For the second year, Chelsea Football Club have announced that John Terry will leave at the end of the season after 22 years at the club. The ex England international who made his debut in 1998 thanked the club, fans and teammates for their support over the years.
‘After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank at this great football club. From coaches, team-mates and staff to the fans who have given me so much support down the years, I can’t thank you enough. There will be opportunities for me to speak further about this over the coming weeks.
‘I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season.
‘The club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days. We had some really positive talks but with everything taken into careful consideration I have decided it’s the right time for me to leave. I’ve always been conscious that I depart at the right time, in the right way, and I feel that the end of this season is the right time for the club and I. I feel I still have plenty to offer on the pitch but understand that opportunities here at Chelsea will be limited for me. I’m eager to carry on playing and so will be looking to continue with a new challenge. I will of course always be a Blue and am desperate to end my final season as a Chelsea player with more silverware.
‘Finally, words cannot describe the love I have for our football club and our amazing Chelsea fans. I would like to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for the unbelievable support you’ve shown me over the years. You mean the world to me and every trophy we’ve won during my time at the club we’ve won together. I will never forget the incredible journey we’ve been on. Thank you so much for everything.’
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘Everyone at Chelsea would like to place on record our thanks to John for all he has done for this football club. He has been an outstanding player, inspirational captain and has always demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the cause.
‘In that time, Chelsea has grown into one of the world’s top clubs and it is only right that John’s contribution is recognised. He will always be held in the highest regard by everybody at Stamford Bridge and we look forward to welcoming him back in the future.’
JThas scored 66 goals is the club’s third highest all-time appearance-maker and has captained Chelsea a record 578 times. He has won the Champions League, four Premier League titles, the Europa League, five FA Cups and three League Cups.
If Chelsea sack me, they sack the best manager they have had – Mourinho
Despite
The Blues’ strings of defeat this season, Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho is
confident his team would make it to the top 4 on the log. The Premier League
Champions recorded their 4th league defeat in 8 games today after losing 3-1 at
home to Southampton. Despite being 16th in the table, the Portuguese coach sees
his team bouncing to the top in the coming months.
The Blues’ strings of defeat this season, Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho is
confident his team would make it to the top 4 on the log. The Premier League
Champions recorded their 4th league defeat in 8 games today after losing 3-1 at
home to Southampton. Despite being 16th in the table, the Portuguese coach sees
his team bouncing to the top in the coming months.
The 52
year-old in a post-match interview today said there is no way he will resign adding that Chelsea cannot have a better manager.
year-old in a post-match interview today said there is no way he will resign adding that Chelsea cannot have a better manager.
He told
Sky Sports, “I want to make it clear.
One, I don’t run away. Two, if the club want to sack me they have to sack
me because I am not running away from my responsibilities or my
team.” “To be champions now is very difficult because the
distance is considerable. But I am more than convinced that we will finish
in the top four and when the season is so bad if you finish in the top four it
is OK. Third – and I think this is even more important than the first and
the second – it is a crucial moment in the history of this club. You know
why? Because if they sack me they sack the best manager this club had. The
message is again that bad results and the manager is guilty.”
Sky Sports, “I want to make it clear.
One, I don’t run away. Two, if the club want to sack me they have to sack
me because I am not running away from my responsibilities or my
team.” “To be champions now is very difficult because the
distance is considerable. But I am more than convinced that we will finish
in the top four and when the season is so bad if you finish in the top four it
is OK. Third – and I think this is even more important than the first and
the second – it is a crucial moment in the history of this club. You know
why? Because if they sack me they sack the best manager this club had. The
message is again that bad results and the manager is guilty.”
Jose
Mourinho says there is no way he will resign. He says Chelsea cannot have a
better manager so no chance he will run away. He added that he has his professional
pride and he loves the club very much, so the combination means he is going to
stay and he’ll stay until the owner or the board tells him they don’t want him
to. And he points out he said the same last season. The ex Real Madrid manager thinks
by December, January or February that the team will be back in the top four. He
also said he spoke to the players this week and they confirmed they think he is
the man for the job
Mourinho says there is no way he will resign. He says Chelsea cannot have a
better manager so no chance he will run away. He added that he has his professional
pride and he loves the club very much, so the combination means he is going to
stay and he’ll stay until the owner or the board tells him they don’t want him
to. And he points out he said the same last season. The ex Real Madrid manager thinks
by December, January or February that the team will be back in the top four. He
also said he spoke to the players this week and they confirmed they think he is
the man for the job
Chelsea close in on John Stones, set to make third offer
Premier League champions, Chelsea Fc are set to table an improved £30 Million bid for Everton defender, John Stones. The Blues have had previous bids of £20m and £26m rejected by Everton but believe their next offer will be enough to land the highly rated centre-back.
Everton are anticipating the offer on Monday and there is now an acceptance that Stones will be sold should Chelsea bid £30m, despite the public stance that the England international will stay at Goodison Park.
Chelsea face rivals Manchester City on Sunday and hope to sign Stones in time for their trip to the Etihad Stadium. Stones, 21, has made it clear to Everton that he would like to move to Stamford Bridge having been chased by the Premier League champions all summer. Chelsea are understood to have prepared a five-year contract offer worth £100,000 a week for Stones, who has been identified by Jose Mourinho as the perfect replacement for 34-year-old captain John Terry.
I am happy at Chelsea – Mikel Obi
John Mikel Obi has disclosed that he is happy at the Stamford Bridge and will see out his contract with the club despite heavy link with other clubs. The 28 year-old midfielder who has two years left on his contract have been tipped for a move from Chelsea over lack of playing time.
Mikel described the club as his family and also claimed that he has assurances from the manager to remain with the club.
“I have two years left on my contract here and want to see them out. I am happy here and we will see what happens. I do want to stay, the manager wants me to stay so I don’t have any issues,” Mikel told London Evening Standard.
“The manager has told me he wants me to stay. He said that and I’m pretty happy to stay.
“This is going to be my tenth season at the club, next year it will be my 11th. I have been here so long due to the contracts I have signed and I like to be somewhere where I have developed friendships. This is like my family now. Every time I come to work it’s like coming in to see my family. I know the whole place, the staff, it is going to be a hard place to leave when my contract runs out and then we will see what happens,” he concluded.
Mikel joined Chelsea from Lyn Oslo in 2006 and has won 10 major titles with the club.
Chelsea unveil 2015/16 away kit
Premier
League champions, Chelsea officially unveiled their away kit today as part of
their tour of the US. i shared the leaked pictures about a month ago here. The Adidas jersey features red, white and blue colours. The
Blues will don the kit for the first time when
they face Spanish giants and treble winners Barcelona in Washington D.C. on 28
July.
League champions, Chelsea officially unveiled their away kit today as part of
their tour of the US. i shared the leaked pictures about a month ago here. The Adidas jersey features red, white and blue colours. The
Blues will don the kit for the first time when
they face Spanish giants and treble winners Barcelona in Washington D.C. on 28
July.
Done deal! Radamel Falcao joins Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed terms with Monaco for the season-long loan of ex Manchester United striker, Radamel Falcao.
‘I am very happy to be joining Chelsea and can’t wait to start training and help with our aim of retaining the league title and being successful in Europe,’ the 28 year-old Colombian said.
Drogba now mentors Chelsea's young generation.
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has revealed his decision to mentor Chelsea’s young generation. The Ivorian who made a sensational return to the club from Galatasaray last summer
On why he is contributing his input to the team, the former Marseille player said, “They’re going to be there – we won’t be any more (in
the long-term) so it is up to us to give them all they need and
pass it on to the younger players as well.
He continued, It’s important for us, the older players, to be there to support them, but at the same time it’s even more important for them to take the lead now, to feel there is no restriction from us.
“They can play, they can talk, we can debate and exchange
because all we’re doing now is for the team – to be better next
year, in two years and five.”
PHOTOS: RAFAEL NADAL SPOTTED IN CHELSEA'S TRAINING GROUND
Tennis ace, Rafael Nadal was recently spotted at Chelsea FC’s Cobham training ground. Before then, he made a surprise visit to Chelsea’s dressing room shortly after their UEFA Champions League game with FC Schalke 04 on wednesday.
DIDIER DROGBA REJECTS CONTRACT EXTENSION
The Ivorian who joined the club in 2004 and whose contract expires next summer is setting his eyes in United State, Russia or Asia-based clubs.
According to his agent, Thierno Seydi "Didier has had the offer of a one-year extension from Chelsea. That does not suit us. We know what we want, where we want to go and what offers we have. AC Milan came in for Didier on loan with an option to buy but I said 'No' straight away. Their offer did not interest us. At Didier's age, he has nothing left to prove as a player. He will go where he is offered the most money. It could be the United States, Russia, Qatar or somewhere else in Asia. Once you are well into your thirties you have to go to a club where you can be certain you'll be able to pay your bills. LA Galaxy are a possibility among many others. He has been linked with Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia, as they pay well. But neither Didier nor I have had an offer from them." He explained.

Source: Vanguard
MIKEL COULD BE DROPPED FROM NATIONAL TEAM.
Taking cues from his gaffe during the Nigeria/Argentina international friendly in Dhakar which saw lionel Messi robbing him off the ball and passing to Higuain who scored and his recent performance during the Chelsea/Liverpool match, Chris Green, Chairman technical committe, Nigeria Football Federation has asked Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel to be mindful of his football errors or face being sent out of the national team.
Speaking further on his absence during the two friendlies against Botswana and Zambia, only to play for his club side four days later, Chris Green said that he wouldn’t interfere in the case, he would rather allow the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi make decisions.
Source: Complete Sports