As a result, summaries of They are nicknamed the Blues and play their home games at Stamford Bridge in West London. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. [148] More recently a rivalry with Liverpool has grown following repeated clashes in cup competitions. DISCLAIMER: The Rumour Mill is a scan of the most popular newspaper and sports websites for the stories and rumours they are carrying about Chelsea today. The Saatchi Gallery opened in the main building in 2008. Mykhailo Mudryk has finalised his move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the club. Download The 5th Stand, Chelseas official mobile app, to see exclusive content, match action and all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. [120] In the 1960s Chelsea manager Tommy Docherty changed the kit again, switching to blue shorts (which have remained ever since) and white socks, believing it made the club's colours more modern and distinctive, since no other major side used that combination; this kit was first worn during the 196465 season. It included guest appearances by then-Chelsea players Andrew Wilson, George Mills, and Sam Millington. [130] In 2000, Chelsea released the song "Blue Tomorrow". Changing the Climate 59m. Note that none of these stories are official and should always be treated as speculation, Chelsea FC is not responsible for this content and will not comment on the stories shown here. [6], Chelsea once had a reputation for the manufacture of Chelsea buns, made from a long strip of sweet dough tightly coiled, with currants trapped between the layers, and topped with sugar. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. CFC News @CFCnews. He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. Mudryk completes transfer to Chelsea. WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Chelsea Football Club - find the latest news, transfers, fixtures, live scores, results, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Football. In 1904 the ground was acquired by businessman Gus Mears and his brother Joseph, who had also purchased nearby land (formerly a large market garden) with the aim of staging football matches on the now 12.5acre (51,000m2) site. [9] It merged with St John's College in 1923, establishing a single institution in Chelsea as the College of St Mark & St John. In 1973 it moved to Plymouth, having outgrown the Chelsea campus. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Chelsea gives English etiquette a whirl, goes boating with Eddie Izzard, scrums with a pro rugby team and hits the pub to gauge opinions about Brexit. [56], In Lampard's first season he guided Chelsea to 4th place in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final, losing 21 to Arsenal. [94] It was the venue for a boxing match between world flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde and Joe Conn in 1918. Download The 5th Stand, Chelseas official mobile app, to see exclusive content, match action and all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. The street crossing that was known as Little Chelsea, Park Walk, linked Fulham Road to King's Road and continued to the Thames and local ferry down Lover's Lane, renamed "Milmans Street" in the 18th century. City Manager Tom Ambrosino is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the City and serves as a resource for residents, making sure they receive quality services and help them solve problems. Chelsea shone again, brightly but briefly, in the 1960s Swinging London period and the early 1970s. City Manager Tom Ambrosino is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the City and serves as a resource for residents, making sure they receive quality services and help them solve problems. For the women's football club, see, L1 = Level 1 of the football league system; L2 = Level 2 of the football league system, Chelsea's first home colours (1905 c. 1912), Modernisation and the first league championship, For the appearance and goalscoring records of all Chelsea players, see, fourth-most successful club in English football, seventh most valuable football club in the world, Chelsea F.C.Tottenham Hotspur F.C. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. Sergei Pugachev, a former friend of Vladimir Putin, explained that "Putin personally told me of his plan to acquire the Chelsea Football Club in order to increase his influence and raise Russias profile, not only with the elite but with ordinary British people. [247], This article is about the men's football club. Potter on spirited win, debutants impact and Mudryk signing [162][163] The club's 210 aggregate victory over Jeunesse Hautcharage in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971 is also a record in European competition. The consortium also includes Hansjrg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners. [225], In 1930, Chelsea featured in one of the earliest football films, The Great Game. The club had the highest average attendance in English football in ten separate seasons[13] including 190708,[14] 190910,[15] 191112,[16] 191213,[17] 191314[18] and 191920. WebChelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. By 1086 the Domesday Book records that Chelsea was in the hundred of Ossulstone in Middlesex, with Edward of Salisbury as tenant-in-chief.[5]. [13] Chelsea at this time was home to the Beatles and to Rolling Stones members Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards. The southern Thames frontages runs west from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment past Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge to Chelsea Creek. [26] In the mid-1990s Chelsea fan and businessman Matthew Harding became a director and loaned the club 26million to build the new North Stand and invest in new players. The loans stood at 709million in December 2009, when they were all converted to equity by Abramovich, leaving the club themselves debt free,[194][195] although the debt remained with Fordstam. They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. Chelsea Manor was served by the ancient parish of Chelsea. [177] In May 2007, Chelsea were the first team to win the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium, having also been the last to win it at the old Wembley. Chelsea Official App. Chelsea unveil new 500m stadium", "Chelsea owner Boehly's grand plan to rebuild Stamford Bridge one stand at a time", "Badges and 'Crests': The Twentieth-Century Relationship Between Football and Heraldry", Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums, "Chelsea are a more universally loved club! [97] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. [62], On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced they would be joining a new European Super League, a league competition comprising the biggest European clubs. Starting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. During the First World War, St Mark's College was requisitioned by the War Office to create the 2nd London General Hospital, a facility for the Royal Army Medical Corps to treat military casualties. Football365 @F365. About our Chelsea News. He added several top international players to the side and led the club to their first major honour since 1971, the FA Cup. WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Chelsea won promotion to the First Division in their second season, and yo-yoed between the First and Second Divisions in their early years. The Bun House would then do a great trade in hot cross buns and sold about quarter of a million on its final Good Friday in 1839.[7][8]. Virginia Woolf set her 1919 novel Night and Day in Chelsea, where Mrs. Hilbery has a Cheyne Walk home. Big effort and important win! 5 (now 24) Cheyne Row. WebChelsea Football Club - get the latest news, fixtures, results, match reports, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Football Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. [242] Two years later, in 2020, they repeated their double success by winning the third league title and the FA Women's League Cup for the first time. Examples of the original Chelsea ware fetch high values. Chelsea step in. [239] In 2015, Chelsea Ladies won the FA Women's Cup for the first time, beating Notts County Ladies at Wembley Stadium,[240] and a month later clinched their first FA WSL title to complete a league and cup double. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. June 2, 2017. The project, run by Transport for London, has not yet been approved or funded but is at the consultation stage. January Council Meeting Highlights. It has now been confirmed that the priority for Chelsea in January is now a midfielder and they are speaking to a number of players at the moment. Blues chief lauds 400million fan base", "The world's most popular football club revealed: Man United, Liverpool F.C., Arsenal F.C., Barca, Real or Chelsea? [115] The new badge featured a more naturalistic non-heraldic lion, in white and not blue, standing over the C.F.C. In October 2016, Nike was announced as the new kit sponsor, in a deal worth 900m over 15 years, until 2032. [109] However, on 31 May 2018, the club released a statement saying that the new stadium project had been put on hold indefinitely, citing "the current unfavourable investment climate. Table section Premier League [80], The club then announced on 20 June that Bruce Buck, who served as Chairman since 2003, will be stepping down from his role effective 30 June although he would continue to support the Club as a Senior Advisor. I'm excited before every single game. Gullit was replaced by Gianluca Vialli, whose reign saw Chelsea win the League Cup, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in 1998, and the FA Cup in 2000. [140] As of 2018, Chelsea had 72.2million followers on social media, the fourth highest among football clubs. [112] A stop-gap badge which comprised the initials C.F.C. As a result, summaries of [186] The club's 71million purchase of Kepa Arrizabalaga in August 2018 remains a world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. [138] Chelsea's traditional fanbase comes from all over the Greater London area including working-class parts such as Hammersmith and Battersea, wealthier areas like Chelsea and Kensington, and from the home counties. It also featured three red roses, to represent England, and two footballs. Sarah Silverman stands up for women's health issues. [63] After a backlash from supporters, the club announced their withdrawal days later. WebView Chelsea FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. Under Docherty's successor, Dave Sexton, Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1970, beating Leeds United 21 in a final replay. They play their home games at Kingsmeadow, formerly the home ground of the EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon. Arsenal's third offer came a day after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Fulham, a result which one source said sharpened the desire to sign Mudryk at Stamford Bridge. Big effort and important win! Join Newsletter. [72][73] In the following weeks, reports emerged of Abramovich's involvement in brokering a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and securing safe evacuation corridors in besieged Ukrainian cities. In addition, to the west is the London Overground station Imperial Wharf, on the West London Line. "[Chelsea] have been a success machine for the last 1020 years. The following managers won at least one trophy when in charge of Chelsea: Upon winning the 201213 UEFA Europa League, Chelsea became the fourth club in history to have won the "European Treble" of European Cup/UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League, and European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup after Juventus, Ajax and Bayern Munich. But Chelsea won out in the end and signed Mudryk in a deal worth 88m. Their previous training ground in Harlington was taken over by QPR in 2005. More recently, the club have had a number of black or dark blue away kits which alternate every year. The intention was that these facilities would provide extra revenue to support the football side of the business, but they were less successful than hoped and before the Abramovich takeover in 2003 the debt taken on to finance them was a major burden on the club. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. [143], Since the 1990s, there has been a marked decline in crowd trouble at matches, as a result of stricter policing, CCTV in grounds and the advent of all-seater stadia. was turned down, so Mears opted to found his own club to use the stadium. WebThe home of Chelsea on BBC Sport online. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. WebThe latest Chelsea news, match previews and reports, Blues transfer news plus both original Chelsea blog posts and posts from blogs and sites from around the world, updated 24 hours a day. players (124 appearances), List of Chelsea F.C. The Ukrainian international, who turned 22 earlier this month, has put pen to paper on an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues to seal his move to Stamford Bridge. Council is committed to better communication with the public. [47] Mourinho was sacked after four months of the following season after a poor start. They reached the 1915 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Sheffield United at Old Trafford, and finished third in the First Division in 1920, the club's best league campaign to that point. Arsenal's third offer came a day after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Fulham, a result which one source said sharpened the desire to sign Mudryk at Stamford Bridge. The parliamentary constituency of Chelsea, which was identical to the parish, retained Kensal Town until 1918. [192], Abramovich changed the ownership name to Chelsea FC plc, whose ultimate parent company was Fordstam Limited, which was controlled by him. [160] The club's biggest top-flight win was an 80 victory against Wigan Athletic in 2010, which was matched in 2012 against Aston Villa. [28] In the mid-1990s Chelsea fan and businessman Matthew Harding became a director and loaned the club 26million to build the new North Stand and invest in new players. [202], The club's recent accounting records highlight 26.6m they have lost in compensation to former head coach Antonio Conte for sacking and to pay off his backroom staff and the legal costs that followed. WebStarting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. [105] In May 2012, the club made a formal bid to purchase Battersea Power Station, with a view to developing the site into a new stadium,[106] but lost out to a Malaysian consortium. WebAbout our Chelsea News. Lots Road is a major landmark on the Chelsea side of the confluence of Chelsea Creek and the Thames. This lasted for the next 19 years, with some modifications such as the use of different colours, including red from 1987 to 1995, and yellow from 1995 until 1999, before the white returned. Comedian Chelsea Handlers The Little Big Bitch Tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo. [142] The increase of hooligan incidents in the 1980s led chairman Ken Bates to propose erecting an electric fence to deter them from invading the pitch, a proposal that the Greater London Council rejected. The Swinging Sixties was defined on King's Road, which runs the length of the area. He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. [84] Work began in 1972 but the project was beset with problems and ultimately only the East Stand was completed; the cost brought the club close to bankruptcy. The Ukrainian international, who turned 22 earlier this month, has put pen to paper on an eight-and-a-half year contract with the Blues to seal his move to Stamford Bridge. Changing the Climate 59m. There was a particularly large concentration of artists in the area around Cheyne Walk and Cheyne Row, where the Pre-Raphaelite movement had its heart. [183][184] The club's 50million purchase of Fernando Torres from Liverpool in January 2011[185] held the record until ngel Di Mara signed for Manchester United in August 2014 for 59.7million. There also some situation specific or team specific cheats meant to rile up option teams, managers or players. University of Edinburgh", "Crossrail 2 safeguarding directions plan part 1 (Wimbledon to Chelsea) - sheet 16", "What the future holds for Crossrail 2 as plans to improve links between Broxbourne, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt and London are shelved", LivingBorough Chelsea via articles, images and videos, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chelsea,_London&oldid=1129979628, This page was last edited on 28 December 2022, at 01:46. was founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook),[1][10] opposite the present-day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards. WebAbout the City Manager. [100] Owing to its location next to a main road and two railway lines, fans can only enter Stamford Bridge via the Fulham Road exits, which places constraints on expansion due to health and safety regulations. [45] Mourinho returned as manager in 2013 and led Chelsea to League Cup success in March 2015,[46] and the Premier League title two months later. [65][66] The club opted against furloughing their non-matchday staff with the decision reportedly coming from Abramovich himself. The Premier League player of the year - which star gained the most market value in 2022? Chelsea includes large parts of the SW3 and SW10 postal districts, and a small section of SW1. [70][71], On 10 March 2022, the British government announced sanctions on Abramovich with Chelsea allowed to operate under a special license until 31 May. slide 1 of 1. It was based on elements in the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea[113] with the "lion rampant regardant" taken from the arms of then club president Viscount Chelsea and the staff from the Abbots of Westminster, former Lords of the Manor of Chelsea. [146][147] A strong rivalry with Leeds United dates back to several heated and controversial matches in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the 1970 FA Cup Final. There are also numerous official supporters clubs in the United Kingdom and all over the world. Dring the mid 1800s, Cremorne Gardens, London, was a popular pleasure gardens area established in 1845. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. [223] Starting in 2022-23 season, Amber Group became the new sleeve sponsor, with the flagship digital asset platform WhaleFin appearing on the kit's sleeves of both men's and women's teams. During his time at the Library, Armitage Denton built the Collection assiduously, so that by the time of his death in July 1949 it numbered more than 1,000 items. The Premier League player of the year - which star gained the most market value in 2022? Visit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. The club's new owner was Russian oligarch and billionaire Roman Abramovich, who also took on responsibility for the club's 80million of debt, quickly paying some of it. Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996[26] although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home. The club's "football firm", originally known as the Chelsea Shed Boys, and subsequently as the Chelsea Headhunters, were nationally notorious for football violence, alongside hooligan firms from other clubs such as West Ham United's Inter City Firm and Millwall's Bushwackers, before, during and after matches. 65 Cheyne Walk (Lombard Terrace), a bookshop that also presented exhibitions and lectures, held the first exhibition of African art in London (sculpture from Ivory Coast and Congo) in 1920, and was the first bookshop to stock Joyce's Ulysses in 1922. Read more. Moises Caicedo is of course the main target. [235], Chelsea also operate a women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women, formerly known as Chelsea Ladies. Sarri then left the club to become manager of Juventus and was then replaced by former Chelsea player Frank Lampard. "[110], In July 2022, it was reported that the club's new owner Todd Boehly had appointed American architect Janet Marie Smith to oversee the renovation of the stadium. Biggest gains in 12 months . This has a major influence on the markets as the Earl is the freeholder and generally has no desire to sell; although changes in legislation now mean the freeholder is obliged to sell lease extensions to a leaseholder at prices which are determined by the Leasehold valuation tribunal. Mudryk completes transfer to Chelsea. Chelsea have to play Shakhtar Donetsk in a friendly at Donbass Arena as part of the Blues' 87million deal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk. [221], Following the introduction of sleeve sponsors in the Premier League, Chelsea had Alliance Tyres as their first sleeve sponsor in the 201718 season. [35] Under Mourinho, Chelsea became the fifth English team to win back-to-back league championships since the Second World War (200405 and 200506),[36] in addition to winning an FA Cup (2007) and two League Cups (2005 and 2007). Comedian Chelsea Handlers The Little Big Bitch Tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo. At the end of the 20th century, the Collection totalled more than 5,000 works, and it continues to grow. The area was also famous for its "Chelsea China" ware, though the works, the Chelsea porcelain factory thought to be the first workshop to make porcelain in England were sold in 1769, and moved to Derby. The 9% interest on the loan cost the club around 7million a year and according to Bruce Buck, Chelsea were struggling to pay an instalment due in July 2003. [114], In 1986, with Ken Bates now owner of the club, Chelsea's crest was changed again as part of another attempt to modernise and because the old rampant lion badge could not be trademarked. records and statistics, highest transfer fee paid by a British club, Chelsea F.C. The club did not turn a profit in the first nine years of Abramovich's ownership, and made record losses of 140m in June 2005.[38]. [157] Eight other players have also scored over 100 goals for Chelsea: George Hilsdon (19061912), George Mills (19291939), Roy Bentley (19481956), Jimmy Greaves (19571961), Peter Osgood (19641974 and 19781979), Kerry Dixon (19831992), Didier Drogba (20042012 and 20142015), and Eden Hazard (20122019). Gary Neville on Abramovich's legacy. [125], The song "Blue is the Colour" was released as a single in the build-up to the 1972 League Cup Final, with all members of Chelsea's first team squad singing; it reached number five in the UK Singles Chart. Chelsea was also home to writers such as George Meredith, Algernon Charles Swinburne, Leigh Hunt and Thomas Carlyle. Thank you for all your support, lets go! Chelsea moved to Cobham in 2004. I am a fan of special nature. [85] Most football clubs were founded first, and then sought grounds in which to play, but Chelsea were founded for Stamford Bridge. WebStarting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. External Link, 'Mudryk's quicker than Mbappe, he can tear anyone apart', Berbatov: Arsenal are showing they can win title, FPL team news: Guardiola updates on De Bruyne, Goal of the day: Drogba's stunning chest and volley, Find out why you need these five players ahead of the next Fantasy deadline, Flashback: Hazard clinches Chelsea title against Palace. Plus, Thomas Middleditch on global warming. In 1996, the north stand was renamed the Matthew Harding stand, after the club director and benefactor who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier that year.[86]. [151], A 2004 survey by Planetfootball.com found that Chelsea fans consider their main rivalries to be with (in descending order): Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. These include Lord and Lady Dacre (1594/1595); Lady Jane Cheyne (1698); Francis Thomas, "director of the china porcelain manufactory"; Sir Hans Sloane (1753); Thomas Shadwell, Poet Laureate (1692). January Council Meeting Highlights. [78] On 30 May 2022, the sale was completed, ending Abramovich's 19 year ownership of the club. [139] Between 2007 and 2012, Chelsea were ranked fourth worldwide in annual replica kit sales, with an average of 910,000. In a book, Bohemia in London by Arthur Ransome which is a partly fictional account of his early years in London, published in 1907 when he was 23, there are some fascinating, rather over-romanticised accounts of bohemian goings-on in the quarter. For other uses, see, The London Encyclopaedia, Weinreb and Hibbert, p 633. One of the more important buildings in King's Road, the former Chelsea Town Hall, popularly known as "Chelsea Old Town hall" a fine neo-classical building contains important frescoes. [33], Over 100million was spent on new players, but Ranieri was unable to deliver any trophies,[34] and was replaced by Jos Mourinho. "[232] Scenes in a 1980 episode of Minder were filmed during a real match at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Preston North End with Terry McCann (played by Dennis Waterman) standing on the terraces.[233]. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. Starting with an open bowl-like design and one grandstand with seating, Stamford Bridge had an original capacity of around 100,000, making it the second biggest stadium in England after Crystal Palace. In 1965 the area merged with the Metropolitan Borough of Kensington to form the modern London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. After a long-running legal battle, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club in 1992 by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers, who had been bankrupted by a market crash. [129] In the build-up to the 1997 FA Cup Final, the song "Blue Day", performed by Suggs and members of the Chelsea squad, reached number 22 in the UK charts. initials. January 16, 2023. In 1609 James I established a theological college, "King James's College at Chelsey" on the site of the future Royal Hospital Chelsea, which Charles II founded in 1682. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. Chelsea FC Women @ChelseaFCW. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. King Henry VIII acquired the manor of Chelsea from Lord Sandys in 1536; Chelsea Manor Street is still extant. [171] Chelsea are the only Premier League side to win their opening nine league games of the season, doing so in 200506. At that time, the exclave of Kensal Town, which had been part of Chelsea since at least the time of the 11th-century Saxon King Edward the Confessor,[16] was removed from Chelsea and divided between the new boroughs of Kensington and Paddington (each of which was otherwise based on its corresponding ancient parish). As the roof resembled that of a corrugated iron shed, the stand eventually became known as the "Shed End", although it is unknown who first coined this name. It has now been confirmed that the priority for Chelsea in January is now a midfielder and they are speaking to a number of players at the moment. [159], Chelsea's biggest winning scoreline in a competitive match is 130, achieved against Jeunesse Hautcharage in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. Great atmosphere at the Bridge. June 2, 2017. They have been affiliated to the men's team since 2004[237] and are part of the club's Community Development programme. [58][59], Under Tuchel, Chelsea reached the FA Cup final, losing 10 to Leicester City, and won their second UEFA Champions League title with a 10 win over Manchester City in Porto. Much of Chelsea is now viewed as a "Global Ultra Prime Residential Area". The intended tomb Sir Thomas More erected for himself and his wives can also be found there, though More is not in fact buried here. Chelsea Barracks, at the end of Lower Sloane Street, was also in use until recently, primarily by ceremonial troops of the Household Division. [241] In 2018, they won a second league and FA Cup double. [124] Other away kits include an all jade strip worn from 1986 to 1989, red and white diamonds from 1990 to 1992, graphite and tangerine from 1994 to 1996, and luminous yellow from 2007 to 2008. January 16, 2023. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. [152] In a 2008 poll conducted by the Football Fans Census, Chelsea fans named Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United as their most disliked clubs. Great atmosphere at the Bridge. Chelsea given FA approval to stage Gianluca Vialli tributes at next two games after much-loved former striker and manager lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. We are an unofficial website and are in no way affiliated with or connected to Chelsea Football Club.This site is intended for use by people over the age of 18 years old. The following year, Chelsea took their first European honour, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup triumph, with another replayed win, this time over Real Madrid in Athens. 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