A blog of two halves

Stamford Bridge breathed a sigh of relief when the season ended.

This topsy-turvy season draws to an improbable close with new champions Leicester City being given a celebratory guard of honour at Stamford Bridge.

A grey season came to a bright, sunny conclusion on Saturday 7 May when Fulham overcame relegated Bolton 1-0.

He’d struggle to locate it on a map, but Eden Hazard – arguably the most disappointing Chelsea player this season – will never have to buy a drink in Leicester as long as he lives.

It has been a tough old road for Grant Hall and his search for first-team football but this season the defender has made his mark.

The Blues stormed to victory in the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday night… literally. Hailstones bounced off the Stamford Bridge pitch and lightning flashed as Chelsea ensured the club’s trophy cabinet would get fresh silverware after all.

The Blues stormed to victory in the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday night… literally. Hailstones bounced off the Stamford Bridge pitch and lightning flashed as Chelsea ensured the club’s trophy cabinet would get fresh silverware after all.

At the start of April Fulham supporters were openly questioning how an experienced manager like Slavisa Jokanovic , having inherited a reasonable squad, could amass only 11 points from 15 matches. Then - wouldn't you know it? - his team notched three wins in eight days.

After 17 years at Huddersfield Town, Alex Smithies made the journey down south knowing that he had Rob Green standing in his way.

Chelsea’s approach to life, the universe and football remains blurred as the season’s end comes into focus.