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FANS abusing football players has always been a thing, unfortunately – there’s no getting away from that.
I have always found it odd ‘fans’ abuse players in a team you are supposed to support, but have accepted it has always been there.

Chelsea fans need to stop abusing Mount, he’s only human – just like the rest of usCredit: AFP – Getty

Frank Lampard suffered it as a player at West Ham, and ironically it was actually partly why he ended up leaving the club.
But the difference between then and now is Lampard could escape it if he needed to, whereas today’s players are constantly fixated to their phones, browsing social media.
It must be tremendously difficult to ignore.
Yes, players from Lampard’s era would have newspapers to contend with, but the intensity and constancy is much worse now – there is nowhere to hide.

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If Lampard needed to get away from it, he could go and enjoy a drink with friends without them all being on their phones.
Just watch the Tottenham documentary on Amazon Prime and browse Jose Mourinho’s Instagram account… he cannot believe how players are permanently stuck to their phones.
But what this does do is get in players’ heads and increase the risk of players suffering on the pitch as a result. It can affect even the most robust of individuals.

I have never been against offering your opinions and criticisms about players’ performances or ability – as a fan this is your right.

If you feel a player should be giving more after you’ve spent your hard earned money going to watch them, then it is fair enough to voice that.
However, offering personal abuse to the player, his family, or wishing injury on them. This is the type of thing that can send a player over the edge.
Of course I myself have got emotional and offered my views on various players; it’s natural as a fan.
But when it becomes deliberate and you’re targeting the same player online on a daily basis, throwing slurs at his wife, kids and wishing harm on them – that is when the danger starts.
I don’t want to hear that they earn thousands of pounds a week and they should be able to deal with it – this is totally irrelevant, they are only human.
With Mason Mount, the abuse is rife amongst a section of Chelsea supporters.
A small group of Blues fans have made a point of targeting Mount simply because don’t rate him and believe other stars should be playing ahead of him.
It’s the same in the England setup – with fans targeting Mount because he gets selected ahead of Jack Grealish for example.
Whether you rate Grealish over Mount or not, it is hardly the player’s fault the manager is picking him over someone you rate more highly.
Fair enough if that is your opinion, but offering abuse and constantly targeting a player online will have an adverse effect on his performances and therefore on his team’s performances…
…A team you want to win, remember!

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CHELSEA new-boy Thiago Silva’s wife Belle has a massive surprise waiting for him when he gets back from Brazil duty.
The Blues’ star was away with Brazil for games against Venezuela and Uruguay – won 1-0 and 2-0 respectively.

Belle Silva decorated the family home while Thiago was away with BrazilCredit: Instagram

Belle Silva shared the results with her near-400,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram

Belle got a company in while Thiago was away on international dutyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

And he will return to a winter wonderland after Belle paid a company who specialise in Christmas decorations to transform their London pad.
Mum-of-two Belle shared the incredible results on her Instagram story in a series of videos taken throughout the day.
After turning up in the morning, the Christmas decorations company left after dark, taking the entire day to put together the spectacular scene.
Their stunning home now boasts an incredible festive scene – both inside and out – drowning in a sea of lights, wreaths and runners.

Once the work was complete, the home was transformed into a red, green and gold spectacle, complete with giant Christmas tree.
Influencer Belle seemed thrilled with the ‘simple’ results having feared her home would end up ‘looking like Santa Claus’ house’.
Addressing her near-400,000 followers in Portuguese, according to Brazilian outlet O Globo, she said: “I was afraid it would look like Santa Claus’ house.
“I didn’t want to put a lot of things and I thought it was simple.

The company spent the entire day transforming the house into a winter wonderlandCredit: Instagram

Belle Silva revealed she loved the results of the transformationCredit: Instagram

“Now, I want animals lit up here, a very big Santa Claus at my door.
“But it is beautiful, the way I wanted it at first. Very clean, very chic.
“This decoration was the way I wanted it.
“I didn’t want anything very fanciful, despite being a little bit just like a movie, but I’m loving it.
“I didn’t want to fill it up, but now I want to add more.”
Meanwhile, Belle has revealed she’s trying to convince Thiago to have a vasectomy.
Earlier this week, she said she refused to undergo female sterilisation surgery because of a history of family obesity.

Belle Silva brought in a company who specialise in Xmas decorationsCredit: Instagram

The porch was crowded with boxes before they were all unpacked and put upCredit: Instagram
The pair have two sons together, Isago, 12, and Iago, 9.
And she told her Instagram fans she is working on convincing Blues ace Silva, 36, that having his tubes cut is the answer, despite the player seemingly wanting another child.
Speaking of the possibility of having her tubes tied as part of a procedure called tubal ligation, Belle said: “It’s out of the question.
“I’m not going to consider it… all the women in my family and others I know, put on a lot of weight after.
“As I came from an obese family I don’t want to take any risks.
“I’ve been talking to my husband and my doctor about Thiago having a vasectomy.
“For me it would be ideal. It’s something we’re still discussing.
“When he stops dreaming I’m going to have another child, he’ll agree to a vasectomy and then I’ll stop taking the pill.”

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CHELSEA certainly haven’t been shy splashing the cash since Roman Abramovich took over in 2003.
The Russian’s investment sparked a brand new era in the history of the Blues.

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Chelsea’s ten most-expensive transfers ever include Kepa and Havertz
In the summer of 2003-04, Chelsea made no fewer than 16 TRANSFERS – including the arrival of Joe Cole, Damien Duff, Hernan Crespo, Juan Sebastian Veron and Claude Makelele.
Even then, none of those mega-money deals come close to their current level of spending.
Desperate to catch up to dominant forces Liverpool and Manchester City, Chelsea have time and time again smashed their transfer record.

We take a look at their top ten most-expensive signings in history, in reverse order…
10. Tiemoue Bakayoko – £40million (Monaco)

Bakayoko has struggled at Chelsea since arriving in 2017, now on his third loan spell away from the clubCredit: AFP or licensors
THE French midfielder joined Chelsea in 2017 after some impressive seasons at Monaco – including their Ligue 1-winning 2016-17 campaign.
But Bakayoko hasn’t played for the Blues since 2018 – playing only in his debut season, where he failed to replicate his Monaco form in 29 Premier League underwhelming matches.
Bakayoko had been loaned to AC Milan and Monaco in the past two seasons.

And in 2020-21, he was shipped off again – this time to Napoli – in a desperate bid to get his career back on track.
But his Chelsea career appears to be dead in the water…
9. Mateo Kovacic – £40m (Real Madrid)

Kovacic impressed last season but has had little to shout about this termCredit: Getty Images – Getty
THE Croatian joined Chelsea on a year-long loan from Real Madrid for the 2018-19 season.
With the Blues hit with a transfer ban starting the following summer, the Premier League side quickly opted to make the move permanent.
Kovacic joined in a £40m deal, with Chelsea knowing they were unable to sign anyone else, despite an underwhelming debut season.
But last term, the ex-Inter Milan star was a revelation as he thrived in the heart of midfield.
Kovacic has found minutes hard to come by in 2020-21, with Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Kai Havertz and Mason Mount all being preferred by Frank Lampard.
8. Timo Werner – £48m (RB Leipzig)

Werner has looked impressive despite being early in his Chelsea careerCredit: EPA
CHELSEA have been crying out for an elite striker since the days of prime Didier Drogba and Diego Costa.
Tammy Abraham acquitted himself well last season, but the lack of depth was a worry for Lampard.
So the Blues chief splurged £48m on German goal-machine Werner in the summer, bringing him in from RB Leipzig.
Werner has scored eight goals in 12 games for Chelsea in all competitions so far, including two in games against both Southampton and Rennes.
The German has often been played out of position on the left wing due to rotation and injuries.
But when given the chance through the middle, Werner has looked lethal despite still finding his feet in England.

7. Fernando Torres – £50m (Liverpool)

Torres will go down as one of Chelsea’s biggest transfer flopsCredit: Alamy
AFTER smashing 81 goals in just 142 games for Liverpool – and with a World Cup and European Championship medal under his belt – Chelsea moved for Torres in 2011.
The Blues splashed £50m to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge on deadline day in January – despite him having struggled with injuries in the months leading up to the move.
Torres now features in every conceivable ‘worst-ever transfers’ list after struggling mightily in London… although he did help the club win the Champions League in 2012.
The Spanish star scored just 20 goals in 110 Premier League games and – after loans to AC Milan and Atletico Madrid – was sold to the latter in 2016.
Torres retired in 2019 after two years at Japanese side Sagan Tosu.
6. Ben Chilwell – £50m (Leicester)

Ben Chilwell has already become a key member of Chelsea’s best XICredit: Reuters
LAMPARD had looked light at left-back before signing the former Leicester star.
Neither Marcos Alonso nor Emerson Palmieri appealed to the Blues boss – who was willing to spend big to land one of his top targets in the summer.
Chilwell has instantly become one of the first names on the team-sheet this season, scoring twice in just five Premier League games.
Still only 23 years old, the England star is not just one for now, but one for the future, too.
5. Jorginho – £57.4m (Napoli)

Jorginho has been a solid signing since arriving in the summer of 2018Credit: Reuters
SINCE joining from Napoli a little over two years ago, Jorginho has already racked up 75 Premier League appearances.
Occasionally a divisive figure amongst fans, the Italian has impressed during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Maurizio Sarri even preferred Jorginho to superstar N’Golo Kante in a sold defensive midfield spot during his tenure.
But Lampard has often started a two-man defensive-midfield pairing, with the two thriving alongside one another.
4. Christian Pulisic – £58m (Borussia Dortmund)

Pulisic has impressed when fit but is injured all too oftenCredit: AFP
IF it wasn’t for injuries, the American international would arguably be the first name on the team-sheet.
Pulisic as been very impressive when fit and has scored nine times in just 28 games from the wing, including a hat-trick against Burnley last season.
The future is certainly bright for Pulisic – who will prove a bargain at £58m if he can stay fit for a prolonged period of time.
In a potential front-four alongside Werner, Havertz and Hakim Ziyech, Pulisic could help fire the Blues back towards the top spot.
3. Alvaro Morata – £65m (Real Madrid)

Morata struggled mightily at Chelsea and is now on loan at Juventus from Atletico MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press
IN July 2017, Chelesa were desperately hunting a new striker, with both Morata and Romelu Lukaku linked.
Lukaku moved to Manchester United for £75m, with Morata the ‘cheaper’ option for Chelsea at £65m, with £59m of that paid up-front.
Having starred at Juventus and Real Madrid – the Spaniard managed just 16 Premier League goals in 47 games.
Morata was then shipped off on an 18-month loan to Atletico Madrid, where his deal became permanent in the summer of 2020.
He was immediately loaned back to Juventus after Los Rojiblancos signed Luis Suarez.
Morata recently revealed he wants to retire at Getafe – for whom he spent one season as a youth player.
2. Kai Havertz – £70m (Bayer Leverkusen)

Havertz is still finding his feet at Chelsea after his £70m moveCredit: PA:Press Association
DESPITE being linked with a £90m move at points during the summer, the German joined for ‘just’ £70m in the end.
That puts him just £1.6m away from being Chelsea’s record signing.
Havertz has endured a hit and miss start to life at Stamford Bridge following his eagerly-anticipated move from the Bundesliga.
But the potential is unquestionably there and when Lampard finally plays him in his favoured No10 role for a string of games, he could be a superstar signing.
1. Kepa Arrizabalaga – £71.6m (Athletic Bilbao)

Kepa has been appalling in 2020 and his Chelsea career now looks in tattersCredit: AFP
THE Spanish stopper arrived at Stamford Bridge from Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2018 as the most-expensive goalkeeper in history.
Liverpool had signed Alisson for a then-record £67m, only for the Blues to splash out £71.6m on Kepa weeks later.
But since arriving, Kepa has looked a shell of his LaLiga self, making error after error.
Last season, he was dropped for 39-year-old veteran Willy Caballero – with Frank Lampard signing Edouard Mendy as his permanent replacement this season.
His Chelsea career appears to be over, with the club even naming technical director Petr Cech in their squad as back-up.
On top of his poor form, Kepa also controversially refused to be substituted late in the 2019 Carabao Cup final so he could be between the sticks for the penalty shootout.
An irate Maurizio Sarri – then Chelsea boss – stormed down the tunnel only to be held back by Antonio Rudiger on his return to prevent a confrontation.

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