Chelsea’s handling of Lucas Piazon highlights their need for a technical director
When Chelsea signed Lucas Piazon in 2011, they had to fight off competition from some of Europe’s top clubs. Juventus were heavily linked with Piazon, who…
Academy Archives: 10/2018
Tammy Abraham is showing the form at Aston Villa that could earn him a spot in Chelsea’s future plans
Tammy Abraham has fallen down the pecking order in terms of fan-favourite former academy players at Chelsea. Players like Mason Mount, Ethan Ampadu and Callum…
Lewis Baker and Jamal Blackman’s lack of playing time at Leeds is worrying for their development
The loaning out of Chelsea’s academy graduates is well publicised, but even if they don’t play much for the Blues, they still hold a special…
Chelsea must ignore links with Angel Di Maria to avoid stunting youth players’ progression
Despite Roman Abramovich’s vast spending during his first ten years as owner, the recent lack of funds from the Russian has caused Chelsea to change…
Chelsea fans call for Callum Hudson-Odoi to play after he captains and scores for England Under-19’s
Whilst he may not be getting any first-team action at Chelsea, Callum Hudson-Odoi is still getting an opportunity for the England Under-19’s. And he was named…
Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu should follow his dad, Kwame, to Monaco to develop
Ethan Ampadu’s exclusion from Chelsea’s first-team this season is a topic that has fans fired up. Despite good performances for the Welsh national team, Maurizio Sarri…
On Charly Musonda’s 22nd birthday, we look at how his career’s stalled after coming through Chelsea’s academy
Charly Musonda’s career has taken a rapid dive. Like many Chelsea academy players, a lot of hope came with his development. He was linked with…
Former Chelsea legend John Terry’s appointment as assistant manager at Aston Villa is good news for Callum Hudson-Odoi
Whilst many fans have been calling for Callum Hudson-Odoi to see more playing time, it looks unlikely under Maurizio Sarri. Although he had a good…
Fikayo Tomori and Jake Clarke-Salter could both start for England Under-21’s tonight which should excite Chelsea fans
Whilst Chelsea’s youngsters bring a lot of optimism with them, often they fail to live up to their potential. But something feels different with the current…
A View from the Bridge: Chelsea fans are hopeful for the future as Mason Mount receives England call-up
Maurizio Sarri has arrived at the second international break having experience very few bumps in the road as Chelsea manager. After squeaking past Mol Vidi…
