James Browning

James Browning

Sports Journalist · 48 articles

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Cahill: Late trip back from Madrid played part in City defeat
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Cahill: Late trip back from Madrid played part in City defeat

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has pointed a finger at the club’s late night/early morning arrival back from their Champions League win over Atletico Madrid as a factor in their disappointing defeat to Manchester City at the weekend. The Blues arrived back from Wednesday night’s 2-1 win over the Spanish side at four o’clock on Thursday […]

De Bruyne says he has no regrets over Chelsea exit
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De Bruyne says he has no regrets over Chelsea exit

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has opened up about his departure from Chelsea back in 2014, which saw him join Bundesliga side Wolfsburg before joining Manchester City little over 18 months later. The Belgian midfielder came through Genk’s youth academy, the same setup which produced talents such as Christian Benteke, Denis Praet and Steven […]

Juventus pair set for new contracts amid Chelsea interest
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Juventus pair set for new contracts amid Chelsea interest

Juventus defenders Alex Sandro and Giorgio Chiellini are both expected to sign new contracts with La Vecchia Signora, providing Chelsea with a double transfer blow. This comes according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport (via TalkSPORT), who claim that both Sandro, 26, and Chiellini, 33, have agreed terms with the club and ready to commit […]

Hazard hails win over Atleti as best of his Chelsea career
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Hazard hails win over Atleti as best of his Chelsea career

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has lauded his side’s efforts against La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night, as the Blues snatched a stoppage time winner at the new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Hazard, who has recently returned from injury and is now back in business with Chelsea, was vital […]

Frank Lampard says Diego Costa had to leave Chelsea
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Frank Lampard says Diego Costa had to leave Chelsea

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has given his verdict on the agreement for Diego Costa to return to former club and La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid. Lampard wrote in his column in the Evening Standard that the Spanish striker’s departure from the Blues will be a weight off the shoulders of manager Antonio Conte: Costa leaving […]

Musonda set for contract talks as Arsenal and United circle
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Musonda set for contract talks as Arsenal and United circle

Chelsea academy graduate Charly Musonda is set for contract talks with the Stamford Bridge club amid interest in him from Arsenal and Manchester United. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues want to start negotiations with the Belgian soon so that they can tie him down on a long-term deal before their Premier League rivals […]

Chelsea to renew interest in Alex Sandro in January
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Chelsea to renew interest in Alex Sandro in January

Chelsea are reportedly set to do battle with Manchester City during the January transfer window as both Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola are interested in signing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. This comes according to TransferMarketWeb (via the Daily Star). Sandro, who was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea during this summer’s window, is valued at […]

Cahill was always confident Morata could fill Costa’s boots
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Cahill was always confident Morata could fill Costa’s boots

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has revealed that he never questioned Alvaro Morata’s ability to fill the gap in the Blues squad left by the imposing Diego Costa. Via the Evening Standard, Cahill has said that Morata was not fazed by the pressure facing him coming into a club the size of Chelsea as the team’s […]

Conte reveals that he misses Italy and discusses his future
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Conte reveals that he misses Italy and discusses his future

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that he misses his native Italy in a very open and honest discussion regarding both his current situation and his future at and beyond Chelsea. Speaking to Radio Anch’io Sport (via Football Italia), the former Italian national team manager has revealed his desire to return to his home country […]

Courtois praises outgoing Costa but is pleased with Morata
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Courtois praises outgoing Costa but is pleased with Morata

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has labelled Diego Costa as “under rated” ahead of the Spaniard’s move back to Atletico Madrid, and has said that he is happy with new boy Alvaro Morata’s impact in the absence of Costa from the Chelsea squad. Coming via the Express, Belgian shot stopper Courtois has spoken of his friendship […]

Chelsea missed out on nearly £18m in Diego Costa deal
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Chelsea missed out on nearly £18m in Diego Costa deal

Chelsea could have received £17.9 million more in their sale of want-away Diego Costa, as Everton wanted him to replace Manchester United-bound Romelu Lukaku earlier this year. This comes according to The Mirror, who claim that the Toffees were willing to hand over £70 million for the now-Atletico Madrid bound Costa, after selling star man […]

Agreement reached for Diego Costa to return to Atletico
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Agreement reached for Diego Costa to return to Atletico

An agreement has finally been reached for Diego Costa to return to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea. Twitter: Initial agreement with @ChelseaFC for the transfer of @diegocosta https://t.co/2V6qISKI7o (@atletienglish) The 28-year-old striker joined The Blues from Atletico in the summer of 2014 and has scored 59 goals in 120 appearances since his arrival at Stamford Bridge.  […]