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Ted Laso: Modification of Ray Wilkins banner leaves Chelsea fan disappointed, club investigation and Todd Bohle apology

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Chelsea are investigating after fans expressed ‘disappointment’ at a banner commemorating club legend Ray Wilkins which was altered during an episode of the TV series Ted Lasso. The banner at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge reads, “They’re Not Like Ray Anymore,” in memory of Wilkins, who died in 2018 at the age of 61. It was changed in the final episode of Ted Lasso, which features Chelsea in a big way, to say, “They’re not like Roy anymore,” referring to a character named Roy Kent. In the fictional world of Ted Lasso…

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Wesley Fofana withdraws from France’s squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers after fearing injury

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Wesley Fofana was forced to withdraw from France’s Euro 2024 qualifiers this month after suffering an injury in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Everton. The 22-year-old centre-back was substituted in the 86th minute for Trevoux-Chalobah, with coach Graham Potter “he had to come off a hamstring fatigue”. However, the French Football Federation confirmed on Sunday that Fofana and injured Arsenal defender William Saliba would be replaced in their next qualifying match against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. Monaco’s Axel Desassi and Monaco’s Jean-Clair Todibo were called up in their…

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Chelsea host an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea FC announced its plans to host an open Iftar at Stamford Bridge in partnership with the Ramadan Tent Project. Part of Ramadan, an important month in the Islamic calendar in which Muslims around the world engage in fasting, prayer and meditation, Iftar is when those practicing their fasts break their fast during the evening and gather for prayer. Chelsea will host their home open breakfast on March 26, during the upcoming international break, at their first ever Premier League stadium. “Ramadan is not a strict thing, it is open,”…

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The most complete analysis of Chelsea’s performances under Graham Potter

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Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. This important achievement shows how quickly football can change. Chelsea won that competition two seasons ago under Thomas Tuchel, and his performance in the second leg against Borussia Dortmund was – finally – reminiscent of some European nights under the German’s leadership during the 2020-21 season. Chelsea, who had just two wins in 12 in 2023 before last night, beat a Dortmund side who have won all 10 matches this year. Here’s how Graham Potter’s tactical tweaks have kept Chelsea in…

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Graham Potter celebrates with Todd Bohle after Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League

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Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he has spoken to the club’s co-owner Todd Boyle after his “special” Champions League last-16 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The 47-year-old Potter has been under pressure at Chelsea after a poor run of form saw him win only once in 11 games in January and February. But Chelsea bounced back with a 1-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday and followed that up with a memorable 2-0 win over Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. That result was enough to see them through to the…

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What did Graham Potter mean by the term “Hawaiian football” after Chelsea’s victory over Leeds United?

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Graham Potter oversaw Chelsea’s first win in seven games with a 1-0 home win over Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday. Speaking after the game, Potter spread the phrase “Hawaiian football,” a term with Scandinavian associations. So what did Potter mean when he said “Football is in Hawaii”? the athlete He explains… What did Potter say after the game? “We wanted to score the second goal, but at the same time it was a game against one of the best high-intensity teams in the Premier League. “So if…

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Mark Bullingham: The FA is ready to ease GBE restrictions – allowing Premier League clubs to sign players early

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Chief executive Mark Bullingham says the Football Association is ready to ease Governing Bodies Endorsement (GBE) restrictions to allow more Premier League clubs to recruit players early. But the FA is also concerned that the influx of new players could limit the path to the first team for English footballers. Post-Brexit, the introduction of the GBE in January 2021 has significantly impacted people who can be recruited from outside the UK. Clubs can no longer take talent from Europe under the age of 18 and the points tally now decides…

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes is targeting Wembley as a future Conte Cup final site

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Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes has targeted Wembley to host the Conte Cup final next season. Hayes’ side will play Arsenal in the 2022-23 final at Selhurst Park, with a capacity of 25,456, on Sunday. On Monday, it was announced that 20,000 tickets had been sold for this match. The FA Women’s Cup final has been played at Wembley since 2015, but the League Cup final has always been played at club grounds. “I want to be in the finals. For me, being in those positions is the reason I…

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Ornstein: Mount talks on hold, Rashford deal boost, Krosche in Liverpool frame

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Chelsea’s faltering campaign suffered its latest setback on Saturday as they were beaten at home by bottom-of-the-table Southampton: they remain 10th in the Premier League with 15 games still to play. One of the many issues facing the new ownership at Stamford Bridge concerns Mason Mount, the homegrown talent and England international midfielder whose deal is due to expire in June 2024. Negotiations between Chelsea and Mount over a new contract have not yet led to an agreement, with several offers made last summer and in the autumn rejected by…

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