Petr Cech

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Cech is one of the brightest goalkeeping prospects in Europe and his superb form for Rennes earned him a move to Chelsea. Tall and imposing, Cech starred for the Czech Republic during Euro 2004 as they reached the semi-finals. Set a Premiership record for not conceding a goal for over a thousand minutes as well as winning the prestigious Golden Gloves award for earning 21 clean sheets.Despite suffering a serious injury in late 2006 against Reading he was back on the pitch and in top form by early 2007.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has set his sights on winning four pieces of silverware this season. The Czech Republic international believes the depth of the Stamford Bridge squad is such that they can challenge domestically for the Premier League, Carling Cup and FA Cup, while simultaneously attempting to win the Champions League for the first time. Cech revealed his ambition after being named... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed a new five-year contract to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2013. The 26-year-old Czech Republic international still had two years remaining on his existing deal, but new Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari was keen to tie "the best goalkeeper in the world" down to a new long-term contract. "It is an honour to be at a club like Chelsea and I am happy to... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes incoming coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has the credentials and profile required to be a success in the Stamford Bridge hot-seat. Scolari will meet his new players for the first time on Monday morning and the Czech Republic keeper expects the appointment of the Brazilian coach to be a successful one. The 2002 World Cup winning coach with Brazil left his post as... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has welcomed the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as the club's new manager. The current Portugal coach will swap international football for the Premier League after Euro 2008 and Cech believes the appointment of the experienced Brazilian is a coup for the Stamford Bridge club. Scolari, 59, will officially succeed sacked former boss Avram Grant on July 1 and... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has warned Manchester United that his team-mates are out for revenge in Wednesday's Champions League Final. The Czech Republic keeper claims the Blues are looking to avenge losing the Premier League title to the Old Trafford club on the final day of the season when the sides meet in the European showpiece in Moscow. "I think it's the biggest game of my career," he... [more»]