Through the years at Chelsea, many players have come and gone. Many players are favoured by particular managers, then once that manager is gone, the player loses his touch. It's a vicious cycle that can seriously tarnish a player's ability. In this piece, I'm going to discuss how Thomas Tuchel can prevent this from happening... Continue Reading →
Can Marc Guehi Break Into The Senior Team Next Season?
With the imminent departure of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea, the lack of young defenders from the academy ready for first team football is sparse. The likes of Xavier Mbuyamba and Dynel Simeu have been proven at the U23 level, however their lack of first team football and senior experience greatly reduces their chance at featuring... Continue Reading →
Podcast: All things Jude Soonsup-Bell with his brother Zac!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hUTWvc0Uv1tV88dXjt5cl?si=1SOraK9-RYGUMh9BIAjTMw In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Orlando (Host - @0rland1nho), Paree (Owner - @CFCParee ) and Dan (Admin - @DanBarkerCoach) talk to The Chelsea Spot Writer Zac Soonsup-Bell (Writer - @ZSoonsup) about his very own brother, Jude. From talking about Jude as a kid, playing in midfield, moving to Chelsea, Tyrone Mings'... Continue Reading →
Chelsea Tactical Analysis vs Newcastle United 15/02/2021
Newcastle starting the game pressing high up the pitch, trying to cut Chelsea’s passing lanes into Jorginho and Kovacic while putting pressure onto the CB’s. From goal-kicks Newcastle were setting traps for the opposite CB and the midfielders while cutting the passing lane into the outside CB. Below we see Saint-Maximan cutting the passing lane... Continue Reading →
Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle Match Report
After the result at the weekend, Chelsea's game against Newcastle meant the Blues had a chance to jump into a top 4 position. With Liverpool losing to Leicester, a win over the Magpies would mean they'd be in 4th place - only 4 points behind 3rd and 2nd place Leicester, and Manchester United respectively. Thomas... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Chelsea 1-0 Barnsley Review & Newcastle Preview!
https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/episode/790535?theme=dark&visual=true&scrolling-title=true&autoplay=true&enable-volume=true&iframe-height=190 In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Orlando (Host - @0rland1nho) and Dan(Admin - @DanBarkerCoach) discussed the lucky 1-0 victory against Barnsley in the FA Cup including Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount appreciation, why Pulisic and Ziyech have struggled so far, and then also look ahead to Monday's game against Newcastle!Prefer to listen... Continue Reading →
Kays Ruiz-Atil: who is the Chelsea target?
Multiple transfer outlets have claimed that new Chelsea gaffer Thomas Tuchel is set to raid his former club Paris Saint German and pinch 18-year-old French-Moroccan starlet Kays Ruiz-Atil on a free transfer. Image source: AS The midfielder was born in Lyon, France and is of Moroccan heritage through his father, making him eligible for both... Continue Reading →
Chelsea 1-0 Barnsley Player Ratings – Ziyech and Pulisic 1?
Chelsea somehow managed to beat Barnsley in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a disastrous performance to take us into the quarter finals of the domestic competition. There were some absolutely terrible performances, especially as you'd expect the level to be high as some of the players should be trying to impress Tuchel,... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Chelsea 2-1 Sheffield United Review & Barnsley Preview!
https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/episode/788738?theme=dark&visual=true&scrolling-title=true&autoplay=true&enable-volume=true&iframe-height=190 Will Billy Gilmour start tomorrow? In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Orlando (Host - @0rland1nho) and Michael (Writer - @MNazarian10) discussed the victory against Sheffield United, why Ben Chilwell is struggling, why Timo Werner has improved his game, the upcoming game against Barnsley in the FA Cup and so much more!Prefer to... Continue Reading →
Kepa needs a chance for redemption – But will it be at Chelsea ?
After the arrival of Edouard Mendy, Kepa has found himself frozen out of Chelsea's starting XI. Mendy's calming presence at the base of Chelsea's defence coupled with a great positional awareness and aerial presence only means that Kepa will continue being a fringe player at the club. Still only twenty-six, Kepa can become a quality... Continue Reading →
Chelsea 2-1 Sheffield United Tactical Analysis
Chelsea used a 3-2-5 to build up from the back, with Azpilicueta often stepping up in line with Kovacic and Jorginho to carry the ball and progress Chelsea up the pitch. However, Sheffield United tried to combat this by using Fleck to press Azpilicueta and stop him from doing so, with the two strikers focused... Continue Reading →
Should Chelsea make a move for Eden Hazard?
In June of 2019, just one month before Frank Lampard took over as Chelsea head coach, Eden Hazard completed his dream transfer to Real Madrid. Hazard was long an admirer of Madrid coach and former player Zinidine Zidane. Hazard also linked up with close friend and former Chelsea teammate Thibaut Courtois, who left Chelsea the... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Chatting to Adam Newson about Tuchel, Spurs, the U23’s & more!
https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/episode/786106?theme=dark&visual=true&scrolling-title=true&autoplay=true&enable-volume=true&iframe-height=190 A pleasure speaking to Adam Newson! In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Orlando (Host - @0rland1nho) and Paree (Owner - @CFCParee) were joined by special guest Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) who talks about getting into Journalism and working for Football.London, his reaction to Lampard's sacking and Tuchel's appointment, Billy Gilmour, the upcoming game... Continue Reading →
Chelsea 2-0 Burnley Match Report
Playing against another team known to sit deep and defend compact, Chelsea's second game under Thomas Tuchel would provide interesting insight on how the new manager would fair against such sides in the league. In the last game against Wolves, the Blues failed to score a goal, settling for a 0-0 draw. In what seemed... Continue Reading →
Thank You, Goodbye, and Sorry.
With all the reports it's hard to say I didn't expect this, but upon learning of his sacking it felt unexpected. Early Monday morning history repeated itself as it inevitably does, and the decision to axe the man who loves, embodies, and knows this football club was done. Frank Lampard, his Chelsea dream, and the... Continue Reading →
Podcast: Reaction to Frank Lampard SACKED and Thomas Tuchel!
https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/episode/783184?theme=dark&visual=true&scrolling-title=true&autoplay=true&enable-volume=true&iframe-height=190 A podcast we never thought we would have to do... but some great insight from Marius! In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Orlando (Admin - @0rland1nho), Paree (Owner - @CFCParee) and Danny (Writer - @danny_new_) gave a reaction to the sacking of Frank Lampard, an episode we thought we wouldn't have to... Continue Reading →
Hudson-Odoi and Werner hold the keys to Lampard’s future
Lampard's job is hanging on the line, but Hudson-Odoi and Werner have the potential to save him
Podcast: Frank’s future in the balance…
https://webplayer.whooshkaa.com/episode/781891?theme=dark&visual=true&scrolling-title=true&autoplay=true&enable-volume=true&iframe-height=190 Do the boys think Frank is getting sacked? Find out above! In another episode of The Chelsea Spot Podcast, Dan (Admin - @danbarkzr), Paree (Owner - @CFCParee) and Danny (Writer - @danny_new_) discuss Chelsea's lacklusture performance against Leicester City which could lead to the sacking of Frank Lampard. They also discused possible replacements such... Continue Reading →
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