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'As I understand it' – David Ornstein provides update on Chelsea’s new manager search

'As I understand it' – David Ornstein provides update on Chelsea’s new manager search

David Ornstein expects Chelsea to start conversations with representatives of candidates in the next few days and make an appointment early in the summer.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 25

William Gallas urges Chelsea to snub Fabregas for 'harsh' manager who 'can win things very soon'

Former Chelsea star William Gallas has told the Blues to snub Cesc Fabregas and appoint Diego Simeone as the club’s next head coach. Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months after appointing him, and are once again looking for another head coach.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

Report: Chelsea reluctant to grant Estevao wish, Blues playing hardball over injury

Chelsea are playing hardball over allowing Estevao to return to Brazil for treatment on his hamstring injury according to reports. Estevao suffered a grade four hamstring injury against Manchester United, which has potentially put his participation at the World Cup in doubt.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

'I’m afraid' – Former Blue warns Andoni Iraola against taking the Chelsea job

Former Blue Graeme Le Saux has warned Andoni Iraola against taking the Chelsea job amid the current situation at the club. Chelsea are once again looking for a new head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, less than four months after appointing him.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

'I think for him' – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink explains exactly why Liam Delap is struggling to score

Liam Delap is struggling to score goals because of a lack of confidence according to former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The Blues signed Delap for £30m from Ipswich last summer, and fought off interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

'It’s pretty much about' – Calum McFarlane shares how he’s going to get Palmer back to his best

Calum McFarlane believes Cole Palmer is a “top talent” and it’s about getting him in the right position to show his quality. Palmer has had a difficult season, and missed virtually the entire first half of the campaign with a troublesome groin injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

Ben Jacobs names player Chelsea are 'genuine suitors' for this summer, PSG interested

Chelsea are one of four clubs who are “genuine” suitors for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers this summer according to Ben Jacobs. Having had a quiet January the Blues are once again expected to be busy in the summer with a number of positions in the squad needing to be addressed.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

'At the minute' – Frank Lampard addresses speculation linking him with Chelsea return

Frank Lampard seemingly refused to rule out a return to Chelsea when asked about the vacant head coach position. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months into a six and a half year deal, with Calum McFarlane placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 25

'I believe' – Cesc Fabregas speaks out on speculation linking him with Chelsea job

Cesc Fabregas has said he’s got nothing to say about the Chelsea job, and he’d be stupid to think about it now. Having sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, the Blues are once again looking for another head coach, with Calum McFarlane placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea FC News / Essential Football / April 25
5 Players Who Could LEAVE Chelsea in the Summer Transfer Window

5 Players Who Could LEAVE Chelsea in the Summer Transfer Window

Chelsea are in a period of unwanted transition at the moment. Liam Rosenior failed to have the desired impact – now, the Blues are facing a season without European football in 2026/27.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 24

Chelsea caretaker boss cleverly dodges questions about his squad’s disgraceful behaviour

Chelsea’s players downed tools, and it was put to Calum McFarlane that their performances haven’t been good enough – he responded. The performance of some of Chelsea’s players in recent weeks has been utterly disgraceful as they downed tools to get Liam Rosenior sacked.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 24
'At the end of the day' – Como president gives major update on Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea

'At the end of the day' – Como president gives major update on Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas is free to join Chelsea and become their next head coach “if he wishes” according to Como President Mirwan Suwarso. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months into the six and a half year contract he signed in January.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 24
The two Chelsea players who remain in league’s top rated 50 after 6 month collapse

The two Chelsea players who remain in league’s top rated 50 after 6 month collapse

Chelsea’s team collapse has been caused by individuals doing badly as much as anything, as the stats from their season so far show. Chelsea’s collapse in form in the last few months is nicely summed up by their individual players ratings on stats site WhoScored.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 24

Rosenior entered the same death spiral that destroyed Potter – Chelsea directors learned nothing

A week ago, the writing was already on the wall for Liam Rosenior. Some would say it has been there for a while. The spiral I wrote about then then has only accelerated since the Manchester City game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 24
Interim manager gives injury update on two crucial Chelsea attackers racing to be fit for Sunday

Interim manager gives injury update on two crucial Chelsea attackers racing to be fit for Sunday

Calum McFarlane was pretty guarded in Chelsea’s press conference today, but we did at least get some injury updates. The tactic from the Chelsea press officer in sending interim coach Calum McFarlane into today’s press conference at short notice seemed to be to make sure he knew as little as possible.

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Sky Sports reporter reveals 'simple' reason why Chelsea put Calum McFarlane in charge

Chelsea decided to put Calum McFarlane in charge for the remainder of the season because he’s “done the job before” and worked inside the structure according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solkehol.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 24
'I’d love to see' – Joe Cole reveals who he wants Chelsea to appoint as next head coach

'I’d love to see' – Joe Cole reveals who he wants Chelsea to appoint as next head coach

Joe Cole would love to see former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso appointed as Chelsea head coach following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Rosenior was sacked on Wednesday following a run of five successive league defeats without scoring, with his final game a dismal 3-0 defeat to Brighton.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 24
'People in charge' – Sky Sports reporter reveals how Chelsea ownership feel about their strategy

'People in charge' – Sky Sports reporter reveals how Chelsea ownership feel about their strategy

The Chelsea ownership fully believe in what they are doing and won’t change their strategy according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol. BlueCo are deeply unpopular amongst supporters, with the vast majority wanting the ownership gone, and a successful protest was held before the defeat to Manchester United last weekend.

Joe Cole News / Chelsea News / April 24
'The sad thing is…' – Joe Cole on the big mistake Chelsea’s owners are making

'The sad thing is…' – Joe Cole on the big mistake Chelsea’s owners are making

Joe Cole has been very supportive of the Chelsea ownership in their time so far – but it looks like they’ve finally lost him. Chelsea are sacking manager after manager.

Calum Mcfarlane News / Chelsea News / April 24

What sources are saying about Calum McFarlane as Chelsea caretaker choice

Calum McFarlane is a “no brainer” choice to be Chelsea’s interim manager until the end of the season – that doesn’t mean it will go well. Bobby Vincent’s

Jamie Carragher News / Chelsea News / April 24
Jamie Carragher perfectly sums up BlueCo’s arrogance with stinging attack

Jamie Carragher perfectly sums up BlueCo’s arrogance with stinging attack

Chelsea’s ownership are rightly getting battered from all angles right now, with Jamie Carragher the latest to slam them. Jamie Carragher annoys a lot of Chelsea fans with his punditry, but it’s hard to say that the former Liverpool man hasn’t called the BlueCo disaster pretty spot on from early.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 24
The Athletic reveals how many names are under consideration for the Chelsea job

The Athletic reveals how many names are under consideration for the Chelsea job

Andoni Iraola is one of seven or eight names under consideration to become the next Chelsea head coach according to The Athletic. Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months after appointing him, with Calum McFarlane appointed as interim for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 24
'Not just occasionally but all the time' – Marcel Desailly makes interesting Enzo Fernandez claim

'Not just occasionally but all the time' – Marcel Desailly makes interesting Enzo Fernandez claim

Marcel Desailly believes Enzo Fernandez is being overworked and has called on the Blues to sign first choice internationals this summer. The Blues were quiet in January, but are expected to once again be busy in the summer, with a number of positions in the squad needing to be addressed.

Liam Rosenior News / Caught Offside / April 23

The real truth behind Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea severance package has emerged

Following Liam Rosenior’s brutally swift exit from Stamford Bridge this week, the rumour mill went into absolute overdrive. Social media was full of reports that the tactician was walking away with a historic £24 million golden handshake.

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