Essien given permission to leave
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has told French television that Michael Essien will be allowed to leave the club and join Chelsea . "I've done all I can.
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Our long-awaited defence of the Premiership title begins up north at the JJB Stadium with a match against newly-promoted Wigan Athletic, a club playing in.
On the opening day of last season, Joe Cole told The Independent's Jason Burt how much he was looking forward to the new campaign. Twelve months later, he.
Mikel must return to Oslo - FIFA
John Mikel Obi has been ordered by FIFA to return to his Norwegian club Lyn Oslo . "John Obi Mikel must immediately resume duties with Lyn Oslo FC in.
Frank Lampard has rubbished criticisms of Chelsea's playing style , particularly suggestions that they were a long-ball team. "We sort of laughed at it,".
The transformation of Chelsea in the space of two years, from the debt-ridden team that I played my last game for in that crucial Champions' League place.
Planting your boots on the Premiership peak used to bring on a sense of vertigo. The gritty 2003 champions Manchester United have been queasy ever since.
Lyon boss says Essien is staying
Chelsea's pursuit of Michael Essien is finally over with the player now set to remain at Lyon, according to club president Jean-Michel Aulas, the buffoon.
Makelele and Gallas have recovered from knocks picked up in the US tour match against AC Milan. Every player is fit, but Wayne Bridge will have to wait a.
BBC Northern Ireland is covering the Premier Final of the Milk Cup, the biggest youth club competition in the world, between Chelsea and Barcelona live on.
Chelsea have announced that the first team will be conducting an open training session at Stamford Bridge next Tuesday , August 9. Entry will be at.
Claude Makelele has said he wants to come out of international retirement to play for France after quitting following Euro 2004. His comeback match is.