News for September 2005

Chelsea 0, Liverpool 0

September 29, 2005 || posted by whitney

Two stellar defensive performance led to a 0-0 draw.

Duff/Robben, save for one chance, we're unable to provide the needed attacking flair. Perhaps we'll see more of SWp and Cole.

Drogba needs to be commended for consistently tracking back and marking Hyypia or Crouch.


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Abramovich Financially Removed from Russia

Roman Abramovich's holding company has sold its stake in Sibneft to the Russian Govt. Russia is looking to start a large state run oil and gas business. After the deal, they'll be the world's largest producer of natural gas, and a major player in the oil market. Abramovich was able to liquidate all of his assets before Putin left power, and was successfully able to avoid the plight of former (now jailed) Yukos Chairman Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Russia and England's richest man has doubled his wealth to near £15B.

As an aside, Abramovich is the governor of a desolate Russian province, and has invested nearly £1.2B to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.

Guardian

Is the title locked up?

This bookie thinks so.

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Chelsea 2, Villa 1

September 25, 2005 || posted by whitney

Lamps paced the team with two goals. While Chelsea conceeded a goal, the 100% record is still intact.

Lampard 45
Lampard 75 (pen)

Lamps, Essien, and Terry paced the Blues. The competition dropped more pointsm, as Arsenal and Liverpool drew and Man Utd lost.

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Chelsea 2, Charlton 0

September 18, 2005 || posted by whitney

Two classy goals by Crespo and Robben took the Addicks down, 2-0.

Crespo 55
Robben 60

Terry, Robben, and Essien were all stellar throughout the match, as the 100% record and the shutout streaks continue.

We are 7 up on United (1 in hand), 12 up on Kop and Arsenal (2 in hand).

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Pressure on Gallas

With the injuries to Del Horno and Bridge, Gallas has been forced out on the left again. Given Chelsea's interest in Anderlecht defender Vincent Kompany, he'd be wise to sign a long term extension sooner rather than later.


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Chelsea 2, Sunderland 0

September 11, 2005 || posted by whitney

The Blues kept their 100% record, as they dispatched the Black Cats at the Bridge. The Blues have yet to concede a goal. Arsenal, Man Utd, and Liverpool all dropped points.

Essien and Robben paced the team, with Drogba coming on to add late life.

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Del Horno Injured

Del Horno picked up a thigh injury, and will miss the Anderlecht Champions League tie Tuesday.

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Brazil Friendly Scrapped

To commerate their Centenary season, Chelsea had originally planned an all London Pre-season Tournament. After that plan was scrapped, they tried to arrange a match with Brazil. It fell apart as the Chelsea couldn't guarantee their first XI due to the uncertainty of World Cup Schedules.

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