Bye bye Denilson… for now

As we have previously revealed, Neves Denilson stated his desire to leave the club shortly after the end of last season. Denilson is probably not Arsenal material, but I’m sure plenty of Premier League clubs would be willing to snatch him up on the cheap. However, due to Wenger’s rigid wage structure, Denilson has enjoyed wages read more »

There’s a friggin World Cup on people!

Ducky introduces a little variety into the usual transfer prattle

Keeping Up With The Brazilians

Hello Blues. Last night Brazil met a solid Venezuelan defense that held them to a draw in their opening Copa America fixture.  Brazil could have easily won the match but poor finishing by their wingers and striker cost them the game. Brazil played a 4-2-3-1 formation. They kept their striker and wingers up front throughout [...]

No takers for Neves

All of you will remember May 19th. That was the dreaded day that Neves Denilson revealed that he had handed in a transfer request, making it clear that he will almost certainly be leaving Arsenal this summer (providing that we can find a club that actually wants him). Denilson had a torrid season and has read more »

Juliano Belletti: A fond farewell

Juliano Belletti spent just under three years at Chelsea. Today he announced his retirement from the game. It’s safe to say he will be greatly missed.

Persistent injuries ravaged Belletti late in his career, particularly during his return to Brazil after his contract wasn’t renewed by us in June 2010. The 35-year-old signed a one-year [...]

Video: Piazon against Côte d’Ivoire at U17 World Cup

We continue our visual assault on Chelsea youth prospects with a look at Lucas Piazon’s day for A Seleção against a highly talented Côte d’Ivoire side at the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico. The so-called new Kaka looks a player, it must said.

Piazon scored the opener – a real cool finish – then set [...]

Tim Krul Pleased With Dutch Debut

It has today been announced ahead of the Dutch game with Brazil that Tim Krul will start in goal for Holland. The team will play in a 4:3:3 format with the line up being as follows: Tim Krul, Gregory van der Wiel, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Erik P…

What has happened to Denilson, the once Brazilian Captain?

Not long ago we all read the ‘alleged’ comments made by our Brazilian. Most papers ran the story and the gist of what he said was, he’s a winner, he wants to win trophies and medals and feels that in order to do so, he needs to find himself a new club. Anyway, since that [...]

Denilson – Buy me! I’ve had my best season personally……

The Brazilian midfielder Denilson has issued a come-and-get-me plea to just about everybody! The Arsenal squad player believes that this season just gone has been his best ever for the Gunners. He wants any European team that is playing in the Champion…

Tim Krul Looks To The Near Future

Today the Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul has looked back at the season just gone and told us there will be a bright future at St.James Park. He has admitted there has been ups and downs in the season but feels after the 3-3 home draw against West Bro…

Toon Star Tim Krul Called Up By Holland

Today the Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul has been called up by his international side Holland as they look ahead to their two friendlies in Latin America. Tim has made 25 top class performances for Newcastle this season in the Premier League and dose…

Arsenal Fans set to be left devastated!! An 18 year old that Wenger will play if he proves good enough…

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Ryo Miyaichi but it seems that Wenger plans to see if the lad has what it takes. If he does, Arsenal will apply for his Visa and should they be successful, we could be in for a treat next season watching this zippy little player. Miyaichi has been [...]

Caption This! Bob and his duck

Another contender for snapshot of the year deserves the treatment. Have at it, my friends.

Did you hear about the Brazilian that went duck hunting?

Hair clause halts potential Neymar deal

Early Thursday, a couple of reputable Twitter accounts (reputable at least to me) mentioned in passing that this discussed-to-death Neymar to Chelsea move was basically a ‘done deal.’ Now, as of Friday morning, we’re hearing rumbles from those with an ear to the street that this agreement is in jeopardy over the kid’s hair.
His hair?

Impeccable [...]

The Neymar links just won’t go away

And they probably shouldn’t given what we’ve seen of this kid.

Primed to cash in?
Neymar gave Chelsea the figurative middle finger nearly a year and a half ago following a protracted courtship that featured all the winks and blown kisses one could ever ask for. Well, at least that is what Santos wants us to [...]

Seeing Denilson in this kit would be my worst nightmare

I can’t remember the last time it happened. It has been so long, that I thought it was actually against the rules to do it. But no, Wenger made a half-time substitution on the weekend and it wasn’t due to an injury! After a diabolical 45 minutes, our Brazilian superstar, who’s passing was even worse [...]

Newcastle Now Linked With Adriano

The latest star to be linked with a move to Tyneside is the ex-AS Roma player Adriano Leite Ribeiro. The Brazilian has been released by AS Roma earlier on today with the media already linking him with a move to Tyneside. Alan Pardew was apparently preparing to bid for the 29 year old this coming [...]

Newcastle Linked With Ewerthon

Newcastle United are today being linked with the Brazilian Ewerthon Henrique de Souza who is currently without a club and can join the toon on a free. The 29 year old left Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras by mutual consent earlier this year and is thought to be on his way to a European club. As we [...]

David Luiz: Can we not just forget him?

A work permit has been secured and Benfica have publicly admitted that negotiations are taking place. A deal for the defender David Luiz appears imminent.
Should we be pleased? I’m learning toward no.

Value buy?
Sigh. The latest in a series of transfer sagas involving Chelsea Football Club. How long has this one dragged on? A quick [...]

Cruyff : Goodbye and good luck Daniel Alves

Johan Cruyff believes Barcelona should cash in on Brazil international Daniel Alves and sell him to Manchester City.
City have been long time admirers of the attacking full-back and are believed to still be interested in raiding the Catalans for a second time, following the capture of Yaya Toure in the summer.
Alves’ current deal at the Nou Camp runs out in 2012 but has been stalling over signing an extension, with reports suggesting he wants the club to make him the second-highest earner behind Lionel Messi. Cruyff admits that losing Alves …

Alves set for Eastlands switch?

The Dani Alves saga continues to run and run, with City now the favourites to sign the Barcelona right-back in the summer.
The 27 year-old, who is contracted to Barcelona 2012, has been in protracted talks about an extension to his deal with the Catalan club. But according to Spanish sources, the chances of a contract extension are dwindling from day to day.
The Brazil fullback met with senior Barcelona officials to discuss new terms of his contract on Thursday. But it has been reported that talks broke down over wages, with …

Chelsea close in on Brazilian star Ramires

It is being reported today that Chelsea are very close to signing the Brazilian star Ramires, who is currently playing at Benfica in La Liga Sagre.
Chelsea put in an official bid of 20m euros on Tuesday, and although Man City are reportedly interested as well, they haven’t made an official offer and Benfica are [...]

Tottenham offered Brazilian star Fabiano

The Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that he has been offered the Brazilian superstar striker Luis Fabiano, who scored three goals for his country at this summers World Cup Finals, but he is unsure if the North London club could afford his wages.
Redknapp said: “Yes, I like him. He’s a fabulous player and would [...]

Chelsea chasing Brazilian midfielder

It appears that Chelsea have made enquiries about the Brazilian international midfielder Ramires, who is currently playing for Benfica in Portugal.
Ramires’ agent, Luis Carlini, has reported that Chelsea have actually spoken to Benfica about a possible move.
“Many clubs from the big European leagues have been in contact about Ramires,” Carlini said.
“Chelsea and Bayern have spoken [...]

Holland v Brazil extended Word Cup highlights

Most pundits expected Brazil to cruise to the finals, although Holland quietly fancied their chances. To most watchers, when Brazil went ahead through Robinho after just ten minutes, it looked like it was going to be a walkover.
Brazil continued their domination until half-time and had numerous chances to increase their lead. At half-time they must [...]