Chelsea U21 coach Mark Robinson admits he's delighted for Alfie Gilchrist over his breakthrough season. The homespun defender made his senior debut and also scored his first goal for the Blues.
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino gives youngsters like Alfie Gilchrist belief. That is the view of the young Blues defender, who has stepped up to first team level.
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist is full of pride with his first goal for the club. Gilchrist struck in the 6-0 rout of Everton last week. He told tonight's match programme: "It was so many emotions at once, as soon as the ball left my foot.
One current Chelsea player has posted a heartfelt message via his X account on social media after a hugely memorable week for him. Alfie Gilchrist has been a Chelsea fans since he was old enough to walk and talk, and he spent his younger days in the stands at Stamford Bridge watching his beloved club play football.
Chelsea defender says that he ignored the tactical instructions of his manager Mauricio Pochettino in order to be able to score his first goal in a Chelsea shirt last night.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was delighted for Alfie Gilchrist after he struck for Chelsea last night. The young defender scored his first goal for Chelsea in last night's 6-0 win against Everton.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is always happy to learn that young talents have extended their stay at the club. The Argentine was asked about the news that Alfie Gilchrist has put pen to paper on a long-term deal.
Chelsea coaching staff are delighted for Alfie Gilchrist after he signed a new deal to 2026 yesterday. The defender hails from a Chelsea family, though was signed from QPR as a junior.
Premier League side Chelsea have tied down a youngster down to a new contract this week. The Standard states that an agreement has been reached with young star Alfie Gilchrist.
Defender Alfie Gilchrist has said his first words after the club have confirmed some big news about the popular fan favourite. Gilchrist has been handed a few starts by manager Mauricio Pochettino this season and he is always on the bench and in the squad, providing some deep cover.
Chelsea’s directors have spoken out after it was officially confirmed that a new contract has been signed this week. The news started to come out on Tuesday afternoon, and now the club have officially confirmed it via their website.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their clash with Newcastle United in the Premier League’s Monday Night Football fixture. The Blues come into this off the back of two consecutive draws in this competition with a lengthy list of absentees to boot.
Chelsea players may not have been having the best time on the pitch last week, but they did at least have a laugh in training. This week’s training video shows them playing an improvised form of “teq-ball” in the gym, trying to nutmeg each other with mini footballs, and then going through their paces with shooting training.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their clash with Brentford in the Premier League. After back-to-back cup ties the Blues get back on track and try to climb the table after losing their shot at European football in the Carabao Cup final last weekend.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their FA Cup clash with Championship side Leeds United.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their clash with Wolves in the Premier League on February 4. The Blues are coming into this one off the back of a 4-1 defeat after failing to score against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Liverpool. The Blues come into this one on a solid run of form and would be bolstered by a result against the team at the top of the table.
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has revealed he was named after a player created by his father on Championship Manager! Gilchrist has impressed in his breakthrough season this term.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says Alfie Gilchrist should inspire his academy teammates. The defender has broken into the first team this season and impressed.
We’ve been singing Alfie Gilchrist’s praises on this site ever since he made his debut, and tonight was another chapter in the rapidly growing legacy of the young academy star.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino praised young pair Djordje Petrovic and Alfie Gilchrist after their FA Cup draw with Aston Villa. Petrovic kept a clean sheet as Gilchrist came on for injured Levi Colwill.
Alfie Gilchrist was just happy to be on the bench tonight, likely hoping for another late cameo off the bench. But instead, an injury in the warmup to Levi Colwill meant a reshuffle in defence which saw Gilchrist starting at right back.
Chelsea fans love all their academy players, no matter where they come from originally or who they support. But when ones comes along like Alfie Gilchrist, who is “proper Chels” through and through, they love them even more.
This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash with Middlesbrough. The Championship team leads proceedings following a 1-0 win at home leaving the Premier League side with an uphill battle at Stamford Bridge.
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