Chelsea cruised into the Fifth Round of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday evening after a handsome 5-0 victory away to Birmingham City at Solihull Moors’ Autotech Stadium, their second consecutive five-goal winning margin in the competition this term. Captain Mason Mount was the star of the show, grabbing a hat-trick, whilst Cole Dasilva and Reece James also got in on the act in what, with all due respect to…
The Loan Report: January 9-15
The goals continue to flow at a steady rate for the Chelsea loan army, with three more this week taking us to 77 for the season, and ensuring that the streak of at least one in every full week of the club season so far continues. We kick off with the youngster responsible for more of them than any other. Headliners Tammy Abraham is, for the avoidance of any doubt,…
Under-18s: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
Chelsea’s Under-18s saw their 100% home record this season come to an end on Saturday after being held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa at Cobham. On a bitterly cold January day, and with sleet pounding down for much of the contest, it took the Blues some time to warm up to their usual standard but, despite numerous chances coming and going, they were unable to make the breakthrough….
The Loan Report: January 3-8
The Loan Report remains slightly short of full strength with much of Europe still on winter breaks, but we’ve still got plenty to bring you, beginning with news of a high-profile returnee. Headliners Nathan Aké began the season struggling to get into the Bournemouth team. As 2017 begins, however, he is leaving the South Coast to return to Chelsea having impressed sufficiently during his two-month run in the side for…
