The start of the Premier League season is just four days away now and truth be told that is probably the point in which I stop writing about all this transfer gossip, but until then let’s now take a look at Monday’s rumour offerings. Gossip in standard font, my thoughts …
Read More »Arsenal vs Chelsea – Community Shield Match Preview
The curtain raiser to the Premier League season takes place this afternoon as champions Chelsea go head to head with F.A. Cup winners Arsenal in what will be a repeat of the Wembley Cup Final back in May when Chelsea’s double hopes were foiled. That early evening saw Arsenal run …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 49
After a sizeable portion of transfer gossip this morning, it is time for a small morsel to keep you ticking over this afternoon. Don’t read it all at once Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Chelsea are struggling to convince Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches, 19, to …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 48
Tuesday morning is upon us and that means it is once again time for another portion of transfer gossip, hold tight as I debunk the latest rumours in the world of football Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, will not report for …
Read More »Nemanchester Matic As Chelsea Sell Midfielder
Europa League winners Manchester United have completed their third signing of the summer with the announcement that Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic has joined from defending Premier League champions Chelsea. With the arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko at Stamford Bridge earlier in the month it did pose a massive question as to …
Read More »Antonio Conte Staying Put At Chelsea
It is fair to say that it has been a frustrating transfer window for Chelsea, although they have landed Antonio Rudige and Tiemoue Bakayoko they have been foiled in their quest to sign a marquee signing. Many felt that they were in poll position to land Romelu Lukaku from Everton …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 40
A happy 40th birthday of sorts to the column which is definitely showing signs of ageing. So while I sit down and catch my breath here is the Tuesday lunchtime serving of transfer gossip Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 27, has arrived in …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 39
The column that is on the verge of reaching its 40th birthday, so before it officially gets old there’s time for another round of morning transfer debunking. Now where did I put my glasses Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Juventus have rejected an £88m offer from Chelsea …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 38
We’ve reached Monday afternoon, I hope your start to the week has not been too bad, if it has then things can only get better as it is time for another serving of transfer rumour debunking. Let’s go. Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Real Madrid striker Alvaro …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 37
Another week is upon us, as frustrating as the Monday malaise may be there’s no better way to burn off those cobwebs than by indulging in a nice serving of transfer gossip debunking. So without further ado lets take a look at what is on the back pages this morning …
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