Chelsea: May 2008 - news archive

Blues stopper's Big Phil hopes

ChelseaRicardo Carvalho hopes Luiz Felipe Scolari takes over at Chelsea, despite the Portugal boss confirming he has not spoken to the Blues.

Mancini tipped for Blues role

ChelseaSinisa Mihajlovic believes that Roberto Mancini is the man to takeover at Chelsea and insists the Blues are not too big for him.

Barca ace reveals talks

ChelseaSpurs and Man City target Giovani dos Santos says his agent has held talks with Chelsea over a possible summer switch from Barcelona.

Winger linked with £10m switch

ChelseaChelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is a £10m target for Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp, according to reports.

Big Phil eyed as Mancini waits

ChelseaChelsea are interested in Luiz Filipe Scolari, while Roberto Mancini says the Blues need to make the first move if they want him.

Way clear for Mancini move

ChelseaRoberto Mancini has left Inter Milan and is hot favourite to take the Chelsea job even though his agent has played down the rumours.

Another target drops out

ChelseaNiall Quinn has played down talk linking Roy Keane with Chelsea and expects him to be at Sunderland for a 'long time to come'.

Cats rule out Keane exit

ChelseaNiall Quinn has played down talk linking Roy Keane with Chelsea and expects him to be at Sunderland for a 'long time to come'.

Blues warned off £50m swoop

ChelseaLiverpool have told Chelsea to forget about signing Fernando Torres, while the player says he is staying put at Anfield.

JT handed England boost

ChelseaFabio Capello has restored John Terry as England captain for Wednesday's international against the United States.

Mancini out of Blues running

ChelseaRoberto Mancini's agent says there has not been any contact from Chelsea and insists his client is not interested in the job.

Duo target Blues swoop

ChelseaNewcastle and Man City look set to go head to head for Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips this summer if he decides to move on.

Top target rules out Bridge move

ChelseaThe agent of Guus Hiddink has ruled out the possibility of the Dutchman becoming the next manager of Chelsea.

'Upset' Grant spurned new Blues role

ChelseaAvram Grant is reportedly furious after being sacked by Chelsea and also snubbed the chance to return to his director of football role.

Blues confirm Grant axe

ChelseaChelsea have terminated the contract of manager Avram Grant after just eight months in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Blues confirm Grant axe

ChelseaChelsea have terminated the contract of manager Avram Grant after just eight months in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Blues chief reveals striker stay hopes

ChelseaChairman Bruce Buck insists Chelsea want striker Didier Drogba to stay at Stamford Bridge and are planning key future talks with him.

Terry denies spit spat

ChelseaJohn Terry has denied spitting at Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez in Chelsea's Champions League final defeat on Wednesday.

Anelka warning for Chelsea

ChelseaNicolas Anelka has warned Chelsea he is not prepared to spend another season at Stamford Bridge as a bit-part player.