GIANFRANCO ZOLA was at Stamford Bridge yesterday to say his farewells to Chelsea staff. But he said he would still be a Blues player had the club made their increased contract offer just 48 hours earlier.

Chelsea’s new managing director, former Liverpool reserve-team player turned insolvency expert Trevor Birch, has ‘‘unfinished business’’ in the game to complete when he takes over the post.

Chelsea are spending €204,000 on resurfacing their pitch after Marcel Desailly complained about their initial attempt to paint the mud green.

Chelsea have paid tribute to Roberto di Matteo following the Italian's retirement.

Chelsea have dismissed reports that midfielder Emmanuel Petit is set to leave Stamford Bridge for Liverpool.

Chelsea have fined Jody Morris two weeks’ wages for being on licensed premises two days before a game.

Chelsea have urged the Football Association not to take a ‘‘knee-jerk reaction’’ to the charges facing John Terry following a nightclub incident by immediately banning him from playing for England.

Chelsea managing director Colin Hutchinson has called for the Nationwide League to introduce a system of 'nursery clubs' to save smaller teams from extinction.

Chelsea managing director Colin Hutchinson has announced he will quit at the end of the season after 15 years at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have moved to calm fears that captain Marcel Desailly may have a career-threatening injury by insisting he will be back in action in 10 days’ time.

Frank Leboeuf has quit Chelsea.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of £6m-rated Emmanuel Petit from

West Ham have accepted an £11m bid from London rivals Chelsea for Frank Lampard.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £7m deal with Barcelona for Emmanuel Petit.

Chelsea have already begun their rebuilding programme for an assault on the Premiership crown next season with the signing of William Gallas from Marseille.

Chelsea will discuss Gustavo Poyet’s frustrations with him at the end of the season.

Gianfranco Zola has revealed his family will hold the key to whether he follows through his intention to leave Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea have revealed their desire to join the expanded version of the G14 elite group of European clubs.

Chelsea have confirmed that they have finally agreed a deal with Monaco to sell defender Frank Leboeuf.

Chelsea have underlined their determination to persuade striker Gianfranco Zola to stay at the club next season.

Chelsea are still interested in signing Robbie Fowler but admit that "the whole thing would appear to be dead".

Dennis Wise has revealed that Chelsea chairman Ken Bates persuaded him to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have made it clear they will do everything in their power to persuade captain Dennis Wise not to quit the club after he told them he was considering leaving Stamford Bridge.