Chelsea FC is deeply committed to stamping out racist behaviour and would never condone it 
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Quotes about Chelsea F.C.
Over the last couple of years we've gone into games against United and Chelsea [FC] very organised tactically – defensive if you like – and still lost 1-0 ... It's important a few risks are taken to try to score that goal against these teams because it gives you such a psychological boost.
said Steven Gerrard
We are surprised and extremely disappointed that the decision to charge the club has been taken nearly five months after the incident. The charges will be contested as we understand that no racist language was used and that Sam Bethell was doing no more than trying to defend himself. Chelsea FC is deeply committed to stamping out racist behavior and would never condone it.
was said
in Buzzle
When I arrived at Inter I asked for three players: Mancini, Quaresma and [Chelsea FC's Frank] Lampard ... The club gave me Quaresma and Mancini; they did everything to get Lampard and when Lampard changed his mind, I asked for Muntari and I was satisfied. I have got what I wanted. Now the responsibility is mine and the players'.
said José Mourinho
Quotes from articles mentioning Chelsea F.C.
ok slot the pen in, kiss the badge - media will love this because im MR CHELSEA, hug my team mates and tell the press how losing the league doesnt matter because this is the one we wanted all along… O CRAP IM RUNNING QUICK PICK A CORNER!
was said
in Soccer Blogs
We believe there is no foundation whatsoever to claims that the incident which occurred after the Manchester United match on April 26 involved comments based on nationality or race, which has led to an FA charge against one of our employees
was said
in Soccer Blogs
Chelsea utterly refutes any racist comments were made by any of its permanent or matchday staff
was said
in Soccer Blogs
Any complaint of racism has to be taken seriously - people don’t generally make these complaints up ... Although Barcelona lost the game I don’t see how it would help Eto’o or Barcelona to make these kind of allegations without foundation.
was said
in Soccer Blogs
I’ve not lost my job ... I’m back at work tomorrow morning. It was handbags really. It was not as bad as it appeared. I’ve been told not to say anything about what actually happened.
said Sam Bethell
in Soccer Blogs
One question I want to ask is why were the lawnmowers on the pitch after the game to cut the grass? Aren’t they supposed to cut it before the game?
was said
in Soccer Blogs
Basically this came about because of the provocation of somebody who works for Chelsea. Patrice wanted an explanation but these men were very aggressive. All we were doing was finishing our work-out after the game. Even now I just do not understand the reaction of these people.
was said
in Soccer Blogs
