2025/2026

Owing to an extremely busy week at work, I was unfortunately unable to document my experience at Chelsea vs Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Put simply, my thoughts are these: We were totally outclassed, near enough man for man. It was a classic case of men against boys. … Continue reading 17.01. 26 Brentford (h)

As one era came to a miserable end in my ill-fated attempt at Dry January, another began in the form of Liam Rosenior’s at Chelsea. It’s been another strange week at the club. A smash-and-grab point against Manchester City on Sunday was followed by a less than good enough defeat away to Fulham where a … Continue reading 10.01.26 Charlton Athletic (a)

Waking up at 11am, with a splitting headache from overindulgence in New Years Eve antics, the last thing I wanted or needed to see was the official club confirmation of Enzo Maresca’s departure from Chelsea Football Club. When Mauricio Pochettino left in May 2024, I contemplated writing a similar piece to this one, but eventually … Continue reading Thank You, Enzo Maresca

Chelsea’s rivalry with Barcelona is one steeped in history, beginning in the 1999/2000 Champions League quarter finals where despite an impressive 3-1 win over the Catalan side at home, Chelsea were thrashed 5-1 at the Camp Nou. It’s a fixture that has provided some of the greatest moments in the club’s history, but also some … Continue reading 25.11.25 Barcelona (h)