Tag Archives: Chelsea

Manchester City look set to be punished, finally. But it’s fair to wonder if it’s too little too late.

Posted on 30/10/2026 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

The 1st of July 2003. If you’re unsure of the significance of this date, it was the day that Ken Bates officially sold Chelsea football club to Roman Abramovich. On the 29th September 2026 Manchester City were found guilty of … Continue reading →

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The Premier League Preview 2026/27

Posted on 31/07/2026 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

There are three reasons why I’m doing this column a few weeks earlier this year. First, if you’re going to consistently make terrible predictions, as I do, you might as well be first and avoid accusations of imitation. Second, waiting … Continue reading →

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Arteta’s Arsenal – and why their methods are bad for the game

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

This Premier League season has been bleak. The quality of play is the worst in over a decade, and as a spectacle it has not been compelling. You have to go back to Antonio Conte’s insufferably dull Chelsea side winning … Continue reading →

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The Premier League Preview 2025/26

Posted on 14/08/2025 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Holy Jesus, Premier League football is back already and that means the summer is nearly over. I’ll confess I enjoyed the three-month break from organizing my schedule around live football. But now we’re back to normality – nine months of … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m trying to help everyone here. Abolish the January transfer window.

Posted on 31/01/2025 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

According to one study, 23% of people give up their New Year’s resolution by the first week, while 80% have quit by the time the calendar flips to February. Resolutions are silly, but we all have flaws and vices, so … Continue reading →

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