Lewis Hall has explained his decision to leave Chelsea to join Newcastle United on a season-long loan deal.Hall, who agreed on a new six-year contract to stay at Stamford Bridge, officially joined Newcastle from Chelsea on Tuesday.Reacting after joining Newcastle, the 18-year-old defender suggested that he joined The Magpies because he was a fan of the club while growing up.“I am very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up,...

The Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has ruled out the possibility of replacing Frank Lampard at Chelsea.Ancelotti will go head-to-head with Lampard, whom he coached during his first spell in charge of the Blues, when both teams face each other in the Champions League quarterfinal.The Italian, who has a year left on his contract with Madrid, said he does not see himself returning to Stamford Bridge for a second stint.“Be back? "No, I hope that Lampard is able t...

Following the exit of Chelsea from the Champions League last night after suffering a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, exactly the same scoreline they were beaten in Spain last week, the acting head coach, Frank Lampard has thrown shade to Manchester United and Arsenal fans.Chelsea are currently 11th in the Premier League and closer to relegation zone than the top-four; there is no hope of qualifying for any European competition for them next season.Both Manchester Uni...