Posts Tagged ancelotti
Two down, one to go
Posted by Alan in Journalism on June 7, 2010
Before I started university I remember saying to a friend in the pub one night that it would most probably fly by. That’s exactly what has happened.
Last week I finished my second year studying journalism at the University of Kent.
This time next year I’ll be entering the big wide media world, looking for a job and aiming to ascend to the top of the greasy pole. Read the rest of this entry »
Gael Kakuta seizes his chance to shine for Chelsea
Posted by Alan in Football, Journalism on November 21, 2009
Kakuta finally got the chance to showcase his skills against Wolves this afternoon
Over the last few months Gael Kakuta has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Read the rest of this entry »
Lacklustre Chelsea do enough to see off Porto
Up and running: Nicolas Anelka celebrates his strike which gave the Blues all three points. Photo courtesy of the Guardian.
As far as first steps on the road to potential Champions League glory go, this was a fairly uninspiring start for Chelsea.
Carlo Ancelotti will pleased with the three points – which were secured with a strike just after half time from Nicolas Anelka – but he will know that his side can play much better than this. The Italian could counter that at this stage it is points, not performances that matter. And these points were gained without the likes of Didier Drogba, Jose Bosingwa, Joe Cole and Yuri Zhirkov.
Chelsea’s transfer ban: a precedent or simply a notable exception?
As the world of football reels from the shock of Chelsea’s 18-month transfer ban, thoughts will now begin to turn to the long-term implications of Fifa’s decision.
The penalty handed down yesterday by the organisation’s Dispute Resolution Chamber isn’t completely unprecedented – Roma were banned from signing players during the January 2006 transfer window as a result of their pursuit of Auxerre’s Philippe Mexes – but there is no doubt the Blues are the most high profile victims to fall foul of Fifa’s attempt to stamp out club’s questionable practices in poaching young talent. Read the rest of this entry »
Burnley brought crashing back down to Earth by slick Chelsea
For most of the first half it seemed as if this game would be another chapter in Burnley’s fairytale start to the season. Goalkeeper Brian Jensen was in inspired form yet again, repelling wave after wave of Chelsea attacks and frustrating the home side.
For those inside Stamford Bridge it seemed reminiscent of many a home game under Luiz Felipe Scolari last season. The Blues were dominating possession and creating plenty of chances, but they just couldn’t put the ball into the net. Read the rest of this entry »
Fulham 0-2 Chelsea: Blues cruise at the Cottage
Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka struck in either half to give Chelsea a comfortable victory over neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage as Carlo Ancelotti maintained his impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge. Read the rest of this entry »
Deja vu pervades as Ancelotti’s reign gets off to a flier
Picture courtsey of the Daily Telegraph
As far as new dawns go, the early days of life under Carlo Ancelotti have gone swimmingly for Chelsea.
A trophy in the cabinet at the first opportunity with a first penalty shootout victory in over 10 years and six points from six in the Premier League. You could hardly ask for more. Read the rest of this entry »