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PREMIERSHIP 2005/06 - Chelsea News
MOURINHO EXPECTS LEVSKI BACKLASH - Wed 27th Sep 2006
Jose Mourinho has warned his players to expect Levski Sofia to be fired up for a Champions League upset.

Mourinho predicts it will be a serious contest in the Bulgarian capital, even though Levski crumbled 5-0 to Barcelona in their Group A opener.

The Chelsea boss vowed to play his strongest team in Sofia, with...
Mourinho has 'the edge' - Keane - Sun 17th Sep 2006
The former Old Trafford captain admitted to admiring Mourinho and his team in an interview in the Sunday Times magazine.

Keane said: "Mourinho's got something.

"A blind man could see that. And he has the edge at the moment. He plays games and I think they can have a big effect on his team and on the...
Mourinho ready for title defence - Sun 06th Aug 2006
Jose Mourinho believes he is creating a "family" at Chelsea and is ready for the big Premiership lift-off.

The Stamford Bridge boss was preparing his team for the new campaign on a tour of America, although Joe Cole was injured during the defeat MLS All-Stars in Chicago.

Mourinho said: "The family we are...
Carlos flattered by Mourinho interest - Fri 02nd Jun 2006
Brazil full-back Roberto Carlos admits he is flattered that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rates him so highly, but insists the only item on his immediate agenda is the World Cup.

The Real Madrid ace has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Mourinho confirming his admiration for the player in an...
Mourihno defends Drogba comments - Mon 27th Mar 2006
Boss Jose Mourinho has defended striker Didier Drogba, whose comments may threaten more controversy for Chelsea.

Drogba quickly retracted an admission to the BBC that he dived to fool referees, and admitted using his hands in scoring against Manchester City.

Mourinho said: "Sometimes he is a player who doesn't...
Chelsea beaten in style at Craven Cottage - Sun 19th Mar 2006
Fulham finally upstaged their more illustrious West London neighbours with an entertaining 1-0 win over Chelsea, who finished the match with ten men.

Luis Boa Morte's 17th minute matchwinner earned Fulham, who mounted a determined rearguard action in the second half, the three points which all but ensures the hosts'...
Mourinho admits desire to sign Ballack - Mon 13th Mar 2006
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed he wants to sign Michael Ballack - and is waiting for the Germany captain to give him an answer.

Ballack, 29, is out of contract at Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

And Mourinho told German newspaper Bild: "I want him. He has said he needs time before making a...
UEFA keeping close eye on events in Nou Camp - Tue 07th Mar 2006
Chelsea and Barcelona have been told Uefa will closely watch their behaviour during Tuesday's Champions League second leg tie at the Nou Camp.

Lennart Johansson, the president of the governing body, said: "Both sides are aware they are being observed and they know what expectations we have of them.

"I'm quite...
Chelsea Lead Ballack Chase - Thu 02nd Mar 2006
Chelsea are the hot favourites to sign Michael Ballack, according to the Bayern Munich midfielder's agent.

Michael Becker told BBC Sport: "Nothing has been signed, but there will be ongoing contact with Chelsea. There is strong interest from both sides.

"The trend is in this direction (to move to...
Chelsea begin re-laying controversial pitch - Sun 26th Feb 2006
Chelsea have started re-laying their Stamford Bridge pitch after completing three home matches in six days.

The Premiership champions do not host a game again until 11 March with work expected to be completed before they face London rivals Tottenham.

Criticism has been levelled at the poor surface, which also...
Chelsea 4 - 0 Real Betis - Wed 19th Oct 2005
Chelsea took a giant stride towards the Champions League knockout stage with a crushing victory against Real Betis.
Didier Drogba put Chelsea ahead from Michael Essien's pass after 23 minutes.

Ricardo Carvalho added a second just before the break when goalkeeper Antonio Doblas dropped Frank Lampard's free-kick...
Essien will not be punished further - Tue 18th Oct 2005
The FA have confirmed that Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will not face any further disciplinary action for his challenge on Bolton's Tal Ben Haim.

The Ghana star received only a yellow card for an ugly lunge on Bolton's Israeli defender during The Blues' 5-1 win at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

However...
Chelsea Kop It To Liverpool - Sun 02nd Oct 2005
Chelsea made it eight straight Barclays Premiership victories to take a nine-point lead at the top of the table as Liverpool were reduced to also-rans at Anfield.

They are now 17 points behind the leaders, albeit with two games in hand - a fact of dubious meaning against Joe Mourinho's superbly organised...
PREMIERSHIP Results 2005 for Chelsea
Week
Home Team
Score
-
Score
Away Team
Date
35
Chelsea
3
-
0
Manchester City
2006-08-19
35
Chelsea
3
-
0
Everton
2006-04-17
34
Bolton Wanderers
0
-
2
Chelsea
2006-04-15
33
Chelsea
4
-
1
West Ham United
2006-04-09
32
Birmingham City
0
-
0
Chelsea
2006-04-01
31
Chelsea
2
-
0
Manchester City
2006-03-25
30
Fulham
1
-
0
Chelsea
2006-03-19
29
Chelsea
2
-
1
Tottenham Hotspur
2006-03-11
28
West Bromwich Albion
1
-
2
Chelsea
2006-03-04
27
Chelsea
2
-
0
Portsmouth
2006-02-25
26
Middlesbrough
3
-
0
Chelsea
2006-02-11
25
Chelsea
2
-
0
Liverpool
2006-02-05
24
Aston Villa
1
-
1
Chelsea
2006-02-01
23
Chelsea
1
-
1
Charlton Athletic
2006-01-22
22
Sunderland
1
-
2
Chelsea
2006-01-15
21
West Ham United
1
-
3
Chelsea
2006-01-02
20
Chelsea
2
-
0
Birmingham City
2005-12-31
19
Manchester City
0
-
1
Chelsea
2005-12-28
18
Chelsea
3
-
2
Fulham
2005-12-26
17
Arsenal
0
-
2
Chelsea
2005-12-18
16
Chelsea
1
-
0
Wigan Athletic
2005-12-10
15
Chelsea
1
-
0
Middlesbrough
2005-12-03
14
Portsmouth
0
-
2
Chelsea
2005-11-26
13
Chelsea
3
-
0
Newcastle United
2005-11-19
12
Manchester United
1
-
0
Chelsea
2005-11-06
11
Chelsea
4
-
2
Blackburn Rovers
2005-10-29
10
Everton
1
-
1
Chelsea
2005-10-23
9
Chelsea
5
-
1
Bolton Wanderers
2005-10-15
8
Liverpool
1
-
4
Chelsea
2005-10-02
7
Chelsea
2
-
1
Aston Villa
2005-09-24
6
Charlton Athletic
0
-
2
Chelsea
2005-09-17
5
Chelsea
2
-
0
Sunderland
2005-09-10
4
Tottenham Hotspur
0
-
2
Chelsea
2005-08-27
3
Chelsea
4
-
0
West Bromwich Albion
2005-08-24
2
Chelsea
1
-
0
Arsenal
2005-08-21
1
Wigan Athletic
0
-
1
Chelsea
2005-08-14
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