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Posted by: BlueChampion on January 11, 2010 in News & Rumours 45 Comments 2,491 views

Surprise for you lot! My interview is up on ESPNStar website. I have answered a bunch of questions surrounding Chelsea’s performance so far and our expectations for the rest of the season. You can read that interview here. You can comment on my responses right here in the comments section or provide your own responses to those questions.

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BlueChampion

What I am? Uber football addict, optimistic Chelsea fan, casual gamer and long time blogger with views and opinions rather than stats and data. What I'm not? Expert, analyst, pundit or self-proclaimed guru of anything. I choose when to be biased and when not to be. Views and opinions are all mine and not what you always might want to see.

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Bill Malacca
January 11, 2010 at 9:53 am

KTBFFH !!!

What real blues blog! Like it!
Kaushik
January 11, 2010 at 10:31 am

hello all…

love to see this blog for chelsea fans….

as for me..i am a little sad and happy at the same time to hear that CA is not gonna get anyone in this summer…
sad coz..i actually dunno wht is gonna happen to the stay order on the transfer ban ruling… and also..it would have been nice..to see someone like aguero, or fabiano or defour trade their skills at the bridge…

happy coz…i have loads of faith in sturridge..of all goals robinho scored last season….many were actually created for him..by DS…and he’s got the skill to play in drogba’s posn ahead of niko. borini is still an unknown entity to me..so guys plz lemme know of his exploits….

as for sunderland..i hope we crush them…. hehe…

ciao guys

lez be alive on this community
Jain Abraham
January 11, 2010 at 12:12 pm

a community for the fans great!!!!!!!

n ya
in the moth of august 2009 , i wished we had aguero in Chelsea ,but then seeing drogba ,anelka ,DS ,kakuta ,borini(in reserve matches ) play i think we havea good attack n we dont actually need aguero ……..but i would be more than glad to see him here !!!!!!!!
BlueChampion
January 11, 2010 at 8:09 pm

Thank you folks! On the Aguero story, I’d certainly love to have him on our team. But if you ask me if we need him, I’ll have to think. We have two top strikers in Drogba and Anelka. They have formed a great partnership. We have a couple of good understudies in Sturridge and Borini. If we get Aguero, we can’t keep all these strikers happy. You’d have upset at least one of them. As long as we have both Anelka and Drogba, I may not spend so much on Aguero, for now.
abdullah
January 12, 2010 at 12:18 am

great job BC, congratulations, and keep up the good work !
KarmaCW
January 12, 2010 at 5:32 am

Dear BC,

I salute you for the superb answers you gave to Eugene; I cannot agree more! FYI, i have been three times on espnstar dot com answering something related to Chelsea FC, but my answers were not professional like yours, but still then i enjoyed it!

And one more thing, i really like your idea of displaying more than one article on the home page here at BC. It is really good to see at least two of the articles before the last, keep it the same.

I miss watching Chelsea on TV, and your interview really gave me a lot of hope in Gael Kakuta, i didn’t know that he is such a lovely package! I will wait, i get a feeling that the prize will be worth my waiting! I love and has always been admirer of Zhirkov and Ivanovic, don’t care if Malouda cries or bleat or if Bosingwa is injured!
kaushik
January 12, 2010 at 7:32 am

hello all,

read the entire article…. i m a regular at ES website….. and i used to keep seeing these articles on “fan’s voices” of other clubs..and was sad about not seeing one of my beloved club ..chelsea…. and when i did see one… i was thrilled… and i was more happy to see the questions to be answered in such a gr8 way…….there r many a times..when ES is particularly indifferent to chelsea’s performances…and cannot wait to pounce on us when we are down…. and lez not even start about how the website and their personnel favour Man u, tottenham etc….. seeing all this its very satisfying to see some great news about chelsea on the website….and i hope it keeps on goin…
TerryLampsCech
January 12, 2010 at 8:14 am

to all Chelsea fans….
If you notice @ Football Forecast and Football Focus in ESPN…many of the commentator who don’t like Chelsea by give some negative comments or usually search a bad judgement everything bout Chelsea…..especially Shebby Singh…he often predict the score for Chelsea game by draw or lose more than the other commentator….I think he is a ManU/Liv/Arsenal supporter…CMIIW….
KarmaCW
January 12, 2010 at 9:59 am

I cannot be more pissed with biased commentary of those commentators of our games, andy gray and martin taylor lead the pack! I even feel like muting my TV, but i cannot as i want my room to buzz with a celebration of our goals!

Steve McMahon talks well of Chelsea! And a pundit of ESPNSTAR football programme (i forgot his name) is a Chelsea fan, he talks fast, very fast!
gautham
January 12, 2010 at 12:02 pm

hey dude…………………..u ROCK……………………….CHELSEA ROCKZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ and wat else…………………ya chelsea rockz…………………and i forgot 2 tell chelsea rockz
kaushik
January 12, 2010 at 12:36 pm

yeah guys…. paul masefield and Macca are very professional but shebby and reeves.. are like.. what do i say…i’ll jus say… that once during a live show andy reeves said “we need to blah blah…” and when he said we … he meant ARSENAL….. he he…need i say any more…. neway…lez jus LEAVE ALL THAT…..

lez all watch CHELSEA CRUSH SUNDERLAND…. THIS WEEK….. i mean their cobham training ground is well equipped..but i hope the underground heating mechanism does well.. so that the match goes on as per schedule…

LONG LIVE CHELSEA FC

regards
kaushik
k.drogba
January 12, 2010 at 3:35 pm

OUT:Deco,Malouda,Ballack,Belletti.
trueblue
January 12, 2010 at 3:59 pm

Congratulations BC
Nayanesh
January 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

Hey BC,Excellent interview!You really reflected the mood of Chelsea Fans.Congrats again
IwasMissingJose
January 12, 2010 at 5:56 pm

nice interview BC. But at one question you forgot to mention the worst signing of the season…
cosanostra
January 13, 2010 at 2:58 am

[quote comment="80004"]to all Chelsea fans….
If you notice @ Football Forecast and Football Focus in ESPN…many of the commentator who don’t like Chelsea by give some negative comments or usually search a bad judgement everything bout Chelsea…..especially Shebby Singh…he often predict the score for Chelsea game by draw or lose more than the other commentator….I think he is a ManU/Liv/Arsenal supporter…CMIIW….[/quote]

I suppose Shebby is a Spurs’ fan.. He admitted it in a newspaper..
kaushik
January 13, 2010 at 7:13 am

Wednesday 13th January 2010
Agent: Chelsea eyeing Dzeko
Chelsea are interested in signing Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, according to the player’s Italian agent.
Dzeko has been tipped to leave the Bundesliga side in the summer, with AC Milan believed to be leading the race for his signature.
The Bosnia international helped Wolfsburg claim the German title last season and has also been linked with Arsenal and both Manchester clubs.
Milan came close to securing his services last summer but could not agree terms on the deal, with a San Siro switch expected to be completed at the end of the current campaign.
But Dzeko’s Italian agent Silvano Martina has warned Leonardo’s side that they could face stiff competition from Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Martina told calciomercato.it: “I can confirm that Milan really likes the player. At the time in Italy they are the club which showed most interest.
“But attention must be paid to Chelsea as the Blues are following Dzeko.”
TerryLampsCech
January 13, 2010 at 8:26 am

I’m getting sick hear bout all this transfer rumours…. yes it seems that Chelsea need a cover for Didier but the important think is the commitment and trust for Ancelotti from the players and owner…hopefully Roman become more patient and support the manager….I’m sure that Roman is kicking himself when he remember and notice that he had sacked TSO years ago….
CFCIR
January 13, 2010 at 8:47 am

Chelsea must buy dzeko or aguero for next season.
I hope Carlo buy some young creative midfield players
KarmaCW
January 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

Dzeko and Aguero? I prefer Dzagoev if at all we need to buy a young and promising striker!
KarmaCW
January 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

The kid loves Chelsea, he had been following Chelsea since Roman’s takeover!
Malagantz
January 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Malouda and Belletti to stay. Only Ballack and Deco to go.

Dzeko and Aguero is not possible. We have Drogba + Anelka anyway + Dzagoev would be great.

I still can’t come up with the second signing we need to add to our midfield.
kaushik
January 13, 2010 at 2:01 pm

how about pjanic…. i reckon heez pretty promisin….
CFCIR
January 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm

I think Chelsea don’t need a striker,because sturidge anD borini have great future,but aguero we be great.
I think future of Chelsea mid are at risk,the only good talent at present is kakuta.we need a great english box to box mid to wear num 8 at future.
zaneeblue
January 13, 2010 at 5:01 pm

@karma
I agree with u ..,Steve talks sense always
Shebby is rubbish always..
u mean paul masefield?
heyjose
January 13, 2010 at 5:04 pm

[quote comment="80029"]@karma
I agree with u ..,Steve talks sense always
Shebby is rubbish always..
u mean paul masefield?[/quote]
i agree shebby is always agaist chelsea
KarmaCW
January 14, 2010 at 4:13 am

[quote comment="80029"]@karma
I agree with u ..,Steve talks sense always
Shebby is rubbish always..
u mean paul masefield?[/quote]

No, not Paul Masefield, he is young, he is active and he talks fast, but he is very good. He reports, most of the time, from London Newsroom. I just forgot his name, but he is not in the list below:

John Dykes, Gery Armstrong, Jesse Fink, Andy Penders, Antony Sutton or Andre Leci. I just can’t remember his name!
denver
January 14, 2010 at 4:36 am

[quote comment="80025"]Malouda and Belletti to stay. Only Ballack and Deco to go.

Dzeko and Aguero is not possible. We have Drogba + Anelka anyway + Dzagoev would be great.

I still can’t come up with the second signing we need to add to our midfield.[/quote]
may i suggest bastian schweinsteiger!!

one of chelsea’s major strengts has been our mid field….. we mad a great buy to get essien- he has it all.. i think we new a mid fielder like that, would like it if matic can be that … but in regards to strikers.. we need Aguaro in our team…. we need 2 creative/play makers like a deco…. and we are set.

what the board has to keep in mind is that FIFA will ban us…. so we need to buy to ensure we can service that period.
Antonio Huerta Navarro.
January 14, 2010 at 5:09 am

Saludos amigos desde Puerto Vallarta MÉXICO, mi nombre es Antonio y soy música además me gusta el futbol de la liga premier , y en especial soy seguidor del equipo Chelsea ( mi equipo favorito ) me gustaría que haya más información es español les mando saludos y estamos en contacto atentamente: Antonio Huerta Navarro.
trueplatinum
January 14, 2010 at 5:14 am

well liverpool have just been knocked out another competition
guys, if you ask me, players at liverpool will get frustrated
they will want to play in the champions league
some are getting old
liverpool needs alot more than maxi rodriguez and they haven’t got the funds to do it
So, if you ask me, Steven Gerrard could be prised away and we’d find lots of uses for him. Runs more than most midfielders, scores, good in the air and still sharp, sell deco and let ballack retire, gerrard will be available more games than the pair put together
on a serious note, liverpool are poor as it is, losing all this income is going to hurt them, rafa had to sell two players before he bought a very cheap winger, it speaks volumes. If Liverpool are going to improve, valuable players will have to get sold to bring in fresher talent, lots of market opportunity,
TerryLampsCech
January 14, 2010 at 5:24 am

[quote comment="80033"][quote comment="80029"]@karma
I agree with u ..,Steve talks sense always
Shebby is rubbish always..
u mean paul masefield?[/quote]

No, not Paul Masefield, he is young, he is active and he talks fast, but he is very good. He reports, most of the time, from London Newsroom. I just forgot his name, but he is not in the list below:

John Dykes, Gery Armstrong, Jesse Fink, Andy Penders, Antony Sutton or Andre Leci. I just can’t remember his name![/quote]
Did u mean Patrick Kinghorn??…but he is focused on market analysis only….yeah it’s interesting when he’s talking…always give new and hot statements….
KarmaCW
January 14, 2010 at 6:24 am

[quote comment="80039"][quote comment="80033"][quote comment="80029"]@karma
I agree with u ..,Steve talks sense always
Shebby is rubbish always..
u mean paul masefield?[/quote]

No, not Paul Masefield, he is young, he is active and he talks fast, but he is very good. He reports, most of the time, from London Newsroom. I just forgot his name, but he is not in the list below:

John Dykes, Gery Armstrong, Jesse Fink, Andy Penders, Antony Sutton or Andre Leci. I just can’t remember his name![/quote]
Did u mean Patrick Kinghorn??…but he is focused on market analysis only….yeah it’s interesting when he’s talking…always give new and hot statements….[/quote]

EUREKA EUREKA! Oh yes, P-A-T-R-I-C-K K-I-N-G-H-O-R-N!

He is very good, and logical! Above all, he is a Chelsea fan!

Thank you bro!
KarmaCW
January 14, 2010 at 6:30 am

[quote comment="80037"]Saludos amigos desde Puerto Vallarta MÉXICO, mi nombre es Antonio y soy música además me gusta el futbol de la liga premier , y en especial soy seguidor del equipo Chelsea ( mi equipo favorito ) me gustaría que haya más información es español les mando saludos y estamos en contacto atentamente: Antonio Huerta Navarro.[/quote]

Translated to English:

From Port friends greetings Vallarta MEXICO, my name is Antonio and I am music besides i like the soccer of the league premier, and especially I am follower of the team Chelsea (my favorite team) me would like that have more information is Spaniard him command greetings and we are in contact attentively: Antonio Garden from Navarre.

Courtesy of: http://www.freetranslation.com/

Antonio Huerta Navarro,
Bienvenido al hermano Azul de Mundo. ¿Puede tratar usted hablar en inglés por favor para que todo pueda comprender?
JoseHoliday
January 14, 2010 at 6:36 am

Long Time No See BC & everyone !

Great you were on ESPN !

Hey anybody know which team Jamie Redknapp supports ?
KarmaCW
January 14, 2010 at 6:51 am

No idea, Tots (after his stint there and because of his father)?
KarmaCW
January 14, 2010 at 6:57 am

[quote comment="80042"]Long Time No See BC & everyone !

Great you were on ESPN !

Hey anybody know which team Jamie Redknapp supports ?[/quote]

You might like to have a look in here:

http://theshed.chelseafc.com/celebs.shtml
Malagantz
January 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

[quote comment="80044"][quote comment="80042"]Long Time No See BC & everyone !

Great you were on ESPN !

Hey anybody know which team Jamie Redknapp supports ?[/quote]

You might like to have a look in here:

http://theshed.chelseafc.com/celebs.shtml/quote

I’m pretty sure Jamie Redknapp supports Liverpool

Tara reid……really? it kind of puts the whole list in doubt.

Sienna Miller! Isla Fisher!

Quite a few of these people are probably multiple team supporters

[quote comment="80034"][quote comment="80025"]Malouda and Belletti to stay. Only Ballack and Deco to go.

Dzeko and Aguero is not possible. We have Drogba + Anelka anyway + Dzagoev would be great.

I still can’t come up with the second signing we need to add to our midfield.[/quote]
may i suggest bastian schweinsteiger!!

one of chelsea’s major strengts has been our mid field….. we mad a great buy to get essien- he has it all.. i think we new a mid fielder like that, would like it if matic can be that … but in regards to strikers.. we need Aguaro in our team…. we need 2 creative/play makers like a deco…. and we are set.

what the board has to keep in mind is that FIFA will ban us…. so we need to buy to ensure we can service that period.[/quote]

I don’t think they will because the board are very pleased with their appeal it seems so lets just assume as they are that it won’t happen.

I agree Bastian Shweinsteiger can fit but is he the kind of player they will sell after loosing Ribery?

I’m not so sure we need Aguero if they as for more than 30mil for him because we have Anelka/Drogba/Sturridge and could have Dzagoev for a lot cheaper.
Shawn
January 14, 2010 at 3:39 pm

The big clubs have not bought yet. Is the credit crunch affecting everyone. I hope Chelseafc buys cos our team needs strenghtening.With the old guys and a transfer ban eminent,Anceloti needs to reconsider and persuade Mr Roman to buy.
Villa or Aguero,De Rossi,Di Maria….
blue-bel
January 14, 2010 at 7:32 pm

I totaly agree wid all blues.. This is true blue blog. I am hoping for long time.. I came here through Googling… Congratulation… Just keeep it up..!!
DanaBlue
January 14, 2010 at 10:11 pm

[quote comment="80037"]Saludos amigos desde Puerto Vallarta MÉXICO, mi nombre es Antonio y soy música además me gusta el futbol de la liga premier , y en especial soy seguidor del equipo Chelsea ( mi equipo favorito ) me gustaría que haya más información es español les mando saludos y estamos en contacto atentamente: Antonio Huerta Navarro.[/quote]

dé la bienvenida a Antonio, todos los abanicos Chelsea le saludan. Trate de usar el inglés si usted quiere ser entendido por la mayor parte de nosotros.
He usado la traducción de computadora, con esperanza usted puede entender este saludo.
oH mY bLUE
January 14, 2010 at 11:51 pm

Yes, Loserfool deep buried and dead!! Gerrard to Chelsea….err.. I cant imagine Lampsy playing with captain Arrogant. those two are worlds apart ..zzzzz..zzzzz.. no Gerrard, he did not come when he had the chance and we dont want him now and who will spend so much money on the arrogant punk. God bless chelsea and lampard will be back to his best!!

Meanwhile any news of joey, i hope he settles his demands soon. he should understand that commanding a salary of Essien and Anelka is not possible in his present form. One of our top priorities for this year is to avoild loss, so no more financial troubles!! we dont want to be like loserfool… rofl… i feel sad for the loserfool fans…. look at the present we got from Roman and look at theirs ( the email from the son of their boss)…rofl again. Crybabies, always blame the poor owners instead of their tubby manager!! LOL!!!
KarmaCW
January 15, 2010 at 4:08 am

Malagantz,

Yeah, the list is bit impure! peter Crouch? But i know for sure that some are true Trueblues, like Bryan Adams! Forgot his Chelsea song.

Even Bill Clinton is, and was excited to know if he named his daughter after Chelsea, but he didn’t, or may be he did like 2-in-1.
Lampard and the Blues
January 15, 2010 at 1:27 pm

Hey, congratulations BC ! Knew it was only a matter of time before this blog became recognized as one of the symbols of Chelsea FC on the net. Great interview as well, just shows the confidence the teams performances have infused into their supporters =D

Liverpool lost. Again. Hahah, its become a shocker to see them win this season. Torres, Gerrard, Yossi, all out with injuries, so thats just mounted more pressure on Rafa. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him leave, I’ve heard Juve are planning an escape route for him by sacking Ferrara and getting him to take the post at Turin. But I hope the man that replaces him is not Guus Hiddink, I just refuse to believe that Guus could leave Russia and join a direct rival for Chelsea. I hope there is no truth to this rumour.

KTBFFH !!
zaneeBlue
January 15, 2010 at 4:24 pm

@Karma
Petr cech was a chelsea season ticket holder in his boyhood days
Walcott he was a chelsea ball boy
U know Abhishek Bachan? a bollywood star.., he is a chelsea mad..
KarmaCW
January 18, 2010 at 4:53 am

Abhisekh Bachan? A Trueblue? Wow, that is nice…good choice in football club and wife!

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