Derby County are reportedly set to appoint Chelsea first-team fitness coach Chris Jones as their new head of performance. The 47-year-old will join Frank Lampard's backroom team at Pride Park, according to Training Ground Guru. Jones knows Lampard and Derby assistant manager Jody Morris from their time at Stamford Bridge. The former England youth international joined Chelsea from Fulham in 2006 to work within the club's Academy - but was promoted to first-team duties under Carlo Ancelotti. Read More Transfer talk He has also worked alongside Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto di Matteo, Rafa Benitez, Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddick and, most recently, Antonio Conte. Jones has worked with England Under-19s and Under-21s, too. Lampard is assembling his backroom team after being appointed as Gary Rowett's successor at the end of May. A number of staff have followed Rowett to Stoke - Kevin Phillips, Mark Sale, Rory Delap, Dave Carolan and Joe Carnall. … [Read more...] about Chelsea coach set to join Frank Lampard at Derby County
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Sky Blues fans react to Dujon Sterling’s arrival from Chelsea
Chelsea teenager Dujon Sterling has become Coventry City's seventh signing of the summer. The England Under-19 international has joined the Sky Blues on a season long loan from Stamford Bridge. Although a full-back/wing-back by trade, the 18-year-old can play further forward and provides pace and skill down the right flank - an area of weakness for Mark Robins 's men after Jodi Jones's season-ending injury last term. Arriving hot on the heels of Shrewsbury Town skipper and holding midfielder Abu Ogogo , it's fair to say City fans are looking forward to life back in League One next season. Here's what some of the fans have had to say about the club's latest piece of transfer business: Simon Lillicrap said: "At this point I can't see us dropping a single point next season." Andrew Dubock said: "This signing makes a huge statement. Well played yet again Mark Robins. Welcome @DujonSterling1 " PSB Group said: "Get in, we mean business this year, love the job that Robins and his … [Read more...] about Sky Blues fans react to Dujon Sterling’s arrival from Chelsea
Dujon Sterling: Coventry City sign Chelsea defender on season-long loan
27 Jun From the section Coventry Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44635689 Read more about sharing. Coventry City have signed teenage Chelsea defender Dujon Sterling on a season-long loan deal.The 18-year-old under-19 international helped England win the 2017 European Under-19 Championship and has won two FA Youth Cups with the Blues."Dujon is someone with great pedigree and a lot of potential, who will add another dimension to our play," manager Mark Robins told Coventry's website."Though primarily a defender, he can play anywhere down the right side."Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Find out more BBC Coventry & Warwickshire News & Sport Read more on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire News & Sport BBC Sport League One Read more on BBC Sport … [Read more...] about Dujon Sterling: Coventry City sign Chelsea defender on season-long loan
Sky Blues sign Chelsea and England teen Dujon Sterling
Highly-rated Chelsea and England youth international Dujon Sterling has joined Coventry City on loan ahead of the new League One campaign. The marauding right-back, who has operated as both a full-back and wing-back, impressed with the Blues’ Under-18s last season and is known for his speed on the flanks. He's also played further forward and the 18-year-old is joining the Sky Blues on a season long loan for the 2018/19 campaign, providing hot competition for established full-back Jack Grimmer. Mark Robins ’s men won the League Two play-off final last month to return to English football’s third tier at the first attempt. And now the City boss has taken the wing-back on loan from Stamford Bridge to boost his matchday options. Manager Mark Robins said: “I’m very pleased to have signed Dujon on loan until the end of the 2018/19 season. “We would like to thank Chelsea for loaning Dujon to us, for what is his first loan spell from the club. He worked … [Read more...] about Sky Blues sign Chelsea and England teen Dujon Sterling
Reece James: Wigan Athletic sign Chelsea full-back on season-long loan
27 Jun From the section Wigan Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44631267 Read more about sharing. Championship club Wigan Athletic have signed Chelsea full-back Reece James on a season-long loan deal.The 18-year-old England youth player was part of the under-19 national side that won both the Toulon tournament and European Under-19 Championship in 2017.Manager Paul Cook told Wigan's website: "We are delighted to get Reece to Wigan for his first loan away from Chelsea."At the end of 2017-18, the Latics released 24-year-old full-back Reece James after three seasons at the club.Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Find out more BBC Manchester News & Sport Read more on BBC Manchester News & Sport BBC Sport Championship Read more on BBC Sport … [Read more...] about Reece James: Wigan Athletic sign Chelsea full-back on season-long loan