Olaoluwa Nwobodo

1 week ago | theprideoflondon.com | Olaoluwa Nwobodo

A goalkeeper is a very important member of a football side. They are so unique that they are judged on their own special metrics because it would be impossible to evaluate them using statistics meant for outfield players. For this reason, clubs, including Chelsea, put much thought into the position, as they are usually the last line of defence. This means that even if a defensive structure collapses during a play, a good goalie can still prevent a goal.

2 weeks ago | theprideoflondon.com | Olaoluwa Nwobodo

Chelsea yesterday announced the signing of key RC Strasbourg defender Mamadou Sarr, and while his age means he is not even close to entering his peak, his performances suggest a player who is good, while still having a lot to learn. The Premier League is different from other leagues, but not for the reasons many think. The Premier League's intensity is a factor many fans don't consider when evaluating new arrivals. Sarr is young.

2 weeks ago | theprideoflondon.com | Olaoluwa Nwobodo

Chelsea has just signed another young striker who is arguably unproven in Premier League football, though that depends on who you ask. Liam Delap joined the Blues recently, arriving to compete with Nicolas Jackson, who many believe could now be on his way out. Both players had very different seasons, though their goalscoring numbers were not far apart. Delap scored more goals than Jackson, which is significant for two main reasons.

2 months ago | theprideoflondon.com | Olaoluwa Nwobodo

Player ratings for Chelsea's crucial victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the latest London derbyChelsea returned to winning ways against Ange Postecoglou's men with a narrow victory, which included two disallowed goals across both teams. After the loss to Arsenal two weeks ago, the Blues needed a win, especially with Newcastle beating Brentford. The Blues now sit in the top four, below Liverpool, Arsenal, and Nottingham Forest.

Mar 7, 2025 | medium.com | Olaoluwa Nwobodo

Olaoluwa Nwobodo·Follow5 min read·--Words are extremely powerful, and when you combine that with the fact that it’s all most of us have to use when we’re hurt, it makes for a very delicate situation indeed. Conflict is a constant in human interaction, especially in interactions with partners, and when these arguments or unpleasant conversations happen, there’s a temptation to lash out, most times verbally.