James Chettle

Sports Journalist · 805 articles

Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

Geovany Quenda responds to Chelsea playing-time concerns after just 27 league minutes under Xabi Alonso

Geovany Quenda says he must keep working for his Chelsea opportunity after playing just 27 Premier League minutes under Xabi Alonso. The 19-year-old addressed his limited involvement while away with Portugal Under-21s, acknowledging the competition he faces at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s official player profile records two league appearances this season, both as a substitute. Quenda […]

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Chelsea News

Chelsea Women face World Cup play-off tests as Lexi Potter targets first senior England appearance

Chelsea Women’s October internationals bring World Cup play-offs, a possible England debut for Lexi Potter and meetings between club team-mates. The senior schedule runs from 9 to 14 October, before Sonia Bompastor’s side resume their Women’s Super League campaign against Tottenham. Here are the call-ups, fixtures and UK kick-off times supporters need. Last updated: 6 […]

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Chelsea News

Willian admits Chelsea exit was a ‘big mistake’ after wanting Arsenal escape just THREE months later

Willian has described leaving Chelsea for Arsenal as a mistake, explaining how quickly his enthusiasm for the move turned into regret. Speaking to former team-mate John Obi Mikel on The Obi One Podcast, the Brazilian revisited the decision that ended his seven-year Stamford Bridge spell in 2020. Why Willian left Chelsea for Arsenal Chelsea offered […]

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Chelsea News

Chelsea duo Estêvão and Hato make Golden Boy shortlist as award rule excludes Lamine Yamal

Estêvão and Jorrel Hato have reached the final shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award, giving Chelsea two contenders. The organisers’ official announcement confirms their inclusion among Europe’s leading young players. Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí and Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl also feature. Why Lamine Yamal is excluded Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is […]

Yesterday, 22:26

Chelsea News

Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia unlocks France with brilliant assist before Belgium suffer FOUR-goal late collapse

Romeo Lavia produced a superb defence-splitting assist for Belgium against France on Monday, although a late collapse left the Chelsea midfielder facing a 4-1 defeat. Lavia found Dodi Lukebakio with a forward pass from inside his own half, sending the attacker through to score in the 35th minute. Sofascore’s match record credits Lavia with the […]

Yesterday, 22:01

Chelsea Academy News

Chelsea teenager Reggie Watson captains England and scores as Germany snatch victory with late comeback

Chelsea midfielder Reggie Watson scored while captaining England Under-17s on Sunday, although Germany’s late comeback ended his international window with a 3-2 defeat. The 16-year-old equalised from the penalty spot after Oscar Johnson drew a foul inside the area. According to England’s official match report, Watson beat goalkeeper Nick Hartung with a finish into the […]

Yesterday, 16:00

Chelsea News

Chelsea’s £117m Morgan Rogers faced Bournemouth role problem as former scout explains why loan failed

Morgan Rogers struggled to establish himself at Bournemouth because the role envisaged for him did not fit the team’s usual setup, according to former Cherries scout Des Taylor. Chelsea’s £117million signing faces his former club on Saturday, with Taylor offering fresh insight into a difficult period in the attacker’s development. Speaking to BBC Sport’s Nizaar […]

Yesterday, 15:15

Chelsea News

Emi Martinez explains Chelsea move as World Cup heartbreak left goalkeeper needing a fresh start

Emi Martinez has revealed that his move to Chelsea helped him recover mentally from the pain of losing the World Cup final with Argentina. The goalkeeper left Aston Villa during the summer, with Chelsea confirming a contract until 2029. He has now explained the personal motivation behind changing clubs. Martinez explains the thinking behind Chelsea […]

Yesterday, 14:38

Chelsea News

Chelsea target Alex Scott faces weeks out as Bournemouth await scans before Stamford Bridge clash

Chelsea target Alex Scott has withdrawn from England duty with an injury that threatens his involvement in Bournemouth’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. England confirmed on Monday morning that Scott had returned to his club for further assessment and would miss Tuesday’s Nations League match against Czechia. Sky Sports reports a tendon injury, with […]

Yesterday, 13:34

Chelsea Women's News

Keira Walsh adds another Chelsea weapon as former Arsenal target scores THIRD goal of the season

Keira Walsh is giving Chelsea opponents another decision to make: protect the penalty area or step out to stop her shooting. Her goal in Sunday’s 3-0 victory at West Ham took her to three for the season across all competitions. Each has come from outside the box. For a player whose passing helps organise Chelsea’s […]

Yesterday, 08:40

Chelsea News

Melvine Malard becomes Chelsea’s leading scorer as FOUR-goal start strengthens her claim to the No.9 role

Melvine Malard’s Chelsea goals are beginning to provide a persuasive answer to the club’s centre-forward question. Her opener in Sunday’s 3-0 victory over West Ham took the summer signing to four competitive goals, making her Chelsea’s leading scorer this season. That total comprises two goals in Champions League qualifying and two in the Women’s Super […]

4 Oct, 21:20

Chelsea Women's News

Aggie Beever-Jones gives Chelsea fresh encouragement as TWO moments show her value beyond goals

Aggie Beever-Jones offered Chelsea encouragement after her England omission, contributing to two dangerous attacks during Sunday’s 3-0 victory at West Ham. The forward replaced goalscorer Melvine Malard after 65 minutes, with Alyssa Thompson also entering as Sonia Bompastor refreshed her attack. Chelsea led by one goal. The substitutes helped turn that narrow advantage into a […]

4 Oct, 19:45

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