48 h. ago Jay Slater and Nottingham attacks documentaries to air on Channel 4

New factual shows for the channel also include a documentary about John Smyth, a senior figure in a Christian charity who abused as many as 130 boys.

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2 w. ago Chelsea confirm £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich on six

Chelsea met release clause in striker’s contract last weekDelap asked to miss U21 Euros to play at Club World CupChelsea have strengthened their attack by completing the £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich. The club were determined to bring in a new striker this summer and have moved swiftly to secure one of their top targets.Delap, who has signed a six-year deal, chose to join Chelsea after receiving pitches from Everton, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. The 22-year-old scored 12 goals for Ipswich last season and was available at an affordable price following their relegation from the Premier League. Chelsea met the release clause in his contract last week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chelsea's Conference League prize money exposes true cost of Villa and Forest failings

Chelsea were named Europa Conference League champions this season after dominating the competition, but the prize money they earned exposes the true profitability of the Champions League

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3 w. ago Blue is the colour: Maresca turns on his critics after Chelsea secure fourth place

Italian tells those who doubted his team to ‘eff-off’Maresca turns attentions to Conference League finalA delighted Enzo Maresca said Chelsea had emphatically answered their critics by qualifying for the Champions League and told those who doubted his team to “eff-off”. A 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest confirmed Chelsea will play in Europe’s premier competition next campaign and Maresca urged his squad to cap this season by winning the Conference League final on Wednesday.Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League after Levi Colwill scored the only goal at the City Ground, jumping ahead of Newcastle, who slipped to a final-day defeat at home to Everton. Maresca, this his first season in charge after joining from Leicester, praised his team – the youngest in Premier League history with an average age of 24 years and 36 days. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Maresca leads Chelsea’s new band of brothers to Champions League return | Jacob Steinberg

Head coach puts pragmatism over his principles in win at Nottingham Forest that will delight once-warring ownersSo much for inverted full-backs and carefully crafted coordinated positional play. In an echo of Ange Postecoglou turning to direct football to lead Tottenham to glory in the Europa League, Enzo Maresca’s reward for putting pragmatism over his principles was a chance to bask in the schadenfreude of telling his critics to “eff off” after a performance so no-nonsense there were times when it felt as if we had been transported back to when nobody ever questioned Chelsea’s mentality or quality when the heat was on.This is progress. There were plenty of raised eyebrows when Chelsea parted company with Mauricio Pochettino at the end of last season, just when it seemed the Argentinian had them on the right path, and brought in an inexperienced dogmatist from Leicester. Just when were these detached American owners going to get out of their own way? The accusations came thick and ...

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3 w. ago The awkward logic behind Nottingham Forest’s next major decision

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea: Nuno Espirito Santo failed to guide Forest over the line to qualify for the Champions League, with Enzo Maresca’s Blues taking care of business to reframe the argument over what exactly quantifies as success

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3 w. ago Bonnie Blue kicked out of Premier League stadium while performing x

Bonnie Blue was kicked out of the City Ground on Sunday afternoon as Nottingham Forest and Chelsea battled it out for a spot in the Champions League

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3 w. ago Enzo Maresca one step from full vindication as Chelsea owners put on united front

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 CHELSEA: Levi Colwill scored the only goal at the City Ground to ensure Chelsea will head into the Champions League next season, and Nuno's men head into the Europa Conference League

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League final day results and reaction after Levi Colwill strikes

Chelsea, Man City and Newcastle secured places in the Champions League on a day devoid of drama

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, match stream and latest reaction

Levi Colwill enough to secure Chelsea return to top tier of European competition

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3 w. ago Levi Colwill’s goal ensures Chelsea beat Forest and return to Champions League

The hosts missed out in what was effectively a top-five shoot-out at the City Ground.

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3 w. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Levi Colwill stars at both ends but Robert Sanchez upgrade needed

Blues not entirely convincing but do enough to secure Champions League qualification

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea player ratings as wasteful Chris Wood leaves hosts frustrated

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea: Levi Colwill’s goal was enough to secure Champions League football with Forest forced to settle for the Conference League

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3 w. ago What Todd Boehly did after the final whistle as Chelsea clinch Champions League place

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 CHELSEA: Levi Colwill sealed Chelsea's return to the Champions League with the only goal at the City Ground as Enzo Maresca's young side show big signs of development

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League final day scores as Levi Colwill breaks deadlock

A hectic final day could be in store as five clubs chase three qualification spots

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3 w. ago Sky Sports viewers notice same thing as chants aimed at banned Gary Neville

Gary Neville was banned from working at the City Ground to cover Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea for Sky Sports - and the club's fans made their feelings clear early on in the match

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea: Premier League final day – live

Premier League updates from the 4pm BST kick-offLive scores | Table | Golden Boot race | Email Scott4 min: Gibbs-White barges his way down the inside-left channel but James makes up ground and barges him off the ball. Elanga picks up the loose ball and tries to keep things going but Cucurella gets in the road and puts a stop to his gallop.2 min: Chelsea are on the front foot quickly, though, and Palmer wins a corner down the left. It’s played short before being swung in, and it causes no danger to the hosts. What an atmosphere, though! Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Both sides still firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place heading into the final day

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League scores plus Man Utd v Aston Villa and Newcastle v Everton latest

A hectic final day could be in store as five clubs chase three qualification spots

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3 w. ago Why is Moises Caicedo wearing a mask for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest?

The Chelsea midfielder is using a mask to play for the Blues in their final Premier League game against Nottingham Forest

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