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Why Chelsea have scrapped pre-match huddle in centre-circle as Liam Rosenior offers verdict

Why Chelsea have scrapped pre-match huddle in centre-circle as Liam Rosenior offers verdict

Liam Rosenior admitted that Chelsea's pre-match huddle routine has drawn unwanted attention to the team and is something they will have to change. Chelsea's pre-match huddles are nothing new, but doing it on the centre circle made it unusual - and last weekend's incident made it viral.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 17

'We need to talk about the strategy' – Former Chelsea cult hero slams the owners

Former Chelsea cult hero Joe Cole sounds like he has had enough of the current Chelsea project under this ownership. Cole is often quite opinionated but I don’t think I’ve seen him lose it this much before and fully slam what the current owners are trying to do at the club.

Chelsea FC News / HITC / March 17
Ashley Cole takes first manager role, follows Fabregas path

Ashley Cole takes first manager role, follows Fabregas path

Ashley Cole has begun his managerial career with Serie B side Cesena, following a path similar to the ones taken by Enzo Maresca and former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

Chelsea FC News / Extratime Talk / March 17

UCL Round of 16 Second Leg: Three Key Reasons Why Chelsea Can Make a ‘Miraculous’ Comeback Against PSG

Chelsea vs PSG on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge in the UCL Round of 16 second leg will be one of the most anticipated European nights of the season, as the Blues try to overturn a daunting three-goal deficit.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 17
Chelsea make decision that will please everyone ahead of PSG match tonight

Chelsea make decision that will please everyone ahead of PSG match tonight

Chelsea have made the decision to scrap the pre-match huddle over the centre circle ahead of facing PSG tonight. It was a new pre-match ritual that they had been doing, where they would gather over the ball in the centre circle ahead of both kick offs at the start, and then again at half time.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 17

Chelsea can stop sweating now as Exclusive says they’re safe from FA sanctions

Chelsea have appeared to avoid any FA sanctions as well as from the Premier League as both investigations set to conclude. Yesterday we heard about the Premier League reaching their conclusions over the investigations on Chelsea’s historical transfer dealings.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / March 17

Report: Chelsea make decision over sensational move for Messi

Chelsea are reportedly considering accelerating their plans for Rayane Messi, the highly rated teenage winger currently owned by Strasbourg, as interest from several European heavyweights intensifies.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 17

'How can you allow that to happen?' – Sky Sports pundits destroy Liam Rosenior

Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry have destroyed Liam Rosenior on Monday Night Football last night. As they always do on this show, they reviewed the Premier League games and the goals that were scored, and there was a focus on Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 17
'Chelsea is capable' – Popular French reporter looks ahead to Chelsea vs PSG

'Chelsea is capable' – Popular French reporter looks ahead to Chelsea vs PSG

Popular French reporter Julien Laurens has been looking ahead to tonight’s Chelsea vs PSG Champions League clash. The Blues have a massive uphill struggle to stand any chance of still advancing in the competition after losing the first leg 5-2 away from home.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / March 16
Eden Hazard transfer may have required £23m payoff for Chelsea to secure

Eden Hazard transfer may have required £23m payoff for Chelsea to secure

Eden Hazard’s move to Chelsea is being scrunitised after the Blues were found to have made almost £50m of illegal payments in a 7 year period. Chelsea

Soccer News / Chelsea News / March 16
Chelsea defender who won 1 ground duels against Newcastle and had a clear failure of effort must be dropped

Chelsea defender who won 1 ground duels against Newcastle and had a clear failure of effort must be dropped

Wesley Fofana and Joao Pedro had poor games against Newcastle, but one deserves harsher punishment than the other. We’re taking a look back at Chelsea’s ugly defeat to Newcastle at the weekend, and have noted two players who got the lowest ratings among outfielders for the Blues on FotMob.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / March 16
Chelsea vs PSG: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League clash?

Chelsea vs PSG: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League clash?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. A big night awaits in west London as Chelsea look to overturn the 5-2 deficit against the Parisians.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / March 16
'The group believe' – Joao Pedro tells Chelsea fans to have some faith ahead of PSG tie

'The group believe' – Joao Pedro tells Chelsea fans to have some faith ahead of PSG tie

Joao Pedro has rallied the troops ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League second leg game against PSG tomorrow night. Tomorrow night a wounded and unhappy Chelsea face PSG at Stamford Bridge, going into the game on the wrong end of a 5-2 result from the first leg.

Liam Rosenior News / Chelsea News / March 16
'I like him a lot' – Rosenior backed by former Chelsea player who blamed bad squad for issues

'I like him a lot' – Rosenior backed by former Chelsea player who blamed bad squad for issues

Wayne Bridge has spoken this week, and has defended Liam Rosenior as the Chelsea boss comes under pressure for the first time. After two painful defeats in a week, it’s a funny time to come out and defend Liam Rosenior.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / March 16
First Liam Rosenior sacking rumours show what a mess Chelsea are in already

First Liam Rosenior sacking rumours show what a mess Chelsea are in already

Two defeats in a vital week for Chelsea have put the pressure on Liam Rosenior, who was only appointed a couple of months ago. You can mark your calendar now – it’s March 16th and we’ve just had our first Liam Rosenior sacking rumours, less than two months after he was appointed.

Liam Rosenior News / Chelsea News / March 16
'No. I said…' – Rosenior’s angry response to questions about his faulty pressing system

'No. I said…' – Rosenior’s angry response to questions about his faulty pressing system

Chelsea conceded a very soft goal against Newcastle on Saturday and Liam Rosenior was grilled today about whether it was down to a new pressing system.

Soccer News / Outlook India / March 16

Premier League: Chelsea Handed Huge Fine, Transfer Ban For Financial Breaches

Chelsea fined £10.75m, suspended one-year transfer ban imposed by Premier League Breaches between 2011-2018 with undisclosed payments to players and agents

Liam Rosenior News / Chelsea News / March 16
Under pressure Liam Rosenior backs 'obvious' quote from club director

Under pressure Liam Rosenior backs 'obvious' quote from club director

Liam Rosenior has agreed with a controversial quote from last week that it’s “obvious” Chelsea are building one of the best teams in the world. A meeting between a Chelsea club director and fans last week is already becoming pretty infamous.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / March 16
Latest: Rosenior update means Chelsea possibly without starter and his backup for PSG game

Latest: Rosenior update means Chelsea possibly without starter and his backup for PSG game

Liam Rosenior has just taken Chelsea’s press conference ahead of the game against PSG, and there are injury updates on a few players. Chelsea have been

Liam Delap News / Chelsea News / March 16
'Dumbest stuff' including Fofana mental error cost Chelsea against Newcastle claims pundit

'Dumbest stuff' including Fofana mental error cost Chelsea against Newcastle claims pundit

Chelsea fans all over are despairing about what to do with their team after another disappointing result for the Blues. Another bad performance and bad result had Chelsea fans frustrated on Saturday night, and on the London is Blue podcast there was some serious venting going on.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / March 16
Watch: Highlight reel of Chelsea player’s last 34 shots has fans wanting Jackson back

Watch: Highlight reel of Chelsea player’s last 34 shots has fans wanting Jackson back

Liam Delap is really struggling at Chelsea and a look at his last 34 shots shows some serious flaws in his shooting technique. There was one moment against Newcastle which really summed up Liam Delap’s Chelsea career so far.

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