The Reserves were due to play West Ham Reserves tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Dagenham's ground, but due to Dagenham & Redbridge being involved in a cup replay, this game will now take place on Wednesday 1st March 2006. As usual there will be LIVE updates on the message board from kick-off time, 7pm.

Most of the squad are on International duty this week. Terry, J Cole, Wright-Phillips and Lampard are with England to face Uruguay on Wednesday. Eider is in action for Iceland against Trinidad and Tobago at Loftus Road on Tuesday. Drogba is on his way to Spain with Ivory Coast. Ferreira, Carvalho and Maniche are going to Dusseldorf to face Saudi Arabia.

Crespo goes to Basle to face Croatia with Argentina. Essien is off to the States where Ghana play Mexico in Dallas, Cech goes to Turkey and on-loan Smertin is at home to play Brazil.

France take on Slovakia, Holland play Ecuador and Eire play Sweden.

Barcelona had a 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza at the weekend where Samuel Eto'o suffered serious racial abuse from the home crowd and threatened to walk from the pitch. He was persuaded to stay on by teamates. Goals from Ronaldinho and Larsson sealed the Catalans win.

Chelsea denied that there was a rift between Jose and Chief Executive Kenyon over Chelsea's alleged interest in signing Real Madrid's David Beckham. Because of inaccurate reporting by the media, Chelsea felt that it was opportune to 'go public' and issue a statement.

Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle has been set for Wednesday 22nd March, kick-off 8.05pm. The game is being shown live on the BBC. Tickets for the game start to go on sale this Wednesday 1st March initially to season-ticket holders.

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