pretty amazing.

A stray Google search led me to The Offside network in 2007. Shortly thereafter I stumbled onto The CO. While I found it a good read, it was nothing more than that at first, really. Personally, I had never gave much thought to the concept of blogging about soccer. I was a sports journalist, sure, but I never thought I’d write about Chelsea, much less write about Chelsea on a platform as substantial and accessible as this. Coupling Bill and Ted references with Gang Starr videos, to support tactical analysis on Chelsea? For an audience? Not a chance.

Yet here I am, some four years later. Loving it as much now as when I started.

I look forward to the future, We Ain’t Got No History and perhaps beyond. This next step in the evolution of The CO – that’s what it is, an evolution not an extinction – is going to blow people away, we feel. You are in store for something special over the next few months. Where we’re going we don’t need roads – or WordPress. Or rubbish web servers. WAGNH, as you know, already is an epic website; Devin and I simply plan to crank up the volume to 11.

11? 11.

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I would be remiss if I didn’t thank a myriad of people prior to casting The Chelsea Offside off into the sunset, Last Crusade style. First, to the founding fathers – Daryl, Ian, Martha, among others – who not only guided me during my early stages with The CO but also made The Offside, as a network, what it eventually became. You might not know that, in March 2008, the Guardian named The Offside the 35th most powerful blog in the world. High praise. World Cup Blog x The Offside – the partnership may have never reached the heights it potentially could have, but for a period it was one of the best dedicated football hubs on the Internet.

To the writers I’ve had the pleasure to work with here, many thanks. Jamie – you brought repose to the chaos if only for a brief spell. Devin – my man. Thanks for grinding, and excelling, through it all. Thanks for stepping up when I was on the road. Thanks, simply, for being a friend. Speaking of friends – thanks to all of you who have provided inspiration, needed criticism and, most importantly, love during this insane trip. To my better half – thanks for being a rock (a gorgeous one at that) and providing that hard dose of reality when I need it. I’ll see you in DC soon, permanently.

Lastly – to you, the readers. I can’t say enough about you guys. You are the heartbeat of this community. Without your dedicated presence, your energy, your unmatched passion for Chelsea – The CO doesn’t exist. You built the house, Devin and I just added some killer furniture. That heartbeat isn’t dying, mind you. It’s just shifting to a new, improved locale. We expect to see all of you – I mean all of you – at the new mansion.

It’s been a hell of a ride, Chelsea Offside. I’m going to miss you.

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Kakuta voices first-team target

Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta says his target this season is to play regular first-team football after being linked with a move to Marseille. Football365 | Chelsea
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Eden Hazard excited over Thorgan Hazard link-up at Chelsea

Eden Hazard admits he can't wait to line-up alongside his small brother Thorgan for the first-time ever whenever Chelsea kick-off the modern season. Chelsea News
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Report: Kevin De Bruyne Passes Werder Bremen Medical

WATCH OUT KEVIN A FOOTBALL IS ABOUT TO HIT YOU IN THE FACE

What with the excitement over... uh... nothing's occurred now, thus I don't have much of a reason for this 1 -- I missed John Chapman (@Belgofoot) tweeting regarding Kevin de Bruyne's impending loan move to Werder Bremen, that is apparently going to be finalised appropriate regarding nowish:

Nothing certainly unexpected here, plus it's no surprise which de Bruyne had a health basically because shortly because he got back from Chelsea's tour of the USA. There'd been several quotes flying about regarding the young Belgian wanting to leave the club, in the right context they very clearly meant about a loan, plus that's what the Blues sought too. The Bundesliga makes sense for de Bruyne now. It's at the most wonderful level where he may both anticipate normal playing time plus understand a terrific deal.

We'll allow you to understand whenever everything is official, however now which appears to be a matter of crossing ts plus dotting is. Do individuals really write everything out before going back to dot their is? That looks like a strange thing to do. How do we pluralise letters, anyway?

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Chelsea's Kevin De Bruyne joins Werder Bremen about season-long loan

• Chelsea wish Kevin de Bruyne to have more first-team action
• Gaël Kakuta moreover probably to be loaned out to a French side

Kevin De Bruyne can signal for Werder Bremen about a season-long loan considering Chelsea consider which the upcoming stage of his development will be best served by first-team sports away from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea finalized the left winger, whom may furthermore play because an attacking central midfielder, from Genk for £7m last January plus instantly loaned him back to the Belgian club for the rest of the season, where he found the shape of his profession.

The 21-year-old was piece of Chelsea's pre-season tour to the United States, where he featured inside the friendlies against Seattle Sounders, Paris St-Germain as well as the MLS All-Stars nevertheless he'll today join Werder inside the Bundesliga. The German club do not have choice to result in the deal lasting.

De Bruyne accepted which his solutions at Chelsea might have been limited, inside light of the club's £65m summer spend about attacking midfield talent; they have finalized Eden plus Thorgan Hazard, Oscar plus Marko Marin, as well as never intend to stop there.

Chelsea retain a fast interest inside Porto's right-sided forward Hulk yet there are problems over the payment which will be owed to his third-party owner when the Wigan Athletic winger Victor Moses is equally a target, together with Marseille's right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

The Chelsea winger Gaël Kakuta is probably to be loaned out, with Marseille, Lyon plus Ajaccio having shown an interest.


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• Chelsea need Kevin de Bruyne to have more first-team action• Gaël Kakuta additionally probably to be loaned out to a French sideKevin De Bruyne usually signal for Werder Bremen about a season-long loan considering Chelsea consider which the upcoming stage of his development will be best served by first-team sports away from Stamford Bridge.Chelsea finalized the left winger, whom may equally play because an attacking central midfielder, from Genk for £7m last January plus instantly loaned him back to the Belgian club for the rest of the season, where he found the shape of his job.The 21-year-old was piece of Chelsea's pre-season tour to the United States, where he featu... Chelsea News
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Deadline for Ferdinand to contest charge

Rio Ferdinand should choose by Thursday afternoon (UK time) whether to contest the English Football Association's choice to charge him over his response to the John Terry racism trial. The World Game
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Eden grateful to be Blues brother

Eden Hazard admits he is pleased to be joined at Chelsea by his brother Thorgan plus is searching forward to playing alongside him. Sky Sports | Football News
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Ramires joins Chelsea teammates David Luiz and Oscar in Brazil squad

Ramires has been rewarded for a brilliant season with Chelsea by gaining a recall to the Brazilian national team.

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Olympics the perfect stage for Sturridge

International Friendly - Team GB v Brazil, Daniel Sturridge

The Chelsea forward admitted that contracting viral meningitis was worse than he first feared and the Olympics was the "centre-piece" of his summer after missing out on Euro 2012

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Rio: Are The FA Actually Getting It Right?

So, having had a rant past over the disparity of John Terry being charged by the FA, while others' conduct appeared lower than expert, the FA have mentioned they're going to charge Rio Ferdinand with Improper Conduct. I think when I was being picky, I may argue which unlike John Terry – that you absolutely understand has been charged with "using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behavior" and the more allegation which this "included a reference to the cultural origin and/or color and/or race of Ferdinand", despite being found not guilty of the specific charge inside a courtroom of law – the truth which Rio's tweet had racist scam... Chelsea News
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Santi Cazorla Rumours Are Both Incoming And Best Ignored

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The fallout over Malaga's putative ownership change has included very a great deal of speak regarding the final destination of winger Santi Cazorla. With Cazorla largely connected to Arsenal, that are inside eager need of signing wise players (ooooh, Lukas Podolski diss!), there didn't appear to be much to speak regarding Chelsea-wise -- from Malaga's players, Salomon Rondon remains the probably transfer target.

But anticipate several Cazorla rumouring to heat up shortly, because of this note from AS:

Mientras esto sucede, la ofensiva del fútbol inglés para llevarse a Santi Cazorla se intensifica. El Arsenal ya ha comunicado al Málaga su conocida oferta de 23 millones de euros. A estos dos equipos se han unido los también londinenses Tottenham y Chelsea quienes, hace cuatro días, hicieron llegar su interés por el jugador aunque no presentaron una oferta en concreto.

Roughly translated, that's anything like Arsenal have available €23M, plus both Tottenham Hotspur plus Chelsea are interested, though neither have submitted an provide yet.

So! Cazorla interest! Orrrrrrrr not. Leaving apart AS's occasionally dubious standing, there's virtually no method which the Blues are really interested inside choosing up the Spain global, plus valuable small cause for Cazorla to like to join. Sure, we've been lookin at adding another winger this summer, plus he absolutely is a wise 1, yet Chelsea have been connected to the flexible winger/striker kinds (Hulk), the young prospects (Victor Moses) or the boths (Andre Schurrle). Cazorla, who'll turn 28 inside the center of upcoming season, isn't those points.

He's additionally not a obvious starter at Chelsea. He's not clearly much better than Juan Mata found on the left flank, neither Ramires found on the proper, plus though we can result in the argument which Ramires' design isn't conducive to playing against weaker groups, Marko Marin is about to aid available. Cazorla wouldn't come inexpensive, either -- when AS's report about Arsenal's call is correct, he'd be at smallest because pricey because Mata was last summer.

If there was clearly certain value inside Cazorla, I can see Chelsea having a real interest. Because there's not, I'd very only leave him to the groups scrambling for in-their-prime skill to aid out instantly. Hopefully the club sees factors the same technique.

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One Last Bid?

One Last Bid?
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The word from many information sources is the fact that Chelsea are to create 1 last provide to Wigan for the services of Victor Moses.
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De Bruyne does NOT want to leave Chelsea

The information “De Bruyne: I wish To leave Chelsea ~ Goal.com” has been flying about the web. Expectantly, a some angry fans. Many wish To straighten factors out with KDB. For everyone’s clarification, I don’t think KDB really meant he would like to LEAVE Chelsea. Original quotes were sourced within the German information source Bild as well as the translation [...] Chelsea News
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Karagounis missing from Panathinaikos squad

Panathinaikos head coach Jesualdo Ferreira worries change at his club may cause UCL shock against Motherwell, following Greece captain Giorgios Karagounis failed to result in the trip to Scotland. The World Game
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Kakuta's first-team target

Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta claims his target this season is to play normal first-team sports following being connected with a move to Marseille. Sky Sports | Football News
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Eden Hazard excited over Thorgan Hazard link-up at Chelsea

Eden Hazard admits he can't wait to line-up alongside his small brother Thorgan for the very first time ever whenever Chelsea kick-off the new season. Chelsea | Mail Online
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Atletico Madrid want to honour Torres with award at Uefa Super Cup final

Fernando Torres

Los Rojiblancos hope to finally offer the 28-year-old their highest commendation, which has been in the pipeline for over four years, at the prestigious match in Monaco

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The Fernando Torres Report: 2012-13 Expectations.

Let's only remember this time, men.

It's almost August, meaning it almost the begin of the 2012-13 Chelsea season. No-one might state this season isn't pivotal for Fernando Torres. Having joined you from Liverpool precisely 18 months ago now, his time has, to place it lightly, been less-than-stellar. Nando has scored precisely 12 objectives inside 67 games for Chelsea. £50,000,000 or not, which is not adequate.

Clearly, when this season continues inside a synonymous vein, it'll be tough to imagine him seeing the 2013-14 season inside blue, or, when bad enough, the finish of the season. Though many Chelsea fans agree about this, I don't receive the sensation which you agree about what might constitute achievement. Is it him achieving a certain objective milestone, scoring meaningful objectives, winning the Premier League Golden Boot, or anything easier, like playing effectively? It's a tough query to answer, absolutely, however let's explore it.

I think it's easiest to start by sharing my expectations for Torres this season. They aren't totally concrete, I'll acknowledge, yet I basically, I simply need him to have a positive impact on the ability to score. I don't care how he manages it, though I'd clearly choose objectives, merely which he makes Chelsea more probably to score objectives than whenever he isn't playing. Yes, helps are fine by me. After all, we just receive helps when a objective is scored. More than his statistical performance, I need him to look wise found on the pitch plus cut out the the wasteful aspects of his play, like running a chance to death, carrying about to the ball too extended, or hiding behind defenders.

While we're thinking regarding how you need him to better, it's helpful to receive a handle found on the level from that he's expected to enhance. Last season for Chelsea, Fernando scored 11 objectives plus offered 12 helps. This produced him the club's sixth-top objective scorer, plus the second-top assister behind Frank Lampard about 16, plus Juan Mata about 20 respectively. If you combine the 2, Torres was the club's third-most associated player, goals-wise, with 23. Chelsea scored 112 objectives inside 61 games in every contests last season, at a typical of 1.83 per match. For reference, 2010-11 Chelsea scores 98 from 52, a typical of 1.88, so, as possible see, the scoring rate was slightly-down within the year before.

On topic, though, it signifies Fernando Torres was straight associated inside 20.5% of Chelsea's objectives last season. Which is not completely unrespectable. It's not £50m-worthy, yet will we agree the fee was only pants-crappingly-stupid for Fernando Torres at any point inside his job? I understand a few of we aren't big fans of the idea which helps are really because wise because objectives, plus, inside a sense, you're right. A striker's job is not to set up others to score, it's to score the objectives himself. Personally, when Nando was created you more dangerous, however, didn't better the amount of objectives scored with a lot, I'd take it. For instance, when he replicated Juan Mata's record from this year, 12 objectives plus 20 aids, I'd be plenty happy.

That mentioned, with all the purchases we've produced this summer, as well as the standard it's brought to the 3rd band of the team, there's a case for these numbers being considered failure. After all, those players are ostensibly there to aid the striker score. Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Ramires, plus Marko Marin have all looked advantageous inside their preseason plus Olympic appearances thus far, thus it's possibly fair to state which any of the strikers left wanting for possibilities with be left with completely no way however, to blame himself. As these, I anticipate Nando to receive a great amount of possibilities, plus to place many away. Even with Spain at Euro 2012, where he actually wasn't which advantageous, he managed to score 3 instances plus win the Golden Boot out based found on the great play of others. If I had a 3 of Hazard, Oscar, plus Mata at full steam behind me, I can score for Chelsea. Nando ought to be capable to receive back about track.

The alternative big criticism against him is the fact that he's not scored a meaningful objective at Chelsea, that is almost true. Even in the event you count the objective against Barcelona, where he just assured the outcome whilst you were beneath big stress, instead of changed it, he has a grand total of 1 significant objective. It's not only which he doesn't score objectives which matter, it's which his scoring record has tended to be up against the lower lights of the groups we've played. I absolutely would want to see him more capable to come by inside big games plus against big groups.

Given which the many clutch player inside the history of time, Didier Drogba, has left you plus gone to China for 1 last big pay day, somebody will have take up the mantle of the player you turn to whenever you require anything to arise. My hope is the fact that Fernando will do which, and thrive beneath the improved stress of being Chelsea's Number One Striker, though, unfortunately, history suggests otherwise. Luckily for you, having a host of amazing players like Hazard, Mata, plus Oscar about him, whom could additionally take a few of which stress, must aid ease the stress a touch.

All in every, I think you must anticipate him to continue the improvement enjoyed therefore far throughout Roberto di Matteo's reign, yet you must realistic regarding it. Let's face it. He's possibly not going to score 25 objectives. Both considering he's possibly not going to boost THAT much, plus considering you have numerous players capable of sharing inside the objectives. Just as history has shown which Fernando Torres has tended to wilt below stress inside his Chelsea profession, it shows which, even at their attacking ideal, groups haven't absolutely tended to score an insane amount of objectives inside a season. With a limited quantity of objectives, plus a lot of threats to score them, odds are wise which you won't have the type of reliance about a single player which causes 30-goal seasons.

Because of which, a 20-goal season with certain helps spread inside will be amazing inside my book. Apart from his performance, I think a distinct improvement inside results to go with all the personnel improvements we've produced makes it irrelevant to several extent. If we're winning plus scoring for fun, who's certainly going to provide a crap how Nando's doing, thus lengthy because he's less awful because he was pre-RDM? Sure, a mediocre season will be enough to find him transmitted about his method, because lengthy because we're not inside a spot where you should discover a cause for crap results, I think we'll be less important of Torres plus all the players. We shouldn't be shopping for criticisms inside the fun, at minimum not inside the same method because whenever we're trying.

I don't learn what's going to result with him. Nobody does. We will hope though, thus let's all hope he will receive his crap together plus stops being the anchor stopping the Chelsea attack from sailing.

NB: It will be awesome should you didn't allow this devolve into arguing, men. : )

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Olympics: Giggs leads Britain to 3-1 win over UAE

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LONDON (REUTERS) - Hosts Britain took a big step towards the quarter-finals when goals from skipper Ryan Giggs and substitutes Daniel Sturridge and Scott Sinclair secured a deserved 3-1 win over the United Arab Emirates at Wembley on Sunday.


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Kakuta's first-team target

Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta states his target this season is to play usual first-team sports following being connected with a move to Marseille. Chelsea News
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Rio Ferdinand charged by FA for Ashley Cole 'choc ice' tweet inside wake of John Terry trial

RIO Ferdinand may discuss his reaction to a Football Association charge for wrong conduct with Manchester United’s legal advisers following being told he might be fined or suspended for a tweet regarding Chelsea defender Ashley Cole.

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Deadline for Ferdinand to contest charge

Rio Ferdinand should choose by Thursday afternoon (UK time) whether to contest the English Football Association's choice to charge him over his response to the John Terry racism trial. The World Game
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The Great British Olympic dream, the Owen Hargreaves comeback dream plus different stories

We at BFZ have decided which until the begin of the season we are going to be absolutely unique plus continue the actually unique posts. So now I bring to we all happenings within the Olympics, the transfer marketplace along with a bit of club sports courtesy the globetrotting neighbors. The Olympic sports matches are like the MLS matches. It all looks glitzy however about closer observation it is actually very blah. Team GBR registered their initially win inside their group stage match up against the UAE with a 3-1 win. The grand aged guy of sports Ryan Giggs scored their initially objective courtesy a good aid by another aged guy Craig Bellamy. Scott Sinclair plus Daniel Sturridge scored the o... Chelsea News
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Monday 30 July 2012

Rio Ferdinand Charged By FA Over Ashley Cole Tweet

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Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand has been charged with wrong conduct by the FA following his today infamous public endorsement of the Twitter user's 'choc ice' comment towards Chelsea left back Ashley Cole inside the aftermath of the John Terry trial. Despite the defender's tries to backtrack, he today encounters what resemble several reasonably severe charges:

The FA has now charged Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand with wrong conduct about comments posted about Twitter.

The allegation is the fact that the player acted inside a method that was wrong and/or purchased the game into disrepute by generating comments that included a reference to cultural origin and/or color and/or race.

Ferdinand has till 4pm about 2 August 2012 to answer to the charge.

Cole's lawyers have mentioned which the (black) Chelsea player, that supported John Terry inside his trial over the alleged racial misuse of Anton Ferdinand, Rio's bother, has no interest inside choosing legal action, nevertheless which doesn't stop the FA from stepping inside here. Their research towards Terry's comments towards Anton Ferdinand remains continuous.

Remember kids: Don't state racist items about Twitter. Bad elements happen whenever we do.

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Chelsea suffer MLS All Stars defeat

John Terry plus Frank Lampard scored because Chelsea suffered a 3-2 beat to the Major League Soccer All Stars at PPL Park inside Chester, Pennsylvania.

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FA charges United's Ferdinand over choc ice tweet

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged over a comment about Twitter that referred to Chelsea's Ashley Cole because a "choc ice", the English FA mentioned about Monday. "The FA has now charged Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand with wrong conduct about comments posted about Twitter," the FA mentioned about its webpage (www.thefa.com) "The allegation is the fact that the player acted inside a technique that was wrong and/or purchased the game into disrepute by creating comments that included a reference to cultural origin and/or color and/or race. ...... Chelsea News
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Lampard raring to go

Frank Lampard usually draw about previous experience to find off the competition for his destination inside Chelsea's midfield. Chelsea MAD
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A Farewell to The Offside

Indeed, the time has come friends for us to say our goodbyes. If you follow us on Twitter, then you’re well aware of the news. If not, then hit the jump to get informed. We’re not disappearing, just moving locations of sorts. More, after the jump:

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I haven’t been at this craft for too long. This much I can admit with absolute certainty. When Jack sent out an APB in January of 2011 asking for help, I naturally jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Chelsea dialogue. My expectations were that I’d pop in periodically and add a bit of banter to the news, throw a few analysis pieces up here and there, and generally attempt to add a mix of wit and color wherever necessary. I had no idea that I would be so incredibly swept up in the art, the process, that it would become less an obligation and more a passion. In the time that I’ve called The Offside home, I’ve met the love of my life, gotten married, and settled into domestic bliss. In that time, Chelsea have fired two managers, won the FA Cup and Champions League, and increased the tally of grey hairs on my head three fold.

In my time, I’ve had moments of pure madness. I remember a piece I did on Jose Mourinho, who at the time was mooted to be ready to take over for Sir Alex. I recall the vitriol mixed with pure rage in the comments section. How dare I, you said, call out one of our own- a legend at that. I should have known better than to deride Jose, but we all make mistakes and I suppose I’ve made plenty of my own that I should be accountable for. Over the course of the last campaign, Jack and I tried to, as best as we could, give you the reader as much insight and analysis as we could afford. More tactical work, more posturing, more long-lens thinking. To engage at all costs was the modus opperandi. In many ways, I feel we’ve succeeded on that mission. Our readers, all of you, are the heartbeat that kept this site breathing. Without your loyal following, we’d have no reason to do this- considering it’s essentially volunteer work. But we’ve persisted now for months despite our personal lives taking the forefront, simply because of our love for the club.

At times during our sabbatical this summer, I’ve thought about the upcoming season. I’ve thought about the hours of work it entails to cover the news, provide match previews, moderate match day rant boxes, recap the proceedings, and continue to analyze the various nuances of Chelsea Football Club. That we were able to do it last year as a two-man band was a feat of epic proportions that required a great deal of time management and personal sacrifices on our part. To do it all again? It would be unwise I’d say. Simply put, I’m running out of bandwidth to be able to cover everything and I know Jack is in a very similar situation. We talked openly about the future and thought aloud about what was best for both the site and for the two of us. Would it be fair to you, the reader, if we continued in this space but posted less frequently? Or was there an alternative that would satisfy both our needs and yours?

Enter, We Ain’t Got No History. If you’re unfamiliar, shame on you. If you are, kudos. In short, we’re taking our talents across the internet to the definitive Chelsea blog. Graham and company welcomed us with open arms to the team and we’re delighted to let everyone know that we’ll be bringing our same band of wise-cracking, misinformed wit and brevity along for the ride. Joining with the WAGNH crew gives us all the chance to cover more in-depth pieces, while still reporting on news at happens. Plus, they really are the absolute best locale on the inter-webs for this sort of thing. Just cruise through their back catalog and marvel at the work they’ve produced. Genius stuff. Jack has his thoughts to share, and rather than paraphrase on his behalf I’ll let the man do his thing later, and for now I’ll speak from my vantage point.

Being a part of this site, this community, and this process, has been a privilege. I may not be everyone’s favorite voice on the subject, and at times I might get it all horribly wrong, for which I apologize, but I have been honored and humbled by the support you have demonstrated. To you, the reader, who regularly visits this site to validate the hours we put in behind the screen, thank you. To Jack, who took a chance on me when I had no idea what I was doing, thank you- sincerely. To Graham and company, who have welcomed us into the WAGNH community- thank you. To our families, who have tolerated this unhealthy obsession of ours for what seems like a century- thank you. To my wife, who reads every one of these posts and manages to let me watch every match, even at ungodly hours- thank you. Truly, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of you. It’s been one hell of a ride- but I promise we’re just getting started. Follow us at our new domain, and keep on commenting. Carefree, friends.

Up the Chels.

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Ramires back inside Brazil squad

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has called Chelsea duo Ramires plus Oscar inside the squad to face Sweden inside a friendly about August 15th. Sky Sports | Football News
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Poll of the Day: Who has been Chelsea's most impressive player on their US tour?

Branislav Ivanovic, Marko Marin, Chelsea - Seattle Sounders FC

Get your views in to us at Goal.com over who you think has impressed the most for the Blues so far this summer

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Ramires back inside Brazil squad

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has called Chelsea duo Ramires plus Oscar inside the squad to face Sweden inside a friendly about August 15th. Chelsea News
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Site Announcement: Please Welcome Chelsea Offside To The Fold

All agree: He is amazing

It's time for a fairly exciting site announcement: We Ain't Got No History is joining up with the Chelsea Offside! We here at WAGNH have been big fans of the function which Jack plus Devin have been doing over there -- we may argue which this site has been at smallest partially modelled following their function -- plus we're thrilled which they're joining up with you here because you function to enhance the website nevertheless further. Please provide them (as well as the brand-new commenters which are certain to adhere to them over) a rather warm acceptance.

If you're not absolutely familiar with the 2 modern writers (you really need to be, silly!), here's a concerns plus answers session to receive we started.

WAGNH: David Luiz?

Jack: Deity. I mean, he met Carlos Valderrama last week as well as the planet didn't explode. We do the math.

Devin: In another lifetime, he'd have been an good hipster. His Instagram account could henceforth be termed as 'The Tales of Sideshow Bob plus Assorted Native Friends'. Brilliant player with the raw skill inside the globe, simply requirements another season or 2 to refine his abilities. Here's hoping he takes Lucas Piazon because a roommate as well as the 2 embark found on the quintessential Bill plus Ted's Excellent Adventure spinoff we've all been secretly pining for.

W: How lengthy have we been blogging regarding Chelsea?

J: Man, for a while. I think I picked up Chelsea Offside, that was dormant at the time, inside January 2008. A fast filter found on the WordPress dashboard informs me which I did over 1,700 posts throughout my time over there. Christ I'm dull.

D: Lets see, I answered the call inside January of 2011 plus, inside brief, it really clicked. Been at this for a brief while yet therefore far I've absolutely learned the pros of not slating Jose Mourinho, which Spurs fans may flame we irrespective of context, plus which inspite of the public perception, many Chelsea fans have a deeper learning of what transpires than meets the eye.

W: Who is a favourite Chelsea player?

J: Past - Claude Makelele. The man's ability to reach an elite level without possessing elite - or wonderful - bodily talent remains an inspiration. I'm going to break out the practice cones now really thinking about him. Present - Ramires. If you don't love this child, perfectly, you are able to go to heck. His skillset reminds 1 of the young Michael Essien - with more dynamism, when that's even potential. It's a joy to observe the Brazilian regularly.

D: Considering I've pined for Eden Hazard to join the ranks for certain 3 years, I'd need to tip my limit inside his way. However, my heart belongs to the tried plus true mixture of John Terry plus Frank Lampard. Their love may not rival which of Juan Mata plus Fernando Torres, however, hey, it functions for me.

W: What more are we hoping for from this summer? Expecting?

J: A shiny unique job. And a unique lush habitat inside that to settle. Oh, you're referring to Chelsea? Apologies. Defensive reinforcement then is essential (appropriate back, por favor), because is a center forward provided the likeliness of the loan for young Romelu. Also: I wouldn't be opposed to adding an elite midfielder, plus getting a redo from adidas about which change strip. Bloody awful.

D: A right back plus an alternative striker to offer cover could Lukaku create his mandatory leave about loan. Additionally, more sponsorship works with many Russian companies which might or can not be connected to blood funds. I'm ok with this, offered you continue to import the number one plus brightest skill from over the world, (see: Oscar).

W: Where might you finish inside the league upcoming year?

J: Among the Champions League places. Too secure? Try second then. Chelsea have greatly improved their total amount of skill, however, nonetheless shortage depth inside key regions. While continued strengthening is within the cards according to Ron, I stay of the opinion, because much because it pains me, which we're not very about par with City. Perhaps we'll be by the finish of August; then again, possibly City is a van Persie - plus that knows whom else - wealthier.

D: Top of the table, naturally. It's excellent time you focus the energies towards domestic redemption. Roman got his fairytale, today it's time to take care of company plus reclaim what exactly is naturally ours. Additionally, I can't belly another Manchester success, despite my willingness to support the hot sky blue overlords.

W: Who is much more awesome, Steve or Graham?

J: Graham Taylor, hands down. Gerrard could piss off.

D: I'm going with CarefreeChronic. He demands this.


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Sunday 29 July 2012

STURRIDGE AND OSCAR SHINE AT OLYMPICS

Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to inspire Team GB to victory over UAE, whilst elsewhere there were mixed results for the Chelsea contingent at the Olympics... Chelsea News
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Mikel remains upbeat

John Obi Mikel was pleased to come from 90 minutes against AC Milan plus believes he plus Chelsea are heading inside the proper way. Sky Sports | Football News
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Essien not giving up on Chelsea career

Michael Essien isn't giving up on his Chelsea career.

The Ghanaian international, 29, is finally back to full fitness after three crippling knee injuries.

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Mikel insists Chelsea are on the right track despite pre-season setbacks

John Obi Mikel-Chelsea

The Nigerian midfielder played the full 90 minutes in the club's final pre-season friendly in the USA as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against AC Milan, the Blues' second in a row

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STURRIDGE AND OSCAR SHINE AT OLYMPICS

Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to inspire Team GB to victory over UAE, whilst elsewhere there were mixed results for the Chelsea contingent at the Olympics... Chelsea
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Many thoughts about Oscar versus Belarus

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In the Olympics, Oscar plus Brazil took on Belarus inside the next game of Group C. Despite their dominance within the kick off, Brazil fell behind to a surprise Belarus objective inside 9 minutes. But, the much improved 2nd half performance saw Brazil come away with a 3-1 win; Oscar score the 3rd objective inside the 90+ minutes.

This became a very challenging game for both Oscar plus Brazil considering Belarus parked the bus with 3 central defenders shielding the back five for most the game. Brazil found it difficult to locate room ahead of time regions. But we saw the hot Chelsea singing signing play a amount of different positions inside this game because Brazil gradually broke down a staunch protection.

Brazil's Attack (First Half)

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Brazil began the game with an attacking 4-2-3-1 form. However unlike the starting game against Egpyt, Oscar began behind Pato whilst Hulk plus Neymar flanked him right plus left respectively. Inside the starting 20 minutes, Oscar usually drifted towards the left to link with Neymar plus Marcelo. There were several tries within the 20-year-old to create from about the edge of the box however, the 2 protective blocks of Belarus proven too sturdy plus there were surprisingly small room to work centrally. On a couple of times, Oscar produced uncharacteristic unforced mistakes. However to be fair, the entire Brazil team had a difficult initially half.

Even though they struggled to create possibilities,we must additionally note how fluid the third band of Brazil's attack was inside this half. Hulk, Oscar plus Neymar turned about very frequently following the initial 20 minutes without absolutely losing the tempo or standard. In which 45 minutes, Oscar played all 3 positions -- left, center plus right -- because three-men attacking line.

Oscar's Role inside Belarus Goal

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Oscar was partly responsible for the Belarus objective. As the team inside red broke down Brazil's left, Oscar found himself covering Marcelo about which flank. First of all, Neymar was playing dominantly found on the left; thus Oscar could receive the credit for doing Neymar's job of monitoring back about which flank. But, when he's because position, he must have completed greater at pressing the Belarus player, whose cross was headed inside for the objective. Sure, the Brazilian protection (including the keeper) would have completed a lot greater nevertheless Oscar must shoulder several responsibility for the objective.

Shooting

With the Belarus wall standing fast inside front of the objective, Brazil, sometimes, were limited to creating extended crosses into the box (that's how they scored the initial goal) plus shooting from outside the box. Oscar got a couple of solutions to strike from distance plus he didn't hesitate. His shots for the most part had energy plus precision. When he missed, it wasn't too far off. His initial instinct is to pass, to create, yet he's not timid to test the keeper. I wouldn't be surprise to find him score from extended range inside these Olympic games.

Brazil Switched to 4-3-3

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In purchase to locate a winner, Brazil caused Ganso for Sandro plus prepared a tactical switch to a 4-3-3. Romulo became the lone carrying midfielder with Oscar plus Ganso ahead, forming an inverted triangle. This change produced sense: Belarus were defending too deep along with a double pivot was redundant for Brazil. With both Oscar plus Ganso pushing forward, Brazil today had 5 attacking players rather of 4. Neymar scored after from a freekick plus Brazil looked better inside terms of attack. The movements were quicker as well as utilized the small room which they had much wiser.

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First, this might be another illustration of Oscar's flexibility positionally. As a left mid, Oscar showed terrific learning with Neymar plus Marcelo. Second, this, naturally, is a typical Lampard position inside a 4-3-3 plus Graham has absolutely pointed out which this might be his extended expression position for Chelsea. His passing ability, positional awareness, attacking attitude plus his willingness to shoot meant it is not unreasonable to create which case. The bottom line is the fact that he showed his convenience inside this game, that will be of fantastic employ for Chelsea. And, naturally, whenever Brazil produced the final switch at the 86 minute back to 4-2-3-1, Oscar moved back to the left wing part plus scored with a calm finish whenever Neymar set him up with cheeky back pass aid.

Two games down inside the Olympics plus Oscar is about 1 objective plus 2 support. He is proving himself to be a excellent buy for Chelsea. It was furthermore a great part of company to have finalized him before the Olympics considering we recognize his value is increasing game by game.

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London 2012 Olympics: Oscar secures Brazil's progress to the quarter-finals by whipping Belarus

Brazil take pleasure in the form of Oscar-winning performance Chelsea is hoping to find more of the season.

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Terry charged by FA over Anton Ferdinand misuse case

Chelsea captain John Terry was charged by the Football Association about Friday for abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand despite his acquittal at a unlawful trial earlier this month. Chelsea MAD
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Shocked first post!

Shocked first post!
Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 29/07/2012 18:01:00
Hey to each 1, I have watched over the some months, plus been a Chelsea enthusiast because Paul Furlong plus Mark Stein were strike couples.
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MIKEL: TIME ON OUR SIDE

John Mikel Obi completed his initial 90 minutes of pre-season about Saturday evening inside Miami plus despite tasting beat for the next game running, insists you are moving inside the appropriate way. Chelsea
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Terry's England future hinges about FA hearing

The England future of Chelsea captain John Terry can hinge about how the Club England Board plus manager Roy Hodgson respond to the FA's disciplinary hearing Football information from ESPN.co.uk
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Terry England future hinges about FA verdict

The England future of Chelsea captain John Terry can hinge about how the Club England Board plus manager Roy Hodgson respond to the FA's disciplinary hearing over whether Terry utilized racially abusive code towards Anton Ferdinand. ESPNsoccernet
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VIDEO – Chelsea New Boy Speaks Post His Transfer

Chelsea’s newcomer, Belgian winger Kevin de Bruyne speaks of his ease of settling into the London club with considerable ease, plus his excitement at choosing the pre-season tour with all the club. Chelsea News
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Chelsea FC v. AC Milan, World Football Challenge 2012: Lineups/Game Thread

Fireworks!

Party inside the city where the heat is on
All evening found on the beach until the break of dawn
Welcome to Miami / Bienvenido a Miami
Bouncing inside the club where the heat is on
All evening found on the beach until the break of dawn
I'm going to Miami
Welcome to Miami

Chelsea FC (4-2-3-1): Petr Cech - Ashley Cole, John Terry, David Luiz, Branislav Ivanovic - Frank Lampard, John Obi Mikel - Raul Meireles, Eden Hazard, Ramires - Romelu Lukaku

Substitutes from: Blackman, Ferreira, Hutchinson, Chalobah, Cahill, Essien, Marin, Malouda, Piazon, Torres

Apparently MRLSH is a left winger now. I think it's gonna be a bit more fluid than which...

AC Milan (4-3-2-1): Marco Amelia - Djamel Mesbah, Daniele Bonera, Mario Yepes, Luca Antonini - Bakaye Traore, Massimo Ambrosini, Mathieu Flamini - Urby Emanuelson, Kevin-Prince Boateng - Stephan El Shaarawy

Substitutes from: Pazzagli, DeSciglio, Nocerino, Acerbi, Montolivo, Abate, Cristante, Ganz, Valoti, Prosenik, Cassano

It's the battle of the 2 19-year-old strikers!

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Cole Concern II

Cole Concern II
Vitalfootball: Chelsea: 29/07/2012 10:16:00
Yesterday you ran a front page post relating to the contract condition of Ashley Cole an dhow he might be authorized to run his contract down plus leave for nothing.
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Fulham eye Benayoun move

Sky Sports knows Fulham are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun. Sky Sports | Football News
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Versatile Oscar prepared for Chelsea fight

Oscar has talked of securing his "dream" move to Chelsea, with all the 20-year-old ready to do any is necessary to force his method into Roberto Di Matteo's plans Football information from ESPN.co.uk
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Di Matteo pleased with 'big threat' Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard, Chelsea

The Chelsea manager has praised the performance of the winger against AC Milan in the Blues' 1-0 defeat but admits they need to find more of a cutting edge in the final third

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Chelsea's 'forgotten man' Michael Essien insists he is going nowhere plus might fight for his future at the club

Chelsea's 'forgotten man' insists he nevertheless has future at club following recovering from a severe knee injuries.

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John Terry's England future hangs about FA verdict about racial misuse charge

• Club England board inside waiting for FA judgment
• Chelseas captain cleared of unlawful offence by magistrate

John Terry's global future can hinge about how the Club England board reacts to the verdict of the Football Association panel, that will consider the charge brought by the governing body which the player utilized racially abusive code towards Anton Ferdinand.

Terry was cleared of the racially aggravated public purchase offence at Westminster magistrates courtroom, after the flashpoint with Queen Park Rangers' Ferdinand inside the Premier League last October. But the FA, having reopened their inquiry, suspended throughout the unlawful research, have decided which the Chelsea captain has a case to answer beneath their procedures.

He was found not guilty by the chief magistrate Howard Riddle considering there was clearly not enough evidence to help the unlawful conviction – proven beyond fair question – while the FA's panel usually base their conclusion found on the balance of probabilities.

Terry heard about the FA charge about Friday, when he was with all the Chelsea squad about their tour of the United States, plus he promptly mentioned which he might deny it plus request "the chance to attend the commission for a individual hearing" where he may protect himself.

The FA, though, need Terry to confirm his appeal for them inside composing before they may start convening the panel plus acquiring a date which matches all parties. That can not be this week, inspite of the FA's want to act because instantly because potential. Chelsea played the final game of their US tour, against Milan inside Miami about Saturday, evening, before returning to London. The FA are expected to call 4 folks to the panel, including the independent QC that has overseen their research. The QC has taken into account the evidence which appeared throughout the unlawful trial.

Terry encounters a fine plus suspension when found guilty, with all the ban applying to Chelsea accessories, nevertheless the four-man Club England board can take sanctions when they considered them appropriate – which is, they might stand Terry down from global consideration.

England face Italy inside a friendly about 15 August, then start their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign inside Moldova about 7 September before facing Ukraine at Wembley about 11 September. Roy Hodgson, the England manager, picked Terry at the European Championship last month whilst the defender had his magistrates courtroom appearance dangling over him.

The 4 members of the Club England board are David Bernstein, Alex Horne, Sir Trevor Brooking plus Adrian Bevington. If Terry is found guilty, it is actually conceivable which they might come below stress to ban him, at the smallest.

Liverpool's Luis Suárez was found guilty last December with a three-man FA panel of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra. He was banned for 8 matches plus fined £40,000. Three of the 8 games were provided for his repeated utilize of the racially offensive expression. Terry didn't repeatedly employ racially offensive code towards Ferdinand.


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Saturday 28 July 2012

Andriy Shevchenko to move into politics



FORMER Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has called time about his playing days to take up politics.
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Terry to contest FA racial misuse charge

CHELSEA captain John Terry last evening set the stage for another monumental disciplinary case for the English Football Association whenever he requested a individual hearing to contest a charge which he racially abused Anton Ferdinand.

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Emanuelson strike sinks Chelsea

Serie A side AC Milan defeated Chelsea 1-0 because Urby Emanuelson got truly the only objective of the pre-season friendly fixture inside Miami. The World Game
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Shevchenko calls it a day

Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has called time about his playing days inside purchase to follow a job inside politics. Sky Sports | Football News
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MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 0 AC MILAN 1

Four players were provided 90 minutes of action for the very first time inside the pre-season however, possibilities proven difficult to create up against the Serie A side whom earned it with a second-half strike... Chelsea
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Essien determined to fight for Chelsea future

Essien, Chelsea Vs Bacelona 2009

The 29-year-old has insisted his future lies at the London club and he will battle to keep his spot in the side's first-team despite their influx of new talent over the summer

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