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Video: Ballack loves tights
By: Jack |Apparently The Special One rubbed off on his players in more ways than one. Michael Ballack — as well as Cashley and Mikel — was spotted at a recent ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) show in England. ECW, for those of you not in the know, is a subsidiary of WWE. You can catch the German [...]
Video: True Blue Through and Through
By: Jack |Blue will always, always be the color. The video below is testament to that.
Be sure to peep cameos from Deco, Roberto Di Matteo and, my man, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Also, be sure to sign up for True Blue at the Chelsea official Web site, it’s one of the best ways to stay informed on [...]
Poor, poor Barca
By: Jack |The debate has been raging over good and “evil” over the past 24 or so hours. Poor Barcelona, an awe-inspiring footballing side that represents all that is heavenly and good and pure about the game, failed to find the back of the net over 90 minutes against Chelsea. At the Nou Camp no less.
In response to [...]
CL Preview: Chelsea v Barcelona
By: Jack |“I have played this Barcelona game twice in my head. In my head I have never lost a game in the preparation.”
-Guus Hiddink, Chelsea manager
Nothing more need be said.
But, to satisfy your appetite for more on the epicness that will be Barcelona-Chelsea, I’ll do my best.
Middle ground
First things first, take a look at these two [...]
CL Buildup: Recent history
By: Jack |Here’s a look at Chelsea’s history against Barcelona over the past decade. It’s an interesting look — not that results can really provide that much insight into a tie. I mean, this is a totally different era for both clubs, but what the hell.
If this does tell us anything, it’s that Chelsea can, in fact, [...]
CL Buildup: 2005. A classic.
By: Jack |Chelsea. Barcelona. Champions League.
Do you need any more? You already know, this is more than just a match. Let this highlight package, from the 04-05 CL quarterfinal, be your guide. If this can’t get you up for Tuesday’s semifinal first leg, nothing will.
Rant Box: Chelsea v West Ham
By: Jack |Man, is it just me or has any kind of buzz revolving tomorrow’s match against West Ham — or any other Premier League match this season — been extinguished after Wednesday’s drab, goalless draw with Everton? I didn’t think it was just me.
So we’re pretty much out of the race for a Prem title, and [...]
Rant Box: Chelsea v Everton
By: Jack |Man, it’s been a long couple of days. Sorry for the lack of posts.
Today, we’ll get a preview of the FA Cup final. Everton invade Stamford Bridge, fresh off ousting Manchester United in the cup semis on penalties. Well played, Toffees.
The Blues enter the match fresh off a fine win of their own, a 2-1 [...]
Rant Box: Chelsea v Arsenal
By: Jack |Boys & girls, I’m going out of town this weekend. The nation’s capital is hosting one of the trillest — trilllllll — parties around. So, if you’re in the area, holla at me.
Anyway, I’ve got to get this special FA Cup edition of the rant box out with the quickness.
We all know the deal. Chelsea, [...]






