Chelsea: October 2009 Archives

Chelsea put four past Bolton for the second time this week in an entertaining clash at the Reebok.

Chelsea must overcome Blackburn at Ewood Park in the last eight of the Carling Cup as the Premier League pair were drawn together.

Chelsea have doubts over Salomon Kalou and Branislav Ivanovic ahead of Saturday's trip to Bolton Wanderers.

Ross Turnbull is hoping his Carling Cup appearance for Chelsea will be the first of many for the Blues.

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Daniel Sturridge will start against Bolton as the Chelsea boss plans to make changes.

Napoli say Chelsea have not made a move for Marek Hamsik and insist the midfielder is not for sale at any price.

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a £20million move for Real Madrid's Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart.

Chelsea captain John Terry admits he is trying to learn as much as possible from Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea hope to wrap up a new deal for Joe Cole as soon as possible as the player continues to shine on his return to fitness.

Chelsea are eyeing an £18million bid for Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik if they manage to reverse their transfer ban.

Chelsea return to the top of the Premier League in style after breezing past a lacklustre Blackburn side at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins has admitted they will struggle to cope as a squad if they are not allowed to buy anyone.

Chelsea will welcome back Didier Drogba against Blackburn but Jose Bosingwa and Yury Zhirkov are both out.

Chelsea star Frank Lampard has hailed Man City and revealed he expects them to be challenging for a top-four place this season.

Chelsea have asked for a suspension of FIFA's transfer ban in the hope they will able to sign new players in January.

Chelsea midfielder Deco says he is loving life at Stamford Bridge and is glad he did not leave the club in the summer.

Blackburn and Chelsea could be ready to fight it out for the signature of Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey in January.

Chelsea will be without Jose Bosingwa against Atletico Madrid but John Mikel Obi could return from injury to play.

Chelsea will be without Jose Bosingwa against Atletico Madrid as the player struggles with a knee injury.

Franco Di Santo says he would prefer to stay and play first-team football at Blackburn rather than keep the Chelsea bench warm.

Ricardo Carvalho says it is crucial Chelsea bounce back against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after the defeat to Aston Villa.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce does not hold out much hope of keeping Franco Di Santo and expects him to return to Chelsea in January.

John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba have been nominated for this year's prestigious Ballon d'Or won last time by Ronaldo.

Goals from defenders Richard Dunne and James Collins saw Aston Villa come back from a goal down to beat Chelsea.

Joe Cole is set to be handed a new Chelsea deal with boss Carlo Ancelotti ready to hand the versatile midfielder a new central role.

Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech is available for boss Carlo Ancelotti after returning from a one-match suspension.

Chelsea will lodge their intention to appeal against their transfer ban with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later today.

Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesan was in Zenica last night to watch Bosnia's Edin Dzeko play against Spain.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has reignited his spat with Jose Mourinho and admitted he has a special relationship with John Terry.

Chelsea are hoping Joe Cole will become the latest player to commit his future by signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

Alex has become the latest player to commit his future to Chelsea after penning a new four-year deal at the club.

Arsenal and Chelsea target Patrick Vieira has ruled out a January move to England and will see out his contract with Inter Milan.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is looking for the Ivory Coast 'to make history' and reach next summer's World Cup final.

Chelsea have been boosted by Michael Ballack's claims the ankle injury picked up playing for Germany in Russia is not serious.

Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou says he has committed his future to the club by penning a new four-year deal.

Chelsea and Manchester United are set to battle it out for the signature of Brazilian wonder kid Alex Teixeira Santos.

Didier Drogba has confirmed he would not be tempted to quit Chelsea to join super-rich Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Michael Ballack has blasted reports linking him with Real Madrid and insists he is very happy at Chelsea.

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce believes Jack Cork is reaping the benefits of joining Coventry on loan from Chelsea.

Uruguay striker Edison Cavani admits he wants to quit Palermo one day "to play at Chelsea or Juventus".

Chelsea are to offer Salomon Kalou a new contract as they look to avoid player losses during their possible double transfer window ban.

Didier Drogba responded to reports linking Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira to Chelsea by saying he 'will be a good addition'.

Chelsea are set to make a move for Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira if they win their appeal against a transfer ban.

Joe Cole will step up his return to full fitness when he turns out for the Chelsea reserves against Arsenal tonight.

Second half goals from Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda handed Chelsea a 2-0 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Carlo Ancelotti claims Roman Abramovich is pleased with Chelsea's progress, despite claims of an emergency meeting this week.

Chelsea will be without suspended goalkeeper Petr Cech against Liverpool so Hilario will deputise against the Reds.

John Terry has promised Chelsea fans the players will be ready for Sunday's clash with Liverpool despite their recent shaky displays.

Carlo Ancelotti felt Chelsea's 1-0 Champions League win at Apoel Nicosia 'was a good result but perhaps not a good performance'.

Chelsea put four past Bolton for the second time this week in an entertaining clash at the Reebok.

Chelsea must overcome Blackburn at Ewood Park in the last eight of the Carling Cup as the Premier League pair were drawn together.

Chelsea have doubts over Salomon Kalou and Branislav Ivanovic ahead of Saturday's trip to Bolton Wanderers.

Ross Turnbull is hoping his Carling Cup appearance for Chelsea will be the first of many for the Blues.

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Daniel Sturridge will start against Bolton as the Chelsea boss plans to make changes.

Napoli say Chelsea have not made a move for Marek Hamsik and insist the midfielder is not for sale at any price.

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a £20million move for Real Madrid's Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart.

Chelsea captain John Terry admits he is trying to learn as much as possible from Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea hope to wrap up a new deal for Joe Cole as soon as possible as the player continues to shine on his return to fitness.