Monday, 23 February 2015

Thorgan Hazard signs for Bundesliga club

Thorgan Hazard has today signed for Borussia Monchengladbach, with Chelsea having the right to exercise a future buy-back option.
Hazard initially joined the Bundesliga club at the start of the season on loan.
The 21-year-old Belgian signed for Chelsea in 2012 - the same summer as older brother Eden.
He immediately joined Belgian top-flight club SV Zulte Waregem on loan for two seasons, where he finished as a league runner up, with his form earning individual honours and a senior international cap in May 2013.
Chelsea Football Club wishes Thorgan well for the future and will continue to monitor his progress.

Jose Mourinho's 'campaign' comments come full circle as referee Anthony Taylor takes charge of Capital One Cup final against Tottenham

Jose Mourinho's recent fury at referees reached new heights this weekend in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Burnley - and by coincidence the man who helped set it all off will be back in the Chelsea boss' firing line at Wembley on Sunday.
Anthony Taylor - the man who booked Cesc Fabregas for diving in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Southampton in December - is the referee for the Capital One Cup final that pits Chelsea against Tottenham.
The 36-year-old official apologised to Mourinho for his mistake after the Portuguese coach slammed Taylor and said he would be 'ashamed' of the decision.
Jose Mourinho (right) meets Anthony Taylor (left) as a referee again at Wembley against Tottenham
Jose Mourinho (right) meets Anthony Taylor (left) as a referee again at Wembley against Tottenham
At Southampton Taylor infuriated Chelsea's players, and particularly Cesc Fabregas, with one decision
At Southampton Taylor infuriated Chelsea's players, and particularly Cesc Fabregas, with one decision
Fabregas is brought down by Southampton's Matt Targett inside the area but Taylor saw it as a dive
Fabregas is brought down by Southampton's Matt Targett inside the area but Taylor saw it as a dive
The Special One also said that a campaign had been started against his Chelsea players after the latest in a string of allegations that they were prone to cheating - comments that led to a £25,000 fine from the FA.
'It is a scandal,' Mourinho said at the time. 'I think it is clearly the result of something that looks like a campaign.
'We lose two points in a match where the penalty is there and Fabregas gets a yellow card.
Fabregas reacts with incredulity after being booked for simulation after going down in the area
Fabregas reacts with incredulity after being booked for simulation after going down in the area
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder cannot quite believe the decision, and now he faces Taylor at Wembley
Chelsea's Spanish midfielder cannot quite believe the decision, and now he faces Taylor at Wembley
'The reality there are penalties and penalties - this one was a huge one. It was not just a small penalty. It was a penalty like Big Ben. In other countries this is front-page news because it's an absolute scandal.
'Match after match coaches are telling Chelsea players are diving. I will go to the referee and wish him a good year and tell him he will be ashamed.'
Mourinho spoke out again about referees during an appearance on Goals on Sunday at the weekend
Mourinho spoke out again about referees during an appearance on Goals on Sunday at the weekend
Taylor has been given the chance to referee at Wembley in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday
Taylor has been given the chance to referee at Wembley in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday
Mourinho spoke out again on his perceived injustice on Sunday in an interview with Goals on Sunday after Nemanja Matic was sent off for reacting to a bad tackle from Ashley Barnes - potentially risking his place at the showpiece at Wembley Stadium.
'The problem is the incidents I'm speaking about and probably now I'm risking my dugout in the final,' he said. 'Maybe tomorrow I have the risk of being suspended because I'm having this conversation.'
Tottenham beat Chelsea in another game where Mourinho was frustrated with the refereeing in December
Tottenham beat Chelsea in another game where Mourinho was frustrated with the refereeing in December


5 Reasons D’banj and Don Jazzy should Work Together Again

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What would a Don Jazzy produced D’banj track sound like today? Will we ever get to hear another record from both of them?
A lot of hyperbole has been stated all over the place about how Don Jazzy needs D’banj and vice versa, but in reality Don Jazzy has gone on to create the most sturdy music label/crew in the Nigerian music industry and D’banj has established himself as the most relevant Nigerian/Artist on an international level. They are both successful at the goals that they had set for themselves, but we would like to get one or more records from both of them for the reasons listed below.

1. Make it the 10th Year Anniversary gift to the fans

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Let’s not act like D’banj is the only one who has been in the Nigerian Music industry for 10 years. He and Don Jazzy entered the game together which means Jazzy’s 10th year anniversary needs to be celebrated too, but will he?
I think the smartest way Don Jazzy should celebrate his 10th year anniversary is to drop a BIG tune with D’banj. Just imagine what a D’banj and Don Jazzy song will sound like today? They both need to do this regardless of the money, personal issues or differences, and just celebrate a decade of being successful in the Nigerian Music Industry by serving a HOT new tune.

2. The Fans Want and Deserve it

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“Don Baba J” and “Banga Lee” really need to do this for the Fans. We respect and appreciate the current players in the Nigerian music industry, but we are all clamoring for a D’banj and Don Jazzy record where the raw talent of Don Jazzy will meet the High Energy of the entertainer D’banj. No one can do it better than both of them and the fans would love to listen to a 2015 Don Jazzy and D’banj collabo… and also see them together on stage ONE MORE TIME. #DoItForTheFans

3. They will create Magic

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The feelings we all get when we remember the massive tunes these 2 have delivered when Mo’hits was still alive: Tongolo, Mobolowowon, Suddenly, Why Me, Gbono Feli Feli, Fall in Love, Igwe, Scape Goat, Mr Endowed, Oliver Twist.. We don’t want to imagine the magic, let us experience it. The fans would love a 2015 experience of magic delivered by Don Jazzy and D’banj.

4. To Unite their fans

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Obviously, when Mo’hits separated, people in the camp gravitated to a certain person and took their respective sides. The same thing happened with their fans as the D’banj fans no longer see eye to eye with Don Jazzy fans when either of their “Artiste” releases content.
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Every time a Mavin Records single drops, the D’banj fans or trolls leave comments putting down the Mavins and exalting D’banj while the same thing happens when D’banj releases any type of material; the Mavin goons come on the site and destroy the morale of the D’banj fans. That being said, when a song created by Don Jazzy and D’banj drops, both of their fans will have no option than to co-exist and unite; similar to what happens when the Super Eagles of Nigeria are playing football.

5. It will encourage a 9ice and Id Cabassa Re-Union

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If in fact Don Jazzy and D’banj decide to release at least ONE single in 2015, I suspect that we will get to hear an organic 9ice and ID Cabassa product. You know what happens when 9ice and Cabassa create organic music… if you don’t, go and listen to the Gongo Aso album to understand. It will definitely be a spearheading attempt at creating more classic materials in 2015.
Do you want to see D’banj and Don Jazzy Work Together Again? Comment below.
Perhaps both parties will see it and get encouraged to actually get in the studio to create a magical single in 2015.

Wizkid & Skales Battle It Out On Twitter


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