Archive for September, 2011

CFC v Valencia – Fan Photos

Friend of the blog and Chelsea FC season ticket holder Adam Fullerton was in Valencia for the game yesterday and he has kindly agreed to let us share the pictures he took.

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CFC Youth Players: Josh McEachran Opportunity Analysis

At the end of the transfer window I was encouraged to hear that Josh McEachran would not be going out on loan due to the wishes of Andre Villas Boas as it means we are likely to see more of him in the first team this season.

With the arrival of Raul Meireles and Oriol Romeu competition for places in midfield is fierce and those desperate to see the 18 year old in action will need patience in their quest to see him make his mark on the team.

Unfortunately some high profile fixtures and tight results mean that McEachran has found opportunities limited in the first few games of the season with just a Carling Cup start and Premier League substitute appearance to his name.

There is plenty to be positive about though with the Blues hoping to play over 60 games in a successful season, Andre Villas Boas will need to rotate his players regularly if we hope to challenge on all fronts, meaning that the young midfielder may have many opportunities to play.

Despite the competition for places I am happy with his progress at the moment, he seems to have become a permanent fixure on the bench in the league and a likely starter in the domestic cups. There are also possibilities of heavy involvement in the Champions League, particularly if we secure our place in the last 16 with a couple of games to play.

Watch this space on the boy McEachran

Torres Talks Swansea and About His Sending Off

Chelsea v Swansea Highlights

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Chelsea Side v Swansea – Lampard Benched

Chelsea take on Welsh side Swansea at Stamford Bridge today and Andre Villas Boas has named a strong side to face the Premier League newcomers.

Nicholas Anelka comes in for the injured Daniel Sturridge, whilst Torres continues to lead the line in the absence of Didier Drogba.

The notable part of the line up however is that Frank Lampard does not feature in the starting XI with John Obi Mikel preferred in midfield

Chelsea team v Swansea

Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Mikel, Ramires, Meireles, Anelka, Torres, Mata.

Chelsea Subs: Turnbull, Luiz, Lampard, Drogba, Malouda, McEachran, Kalou