@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
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Raheem Sterling is still training away from the Chelsea first-team squad and is linked once again with a loan.
Sources, speaking anonymously to The Athletic to protect relationships, say he is only interested in a permanent move.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Sources, speaking anonymously to The Athletic to protect relationships, say he is only interested in a permanent move.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Raheem Sterling is still training away from the Chelsea first-team squad and is linked once again with a loan.
Sources, speaking anonymously to The Athletic to protect relationships, say he is only interested in a permanent move.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Sources, speaking anonymously to The Athletic to protect relationships, say he is only interested in a permanent move.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Liam Rosenior has arrived back in France after holding talks today with #CFC. Holding press conference at 8.30am UK time where he is expected to talk about his departure from the Ligue 1 side. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Liam Rosenior travels to Strasbourg as he closes in on Chelsea head coach role
Under-21s coach Calum McFarlane will take charge of Chelsea for their league game at Fulham on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Liam Rosenior has arrived back in France after holding talks today with #CFC. Holding press conference at 8.30am UK time where he is expected to talk about his departure from the Ligue 1 side. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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#CFC fans will take some convincing should Liam Rosenior become the new head coach as expected but Sunday’s draw at #MCFC at least provided some evidence that adaption period shouldn’t be a problem. Strasbourg connection an obvious advantage. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Chelsea owners know what to expect by hiring from within, but only results will win doubters around
Calum McFarlane stepped in for the draw against City - but fans have been critical of the possible hiring of Strasbourg's Liam Rosenior
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#CFC fans will take some convincing should Liam Rosenior become the new head coach as expected but Sunday’s draw at #MCFC at least provided some evidence that adaption period shouldn’t be a problem. Strasbourg connection an obvious advantage. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
#CFC fans will take some convincing should Liam Rosenior become the new head coach as expected but Sunday’s draw at #MCFC at least provided some evidence that adaption period shouldn’t be a problem. Strasbourg connection an obvious advantage. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Chelsea owners know what to expect by hiring from within, but only results will win doubters around
Calum McFarlane stepped in for the draw against City - but fans have been critical of the possible hiring of Strasbourg's Liam Rosenior
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#CFC fans will take some convincing should Liam Rosenior become the new head coach as expected but Sunday’s draw at #MCFC at least provided some evidence that adaption period shouldn’t be a problem. Strasbourg connection an obvious advantage. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has flown to London for talks over the vacant Chelsea head coach role.
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4jyM9hG
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4jyM9hG
January 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has flown to London for talks over the vacant Chelsea head coach role.
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4jyM9hG
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4jyM9hG
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🚨FIRST POD OF 2026!🚨
Much to discuss with @acjimbo.bsky.social, Carl Anka, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social
🔵Maresca leaves Chelsea with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😡Leeds v Man United
😴Boring boring Spurs
🏆#AFCON2025 last 16 with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/371640
Much to discuss with @acjimbo.bsky.social, Carl Anka, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social
🔵Maresca leaves Chelsea with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😡Leeds v Man United
😴Boring boring Spurs
🏆#AFCON2025 last 16 with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/371640
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Maresca leaves Chelsea, Arsenal vanquish Villa + Man United head to Leeds
It’s the first pod of 2026 and Jimbo joins hands with Daniel Storey, Carl Anka and Adrian Clarke because the football doesn’t stop.Chelsea gonna Chelsea as they part company with manager Enzo M...
pod.fo
January 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🚨FIRST POD OF 2026!🚨
Much to discuss with @acjimbo.bsky.social, Carl Anka, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social
🔵Maresca leaves Chelsea with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😡Leeds v Man United
😴Boring boring Spurs
🏆#AFCON2025 last 16 with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/371640
Much to discuss with @acjimbo.bsky.social, Carl Anka, @danielstorey85.bsky.social & @adrianjclarke.bsky.social
🔵Maresca leaves Chelsea with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
😡Leeds v Man United
😴Boring boring Spurs
🏆#AFCON2025 last 16 with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/371640
As always, here’s @theathleticfc.bsky.social read on a change of head coach at #CFC. Read how:
• Maresca given 2 votes of confidence
• didn’t talk to players after final game
• medical dept recommendations major issue for parting ways
• new contract wanted
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
• Maresca given 2 votes of confidence
• didn’t talk to players after final game
• medical dept recommendations major issue for parting ways
• new contract wanted
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Inside Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea exit: Rotation disagreements, Man City talks and defender woe
Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day but the seeds of his exit were sown many months before
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
As always, here’s @theathleticfc.bsky.social read on a change of head coach at #CFC. Read how:
• Maresca given 2 votes of confidence
• didn’t talk to players after final game
• medical dept recommendations major issue for parting ways
• new contract wanted
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
• Maresca given 2 votes of confidence
• didn’t talk to players after final game
• medical dept recommendations major issue for parting ways
• new contract wanted
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
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Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has said “you never know what tomorrow will bring” after he was linked with the managerial vacancy at Chelsea.
More from @tburrows16.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
More from @tburrows16.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has said “you never know what tomorrow will bring” after he was linked with the managerial vacancy at Chelsea.
More from @tburrows16.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
More from @tburrows16.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
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𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
A New Year's Day 'parting of company' calls for one thing...
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social on another bonkers day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.
Enzo Maresca out. Liam Rosenior in? 👇 #CFC
pod.fo/e/370f68
A New Year's Day 'parting of company' calls for one thing...
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social on another bonkers day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.
Enzo Maresca out. Liam Rosenior in? 👇 #CFC
pod.fo/e/370f68
Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Happy New Year, CFC style: Maresca out! Rosenior in?!
Happy New Year...Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher assemble for an emergency pod following the news that dropped at lunchtime on Thursday 1st January 2026 - that Chelsea Football Clu...
pod.fo
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
A New Year's Day 'parting of company' calls for one thing...
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social on another bonkers day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.
Enzo Maresca out. Liam Rosenior in? 👇 #CFC
pod.fo/e/370f68
A New Year's Day 'parting of company' calls for one thing...
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social on another bonkers day in the life of Chelsea Football Club.
Enzo Maresca out. Liam Rosenior in? 👇 #CFC
pod.fo/e/370f68
Rosenior the leading candidate for #CFC: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior the leading candidate for Chelsea job after Maresca exit
Enzo Maresca made a shock departure from Chelsea on January 1.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Rosenior the leading candidate for #CFC: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Column on Maresca’s swift departure. Perhaps an inevitable outcome in the end. Important for #CFC to move on like he has. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea: The only possible outcome for an increasingly unhappy marriage?
Three weeks after being named Premier League Manager of the Month, Maresca is gone, but the cracks have been visible for longer
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Column on Maresca’s swift departure. Perhaps an inevitable outcome in the end. Important for #CFC to move on like he has. www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Story confirming Enzo Maresca’s departure from #CFC. Liam Rosenior among the candidates to take over. Glasner has been ruled out. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca with immediate effect
The Italian had been on a five-year deal through to 2029.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Story confirming Enzo Maresca’s departure from #CFC. Liam Rosenior among the candidates to take over. Glasner has been ruled out. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
#CFC board are holding talks today amid uncertainty over Enzo Maresca’s future at the club: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Chelsea board to hold talks with uncertainty over Enzo Maresca’s future
The Stamford Bridge club are winless in their past three games and the Italian has come under scrutiny despite being on a contract to 2029.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:18 AM
#CFC board are holding talks today amid uncertainty over Enzo Maresca’s future at the club: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Here’s a light hearted review of #CFC’s 2025…already feels like a year ago. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Chelsea 2025 in review: Surreal Donald Trump moment, Estevao era and ill-discipline
Chelsea won the Club World Cup and the Conference League in 2025 but that was not the whole story of the year
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Here’s a light hearted review of #CFC’s 2025…already feels like a year ago. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
No coincidence #CFC looked more solid in the second half against Bournemouth once Reece James was on the pitch. His regular appearances over the past 12 months has been the biggest positive for the club in 2025. Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Reece James has gone a whole year injury-free. Both he and Chelsea deserve credit
Against Villa on Saturday, James made his 50th club appearance of 2025 — the highest figure he has reached in a calendar year since 2021
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
No coincidence #CFC looked more solid in the second half against Bournemouth once Reece James was on the pitch. His regular appearances over the past 12 months has been the biggest positive for the club in 2025. Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December was a bad month for #CFC…the task in January is even harder with 9 games in 4 competitions. It’s a period that could define the season and important for Maresca to turn things around. My piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Enzo Maresca had a bad December at Chelsea. He cannot afford a poor January
The Italian is under mounting scrutiny after a poor run of form and next month's schedule looks just as daunting
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
December was a bad month for #CFC…the task in January is even harder with 9 games in 4 competitions. It’s a period that could define the season and important for Maresca to turn things around. My piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
On the whistle piece from #CFC's disappointing draw against Bournemouth. We focused on...fans turning on Maresca, the struggle to control the game, Caicedo's costly booking and Delap's display.
#CHEBOU www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
#CHEBOU www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Chelsea 2 Bournemouth 2 – Fans show frustration, costly Caicedo booking
Chelsea ended 2025 on a sour note, drawing at home to out-of-sorts Bournemouth to finish the year on a run of one win in seven league games
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
On the whistle piece from #CFC's disappointing draw against Bournemouth. We focused on...fans turning on Maresca, the struggle to control the game, Caicedo's costly booking and Delap's display.
#CHEBOU www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
#CHEBOU www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
“It is like he lives at the training ground.” Happy anniversary for #CFC captain Reece James as he has gone a whole year free from injury. Piece here with @reallycerys.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Reece James has gone a whole year injury-free. Both he and Chelsea deserve credit
Against Villa on Saturday, James made his 50th club appearance of 2025 — the highest figure he has reached in a calendar year since 2021
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“It is like he lives at the training ground.” Happy anniversary for #CFC captain Reece James as he has gone a whole year free from injury. Piece here with @reallycerys.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
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𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
Plenty for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social to mull over...
✅ Lapses in concentration
✅ Ineffective substitutions
✅ Lack of squad depth
Saturday's Villa defeat dissected - plus a look ahead to #AFCB + #MCFC 👇
pod.fo/e/36f04a
Plenty for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social to mull over...
✅ Lapses in concentration
✅ Ineffective substitutions
✅ Lack of squad depth
Saturday's Villa defeat dissected - plus a look ahead to #AFCB + #MCFC 👇
pod.fo/e/36f04a
Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Are Chelsea running out of excuses for their Jekyll and Hyde form?
Well, that wasn't very festive Chelsea.Matt Davies-Adams has got Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson for company as we unpick the collapse in the 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa at the Bridge on Saturday eveni...
pod.fo
December 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
Plenty for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social to mull over...
✅ Lapses in concentration
✅ Ineffective substitutions
✅ Lack of squad depth
Saturday's Villa defeat dissected - plus a look ahead to #AFCB + #MCFC 👇
pod.fo/e/36f04a
Plenty for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social to mull over...
✅ Lapses in concentration
✅ Ineffective substitutions
✅ Lack of squad depth
Saturday's Villa defeat dissected - plus a look ahead to #AFCB + #MCFC 👇
pod.fo/e/36f04a
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This is The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the January transfer window. In this edition, we look at:
🧐 @david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch
⚫️ Newcastle’s pursuit of Kees Smit
⚪️ Real Madrid’s interest in Adam Wharton
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
🧐 @david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch
⚫️ Newcastle’s pursuit of Kees Smit
⚪️ Real Madrid’s interest in Adam Wharton
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on January plans for Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to The Athletic's guide to the January transfer window
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This is The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the January transfer window. In this edition, we look at:
🧐 @david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch
⚫️ Newcastle’s pursuit of Kees Smit
⚪️ Real Madrid’s interest in Adam Wharton
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
🧐 @david-ornstein.bsky.social's One To Watch
⚫️ Newcastle’s pursuit of Kees Smit
⚪️ Real Madrid’s interest in Adam Wharton
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690... Chelsea are calm about Enzo Maresca’s situation amid Manchester City interest – they must move on from the drama 👇
Chelsea are calm about Enzo Maresca’s situation amid Manchester City interest – they must move on from the drama
Enzo Maresca is high on City's list of possible candidates if Pep Guardiola leaves at the end of the season
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690... Chelsea are calm about Enzo Maresca’s situation amid Manchester City interest – they must move on from the drama 👇
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Enzo Maresca has promised Chelsea fans he will be at the club next season and says there is still a lot he wants to achieve at Stamford Bridge.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
December 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Enzo Maresca has promised Chelsea fans he will be at the club next season and says there is still a lot he wants to achieve at Stamford Bridge.
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689... Why Chelsea’s hopes of a stadium at Earls Court may not yet be over 👇
Why Chelsea’s hopes of a stadium at Earls Court may not yet be over
Chelsea still believe there is a chance of them building a new home at Earls Court, despite an alternative plan for the land being approved
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689... Why Chelsea’s hopes of a stadium at Earls Court may not yet be over 👇
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The Athletic FC Podcast assembled for the news that #CFC's Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Pep were to leave next summer.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social alongside @adamleventhal.bsky.social👇
pod.fo/e/36950d
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social alongside @adamleventhal.bsky.social👇
pod.fo/e/36950d
Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Ornstein exclusive: City target Maresca to replace Guardiola (from The Athletic FC Podcast)
David Ornstein reports that Chelsea's Enzo Maresca is high on the list to replace Pep Guardiola - with the anticipation of this being his last season at Manchester City.It comes less than a week af...
pod.fo
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Athletic FC Podcast assembled for the news that #CFC's Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Pep were to leave next summer.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social alongside @adamleventhal.bsky.social👇
pod.fo/e/36950d
@david-ornstein.bsky.social, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social alongside @adamleventhal.bsky.social👇
pod.fo/e/36950d
Story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social that Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Guardiola leaves at the end of the season. He has a long-term deal at #CFC but as I explain in the analysis, structure is in place regardless of who is head coach. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca high on Manchester City’s list in event of Pep Guardiola exit
City are advancing contingency planning as there is a growing anticipation of this being the Catalan manager's last season.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social that Enzo Maresca is high on #MCFC’s wishlist if Guardiola leaves at the end of the season. He has a long-term deal at #CFC but as I explain in the analysis, structure is in place regardless of who is head coach. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...