Quick and Dirty Preview: Chelsea v Wolves
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Taken by me at M&T Bank Stadium. Jealous?
Alright people. Back from what felt like the longest international break in….well, ever, Chelsea will take on Wolves at the Bridge tomorrow, and will do so with what would have to be called a diminished lineup. But as we all know, one of the privileges of being Chelsea is your backups aren’t so bad.
Out: Drogs (suffering rib issues from Johnny Karate), Deco, Frank (Don’t put me in Coach again) Lampard, and Herr Ballack
In: Gael (Don’t hate me for getting us banned, guys) Kakuta, Nemanja Matic, Alex, and Fabio Borini
Projected Lineup: Now the way I do this is pick who I want out there, given the squad health and whatever else. It may not actually be that way, but this is more fun for me, and let’s you second guess and belittle my decision making abilities. And who doesn’t love that, right?
Mr. Helmet in net
J Belletti, JT, Alex, Ivanovic
Mikel
Essien Malouda
Cole
Anelka Kalou
Subs: Turnbull, Ferreira, Matic, Kakuta, Borini
Predictions: Even diminished, Chelsea has to be the big time favorite here. Not only that, but how hard is to beat a team with the lack of imagination displayed in naming your team, which resides in Wolverhampton, Wolves? Lazy.
3 nil to the Blues.
WHO’S WITH ME?
Category: Chelsea Team News
Gallery: Cheryl Cole 2010 Calendar
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Here are a few selected shots from Mrs. Cashley’s 2010 calendar. Scalding. Check out Popoholic for more photos. Read the rest of this entry »
Video: Cesc is a lovable pony
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Non Chelsea-related post: Well, not really. We play Voyeur’s men in a little more than a week.
Quite hilarious advert from the Arsenal in support of their fundraising campaign this term. Cesc as a cute and cuddly pony is spot on; Theo as a lion, not so much. Never thought I’d say this, but well done Arsenal. More clubs need to get in on proactive initiatives like this one.
Poll: Should Chelsea spend £40m on Aguero?
By: Jack | 6 Comments
Earlier in the week, both the Guardian and Independent — reputable members of the British media in my view — claimed Chelsea were ready to throw around £40 million at Atletico Madrid for striker Sergio Aguero in the January transfer window. Read the rest of this entry »
Video: Petr Cech Web Chat
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Here is last week’s live Web chat with Petr Cech in full. He didn’t answer my question (bastard), but great insight into the big man nonetheless.
Breaking: Kalou shows some fight
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Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou and Abdoulaye Meite were both in the Ivory Coast squad to face Germany in Wednesday’s international friendly (2-2 draw). Neither was available for Saturday’s World Cup qualifiying win over Guinea after the two went all hyphy on each other in training. The two have since made up (awww). Read the rest of this entry »
Raise a pint for the Irish, they deserve it.
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“Those that doubted football’s cruelty ought to have been on hand here in Paris.”
-David Hytner of the Guardian, following Ireland’s 1-1 draw (2-1 aggregate loss) to France on Wednesday.
Applaud these men.
This is obviously a non Chelsea-related post, but I don’t care. On this day, the Ireland national team deserves recognition across the board — across the world. Those boys in green are no doubt worthy of a spot at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. They won’t be there; a Thierry Henry hand — or two — made sure of that. But they should be.
So, I ask you to join me in raising a pint (a Guinness if you’ve got one) for the Irish. They deserve it.
Category: RandomnessSawyer’s contract terminated
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Way to go, kid. Lee Sawyer, a midfielder who had been with Chelsea since age 9, had his contract terminated on Nov. 12 after being returned to the Blues by his loan club, Southend United, at his own request. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Chelsea Team NewsBlues bid £14m for Everton’s Rodwell. Huh?
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Outlets across the board reported Saturday that Chelsea have launched a preliminary bid for Everton kiddie Jack Rodwell. The number I’m seeing — and I’m rolling with the Independent on this — is £14 million.
Wow. Of course, it was rejected by David Moyes & Co. who value Rodwell at £20m. Hmm, a hefty sum that. Is this young starlet worth it? Read the rest of this entry »
Belated: Get well, Carlo
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You guys know the deal by now. Former Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini suffered career-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash last week. Cudicini, now at Tottenham, had successful surgery on Friday and is expected to make a “good recovery.” Excellent news.
We at Chelsea Offside wish you the best, Carlo.
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