Sunday 15th April - Saturday 21st April: A Week to Cherish

How many did we score? It's easy to forget what a week it's been for Chelsea after today's result. But as you can probably gather, I'm here to make sure you don't.  Another great week in the Di Matteo era; wins, wins, wins and a draw - where was this all season I hear you say, the question that footballing world is trying to answer (slight exaggeration). Of course...

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: A Champions League Tale

Jump up and get excited, it's that time again! The Champions League is back and oh how everyone's missed it. Two classics, in fact the two most common games in European history. After the semis Real and Bayern will have played each other 20 times with Chelsea and Barcelona having played each other 15 times. The Clásicos of European football, you could say.  Another...

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It's Best To Be Lucky AND Good

Chelsea were both lucky and good in the FA Cup Semifinal against Spurs as we powered our way into the fourth FA Cup final in just six years to play Liverpool. The game had a little bit of everything. Goalpost hit, two brilliant goals, one controversial goal, a worrying injury and even a small fight! But in the end the better team won.           The...

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Are Chelsea fans being unfair to Kalou?

What is it with fans these days criticizing some of our own players when uncalled for? I can understand showing hatred to Bosingwa because he does absolutely nothing to convince us otherwise. But what about Kalou? Why is it some of you can't stand him? Well, he plays for the team, he creates chances for the team, he scores, he generously comes on as a sub when called without...

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One game every three days in the span of 34 days-That's Chelsea's schedule and why we should be happy so far

Did you know that if you stand on the ocean floor for quite some time, you can have your skull cracked open due to the pressure from the water around you?! That's how immense the pressure down there is and that's how intense the pressure is for the Chelsea players at the moment. And luckily, so far Chelsea have coped well to that pressure. We have played 11 games in 34...

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Don't We Just Love the 82nd Minute!

Another day, another draw. 6th of 2012. On a day where a win really mattered, we didn't win. But who's really surprised. A day when half the team didn't turn up and the performance wasn't good enough we drew, just. The likes of Torres, Ramires, Meireles and Ivanovic didn't turn up. But (the beautiful thing that is) hindsight will say it's a good result, especially when you...

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Chelsea - Wigan: Did The Best Team Win?

     Ah, the age old debate of possession football. Or as many a pundit would say "the right way of playing football." Fair to say that the game against Wigan brought up that debate in a less clear manner. Many would say that Wigan were desperately unlucky not to get anything out of the match. Even I would agree, though I think we ought to look at it a little...

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Chelsea 2-1 Wigan - Defining match of the season

A controversial Ivanovic goal and an injury time winner from Mata gave Chelsea the much needed three points to close the gap on the top four. This victory takes us three points closer to Spurs and two closer to Arsenal who have a game in hand. The boys snatched a vital victory at the death in what some would say controversial circumstances.Yes, Ivanovic's goal was a yard...

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Why the new 4231 formation benefits Torres and how he can improve

Ever since Chelsea adapted the 4231 formation, we have not only seen better results, but also an improve in form of one certain lad from sunny Spain.Torres. Players such as Luiz & Torres are tailored for this style of play, and it's no coincidence that both of them are in their best form of the season. Torres's body language says it all too. He has literally sprung...

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Why I Believe Roberto Di Matteo Is Perfect For Chelsea

One of the most speculated things in the football world is who will be the next manager of Chelsea Football Club. From Jose Mourinho to Pep Guardiola and everyone in between has been rumored to be coming to Stamford Bridge but few have considered the fact that maybe, just maybe the Perfect Manager is already here. Roberto Di Matteo is not a big name. He is not a Legend,...

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The rarity that is David Luiz

How often do you find a player who would cause such outcry and riots (possibly bigger than the London riots) if he were to cut his hair? In fact, people would line up days in advance (like the queues you'd find at Apple Stores) to buy strands of curly hair. I know you want that curly hair too. Just admit it. As a matter of fact, we were that close to witnessing a riot (on...

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2012: A Fairly Kind Year So Far

2012 has so far been quite prolific for Chelsea, wouldn’t you say? A fired manager, a new hired interim manager and a whole load of ups and downs. I think you could call that prolific. (For better quality, click on the images) (All games are represented as points inc. cup games - 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw) Despite all the doom and gloom going...

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Our team

Writers: Veron - founder, blogger and developer I am the creator of The Chelsea Pandemic and I take care of the running of this blog. Been a Chelsea fan since the late 90s and also have interests in tennis and basketball where Rafael Nadal and LA Lakers are my favourites! I built this site all by myself for the Chelsea family inorder to interacte and provide a unique blog different to others keeping in mind the new generation of passionate, curious Chelsea fans. Started this blog as a hobby and lets see where it goes! And, oh I live in Canada! You...

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What's in the name?

For those of you who are wondering, 'The Chelsea Pandemic' name is a fun take on the word 'Pandemic' which refers to an epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across the world. In this case, the disease being Chelsea!  Meanwhile, see if you can guess who this is behind the mask! ...

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About the blog

The Chelsea Pandemic is a fan run blog targeted at the new generation of passionate Chelsea fans yet keeping it classy and simple with a touch of originality. Started on 7th April 2012, the blog aims to expand and reach as many fans as posibble across the world. We want to promote reading, discussions in an interactive environment with you all and hope you enjoy what we have to offer. The main focus is to provide easy reading, hence we have limited the number of widgets, tabs, and other distractions such as ads,tickers, promotions, etc. Lastly,...

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