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Dom Smith

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Estevao is missing today’s #CFC game due to personal reasons and has travelled back to Brazil.

January 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Understand Coventry are still frontrunners to sign Frank Onyeka but no agreement yet and talks between clubs have slowed in recent days. #PUSB #BrentfordFC. Latest:
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Coventry leading Onyeka transfer race but Brentford progress slow

Frank Lampard’s Championship leaders hopeful of beating Valencia and Sheffield United to deal for Nigeria midfielder

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January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

How will Parish rebuild his Palace?

My special report inside #CPFC's tumultuous couple of months, and the sense of a missed opportunity to start aiming higher after last summer's success:
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Crystal Palace in crisis: will Parish get the Eagles flying again?

Eight months after winning the FA Cup, the captain has gone, the manager is leaving and the leading goalscorer wants out

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January 29, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual consent and is now an available free agent. #CFC

January 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Cole Palmer is in Chelsea training this morning ahead of #CFC's flight to Naples this afternoon. A boost for his chances of returning tomorrow
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Chelsea handed huge fitness boost as star trains ahead of Napoli clash

Huge boost for Liam Rosenior ahead of must-win fixture

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January 27, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Nottingham Forest have approached #CPFC to offer £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was booed by a small number of Palace fans on Sunday as he wishes to leave
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Forest submit Mateta bid as Crystal Palace star seeks exit

French striker is keen on a move away from south London

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January 26, 2026 at 5:41 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Palmer, squad quality, the way the club is run: Chelsea fans feel not everything at their club is exactly as they'd like it.

But the rise and rise of Estêvão is the great unifying force, a provider of great hope. #CFC
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Why 'special talent' Estevao can be unifying force at Chelsea

Brazilian gives hope at a time when fans need something to get behind

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January 26, 2026 at 11:52 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Rosenior: I was not happy with our last 10 minutes against Palace. #cfc
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Rosenior reveals where Chelsea must improve after Crystal Palace win

New boss eyes continual progress despite big win

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January 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Talking points from Palace 1–3 Chelsea:

🔵 Big win early in Rosenior's tenure
🔵 Estevao's sensational impact
🔵 How #CFC coped without Palmer
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Rosenior makes statement

New head coach continues to impress in early days of his reign

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January 25, 2026 at 5:23 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

A big piece on Cole Palmer and what needs to come together for him to get back to his best at #CFC and make the England World Cup squad:
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Chelsea begin mission to resurrect Palmer as star in race against time

Palmer endured a disappointing 2025 on an individual level but a collective plan is in place to get him back to his best

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January 25, 2026 at 9:44 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Liam Rosenior says Chelsea will only sign the “right player” in midfield and only if confident they can make a “clear impact” on the team. #CFC midfield situation and Essugo+Lavia injuries laid out here:
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Rosenior confirms transfer non-negotiable as Chelsea weigh up double deal

Blues are interested in both Jeremy Jacquet and Douglas Luiz this month

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January 23, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Cole Palmer “very, very happy” in London and at Chelsea, Rosenior insists. #cfc
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Rosenior confirms Palmer talks amid Chelsea exit rumours

The boyhood Manchester United fan has been linked with a return up north

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January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Chelsea considering hijacking Nottingham Forest's loan for Douglas Luiz and getting him in as added midfield depth for rest of season. Luiz, 27, owned by Juventus. #CFC active in final days of window

January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

The best defensive midfielder in the world scores more now for Chelsea than in any previous stage of his career.

How Moisés Caicedo became a regular goalscorer for #CFC…
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Chelsea have new weapon amid Palmer struggles as legend hails transfer 'snip'

Liam Rosenior delighted as Chelsea boosted by transformation of ‘most important player’

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January 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Chelsea very optimistic Cole Palmer will be fit to face #CPFC on Sunday and likely start the game. #CFC latest from Rosenior:
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Rosenior delivers Palmer injury update as Chelsea size up London derby

Forward picks up fresh issue in injury-ravaged campaign

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January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Wolves remain in contact with Basel over a possible move for Philip Otele, who would cost around £6.5m. Interest has been known for some time. Bournemouth & Celtic have previously shown an interest. Initial loan with option is #WWFC's preference

January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

A lot can happen in 873 days; just ask the two Liams at Chelsea. Delap sets his sights on fulfilling the potential Rosenior first saw in him long ago and still sees in him now. Piece:
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Delap hopes Rosenior reunion can help kickstart Chelsea career

Striker worked with new Blues boss at Hull

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January 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Aston Villa interested in Jean-Philippe Mateta just like in July 2024. Mateta has told #CPFC he wants to leave this month.
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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Chelsea hijack; Man Utd get Neves boost

January window is approaching the home stretch

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January 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Frank Onyeka enquiries from #SUFC, #PUSB. Brentford happy to sell him this month. Details here on other #BrentfordFC players who could leave before window shuts:
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Brentford push for January exits as race hots up for midfield star

Nigeria midfielder has found himself down the pecking order in west London

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January 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Thomas Frank's revolutionary approach at Tottenham has seen his centre-back turn into his striker

January 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Liam Delap says making the England World Cup squad is a realistic target
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Chelsea star sets England target ahead of this summer's World Cup

Blues forward has not played for the Three Lions’ senior side

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January 20, 2026 at 5:48 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

A piece on Robert Sanchez, whose latest #CFC redemption arc could be seen on Saturday at Stamford Bridge...
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Sanchez gets latest Chelsea redemption as Rosenior hails character

Blues goalkeeper produced key save against Brentford following Arsenal errors

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January 20, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Chelsea in talks to sign Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes. #CFC
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Chelsea in new talks to make first signing of Rosenior era

Chelsea target January move for France Under-21s centre-back

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January 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Dom Smith

@mrdomsmith.bsky.social

Talking points from Chelsea 2-0 Brentford

✅ First PL win for Rosenior (+ cleansheet)
⚽️ Attackers off the mark for 2026
🪧 Fans protest against #CFC structure
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