Chelsea

2023 - 2 - 12

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Chelsea legend Petr Cech opens up on living his childhood dream ... (Daily Mail)

Sportsmail found Petr Cech, too. He was hiding behind great big body armour and a Chelmsford Chieftains shirt, the No 39 on his back.

With wife Martina and kids Adela and Damian, he went on his first winter holiday in 25 years – to the Maldives. Cech pauses and I suggest 18, because that's the age of the Chieftains' other goaltender, Luca Tessadri, who is a fan-favourite here and currently first-choice. The next session is starting on the ice beneath us. While it might make Cech feel old to think that Tessadri was born midway through the 2004-05 season – the first of Chelsea's four Premier League title-winning campaigns with his help – he is happy to support his teenage team-mate. But you see the fans make it great here, as you could feel.' After a shower and change, Cech retreats to a balcony overlooking the ice for a chat. 'Then in 2013, I went to watch a game at Guildford. Maybe it would be a great addition to my routine.' 'When I was a kid, I wanted to be an ice hockey player,' Cech says. This is the first time Cech has spoken since leaving Chelsea as a technical director in June 2022 following Todd Boehly's takeover. From the age of six, Cech would cut out clippings from Stadion magazine, filling a fat scrapbook with articles about his favourite goalies, including Hasek. We're used to seeing Cech in a helmet but not like this.

John Terry issues brutally honest Graham Potter verdict after ... (Football.London)

Chelsea have won just one of their last eight matches and club legend John Terry has slated the team's recent form, insisting they need to improve quickly.

"The week has been a really good training week, spirit in the group is really good, not just the team. "It's a challenge [for all the new signings to gel] but it's my job," the Chelsea head coach continued. Then you just have to have honest conversations and respect the fact players will be disappointed because that's normal. Overall, a step forward to the week that we've used. Clearly results are not good enough and we need to get a settled team." "Performance-wise started the game well. However, Terry was quick to point out that was not the case at all. I have nothing to do with the first-team. We've had a good training week but when it's not reflected in three points, there's always stuff you can do better." Potter, though, when asked about Saturday's performance, said it was a positive step despite being unable to pick up three points. "Absolutely not," Terry replied on his Instagram story. Chelsea are 10 points behind Newcastle United, who occupy fourth-place in the Premier League table.

Graham Potter responds to Chelsea fans cheering Marc Cucurella ... (Goal India)

Graham Potter continues to give his full support to Marc Cucurella despite seeing Chelsea supporters cheer his substitution away at West Ham.

[suggesting that Cucurella is not good enough](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-don-t-not-want-to-see-cucurella-anymore-not-good-enough-for-chelsea-leboeuf/bltc817357da757e98e), but Potter has come to the defence of Cucurella: “In the summer, I know because I was the selling club, there was another club that were interested in Marc. The pair have been reunited at Stamford Bridge, but Cucurella has [struggled for form across 25 appearances](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/marc-cucurella-family-issues-affected-chelsea-form-this-season-potter/bltc51c65f6bc367cae) for Chelsea and is yet to win over a sceptical fan base that cheered the sight of his number being held up 67 minutes into [a 1-1 derby draw at the London Stadium](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-fuming-var-doesn-t-award-penalty-against-tomas-soucek-west-ham-draw/blt885ec39797a46ae8). [acquired by the Blues in a £55 million ($66m) deal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-cucurella-brighton-transfer-beat-man-city/blt0a71c83c85af4b64) in the summer of 2022, with Potter parting with the 24-year-old defender at that stage during his spell in charge of Brighton.

Does Graham Potter realise that nice guys finish last? Chelsea ... (Daily Mail)

KIERAN GILL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Graham Potter could have walked into his post-match press conference and fumed. He could have complained it was a clear ...

As for West Ham, they are on a mini-run, unbeaten in three and with a trip to Tottenham next. Often that is the case in these situations, especially the challenges we've had, but I'm really excited for the Champions League. But as Danny Murphy said on Match of the Day: 'I wish he was more angry.' Perhaps in time, that side will show itself. How he talks to Kai Havertz, the striker who cannot score. Chelsea manager must develop a nasty streak if he is to turn his side's slump in form around… How he speaks to Marc Cucurella, the left back who is being jeered by his own fans.

John Terry vehemently denies Graham Potter rumour and slams ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Chelsea icon has strongly denied that he had any part to play in Graham Potter's appointment as results continue to decline under the former Brighton ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/john-terry-chelsea-potter-claim-29199597#comments-wrapper) Where will Chelsea finish this season? "It was a step forward for us in terms of the previous game and lots to go forward with. We will get better from the experience." [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) table and boast just one league win in 2023 so far. I’m working with the [Under] 18s and 21s and love my role. That lifts the crowd and makes it more difficult but that is something we have to manage better. I have nothing to do with the first team. However, Potter's side were soon pegged back by a familiar face as former Blue Emerson Palmieri equalised for the Hammers. Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/john-terry-chelsea-potter-claim-29199597#comments-wrapper) [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/enzo-fernandez) linking up with loan-signing [Joao Felix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/joao-felix) for the opening goal of the game. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc). Their last outing came at the London Stadium, where [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) dropped more points in the form of a 1-1 draw against London rrivals [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) United.

John Terry tells Chelsea boss Graham Potter that 'results are not ... (Daily Star)

Graham Potter is on a difficult run as Chelsea boss after his promising start and ex-Blues captain John Terry has stressed things need to improve under the ...

Speaking after the match, Potter quipped: "It was a good save. You need your goalkeeper sometimes to give you the points. Along with Felix, who joined on loan, Chelsea have also stumped up a British record fee to sign Enzo Fernandez, as well as £88m for winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. Chelsea's extravagant spending in the January transfer window has only added to the scrutiny after a £323million outlay, and now former Blues legend Terry has offered his two cents. Asked by a fan on Instagram whether he had played any part in Chelsea appointing Potter, Terry replied: "Absolutely not. I'm work[ing] with the [Under] 18s and 21s and love my role.

Chelsea 'wary' Boehly plan might not work at Stamford Bridge (GiveMeSport)

Chelsea are 'wary' that their huge changes may not work, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Despite positive signs for the future, the here and now will take pride of place for boss Potter as he aims to improve Chelsea's league standing. Jones told GMS: "People within the club are just like, I mean, they're wary that it might not work. It is impossible to define whether the Blues' transfer endeavours will work out in the immediate term; however, one certainty is that Chelsea fans will need to show patience with both manager Potter and their new players as they take the time necessary to figure out their strongest team.

Graham Potter tactics slammed as Chelsea strategy questioned ... (Football.London)

Graham Potter has been subject to criticism from various pundits and fans as Chelsea endure a three-game winless streak.

[Every word Graham Potter said on VAR, Tomas Soucek, Chelsea adjustments, Reece James, Joao Felix](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-soucek-var-26216087) [Chelsea player ratings as Joao Felix provides classy reminder and Enzo Fernandez produces](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-player-ratings-joao-felix-26215401) [How much did Chelsea spend in January? football.london understands that Nkunku has signed a pre-contract agreement with the club and will move to west London in time for the 2023/24 season. Despite criticism from Cascarino, Potter insisted that he saw promising signs of improvement in his side's display against West Ham. Chelsea welcomed Enzo Fernandez to Stamford Bridge on deadline day for a club-record fee, following Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Noni Madueke, David Datro and Andrey Santos, with Malo Gusto arriving in the summer. I just don’t see everybody overachieving. [reported in October](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-boehly-christopher-nkunku-transfer-25164298), Chelsea appear to have won the race to sign the 25-year-old.

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