News about Petr Cech

Premier League icon reveals Sir Alex Ferguson called him 'every week' in bid to sign him... with Man United and Arsenal 'rolling out the red carpet' for his services before he joined rivals

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 27, 2024
Ferguson (pictured) is one of the most iconic Premier League managers of all time, winning the title 13 times before retiring in 2012 and stepping away from his 27-year reign at the Red Devils. During his time in charge, he saw thousands of players come and go, but he almost ended up coaching one of the best the division has ever seen. The star revealed that he was pestered by Ferguson in a bid to persuade him to join United, which ultimately never came to fruition.

Petr Cech selects three best goalkeepers of all time, as he chooses two World Cup winners and a Premier League legend from his lengthy list

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
Petr Cech has selected three of the best goalkeepers to have ever played the game. Since wearing the gloves for both Chelsea and Arsenal over 633 games in England's top flight, the Czech stopper is one of the best number one of the Premier League era, and he still holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single Premier League season. Cech was asked by Jamie Carragher to name the top three goalkeepers of all time in an interview for Sky Sports. Cech answered "an intimidating question for the first time, but I'm positive I put Gigi Buffon in there," he ran down his chosen trio.

Chelsea's 2012 Champions League final penalty shootout victory, played with Petr Cech, is Mario Gomez reveals how the ex-goalkeeper was branded a "monster."

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
During the Champions League final penalty shootout, Mario Gomez said he felt Petr Cech had read his mind. Bayern Munich welcomed Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea to the Allianz Arena in search of their fifth Champions League victory. The Blues were in search of their first and seemed to be headed home empty-handed after Thomas Muller fired Bayern in front on 83 minutes.

Petr Cech reveals who his favourite managers were at Chelsea and who he thinks their most important player was… while backing another of his former teams Arsenal for the title

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2024
Chelsea legend Petr Cech has revealed who he thinks Chelsea's most influential players were during his time with the club. Cech played for Chelsea from 2004 to 2015 and enjoyed a lot of success, playing alongside many famous celebrities. Cech played for 494 appearances and gained a slew of trophies including the Champions League, four FA Cups, three Europa Cups, and the Europa League.

After celebrating Enzo Fernandez's third goal in Chelsea's 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace, guest pundit Petr Cech shows he's still a Chelsea fan at heart as he correctly predicts the scoreline at Selhurst Park

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2024
In the Sky sports Studios, Petr Cech commemorated Chelsea's late victory over Crystal Palace in style. After Conor Gallagher cancelled out Jefferson Lerma's spectacular attack, Mauricio Pochettino's side seemed to lose more points. Gallagher did strike back against his dorm side in the first minute of stoppage time, but Enzo Fernandez scored two minutes later to seal the victory.

Chelsea will have to be patient if they are to return to previous heights, according to Petr Cech, as former goalkeeper Todd Boehly is to blame for the Blues' downfall

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 12, 2024
Chelsea will have to wait if they are to return to their former glory, according to Petr Cech. The Blues are currently in 11th position in the Premier League table after losing 10 matches in 23 games. It comes after Todd Boehly's takeover of the club in June 2023 that finished 12th in the first season.

Fans of European Super League bids have weighed in on Ange Postecoglou, who claims it would fail again after supporters' demonstrations foiled it in 2021

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 22, 2023
When quizzed on the European Super League on Friday, Ange Postecoglou said, "power to the people," pointing out that it failed due to fan-led demonstrations in 2021 and that it would fail again. When the initial plan was revealed, Tottenham's manager, who was described as a footballing romantic, was working for Yokohama Marinos in Japan. And Jose Mourinho's dismissal by Spurs had no impact on the news agenda as it normally did.

Ben Foster lists his ten greatest goalkeepers in the Premier League era, and omits some of the top earners of clean sheets in favour of a new guard of shot-stopper

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2023
Ben Foster has ranked the ten best goalkeepers in the Premier League's history, and his decision may be controversial to some football fans. With Manchester United, Watford, Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion, the 40-year-old had 15 years of experience as a top-flight shot-stopper in English football. Foster has been focusing on The Fozcast, where he revealed his list of the best goalkeepers of the Premier League period since leaving professional football behind with retirement earlier this year.

Newcastle was left squeezing, Real Madrid was baffled, and Manchester United was caught up in THREE incidents this season alone — why is handball penalty decisions causing such a problem in the Champions League?

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2023
Newcastle's palpable sense of outrage will not be quenched by the revelation that UEFA has chosen not to follow plans on interpreting the handball statute that would have barred PSG from being eligible for their spot-kick. When it comes to handball penalty decisions, the issue lies in a discrepation between the Premier League and the Champions League. The rules are getting tighter in European competition, with Newcastle being the new victims.

Premier League goalkeeping legend Petr Cech joins ice hockey's Belfast Giants in his post-retirement career - and Matt Petgrave's Sheffield Steelers are his first opponents

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 15, 2023
After deciding on a loan contract with the Belfast Giants from Oxford City Stars, Petr Cech has sealed a move to Ice Hockey's Elite League. Cech is arguably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League era, winning four league titles and being inducted into the Hall of Fame. He saw the most part of Chelsea's triumph before settling on a loan move to Arsenal, spending four years in north London before finally hanging up his gloves in 2019.

After the 29-year-old was killed in a freak accident on the ice, Adam Johnson: Petr Cech's Ice hockey team makes neck guards compulsory for all their players

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 30, 2023
Following Adam Johnson's tragic death at the age of 29 on Saturday, an English ice hockey team has made neck guards compulsory for all of their players and coaches. During a match against the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday, Nottingham Panthers star Johnson was cut by an opponent's skate blade. His injury was so severe it caused the game to be called off and left devastated fans in tears at the 8,000-capacity arena.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been "shaky," Eni Aluko says, and'still needs to improve' following the recent mistakes

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 28, 2023
So far this season, Eni Aluko believes Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been'shaky.' The 25-year-old has been under scrutiny this year, and he was at fault for Arsenal's first goal in the 2-2 draw last weekend. Sanchez's ability from the back is in question, according to Aluko, after Roberto De Zerbi dropped him from his Brighton team last season.

Still got it! Petr Cech, Chelsea's legendary ice hockey star, is rated man of the match AGAIN for Oxford City, with 62 saves against Streatham

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2023
Petr Cech was no stranger to racking up good numbers during his Premier League days, but the former goalkeeper is also starring for Oxford City Star's ice hockey team. Cech played for Chelsea and Arsenal in a Premier League career that saw him win four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the 2012 Champions League with the Blues, and he has been named one of the top goalies to grace the league. However, since retiring, the Czech has turned his hand to a new sport and is now the goaltender for Oxford City Stars' NIHL South Division ice hockey team, where his level of play remains as high as ever. In the Star's latest victory over Streatham, Cech was named man of the match after the 41-year-old saved 62 of the visitors 64 shots in a 3-2 victory for Oxford.

Chelsea has announced that THREE new executive names have been posted to the board, with president of business Tom Glick resigning from the club after less than a year

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 4, 2023
Exclusive BY MIKEEGAN: With a trio of big, off-field new faces awaited staff this afternoon, Chelsea's revolving door continues to turn. Chris Jurasek, the club's chief executive, revealed the resignation of president of business Tom Glick, who had been in the role for less than a year, in an email. As the Premier League's American owners continue to ring the changes, he also revealed three executive appointments.

Bayern Munich Legends beat Chelsea 4-0 as John Terry scores on the 26th minute in honor of his career as Michael Essien, Tiago, and Gary Cahill net in the Blues win

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2023
At Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, Chelsea Legends defeated Bayern Munich legends 4-0 thanks to goals from Michael Essien, John Terry, Gary Cahill, and Tiago. Petr Cech, Terry, Cahill, Jon Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien were among the Blues' impressive lineup, which included Petr Cech, Terry, Cahill, Jon Obi Mikel, and Michael Essien.

Taking a look at the WILDEST NTA moments ahead of the 2023 parade, from backstage brawls to being BOOED by fans

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 3, 2023
The 2023 National Television Awards are just days away, with the best and best of British television appearing on London's O2 Arena for a dramatic night of celebrations. This year is set to be another glitzy festival, with big names including Happy Valley, Brassic, Coronation Street, and Strictly Come Dancing all competing for the top prizes. And although the NTAs has generated plenty of buzz, it has also had a few moments where actors' hair has fallen for the night.

Just seven months into his time at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell is placed on gardening leave

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 21, 2023
Christopher Vivell, Chelsea's technical director, has left Stamford Bridge after less than a year in his position, where he was tasked with assisting in the recruitment of new talent for the Blues. Following the acquisition of the team by the owner, the 36-year-old was hired as the long-serving replacement for former coach and legendary Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. Vivell is expected to be on leave from the club and isn't expected to play an active role in the forthcoming Premier League season.

On potholes, the hunt is on for a mystery vigilante daubing giant penises

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 2, 2023
More than a dozen large potholes on a road leading to Cobham, Surrey, were sprayed with white paint in a phallic form. One big hole is even highlighted with blue arrow and the phrase: 'Fix me' in a strong signal to council chiefs. A giant penis was sprayed across the uneven road surface by others along the route. Local people discovered graffiti on the country road leading from East Horsley to Cobham, sparking the phantom pothole demonstration. The area is known for its multi-million-pound homes and has attracted several celebrities from Premier League side Chelsea as their training ground is located in Stoke D'Abernon.

This former Champions League champion for Liverpool appears UNRECOGNISABLE... can you guess his name? The narrator is the founder of the Virgin Islands

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 14, 2023
This former footballer continues to divide opinion in light of his accolades over his lengthy career. After beginning his career with Real Madrid, he selected one of the most highly coveted awards in European football with Liverpool. He later sank his boots and take up managerial positions that took him around the world after a whizzling ride through the Spanish second division in his youth.

Petr Cech, a Chelsea legend, has joined Oxford City Stars in their third tier ice hockey team

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 9, 2023
Petr Cech, a former Chelsea goalkeeper, has joined Oxford City Stars in the third tier ice hockey tournament. It's the 41-year-old's third squad in the sport since returning from football in 2019 after he previously played for Guildford Phoenix and Chelmsford Chieftains. Interestingly, the man with the highest clean sheets in Premier League serves as a goaltender in ice hockey, a sport he first played in Czech Republic when growing up.

Ederson, the man from Man City, says he would not change the flamboyant style against Inter for the final of the Champions League

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 7, 2023
JOE BERNSTEIN: Even though the Treble is at stake as well as his own personal place in history, Manchester City No. 1 Ederson has promised not to change his flamboyant style for Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan. Ederson's superb footwork - as well as occasional risk-taking - has been a feature of City's domination under Pep Guardiola, and his victory over the weekend will see him alongside Peter Schmeichel and Petr Cech as the only goalkeepers in the Premier League to have a clean sweep of the major trophies. The 29-year-old Brazilian's on the flip side often leaves fans with hearts in mouths if his distribution goes wrong, but he has remained adamant that nothing will change now, despite the fact that the biggest match of his career in Istanbul is approaching.

Chelsea's president of business Tom Glick 'is likely to leave the club after just 10 months'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 24, 2023
Chelsea's upheaval continues, although Tom Glick is expected to resign as the club's president of business after just ten months, according to sources. Glick, who was previously Manchester City's chief commercial and operating officer, joined the club in July 2022 under new ownership. Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital appointed Glick in charge of directing the club's global commercial strategy, driving sales growth, and increasing fan involvement. However, Glick, who was the CEO of Derby County before moving to Man City, may have left Stamford Bridge after just 10 months.

Premier League: Can anyone topple Martin Odegaard in this week's POWER RANKINGS?

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2023
With a total of 21 goals conceded on Monday alone, the new round of Premier League fixtures delivered a slew of thrills and spills. With that in mind, Mail Sport has created a Power Rankings table ranked the top ten players in the Premier League following this weekend's action.

Seven years after hanging up his boots, the former Premier League star seems unrecognizable

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2023
Fans were left disbelief after a former Premier League winger was seen sporting a fresh look a decade after his last top-flight appearance. On Sunday, the ex-player, now 31, was seen alongside goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and defender Paudie O'Connor at Lincoln City's last game of the season. He made 182 appearances in the Premier League, including 27 goals for Reading, Hull, and Wolves, as well as winning the Championship with the former in 2005-06. The Republic of Ireland actor gained 39 caps for his country on the international stage.