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A tribute to Malo Gusto’s first #CFC (& pro) goal. It was like he knew I was planning to do an ode to his goal-scoring issues for his 100th app & wanted to spoil the party 😄. With an element of tongue in cheek, here’s the column his moment deserves: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Malo Gusto. Goalscorer. At last…
In his 98th appearance for Chelsea, the France right-back did something he had not done in his senior career before - he scored a goal!
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A tribute to Malo Gusto’s first #CFC (& pro) goal. It was like he knew I was planning to do an ode to his goal-scoring issues for his 100th app & wanted to spoil the party 😄. With an element of tongue in cheek, here’s the column his moment deserves: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Chelsea 3 Wolves 0 – Gusto’s goal, coping with low blocks and should Estevao start? #CFC #CHEWOL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Chelsea 3 Wolves 0 – Gusto’s goal, coping with low blocks and should Estevao start?
Cerys Jones and Simon Jones analyse the key talking points from Chelsea's victory over rock-bottom Wolves
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Chelsea 3 Wolves 0 – Gusto’s goal, coping with low blocks and should Estevao start? #CFC #CHEWOL
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Wayne Rooney criticism 👇
Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Wayne Rooney criticism
Maresca has made 85 changes to his starting line-up in 16 games this season, the most by any Premier League club.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Wayne Rooney criticism 👇
Flagging this piece from last month on Enzo Maresca’s squad rotation policy at #CFC. Has the full backing of the hierarchy & is a club strategy which is designed to help the squad finish the season strongly as well as manage injuries/load management now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Chelsea’s different approach to managing comebacks
Chelsea beat Ajax with a heavily-rotated side on Wednesday night - it is all part of the club's plans to limit injury absences
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Flagging this piece from last month on Enzo Maresca’s squad rotation policy at #CFC. Has the full backing of the hierarchy & is a club strategy which is designed to help the squad finish the season strongly as well as manage injuries/load management now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... Chelsea condemn alleged racist abuse of players during academy match vs Qarabag 👇
Chelsea condemn alleged racist abuse of players during academy match vs Qarabag
A video posted to social media showed at least one fan making monkey gestures towards Chelsea players.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678... Chelsea condemn alleged racist abuse of players during academy match vs Qarabag 👇
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Chelsea have spoken with Wesley Fofana after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and ordered to do 300 hours of unpaid community service.
The club do not get involved in all of their players’ issues but felt it was important to speak to Fofana.
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The club do not get involved in all of their players’ issues but felt it was important to speak to Fofana.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Chelsea have spoken with Wesley Fofana after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and ordered to do 300 hours of unpaid community service.
The club do not get involved in all of their players’ issues but felt it was important to speak to Fofana.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3JLJG5T
The club do not get involved in all of their players’ issues but felt it was important to speak to Fofana.
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3JLJG5T
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... Chelsea speak to Wesley Fofana over dangerous driving as defender criticised for latest offence 👇
Chelsea speak to Wesley Fofana over dangerous driving as defender criticised for latest offence
Fofana appeared in court last week over an incident which took place on April 20.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... Chelsea speak to Wesley Fofana over dangerous driving as defender criticised for latest offence 👇
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𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @lukebosher.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social assemble for the annual victory at Spurs pod...
👊 Total dominance of THFC
🤤 Magnificent Moisés
🇦🇿 Qarabağ (A) preview
🧤 Team Hampton
#CFC
pod.fo/e/3499b6
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @lukebosher.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social assemble for the annual victory at Spurs pod...
👊 Total dominance of THFC
🤤 Magnificent Moisés
🇦🇿 Qarabağ (A) preview
🧤 Team Hampton
#CFC
pod.fo/e/3499b6
Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Lads, it's Tottenham... Chelsea get their customary win at Spurs
0.05 xG?!?Matt Davies-Adams is accompanied by two of The Athletic's finest - Simon Johnson and Luke Bosher - to look back on the 1-0 victory over Tottenham.It was a rather bizarre evening without m...
pod.fo
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @lukebosher.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social assemble for the annual victory at Spurs pod...
👊 Total dominance of THFC
🤤 Magnificent Moisés
🇦🇿 Qarabağ (A) preview
🧤 Team Hampton
#CFC
pod.fo/e/3499b6
@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @lukebosher.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social assemble for the annual victory at Spurs pod...
👊 Total dominance of THFC
🤤 Magnificent Moisés
🇦🇿 Qarabağ (A) preview
🧤 Team Hampton
#CFC
pod.fo/e/3499b6
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Moises Caicedo's team-mates say he is “the best player on the planet in his position".
This month he should get the chance to test that against arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League this season, Declan Rice.
Who has the edge?
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
This month he should get the chance to test that against arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League this season, Declan Rice.
Who has the edge?
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Caicedo vs Rice – Is Chelsea’s midfielder the ‘best on the planet’ in his position?
Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice were signed for big money but have proven their worth for both Chelsea and Arsenal respectively
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Moises Caicedo's team-mates say he is “the best player on the planet in his position".
This month he should get the chance to test that against arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League this season, Declan Rice.
Who has the edge?
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
This month he should get the chance to test that against arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League this season, Declan Rice.
Who has the edge?
@sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Spoke to #CFC keeper Rob Sanchez after he made catches galore in 1-0 win at #THFC. He feels in best form of Chelsea career after having a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Robert Sanchez performing ‘at my best’ after initial ‘struggle’ at Chelsea
The goalkeeper said he is "happy'"and "confident" after joining the London club from Brighton in 2023.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Spoke to #CFC keeper Rob Sanchez after he made catches galore in 1-0 win at #THFC. He feels in best form of Chelsea career after having a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1 – Can Spurs solve their attacking bluntness? How impressive was Moises Caicedo? Briefing from @theathleticfc.bsky.social. #TOTCHE #CFC #THFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1 – Can Spurs solve their attacking bluntness? How impressive was Moises Caicedo?
The Athletic's writers analyse Saturday evening's derby between Spurs and Chelsea in north London
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Tottenham 0 Chelsea 1 – Can Spurs solve their attacking bluntness? How impressive was Moises Caicedo? Briefing from @theathleticfc.bsky.social. #TOTCHE #CFC #THFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Bit of pre-match reading…no matter how the teams are doing, there is always a lot to discuss when #CFC play #THFC. @jaydmharris.bsky.social & myself go over the major talking points at both clubs heading into the fixture. #TOTCHE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Season aims, set pieces, views of manager, and prediction
Tottenham and Chelsea meet on Saturday in the pick of the weekend's Premier League matches – here are the talking points
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Bit of pre-match reading…no matter how the teams are doing, there is always a lot to discuss when #CFC play #THFC. @jaydmharris.bsky.social & myself go over the major talking points at both clubs heading into the fixture. #TOTCHE
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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Enzo Maresca says striker Liam Delap apologised to him and the rest of the Chelsea players following his red card against Wolves.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Enzo Maresca says striker Liam Delap apologised to him and the rest of the Chelsea players following his red card against Wolves.
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🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
📝 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Enzo Maresca reveals Liam Delap apologised to him and the #CFC players for his red card at Wolves. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Enzo Maresca says Liam Delap apologised to Chelsea squad after Wolves red card
The head coach was unhappy with the striker after the Wolves game, calling the sending off "embarrassing".
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Enzo Maresca reveals Liam Delap apologised to him and the #CFC players for his red card at Wolves. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... Enzo Maresca finally called out Chelsea’s red card problem. It’s been a long time coming 👇
Enzo Maresca finally called out Chelsea’s red card problem. It’s been a long time coming
The fury about Delap's two yellows at Wolves was a significant change of tone from what we have heard from Chelsea's head coach up until now
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676... Enzo Maresca finally called out Chelsea’s red card problem. It’s been a long time coming 👇
Enzo Maresca was furious with Liam Delap over becoming the latest #CFC player to get a red card. It is about time. His gentle public approach over the team’s ill-discipline was not working. My column here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Enzo Maresca finally called out Chelsea’s red card problem. It’s been a long time coming
The fury about Delap's two yellows at Wolves was a significant change of tone from what we have heard from Chelsea's head coach up until now
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Enzo Maresca was furious with Liam Delap over becoming the latest #CFC player to get a red card. It is about time. His gentle public approach over the team’s ill-discipline was not working. My column here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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Enzo Maresca accused Liam Delap of ‘playing for himself’ after the Chelsea striker was sent off for two yellow cards in the space of seven minutes in Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup fourth round tie.
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‘Playing for himself’: Enzo Maresca frustrated by Liam Delap after ’embarrassing’ red card
Chelsea’s head coach was left furious with the forward for his ill-discipline on what was his first appearance for two months.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Enzo Maresca accused Liam Delap of ‘playing for himself’ after the Chelsea striker was sent off for two yellow cards in the space of seven minutes in Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup fourth round tie.
More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Will the real #CFC please stand up? Look at the 13 games they have played in all competitions this season and ask yourself how many times they have been at the top of their game for the full 90 minutes? Column here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Chelsea need to play like they have a point to prove every week, not just in high-profile games
Maresca’s team have shown they do have the quality and ability. But they also cannot be trusted yet to do it on a regular basis
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Will the real #CFC please stand up? Look at the 13 games they have played in all competitions this season and ask yourself how many times they have been at the top of their game for the full 90 minutes? Column here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
In the space of two home games, we have seen the best and worst of #CFC. There are various factors why but the difference in mentality to ‘big’ and ‘smaller’ matches has to be one of them…my column here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Chelsea need to play like they have a point to prove every week, not just in high-profile games
Maresca’s team have shown they do have the quality and ability. But they also cannot be trusted yet to do it on a regular basis
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In the space of two home games, we have seen the best and worst of #CFC. There are various factors why but the difference in mentality to ‘big’ and ‘smaller’ matches has to be one of them…my column here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Taking centre stage again.
October 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Taking centre stage again.
#CFC have made a conscious change of strategy in how to manage players to help prevent injury/keep them fresh. While setbacks can still happen due to nature of sport, they see increased minutes for Reece James in 2025 as sign methods work. Explainer here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Reece James, Romeo Lavia, and Chelsea’s different approach to managing comebacks
Chelsea beat Ajax with a heavily-rotated side on Wednesday night - it is all part of the club's plans to limit injury absences
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#CFC have made a conscious change of strategy in how to manage players to help prevent injury/keep them fresh. While setbacks can still happen due to nature of sport, they see increased minutes for Reece James in 2025 as sign methods work. Explainer here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Update to exclusive story from earlier this week over #CFC’s shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with FPT Corporation: deal is worth £17-18m for rest of the season, which makes it one of the best deals in the PL. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Chelsea agree shirt sleeve sponsorship with Vietnamese technology company FPT
FPT were keen to upgrade their relationship with the club having initially joined as an official global partner in April.
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Update to exclusive story from earlier this week over #CFC’s shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with FPT Corporation: deal is worth £17-18m for rest of the season, which makes it one of the best deals in the PL. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...