Tag: Ashley Cole
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Former Chelsea defender wants to face Lampard
Roma defender Ashley Cole is hoping to line up against his former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard on Wednesday night when his side face Manchester City. Cole, who like Lampard – left Chelsea this summer when his contract expired is currently enjoying life in the Serie A with Roma and will face Lampard’s new club –…
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Ashley Cole enjoying life in Italy
Former Chelsea defender had dismissed reports that he could be set to leave Roma and insists that he is enjoying life in Italy. Cole, who joined the Serie A giants this summer after seeing his contract at Chelsea come to an end has settled in well with Roma, but conflicting reports have led to the…
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?
With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…
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Mourinho explains decision over Terry
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he chose not to call time on his ageing captain and centre-back John Terry despite shipping-on fellow senior squad members in favour of younger legs. It has been a summer of major change at Stamford Bridge Long-serving fan favourites have departed on the expiry of their contracts…
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Mourinho discusses Ashley Cole’s replacement
Jose Mourinho has discussed his decision to sign Brazilian full-back Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid this summer. The former Deportivo La Coruna defender will arrive take over from English full-back Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge next season after he left Chelsea for Italian side Roma earlier this month. Cole had an important eight years with…
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Liverpool face fresh fight for attacker
Juventus have reportedly joined Roma and Liverpool in the race to sign Bayern Munich forward Xherdan Shaqiri. Italian source TuttoSport claims new Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri has identified the Switzerland international as a key acquisition despite the fierce competition to secure his services. Allegri took charge of the Turin giants last week, 24 hours after…
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Liverpool face fight for Bayern Munich forward
Roma are reportedly closing in on Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri. According to 4-4-2.com the Serie A heavyweights have jumped to the front of the queue for the Switzerland international, who caught the eye in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are said to be ready to part company with the 22-year-old,…
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Atletico star in London to seal Chelsea move
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis is in London today as Chelsea close in on his £20million signature, Football Express News understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FEN the left-back is on the verge of joining the Blues on a long-term deal and is expected to put the finishing touches to his switch, with…
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Cole reflects on Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has admitted he is ready for a new challenge after signing for Serie A outfit Roma. The ex-England international, who left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer following eight trophy-laden years in west London, will ply his trade overseas for the first time in his career. Left-back Cole took to…
