April 2012 -

Torres Is The Hero As QPR Hit For Six

April 29, 2012 by Brad Smith

Chelsea were looking to gain on both Arsenal and Newcastle today, as both dropped points on Saturday afternoon.

Torres was given a start after his exploits at the Nou Camp in midweek, but it was his striker partner Sturridge who made the first impact, smashing into the roof of the net from 20 yards after just a minute.

Paper Talk: Chelsea Transfer Rumours

April 28, 2012 by Brad Smith

With the end of the season nearing us, players and managers are linked with moves daily, and with Roman Abramovich keen to give his new manager a licence to overhaul the current squad, then have been linked with a host of players from all over the globe.

London derby – The odds

April 28, 2012 by Chelsea

Chelsea have been chalked up at 1.4 to beat QPR at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and round off an amazing week.

On This Day In History….. 1947

April 26, 2012 by Brad Smith

Today we go back 65 years, to the post-wartime Chelsea, under the stewardship of Billy Birrell, as the league format got back underway following the end of the war.

10 Men Chelsea Stun Reigning Champions

April 25, 2012 by Brad Smith

Terry: Sent off for rash kick in first halfChelsea seemingly wrote their own script today as they managed to draw 2-2 with Barcelona at the Nou Camp, and send them through to the Champions League Final, to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.

Nou Camp Set To Provide Massive Test For Chelsea

April 24, 2012 by Brad Smith

Drogba: In a race to be fit tonightChelsea have the massive task of attempting to avoid defeat at the Nou Camp tonight, meaning they would progress to the UEFA Champions League Final.

Should they lose by the solitary goal, it would also be enough to send them through on away goals, unless the score is 1-0 to the Catalans, meaning the game would go into extra-time, and possibly penalties.

Transfer Target: Willian

April 23, 2012 by Brad Smith

Chelsea have reportedly been given the go-ahead to snap up Brazilian winger Willian this summer, providing they meet the asking price of his Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Londoners had a bid rejected in January, which was around £17m, but Shakhtar wanted around £20m-£25m it is rumoured. Santos were Chelseas biggest threat to capture his signature, as they desperately wanted him to link up with Brazilian striker Neymar, but in February, the Santos president ruled his club out of the race, leaving Chelsea as the forerunners.

Premier League Run-In. The Predictions.

April 22, 2012 by Brad Smith

Today, I am going to have a look at the remaining games for the Champions League challengers, and offer an insight to what I think might happen, and where that would leave each club come the end of May.

Weekend Review

April 22, 2012 by Brad Smith

The battle for Champions League spots intensified tonight, as Newcastle leapfrogged Tottenham into 4th with their sixth win on the bounce, while Arsenal and Chelsea shared the spoils in the early kick-off, and Spurs carried on their awful form with a drab 1-0 defeat to relegation threatened QPR.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview

April 21, 2012 by Brad Smith

Both Chelsea and Arsenal come into this game not knowing which European front they will be competing in next season.

The task is simple for Arsenal, win their games, and they will finish third, and qualify for the Champions League. Finish fourth, and they will qualify, providing that Chelsea do not win this seasons competition.