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eeeEarly last August as London was resplendent in all its Olympic glory hanging
proudly from the century old walls surrounding Stamford Bridge and just in time
for the start of the 2012/13 season were team and individual player images
wonderfully capturing that magical Munich May evening. Evgeni Malkin Black Jersey . For a club that
seemingly wants to be mentioned in the same venerable football breath as a
Barcelona, or steeped in the traditions and history of a Manchester United, no
scriptwriter worthy of their Oscar nomination could have penned the flaws, folly
and football failure that has now beseeched the club since Munich. This should
have been the grandest celebratory year for Chelsea Football Club and its
globally enlarged supporter base and one thats shortly to celebrate its 108th
Birthday. When their season kicked off Aug. 12 at the Community Shield, We know
what we are - Champions of Europe, quickly became the terrace refrain. That
Sunday afternoon at Villa Park also heralded for Chelsea the start of a journey
that could result in an unprecedented haul of seven trophies. However, following
a resounding defeat in the UEFA Super Cup that potential trophy haul was down to
five. The season was only a fortnight old. Chelseas Barclays Premier League form
through the first few months appeared to suggest the team had exercised those
early season demons. Back atop the summit, scoring goals just for fun as they
brushed aside opponent after opponent those in the off season critical of the
change in personnel and playing style from the slow and physical to the fast and
zestful lined up to applaud Chelsea the Makeover. As he plotted their downfall,
even Sir Alex must have been impressed. If he was concerned a growing threat to
United wrestling away the title from their nearest and not so dearest he wasnt
showing it a bit.    Chelseas real response to weakly giving up the seasons
first two pieces of silverware though would be measured by their UEFA Champions
League performance and progression.  Opening their defence of the Euro crown in
mid-September at home to Juventus a breathless opening 30 minutes was capped off
by Oscars scintillating marker that put Chelsea ahead 2-0. Then all of a sudden,
like any compelling mystery the unexplained occurred. Not so much the wheels
falling off, the entire undercarriage collapsed. Credit certainly goes to a
worthy opponent. But for the woodwork and poor finishing Juventus could have
left SW6 that September evening with all three points. It was the perfect hint
of what was to follow. Then, on the eve of Halloween, Chelseas attempt to stare
down the Manchester duopoly fell to the canvas in Round 1. A rare home defeat is
one thing, but the manner of the defeat and the immediate aftermath will not
easily be forgotten. Three goals conceded, two red cards dished out. Added to
this not one, but two separate accusations levelled by Chelsea of inappropriate
behaviour by referee Mark Clattenburg. When I was a very regular attendee to
Stamford Bridge, the sound of police sirens were in most part attributed to the
hooligan element with certain parts of the terraces often racially abusive. In
some instances this venom was directed at their own players. Now those sirens
for police investigations into racial abuse involve the club itself. Starting
with the well documented case of club captain ultimately found guilty in late
September by the Football Association and subjected to a lengthy ban. Now the
unthinkable was occurring - a referee becoming the subject of an investigation
as a result of Chelseas accusations. The like of which we had not ever witnessed
before. False as they were found to be significant irreparable damage was done,
all of which entirely the result of Chelseas actions. Self-inflicted, if Chelsea
was a pop star they stand accused of self-harming. Leadership is usually found
at the forefront during a crisis. Not it seems for one of the wealthiest sport
entities on the planet. Failure to get out of the Champions League, the removal
of a man so instrumental in Munich, a precipitous decline in league form, the
appointment of a manager not wanted by the many of the support casual or
otherwise and defeated in the Club World Club Cup final. Chelsea deflated. We
hadnt even reached Christmas. Unbeknown at that particular time the club had
decided that a player who personified Chelsea as they gathered trophy after
trophy under the House of Abramovich - and a player at the top of all-time XI
lists as he closes in on the all-time scoring record - would be let go at
seasons end. Taking in the second leg of the Capital One Cup semifinal in an
iconic Chelsea landmark - the Imperial Arms made famous by club benefactor and
former vice chairman Matthew Harding - who used to hold court pre game whilst
engaging over pints of Guinness with the supporters. Imagine that, Mssrs Buck,
Gourlay and Abramovich. It wasnt excitement, even anger that filled the air in
the aftermath of Wednesday night. More worryingly apathy was the one constant.
With a nod to Kim Jong-Un, no entity on the planet can entirely control
everything. But with the resources football or otherwise at Chelseas disposal,
the current European Champions should have imprinted a greater influence in
ensuring more desirable outcomes resulted. Matthew Harding - a long time
passionate supporter who made good in the re-insurance business - met his
untimely death in a tragic helicopter accident on his return to London from a
Chelsea League Cup third round match back in October 1996. To some, part of
Chelseas original soul died alongside Harding that fateful night. Having lent
the club close to $50 million to stave off bankruptcy alongside investing in new
players quite rightfully Harding  has one of the four mains stands at Stamford
Bridge named in his honour. Next up on Chelsea FCs season long We know what we
are - Champions of Europe Tour is a short hop across west London and another
potential embarrassment - an FA Cup fourth round date on Sunday with League 1
outfit and complete 10/1 outsiders Brentford. In Thursdays pre-match press
conference, Brentfords manager Uwe R?sler laid down an ominous warning for his
opponent. "Were going out there to win - not to ask for their shirt." Somehow I
cant imagine an opposing manager would utter such words ahead of his club
playing Barcelona in a Spanish domestic cup match. Time for a re-think, Roman?
EASY MONEY Just as La Liga monopolized the FIFA 2012 World XI Spain continues to
dominate the top two spots in the annual Deloitte Football Rich List. As its
football no need to take into account debt or profit columns on the ledger. This
is purely about revenue. For the first time in world sport a club exceeded the
€500 million mark. According to Deloitte Real Madrids turnover in season 2011-12
came in at €512.6 million [$658 million], Barcelona are in second spot with €483
million and Manchester Uniteds €396 million filled out the podium. Seven of the
top 20 were BPL clubs. Chelsea benefiting substantially by winning the Champions
League saw their revenue grow close by close to 30 per cent and in doing so
dislodged Arsenal in fifth place. However, failure to get out of this years
group stage will result in greater challenges ahead to ensure UEFA Financial
Fair Play compliance. SCHOLES RETIRING AGAIN? Paul Scholes has effectively ruled
out Manchester Uniteds chances of reaching this years Champions League Final by
signing himself up for a four-day charity bike ride that will not have concluded
by May 25 the date of this years showpiece. Either that or Scholes is planning
to announce his retirement before seasons end.  I guess  we cant rule out that
Sir Alex - famous for forward planning and rebuilding sides from scratch - has
already advised Scholes he doesnt intend picking him if United reach their
fourth final in six seasons. MUFC WE HAVE LIFT OFF When Manchester United priced
their share offering in the summer at $14 it was seen as a climb down for the
Glazer family who had aggressively sought an IPO price of upwards of $20. When
ticker symbol MUFC opened last August after an initial climb to just over $15 by
late fall the price had dipped to the $12 mark.  However in recent weeks the
share price has skyrocketed. Yesterday the share price ended the session at an
all-time. Globally renowned investor George Soros is known to have close to
eight per cent of the share issue. With no significant financial news out of Old
Trafford, are we about to witness a bidding war for the club and ultimately an
exit strategy for the much maligned Glazer family? You can reach and follow Noel
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KeyArena.NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Defending champion Alena Sharp of Hamilton shot
an opening-round 4-under par 69 on Wednesday at the Canadian womens golf
championship. Sharp has a one-shot lead over American Emma Jandel. Sharp, who
won this event in 2004, said winning this tournament would give her a huge boost
for the rest of the year. "It would be huge for me, Ive been struggling all
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