Chelsea Manager Carlo Ancelotti has today denied any accusation that the sacking of ex-assistant manager Ray Wilkins has had a detrimental affect on his side. After Chelsea crashed out to Everton on penalties Saturday afternoon, more and more evidence is stacking up to suggest that Ray Wilkins' departure last year is the main reason behind Chelsea's poor performances in both cup competitions and the Premier League. Whilst speaking to BBC Football after the FA Cup fourth round replay tie, Ancelotti remained positive about player morale in the club and denied any link between Ray Wilkins' … [Read more...]
Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea Highlights
The spoils were shared this afternoon in this highly-anticipated clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Spurs enjoyed a dream start when Roman Pavlyuchenko put his side ahead thanks to some clever play from Jermain Defoe. However substitute Didier Drogba managed to pull the visitors level in the second half when Spurs keeper Gomes was unable to keep out his venemous shot. Carlo Ancelotti's men almost won the game right at the end but Didier Drogba was unable to convert a late Chelsea penalty. Final Score Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Chelsea. … [Read more...]
Marseille 1-0 Chelsea Highlights
Chelsea's dreadful run continues as they suffered yet another poor result in their final Group F tie with Marseille in the Champions League. Despite already guaranteeing themselves top spot of the group, it will still be a disappointing result and performance all round for Carlo Ancelotti's men as a late strike from Brandao was the difference here at the Stade Velodrome this evening. … [Read more...]