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As per @tomjgarry.bsky.social, #CFCW head coach Sonia Bompastor has signed a contract extension. As reported last week after defeat to Man City, Bompastor has full backing of the club. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor agrees contract extension
The 43-year-old joined in 2024 on an initial four-year deal and oversaw their sixth league title in a row last season.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Marco van Ginkel retired today. I covered his story in depth for The Athletic in 2019. He had his moments but it really is a sad story of what might have been for the midfielder. But for injury, he could have been a major player at #CFC:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/122...
What happened to the man billed as Chelsea’s new Frank Lampard?
Marco van Ginkel is one of the club's longest-serving players but injury hell means the Dutchman has become a forgotten man...
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Been told Reece James is simply being rested by #CFC tonight, not a fresh injury issue.
February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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West Ham complete deal to sign Chelsea’s Axel Disasi on loan.

With @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social and Roshane Thomas, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
West Ham sign Axel Disasi on loan deal from Chelsea
The 27-year-old, who had not made a senior appearance for Chelsea this campaign, has been a long-standing target for West Ham this window.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Been lined up for a few days and now confirmed…Mamadou Sarr returns to #CFC from loan at Strasbourg 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Chelsea recall defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg loan
Sarr returned to Strasbourg on a season-long loan in August.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social & Sam Parkin holding down the SOC fort, plus...

🤯 West Ham chaos w/ @reallycerys.bsky.social & @liamtwomey.bsky.social
🏆 Another comeback on the cards vs Arsenal?
💰 Deadline Day deals w/ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
🫣 #CFCW battered

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Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: A historic comeback against the Hammers - now can they do it at Arsenal?
At the 57th time of asking...Matt Davies-Adams and Sam Parkin team up to look back on the dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.We've got a special double-header...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Sonia Bompastor continues to have full backing at #CFCW despite heavy defeat against #MCFC leaving women’s team 12 points behind their rivals in the WSL title race. More here with @meganferinga.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Sonia Bompastor ‘happy’ to leave Chelsea ‘if people think I’m not the right person’
Chelsea were beaten 5-1 in the WSL by Manchester City on Sunday.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Aaron Anselmino is joining Strasbourg on loan from #CFC. Club are considering recalling Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg and are still in talks with Rennes for Jeremy Jacquet. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Chelsea's Anselmino to join Strasbourg on loan after Dortmund deal cut short
Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino is joining Strasbourg on loan, just a week after being recalled him from a season-long loan at Borussia Dortmund.The centre-back is joining the Ligue 1 side for the re...
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Will take some effort to extend the run on Tuesday at #AFC but #CFC are on their longest winning streak of the season under Rosenior (5 games).
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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#CFC’s five-a-side team with the winner: James-Palmer-Caicedo-Joao Pedro-Fernandez.
January 31, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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History 🤯

#CFC come from two goals down at HT to win a match for the first time in the Premier League!

Another silly game of football for @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & Sam Parkin to discuss on Monday's pod...

Let's get your takes - plus thoughts ahead of Arsenal!!
a man says this could be the first time in front of trees
ALT: a man says this could be the first time in front of trees
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January 31, 2026 at 7:34 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Positive news for #CFC with defender Levi Colwill stepping up his rehab from a serious knee injury and on course to play this season. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Liam Rosenior says Chelsea defender Levi Colwill could play again this season after ACL injury
Colwill sustained the injury on the first day of pre-season training in early August.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
“It is not about me or my ego or trying to prove anything.” Rosenior does not want to make #CFC wins about him but a positive result like the one over Napoli is exactly what he needs to help settle into his new role. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Liam Rosenior’s statement win in Napoli is vital for him – and Chelsea
The club's new head coach has made a superb start and sparked hope that this could yet be a memorable campaign
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

@mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @liamtwomey.bsky.social & Sam Parkin chatting:

🏆 Last 16? No problem!
🇮🇹 @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social in Naples!
🇧🇷 João shines
💪 Palmer's positive half
⚒️ Hammers up next
👋 So long, Sterling

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Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: João Pedro at the double as Chelsea seal last 16 place after night of drama in Naples
Come on, it was never in doubt (!)Matt Davies-Adams, Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin assemble to revel in the glory of Wednesday night's triumphant 3-2, comeback victory over Napoli to seal safe passage...
pod.fo
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Liam Rosenior has said a lot of things about why he is the right man for the job since being appointed by #CFC three weeks ago. A 3-2 win at Napoli will do a lot of the talking for him. My column here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Liam Rosenior’s statement win in Napoli is vital for him – and Chelsea
The club's new head coach has made a superb start and sparked hope that this could yet be a memorable campaign
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Napoli 2-3 Chelsea FT thoughts w/ @reallycerys.bsky.social & @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social:

- Chelsea's early fragility
- Napoli's underlaps cause problems
- Another away win
- Joao Pedro at the double

www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Napoli 2 Chelsea 3 – A statement win for Liam Rosenior as Joao Pedro ensures top eight finish
The Athletic's writers break down an intense night at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Teams are out. #CFC #UCL
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
Napoli v Chelsea team sheet. #CFC #UCL
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Both sides hoped this would be the outcome this month…Raheem Sterling has finally left #CFC for good. 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual agreement
The 31-year-old last played for Chelsea in May 2024.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract.

The 31-year-old had been left out of Chelsea’s senior squad all season and had been training away from the first team.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
January 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Two Chelsea fans were hospitalised after an incident in Naples the evening before their Champions League tie against Napoli.

More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗗! 🚨

It's @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @lukebosher.bsky.social talking all things #CFC

🦅 Steve-o shines in Palace win
🇮🇹 A big reunion in Naples
🤕 Is playing Palmer a risk?
🫣 #CFCW lose more ground w/ @reallycerys.bsky.social
👕 Shirt sponsor?!

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Straight Outta Cobham: A show about Chelsea: Can Chelsea secure a precious top eight spot against Conte, Lukaku & Co?
To Naples we go...Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher and Simon Johnson to run the rule over Sunday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.There's love for the sensati...
pod.fo
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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theathleticfc.bsky.social
From Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool to Eddie Howe at Newcastle United — our writers choose who they believe to be the most important person at each Premier League club.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo has suffered a freak injury in training and will be ruled out for over a month.

Essugo, who joined from Portuguese club Sporting CP in June, has not played for the club all season having suffered a serious thigh injury in September.

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Chelsea’s Dario Essugo to miss more than a month after suffering injury in training
The 20-year-old has not played for the club all season having suffered a serious thigh injury in September.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
sjohnsonsport.bsky.social
There are four months left in #CFC’s season and they still don’t have a front of shirt sponsor. What is going on? An explainer with @reallycerys.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Chelsea’s lack of a long-term shirt sponsor is a calculated risk. Will it pay off?
Chelsea last had a long-term front-of-shirt sponsor in May 2023, but those inside the club insist there is logic behind not signing a deal
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM