Finally, after four years of trying – three on the trot, Chelsea are playing in a Conti Cup final, writes Jane Grove. The Blues met tough opponents in a Man U side which – especially in the second half – had them on the ropes before the 1,000-plus crowd at the Leigh Sports Village stadium.
READ MOREIt’s going to be a traditional Sunday afternoon kick-off time for Chelsea Women when they face Liverpool Women in the 5th round of the FA Cup at Kingsmeadow, shortly after Valentine’s Day… and a full house is anticipated. But the visitors – who drew with Chelsea at Prenton Park in December in one of the
READ MOREChelsea manager Emma Hayes may turn to Drew Spence, one of her most trusted foot soldiers, to beef up the firepower for tonight’s Conti Cup semi-final game against Manchester United, writes Jane Grove. The match kicks off at 7.30pm at Leigh Sports Village, the home of Manchester United Women. Spence, who has been at the
READ MOREThe world is getting warmer, snowlines and ice caps are retreating, sea levels are rising and natural habitats are changing. Terezie Wickenden will be talking about the devastating effects of climate change and raising money for the World Land Trust with a piano recital at St Andrew’s Church in Maple Road on Saturday (Feb 1).
READ MORE“Come on ref, it’s late every time,” appealed 16-year-old Blues striker Emily Murphy as she was clattered by a Charlton defender, writes Jane Grove. “You just got stuck on the beach,” retorted the jovial Robert Massey-Ellis who had been joshing with the players during the fourth round FA Cup tie at the Addicks’ Oakwood ground.
READ MOREIf Liverpool manage to overcome Shrewsbury Town at Anfield in their 4th round FA Cup replay, a double dose of Blues v Reds is looming in the 5th round. Chelsea Women have been drawn at home to Liverpool Women (the picture is from the teams’ meeting in the autumn), while Chelsea’s men have an identical
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