London: Aston Villa came from behind to stun Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and leave Andre Villas Boas' stuttering team outside the Premier League top four heading into 2012. Didier Drogba gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute after he was fouled by Richard Dunne, but the lead lasted only five minutes. Stephen Ireland's first effort from Charles N'Zogbia's cross was blocked...
10:58 PM, Dec 31, 2011
London: Andre Villas Boas is on the brink of becoming Chelsea's new manager after resigning as Porto coach. A fax on behalf of the 33-year-old was received by Porto announcing the termination of his contract, and the club have now confirmed his resignation to the stock exchange, meaning he is free to sign with Chelsea after they paid the 13.2 million release clause in his contract. Chelsea have been searching...
08:50 PM, Jun 21, 2011
London: The job description for the new Chelsea vacancy on Monday was straightforward: Premier League club seeking a manager to win the Champions League. Finding a seventh manager in the eight seasons since Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich took over at Stamford Bridge will be much trickier, even if the bookmakers' list of possibilities is extensive. In dismissing Carlo Ancelotti on Sunday after a trophyless campaign, Chelsea's statement said the season...
01:02 PM, May 24, 2011
