Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has thrown his weight behind manager Antonio Conte to overturn the club’s fortunes. The Italian tactician guided the Blues to the English Premier League title in his debut season at Stamford Bridge but has had a disappointing second season in the league. But Essien, who enjoyed nine successful years at … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has paid a touching tribute to Ray Wilkins, who died on Wednesday. Wilkins, 61, a former Chelsea player and assistant manager was confirmed dead on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George’s Hospital … Read more
Ex Black stars player Michael Essien has been rated Chelsea’s second best African footballer of all times in the English Premier League by ESPN. Former Chelsea striker/Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba and Nigeria John Obi Mikel were adjudged the first and third respectively in Africa in the EPL for Chelsea. Lyon agreed a £24.4 million fee for … Read more
Former England striker Michael Owen says Didier Drogba’s arrival at Chelsea in 2004 changed the role of the modern striker in the Premier League. Drogba arrived at Stamford Bridge from Marseille and played as a lone striker in the 4-3-3 formation favoured by Jose Mourinho during his first spell in charge of the Blues. “When … Read more
Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career. The 38-year-old, who spent last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the US, announced his decision on social media on Thursday. Lampard made 649 appearances for Chelsea and won 106 England caps. “Whilst I … Read more
Avram Grant once told Didier Drogba at Chelsea: ‘In your head there are four monkeys, and three chairs. Let’s find a fourth chair’… now he is guiding Ghana towards AFCON glory This year marks a decade since Avram Grant became manager of Chelsea Now the 61-year-old is heading for the quarter finals of the Africa … Read more
Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from international football. The Chelsea striker and former captain of the Ivory Coast nation team scored a total of 65 goals in 104 appearances for Ivory Coast over a 12-year period. He played in three World Cups. Drogba returned to Stamford Bridge last month, signing a one-year deal after … Read more