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Report: Chelsea fail with Adrian Semper bid
A report claims that Chelsea have failed with a £2m bid for Dinamo Zagreb's 18-year-old goalkeeper Adrian Semper.Jan 15, 22:05
Chelsea book spot in fourth round of FA Cup
Chelsea advance into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over League One side Scunthorpe United at Stamford Bridge.Jan 10, 15:50
Team News: Guus Hiddink names strong Chelsea side for Scunthorpe United FA Cup tie
Guus Hiddink names a strong Chelsea starting lineup in Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at home against Scunthorpe United.Jan 10, 13:04
Stoke City's Jack Butland plays down exit talk
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland insists that he is happy at his current club amid talk that a host of top teams want to sign the England stopper.Dec 7, 15:03
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns for Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois will make his first Chelsea appearance since late August as he replaces Asmir Begovic in goal for Jose Mourinho's side against Bournemouth.Dec 5, 16:33
Michael Owen: 'Jack Butland can replace David de Gea at Manchester United'
Michael Owen tips Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland to become England number one and replace David de Gea at Manchester United.Dec 5, 14:50
Jose Mourinho confirms Thibaut Courtois return
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho confirms that Thibaut Courtois will return to the squad against Bournemouth on Saturday.Dec 4, 13:38
Jonathan Walters backs Stoke City teammate Jack Butland for England
Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters believes that teammate Jack Butland will go on to be England's number one goalkeeper for England.Dec 2, 11:55
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'Jack Butland will not be sold'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes refutes reports linking Jack Butland with a move away from the club, insisting that the keeper will not be sold.Dec 1, 01:02
Thibaut Courtois expected to return against Bournemouth
Jose Mourinho says that he expects Thibaut Courtois to return from injury for Chelsea's Premier League match against Bournemouth next weekend.Nov 29, 17:18
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the goalless draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at White Hart Lane.Nov 29, 14:45
Tottenham Hotspur stay fifth after Chelsea draw
Tottenham Hotspur miss the chance to move into fourth place in the Premier League after playing out a goalless draw with Chelsea.Nov 29, 13:55
Half-Time Report: No way through for Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea in goalless first half
The deadlock remains intact at half time in the early Premier League kickoff between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in North London.Nov 29, 12:47
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at White Hart Lane as the hosts miss the chance to move into the top four.Nov 29, 10:59
Report: Jack Butland emerges as £20m Liverpool target
A report claims that Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland is wanted by Liverpool as a direct replacement for Simon Mignolet.Nov 29, 10:10
Asmir Begovic: 'I will respect Jose Mourinho decision on starting keeper'
Chelsea keeper Asmir Begovic insists that he will respect the decision of Jose Mourinho should he choose to replace him with Thibaut Courtois.Nov 29, 09:45
Jack Butland sets sights on displacing Joe Hart as England number one
Stoke City keeper Jack Butland reveals that he is determined to replace Joe Hart as England's No.1 ahead of Euro 2016.Nov 28, 09:01
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes eyeing improvement on last season
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes targets an improvement on his team's ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season in the current campaign following their resurgence.Nov 27, 19:56
Match Analysis: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-4 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Chelsea's convincing 4-0 victory over 10-man Maccabi Tel Aviv in Group G of the Champions League.Nov 24, 22:27
Jose Mourinho: 'Second successive victory important for Chelsea'
Jose Mourinho says that it was important for Chelsea to win two games in a row after their 4-0 Champions League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.Nov 24, 22:15
Chelsea net four to thrash 10-man Maccabi Tel Aviv
Chelsea move a step closer to qualification from Group G of the Champions League with a 4-0 away thrashing of 10-man Maccabi Tel Aviv.Nov 24, 21:40
Preview:Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group G match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Chelsea.Nov 23, 14:14
Charlie Adam tips Jack Butland to 'play for top team'
Stoke City's Charlie Adam backs goalkeeper Jack Butland to play for one of the Premier League's "top teams" in the future.Nov 22, 12:16
Diego Costa goal gives Chelsea victory over Norwich City
A Diego Costa goal gives Chelsea their first Premier League victory in four matches with a 1-0 win over Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.Nov 21, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Chelsea, Norwich City
Chelsea and Norwich City play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, as the visitors have a penalty claim turned down.Nov 21, 15:48
Preview:Chelsea vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.Nov 20, 15:15
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could return against Bournemouth?
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly targeting a return to action against Bournemouth on December 5.Nov 20, 09:41
Thibaut Courtois back in Chelsea training ahead of first-team return
Thibaut Courtois takes part in Chelsea training for the first time in two months as part of his ongoing rehabilitation.Nov 19, 18:43
Euro 2016 missing men XI
Sports Mole selects a best XI of the footballers that will not be playing at next summer's European Championships in France.Nov 19, 12:24
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole reviews the action from Dublin as the Republic of Ireland seal their place in Euro 2016 after beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on the night.Nov 16, 22:54
Jonathan Walters fires the Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016
Jonathan Walters scores twice as the Republic of Ireland claim a 3-1 aggregate win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Euro 2016 playoff to book their place in France.Nov 16, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Republic of Ireland close in on Euro 2016 spot
Jonathan Walters scores from the penalty spot to give the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 aggregate lead in their Euro 2016 playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin.Nov 16, 20:33
Asmir Begovic wary of Jonathan Walters threat ahead of playoff second leg
Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic admits that he will be warning his teammates about the possible threat of Republic of Ireland frontman Jonathan Walters.Nov 15, 22:11
Match Analysis: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action from Zenica as the Republic of Ireland earn a 1-1 draw in the away leg of their Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.Nov 13, 22:28
Asmir Begovic: 'Republic of Ireland tough to break down'
Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic suggests that the Republic of Ireland were tough opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2016 qualification playoff.Nov 13, 22:25
Edin Dzeko cancels out Robbie Brady opener to deny Republic of Ireland
A late Edin Dzeko goal cancels out Robbie Brady's opener to deny the Republic of Ireland a first-leg victory in their Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.Nov 13, 21:52
Kevin Kilbane: 'Republic of Ireland must not be fazed by Bosnia and Herzegovina'
Kevin Kilbane believes that the Republic of Ireland must not let Bosnia and Herzegovina's big-name players get to them.Nov 12, 22:36
Preview:Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 playoff action as Bosnia-Herzegovina welcome Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side to Zenica.Nov 10, 16:47
Shay Given: 'Jack Butland has great future for Stoke City, England'
Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given believes that teammate and fellow stopper Jack Butland will be competing against Joe Hart for the England goalkeeper jersey in the future.Nov 8, 13:33
Asmir Begovic: 'Chelsea players behind Jose Mourinho'
Asmir Begovic says that the Chelsea players are behind under-pressure manager Jose Mourinho.Nov 7, 20:11
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