When Roman sacked Mourinho, he effectively took a gamble, a big gamble. He gambled on the team rediscovering their form once that big, bad bully Jose had gone. 

Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo believes the club’s use of the loan system will lead to a seamless transition when the current first-team crop needs replacing.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will discover over the coming days the severity of his latest knee problem.

CHELSEA face an anxious wait for an update on the fitness of Michael Essien after the Ghana midfielder sustained a knee injury.

Chelsea today dismissed as “nonsense” reports that assistant manager Michael Emenalo had discussed the club’s transfer targets with journalists.

I TOLD you to expect the unexpected; not sure this is quite what we had in mind, though.

HOPEFULLY, by the time you read this, the Luiz deal will have been completed.

CHELSEA have avoided a lengthy legal wrangle by agreeing compensation with Ray Wilkins less than three weeks after controversially axing him.

Ray Wilkins and Chelsea today reached what both described as an "amicable" resolution regarding his controversial departure from the club.

AN EMOTIONAL Carlo Ancelotti yesterday launched a staunch denial that he is considering leaving Chelsea and refuted suggestions his position at Stamford Bridge has been left untenable by recent intervention in club affairs by those above him.

Ray Wilkins today claimed he was the victim of “undoubtedly unfair dismissal” from Chelsea and is taking legal advice in an attempt to reach “an amicable solution”.

CHELSEA coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that long-term injuries to captain John Terry and Brazilian defender Alex may force him to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.

MICHAEL EMENALO has been appointed Chelsea’s assistant first team coach to replace Ray Wilkins.

Michael Emenalo has been appointed Chelsea’s assistant first team coach following the departure of Ray Wilkins last week.