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As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea legend Petr Cech will be leaving his role as Technical and Performance Advisor at Stamford Bridge on June 30. The former goalkeeper’s departure follows the recent exits of chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia. Cech played 333 times for the club and was a vital part of the club’s […] READ MORE
Chelsea have submitted their 25-man Premier League squad and there is a surprise inclusion, with 38-year-old Petr Cech named as emergency cover. The goalkeeper spent 11 years at Stamford Bridge where he surpassed 300 Premier League appearances and won 13 major trophies. Petr Cech Named In Chelsea Squad Veteran Goalkeeper Potential Back Up After announcing […] READ MORE
This is shaping up to be a very impressive transfer window for Chelsea. Having already confirmed six signings, manager Frank Lampard has been calling out for his seventh to be a new goalkeeper. After a few weeks of negotiations, he’s now got it in the form Edouard Mendy, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is set […] READ MORE
After the loss of Eden Hazard, it seemed that it would take Chelsea many years to rebuild. However, fast forward a year and they seem to have it all figured out. Manager Frank Lampard came in and gave youngsters deserved opportunities, and when combined with an excellent transfer window, the Blues have a very promising […] READ MORE
Since the start of the decade, Chelsea have won every domestic and front line European trophy there is to win. They have also undoubtedly possessed some of the world’s best players. However, for a team like Chelsea, who like to mix and match and seek immediate success as they have in the past ten years, […] READ MORE
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed a contract to play again. However, it is not to play football again. The 37-year-old agreed terms with British hockey club Guildford Phoenix and is set to debut on Sunday. Petr Cech Signs Ice Hockey Contract On the Books at Chelsea After hanging up his boots […] READ MORE
Eden Hazard grabbed a brace to help Chelsea towards a commanding Europa League win against Arsenal. However, the moment was bittersweet for Chelsea fans with the Belgian now expected to join Real Madrid. Chelsea’s talisman proved too tough to handle for an Arsenal defence that simply capitulated, conceding three goals in twelve minutes, as Unai […] READ MORE
Arsenal have found their number one ‘keeper for the next number of years in Bernd Leno. The German has proven time and again this season that he is up to the task of minding the net at the Emirates. However, with Petr Cech retiring and David Ospina most likely joining Napoli permanently, Arsenal will need […] READ MORE
Arsenal purchased Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for a rumoured £19.3 million. That is the largest fee ever paid for a goalkeeper by the north London side. After a shaky start to life at the Emirates, the German shot-stopper has proven he was worth the fee. Bernd Leno Just Keeps Improving Slow Start Leno […] READ MORE
Arsenal‘s wage bill has been inflated over the course of the last few seasons. Big-money moves for the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, as well as the mammoth pay rise given to Mesut Özil, are both major factors. However, with a few player contracts coming to term, as well as one high-profile retirement, […] READ MORE
Martin has been with LWOF since January 2018, mostly covering his favourite club, Arsenal. He enjoys analysing statistics, tactics and, of course, talking transfers. You can also find his work at arsenalfootball.co.