Hello there,

as we creep ever closer to the end of the Interlull there are a few bits and pieces to be going on with.

Amaury Bischoff is a signing that baffled, perplexed and bemused most Arsenal fans. He has barely kicked a professional ball in anger but says he's eager to repay the faith shown in him by Arsene Wenger.

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It was a hectic weekend here in Erie, but one that I wouldn't mind living again. I posted early last week that I'd be taking a brief leave of absence to get situated at college, which is what I've been doing for the past few days.

Clearly I've missed a lot in the soccer world with the transfer deadline having come and gone and a whole round of fixtures played. Click to continue reading...

This weekend was certainly packed with really exciting games and I am here to offer my thoughts on the ones that I watched.

The Blackburn/Everton game was certainly the most exciting of the weekend in my opinion. Blackburn looked very strong in the first half and Everton was lucky not to have given up more than one goal. Click to continue reading...

Morning morning, from a despicably rainy Dublin.

Some bits and pieces to go on with this morning, starting with the promotion of Jack Wilshere from number 55 to number 19 for the season ahead. It shows that what the boss said yesterday was true, it's about what he's doing on the pitch and with 7 subs allowed this season he's got a good chance of being involved from time to time.

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If you're like me, then you not only love sports, but the business of sports. As we head toward the Beijing Olympics, this weeks' Economist has a fascinating section on sports business.

I'll be plucking bits and pieces from this section over the next week or so but to start, I'll share the latest chart to make you all wish you'd taken up golf as a kid - but aside from that, it also lists the other 10 highest earners in sport. Click to continue reading...

Morning all,

happy Sunday to you all. A 1-0 defeat to Juventus yesterday in the Emirates Cup made it unlikely that we'll retain this most prestigious pieces of silverware, unless we spank Real Madrid today.

The Trezeguet goal was miles offside, even a blind man who didn't know the offside rule would have given it.

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By: Ko Po Hui
Special to Soccer City FC

Up to today I still have friends, colleagues come up to me and lamented,"Why isn't there any local football news on the paper?"

I'm not sure if scenario like this occurred in other places as well, but as a matter of fact Singaporeans football fans does have this problem – they don't seems get enough information from where they supposed to – the mainstream media. Click to continue reading...

Morning all,

hope you're fine and dandy this Sunday morning. Some bits and pieces to get through and there's a lot of chaff amongst the wheat today.

The Mail is reporting Newcastle have made a bid for Philippe Senderos but the whole article is so utterly rubbish I'm not linking to it.

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Brett Emerton, 29, has signed for Blackburn for four more years. And Josip Skoko, 32, has gone back to play in Croatia for Hadjuk Split.
Fair enough. But don't come back to the A-League Emo and Josip after these contracts run out. You'll be too old, too slow.


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I'm tired of waiting for the new football season to commence.

I just don't know what to do with myself.

Time goes by so slowly.

I try to find bits and pieces to do. Keep myself a busy bee.

It's not that easy though.

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Bits and pieces of what I've read and wondered about recently.
The Tennessee Waltz with soccer - some are left out of the dance.


Was anyone wondering what Tim Lovejoy was up to since David Beckham's Soccer USA ended? Well, he's still involved with Becks' management company. They're partnering on a new venture. Click to continue reading...

Sometimes athletes keep their families to close to them and with the two biggest sports stories of the summer season that is no different. During the last couple of weeks the families of former Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre and Manchester United's Ronaldo have kept their gums from flapping about both players situations. Click to continue reading...

Hallelujah. We've got guerrilla footage of the Patrice Evra & Co. title bout with the Chelsea ground staff after the match Saturday. Peep the guy videoing, and his row with security or whoever. Thank God for YouTube.

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Chelsea pummels United 2-1. United pummels groundsmen, stewards.

That was the scene at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, when the Red Devils were defeated and decided to take it out on Blues employees. How rude?

First it was Rio Ferdinand who not only tried to measure up to Obi-Wan Mikel during the match, but afterward swiftly kicked a steward on his way from the pitch.

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Manchester United. Chelsea.  The match to end all matches (not so much) takes place this morning at Stamford Bridge.  Can the Blues run their league unbeaten streak at the Bridge to 81 matches?  That's the question.  Or maybe it should be...will a goal be scored?  Whatever.  Let me know what you think people.

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Former Liverpool tosser and current Sky Sports' clown Phil Thompson has been caught with his trousers down. The video below catches Thompson's reaction following John Arne Riise's superb own goal during last night's CL semifinal. How does it taste Thommo?

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So the suits over at Nike invited a few Chelsea bloggers from 'round the world to a special event in London a couple of weeks ago. The idea was for those who attended to compete to see who could design the ultimate Chelsea boot via NikeiD. Of course, yours truly couldn't attend.  I do have video footage from the event, however, and thought I'd pass it on to see what you guys thought of what some of the peeps came up with.

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But thanks to my main man Brad Friedel for at least making the last few weeks worth watching somewhat. Three points with three games to go, we can do this (can't we?).

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Their the maestros. Technically brilliant, often awe inspiring.  Some would say they liken to sultry songstress Sade Smooth Operators. You know, the ones that lock you in and won't let you blink until the full-time whistle has gone. It's those classy footballers.

One of my best friends  sought spiritual guidance regarding a "Classiest XI.

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A few insightful articles regarding Chelsea to read before we slag Wigan tomorrow...

Chelsea rich kids yet to prove value for money
Avram Grant could be Avram The Great
Carvalho at one with Chelsea partner Terry
Chelsea still have underlying problems

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With Chelsea about to start a rap beef with the television conglomerate, what better time than now to ask fellow readers a question never too far from my mind: Who, in fact, is the hottest journalist on Sky Sports?

There are a host of choices past or present none of which are really wrong are they?

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Fenerbahce striker C. Kazim Kazim lets us know how many goals he thinks Chelsea will score in tomorrow's CL quarterfinal second leg at Stamford Bridge. Thanks for the support Kazim!

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The running of the Olympic Torch. It's a tradition dating back to ancient Greece one that represents the undying unity, spirit and good will of the competition.

So with that being said I ask: What the hell is Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon doing partaking in the ceremony?

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Middlesboro did us a favor Sunday, and now Chelsea trail United by just three points. My question to you is: Can Chelsea win the league? After all, they still host United and Fergs still has to welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford. So, have you say. Let me know. Or, just ignore the question altogether.

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Chelsea is busy prepping for its trip to Manchester to face City. I, on the other hand, am wondering if Michael Johnson will actually be in the XI for City.  If not, I guarantee you he's in San Antonio. Why you ask? Because that man is good for 20 and 10 for my Tar Heels.  They even wear the same colors.

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I'd hate to be this guy.  All 15-year-old Katya wanted was to see her beloved Chelsea trample Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Instead, she ended up at some damned imposter 229 miles from the geniune article.

As it turns out, some ig-norant taxi driver fired up the trusty GPS to find Stamford Bridge isn't this place pretty big and in London?

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Anyone interested in designing the quintessential Chelsea FC boot?  If so, I've got a great opportunity for you. I was invited to a NikeiD session on April 10 at the Niketown in Oxford Circus where you'll do just that, design the ultimate Chelsea cleat which will also be made & delivered to you.

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What did young Mateja have to say you ask? Here ya go.

"Chelsea without Mourinho is not the same. Under Mourinho they were a machine which for 90 minutes or 95 minutes was working without a mistake or any faults. Now they have ups and downs and you can see them."

Wait it gets better.

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Claudio Pizarro, who last week was suspended for 18 months from the Peruvian national team by the nation's World Cup commission for allegedly raging after a game with Brazil in November, released a statement late Sunday denying the allegations. Pizza was said to have invited a few females and some teammates over to indulge in a bit of ol' fashioned fun.

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Sorry for the lack of posts this week, but I've been slammed @ work. To give you an idea of what I've had to deal with, I was forced to cover a high school baseball game in not one but two blizzards Monday. It's been that kind of week. Anyway, let's see what I've missed in the wonderful world of Chelsea.

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from yours, and my, pal Duffy...

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The legend of Stamford Bridge has his eyes on Chelsea's most critical position manager. Speaking at the launch of La Gazzetta dello Sport's new English website, Gianfranco Zola said he would, in fact, be interested in taking the reins of his former club at some point. He did, however, say his not yet qualified for such a demanding position (aaaand Avram Grant breathes a sigh of relief).

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Roman is planning one of those massive yard sales, you know of the house-cleaning sort where you pick up a 30-piece set of porcelain puppies for 5 cents. So, with all this moving and shaking, how much can our favorite Russian expect to reel in from the sale? Let's use our collective heads to find out.

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"I hope to play them next season in the Champions League. If I play them in the Champions League, I want to go there and kill them - that's my message."

Those were the heartwarming words of former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho in what seems like his first interview in forever. The 45-year-old tactician, who's seeking employment in Italy or Spain, showed "mad" love for Chelsea but none for current Blues Boss Avramt Grant.

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Frank Rijkaard, along with his glorious locks, is coming to Chelsea. No, he's not. Oh, maybe he is. Now, not so much.

The media have been all over the place this week regarding the Barcelona manager. First, a host of outlets said he was open to a move. Then, Rijkaard's brother also his agent said forget it.

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