Controversy and deceit new Blues buzzwords

THE self-destruct button at Chelsea FC High Command must be well worn.

We can’t let a period of success or neutral publicity go without throwing ourselves head first with total disregard into a vat of steaming controversy and negative media furore.

The rumour mills have gone into over-drive since the departure of Ray Wilkins. Some of the gossip since the termination of his contract is bonkers. But this is what you get when no plausible explanations are forthcoming.