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Sam Tabuteau

Sam Tabuteau

Sports Journalist · 319 articles

Writer for Read Chelsea and Read Championship

Jorginho’s agent suggests the Italian could leave Chelsea in the summer
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Jorginho’s agent suggests the Italian could leave Chelsea in the summer

Jorginho’s agent has reportedly suggested that his client could leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Maurizio Sarri’s Juventus touted as a possible destination. The Italian regista has enjoyed a resurgence under Frank Lampard this season, having previously been earmarked as the poster boy of Sarri’s tumultuous reign in West London. His agent, Joao Santos, has now shrouded […]

Predicted Chelsea XI: Hull City (A)
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Predicted Chelsea XI: Hull City (A)

Truly victims of their own downfall Chelsea’s negligent retention of possession in the moments proceeding Cesar Azpilicueta’s animated celebrations smacked of a naivety far beyond the typical explanation of youthful exuberance. It was quite plainly a farcical and unjustifiable display of arrogance that had permeated much of Chelsea’s performance. As a result, Frank Lampard will […]

Chelsea predicted XI: Newcastle (A)
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Chelsea predicted XI: Newcastle (A)

Chelsea return to Premier League action against Newcastle United this weekend, as they look to increase their stranglehold on the top four. Over the years, a trip to St James’ Park has proved to be the undoing of so many great Chelsea sides, not least under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho, who endured a torrid […]

Chelsea’s team of the decade (2010-2020)
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Chelsea’s team of the decade (2010-2020)

As we enter the backend of one of the most eventful decades in recent history it’s time to look back with rose-tinted glasses at the moments and players that have become synonymous with the unpredictable success of Chelsea’s multiple regeneration projects over the past ten years.  The previous decade had heralded an era of new money […]

Chelsea match preview: Bournemouth (H)
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Chelsea match preview: Bournemouth (H)

Chelsea have a great opportunity to make a real statement of intent this weekend as they host an out of form Bournemouth side stagnating under the weight of expectation and limited investment. An imperfect performance against Lille threw up a litany of age-old questions surrounding Chelsea’s concentration levels and complacent attitude towards the end of games. Despite […]

Chelsea predicted XI: Lille (H)
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Chelsea predicted XI: Lille (H)

On the eve of perhaps their biggest game of the season, Chelsea are in the midst of a crisis of confidence and must quickly address their indecision both in attack and defence if they’re to secure a place in the Champions League knockout stages. Chelsea looked taken aback by Everton’s aggressive approach to the game […]

Chelsea predicted XI: West Ham (H)
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Chelsea predicted XI: West Ham (H)

Frank Lampard will ignite his longstanding feud with the vocal minority of West Ham’s fan base on Saturday as his Chelsea team look to inflict more pain upon their stuttering London rivals. Harassed and hounded out of his boyhood club by unfounded claims of nepotism at the turn of the Millenium, Lampard’s longstanding war of words […]

Chelsea match preview: Valencia (A)
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Chelsea match preview: Valencia (A)

Defeat in Manchester offers Frank Lampard’s men a moment to reassess and evolve in the cold light of day. A visit to the sun-kissed climbs of Valencia will, however, offer little reprise as the Blues look to rebuild after Saturday’s harsh reality check. Albert Celedes will look back fondly upon the opening night of his […]

Chelsea player ratings: Manchester City (A)
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Chelsea player ratings: Manchester City (A)

Manchester City came from behind to inflict Chelsea’s first loss in eight Premier League games. Frank Lampard will be bitterly disappointed with the way in which Chelsea surrendered their lead. A combination of high pressing and quick combination play handed the Blues a deserved lead, as N’Golo Kante latched onto Mateo Kovacic’s whipped ball in […]

Chelsea predicted XI: Manchester City (A)
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Chelsea predicted XI: Manchester City (A)

Chelsea return from the international break with the most unenviable of tasks. Their credentials as title challengers, a rather reactionary label bestowed upon them in recent weeks, will be scrutinised to the fullest degree by a vengeful Manchester City side in a clash of endless permutations and unanswered questions. Being embroiled in a three-man title hunt […]

Chelsea make contact with Reiner Jesus’ agent
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Chelsea make contact with Reiner Jesus’ agent

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with the agent of 17-year-old Brazilian prodigy Reiner Jesus, although Real Madrid and Inter Milan are also said to be interested. Twitter: Non solo gli occhi dell’#Inter sul craque brasiliano #Reinier (2002): il gioiello del #Flamengo piace tanto per l’e… https://t.co/LnDzsuKSpS (@NicoSchira) According to a tweet by respected Italian journalist Nicolò […]

Chelsea Player ratings: Crystal Palace (H)
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Chelsea Player ratings: Crystal Palace (H)

A ruthless second-half attacking display saw Chelsea move, albeit temporarily, into second place as Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham both netted to break Crystal Palace’s stubborn resistance.   Reece James came in for his first Premier League start and with Wilfried Zaha to contend with it appeared to pose a daunting task for the 19-year-old, […]