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In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on transfer deadline day
Sports Mole columnist and talkSPORT commentator Sam Matterface airs his views on how some of the Premier League clubs fared on transfer deadline day. Sep 2, 09:50
Preview:England Under-21s vs. USA Under-23s
Sports Mole previews Thursday's international friendly between England Under-21s and USA Under-21s at Deepdale.Aug 31, 16:56
Team News: Pedro to make Chelsea debut, Kurt Zouma starts over Gary Cahill
Pedro is named in Chelsea's starting XI to face West Bromwich Albion this afternoon, while Kurt Zouma starts in defence as Gary Cahill drops to the bench.Aug 23, 11:36
Report: Juventus launch Ramires move
Juventus are reportedly keen to secure a deal for Chelsea midfielder Ramires before the end of the transfer window.Aug 12, 01:48
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Fiorentina
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina at Stamford Bridge in the International Champions Cup.Aug 5, 21:28
Chelsea sign off with pre-season defeat at hands of Fiorentina
Chelsea's final pre-season fixture ends in defeat as they are beaten 1-0 at home to Italian side Fiorentina following a first-half finish from Gonzalo Rodriguez.Aug 5, 20:54
Half-Time Report: Chelsea trail Gonzalo Rodriguez goal at half time
Chelsea find themselves 1-0 down at home to Fiorentina at half time, following a first-half finish from defender Gonzalo Rodriguez.Aug 5, 19:47
Team News: Radamel Falcao leads Chelsea line against Fiorentina
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho gives new striker Radamel Falcao the chance to impress up front as they take on visitors Fiorentina in a friendly at Stamford Bridge.Aug 5, 18:37
Preview:Chelsea vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Champions Cup match between Chelsea and Barcelona in Maryland.Jul 27, 18:10
Report: Fiorentina want Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan
Fiorentina reportedly want to take Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan if they fail to re-sign Mohamed Salah.Jul 13, 09:51
Stoke City want £8m plus loan player from Chelsea for Asmir Begovic?
Stoke City reportedly want to sign Victor Moses, Patrick Bamford or Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan if they are to sell Asmir Begovic to Chelsea.Jul 3, 07:48
Hit or miss: Rating the performances of English youngsters at Euro 2015
Sports Mole analyses the performances of each of England Under-21s' squad at Euro 2015, before rating whether they will be a hit or miss in the future.Jun 27, 16:03
Live Commentary: England Under-21s 1-3 Italy Under-21s - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the European Under-21 Championship between England Under-21s and Italy Under-21s.Jun 24, 18:15
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'accepts Jose Mourinho criticism'
Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that Jose Mourinho was right to criticise his performance while on Chelsea's post-season tour.Jun 22, 12:41
Live Commentary: Sweden Under-21s 0-1 England Under-21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the European Under-21 Championship clash between England Under-21s and Sweden Under-21s.Jun 21, 15:30
Gareth Southgate: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek will benefit from Jose Mourinho blast'
England Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate believes that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will benefit from Jose Mourinho's recent public criticism.Jun 10, 05:57
John Terry: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek will need mental strength to stay in first team'
Chelsea skipper John Terry warns Ruben Loftus-Cheek that he will need to develop mental strength in order to hold down a position in the club's first team.Jun 4, 08:30
Gareth Southgate names final England Under-21 squad for European Championships
England Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate cuts four players from his final squad for this summer's European Championships.Jun 2, 15:27
Jose Mourinho criticises Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho accuses 19-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek of faking an injury in Tuesday's 1-0 friendly win over Sydney FC.Jun 2, 13:23
Ruben Loftus-Cheek surprised by his success
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he is surprised to have broken into the first-team squad this season.May 25, 10:16
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter between champions Chelsea and Sunderland.May 22, 23:00
Saido Berahino: 'Call-up to England Under-21 Euros squad is extra special'
West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino admits that it feels "extra special" to be included in the England Under-21s for the Euros this summer.May 21, 07:18
Harry Kane named in provisional England Under-21 squad for European Championships
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is selected in the provisional England Under-21 squad for the European Championship finals.May 20, 09:33
Team News: West Bromwich Albion, Chelsea make three changes apiece
West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea make three changes apiece ahead of their Premier League clash at the Hawthorns.May 18, 18:19
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns.May 18, 18:00
Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake praises Jose Mourinho's coaching skills
Chelsea defender Nathan Ake praises Jose Mourinho's coaching ability ahead of his expected start against West Bromwich Albion this evening.May 18, 07:12
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho blames parents, agents for 'pushing' young footballers
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho blames 'pushy' parents and agents for stunting young players' development.May 18, 05:39
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns.May 15, 16:09
Ruben Loftus-Cheek hails "amazing" full debut
Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that he has a good chance of breaking into Chelsea's first-team plans after making his full debut for the club against Liverpool.May 13, 15:42
Premier League in numbers: Week 36
Sports Mole looks back over the 36th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 encounters.May 12, 10:02
Pat Nevin backs Ruben Loftus-Cheek to earn regular Chelsea role
Pat Nevin believes that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be a regular member of the first team under Jose Mourinho next season.May 12, 06:14
Jose Mourinho: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be a star'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho praises youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek for his performance after making his full Premier League debut in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool.May 11, 02:03
Match Analysis: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole runs the rule over Sunday's 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Liverpool, which effectively ended the visitors' hopes of finishing in the top four.May 10, 17:55
Jose Mourinho pleased with Chelsea performance
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declares himself pleased with his side's performance during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.May 10, 17:34
Brendan Rodgers expecting "tough challenge" from Chelsea
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that Chelsea will pose a "tough challenge" to his side despite having already won the Premier League title.May 10, 14:31
Team News: Ruben Loftus-Cheek handed first Chelsea start against Liverpool
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is handed a first senior Chelsea start for the visit of Liverpool to Stamford Bridge - one of five changes made by Jose Mourinho.May 10, 14:12
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Liverpool in the Premier League that saw the visitors' top-four hopes come to an end, with Sports Mole's live text coverage.May 10, 13:30
Jose Mourinho: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek to feature next season'
Jose Mourinho says that he will give young midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek a chance in the Chelsea first team next season.Apr 21, 08:12
Five home-grown players who could feature at Chelsea
Sports Mole suggests five players currently on loan that could feature in the Chelsea first-team squad next season.Apr 2, 10:13
Jose Mourinho praises Ruben Loftus-Cheek's "evolution"
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he expects midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to compete for a regular place in the first-team squad next season.Mar 20, 13:54
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