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Jose Mourinho wanted Shinji Kagawa at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho admits that he tried to sign Shinji Kagawa when he was the manager of Real Madrid.Nov 14, 17:26
Marc Wilmots: 'Kevin de Bruyne needs first-team football'
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots admits that he is keen to see Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne play regular first-team football before next summer's World Cup.Nov 14, 12:29
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo the best I've coached'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims that coaching Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid is the highlight of his career.Nov 13, 18:11
Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson: 'We needed to go global in manager hunt'
Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson insists that the club had to widen their search to find the right head coach.Nov 13, 11:04
Aitor Karanka: 'Joining Middlesbrough is an important day'
Aitor Karanka says that being appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach is an "important day" in his career.Nov 13, 10:54
Middlesbrough confirm appointment of Aitor Karanka as new head coach
Middlesbrough confirm the appointment of Aitor Karanka as the club's new head coach.Nov 13, 10:37
Eden Hazard: "I know I can do better"
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard targets an improvement in his form for the Blues.Nov 13, 02:57
Ramires uninterested in Real Madrid "rumours"
Ramires is flattered by apparent interest from Real Madrid but reveals that Chelsea would have to force him out of Stamford Bridge if he were to leave the club.Nov 13, 00:48
Middlesbrough to appoint Aitor Karanka?
A report claims that Aitor Karanka is shortly to be named as the new manager of Middlesbrough.Nov 12, 15:20
Michael Essien "not worried" by lack of action
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says that he is 'unconcerned' by his lack of football this season.Nov 12, 14:37
Jose Mourinho brands Jonas Olsson "mickey mouse player"
Jose Mourinho and Jonas Olsson reportedly trade insults in the middle of a tunnel bust-up involving 20 players after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion last weekend.Nov 12, 05:54
Report: Chelsea back in Radamel Falcao hunt
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will reportedly fly to Colombia to watch Radamel Falcao and decide whether to launch a £60m bid for the Monaco striker.Nov 12, 00:40
Premier League in numbers: Week 11
Sports Mole looks back over the weekend's Premier League action with a host of facts and figures.Nov 11, 11:05
Jose Mourinho tells Ashley Cole to fight for Chelsea place
Jose Mourinho says that Ashley Cole must prove himself in order to win back his place in the Chelsea team.Nov 11, 08:16
Javier Zanetti "very emotional" after Inter Milan comeback
Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti describes his return from a seven-month injury layoff as "very emotional" and insists that at 40 he could not ask for any more.Nov 10, 14:22
Jose Mourinho hints Ashley Cole may stay on bench
Jose Mourinho hints that Cesar Azpilicueta may continue to deputise at left-back in place of Ashley Cole.Nov 10, 12:20
Chelsea to listen to David Luiz offers?
Chelsea are reportedly considering offloading David Luiz when the transfer window opens in January.Nov 10, 06:31
Jose Mourinho: "It was a clear penalty"
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is adamant that referee Andre Marriner was right to award his side a late penalty against West Bromwich Albion.Nov 9, 18:10
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.Nov 9, 17:29
Team News: Eden Hazard returns to Chelsea team
Eden Hazard returns for Chelsea against West Bromwich Albion after being dropped in midweek by Jose Mourinho.Nov 9, 14:23
Jose Mourinho unhappy with fixture schedule
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he is unhappy with the scheduling of the club's Premier League fixture with West Bromwich Albion.Nov 9, 07:43
Report: Aitor Karanka in line for Crystal Palace job
Reports suggest that Aitor Karanka will become the new Crystal Palace manager.Nov 9, 05:39
AC Milan, Chelsea rivals for Xabi Alonso?
AC Milan and Chelsea are battling for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, according to a report.Nov 9, 04:02
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United on the edge if they lose to Arsenal'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that Manchester United would be perilously close to surrendering their Premier League crown with defeat to Arsenal this weekend.Nov 9, 01:18
Gary Cahill: 'Big squad is great for Chelsea'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes that Chelsea's big squad will help the club later in the season.Nov 8, 19:13
Jose Mourinho: 'Eden Hazard has apologised to the club'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho confirms that Eden Hazard has apologised for missing a training session after forgetting his passport.Nov 8, 15:34
Jose Mourinho: Fernando Torres "recovering well"
Jose Mourinho thinks that Fernando Torres should be fit to play after the international break.Nov 8, 13:20
Jose Mourinho: 'I'm looking forward to seeing Steve Clarke again'
Jose Mourinho is happy to be seeing his old assistant Steve Clarke, who is now managing West Bromwich Albion.Nov 8, 13:01
Report: Manchester United to make £35m Sami Khedira move
Manchester United manager David Moyes will renew his interest in Sami Khedira in January, according to a report.Nov 8, 05:33
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion.Nov 7, 16:40
Eden Hazard dropped by Chelsea for missing training session
Jose Mourinho reveals that Eden Hazard was dropped from Chelsea's Champions League squad for missing a training session this week.Nov 7, 09:05
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho not getting carried away
Jose Mourinho insists that his Chelsea players must not get carried away with their victory over Schalke at home in the Champions League.Nov 7, 06:14
Gus Poyet looking forward to Chelsea clash
Gus Poyet says that Sunderland's League Cup quarter-final clash with Chelsea will be a special occasion for him against his former club.Nov 7, 03:51
Jose Mourinho coy on Hazard exclusion
Jose Mourinho prefers to praise Andre Schurrle when asked about Eden Hazard's exclusion from the side in their 3-0 win against Schalke 04.Nov 6, 22:20
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-0 Schalke 04
Sports Mole analyses the Champions League match between Chelsea and Schalke 04.Nov 6, 22:09
Chelsea ease past Schalke 04
Two goals from Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba's late strike gives Chelsea a 3-0 win against Schalke 04 in the Champions League.Nov 6, 21:35
Team News: Fernando Torres out, Samuel Eto'o in for Chelsea
Fernando Torres has been dropped in favour of Samuel Eto'o for tonight's Champions League clash against Schalke at Stamford Bridge.Nov 6, 19:15
Fantasy football advice: Week 11
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League weekend from a fantasy football point of view.Nov 6, 17:56
Oscar not feeling Chelsea pressure
Oscar insists that he is not feeling the pressure of being Chelsea's main playmaker this season.Nov 6, 12:48
Interview: Former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan
Sports Mole speaks to former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan about his time with the club and the current setup at Old Trafford.Nov 6, 11:53
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