CHELSEA

Stadium: Stamford Bridge(42,055)
Manager: Vacant

Chairman: Bruce Buck

2007-2008: 2nd, Premier League

Official Club Site: Chelsea

 

  Chelsea football club

 

Established in 1905 Chelsea has spent most of their history in the top flight of English Football. Based in London Chelsea play their matches at Stamford Bridge and are rivals with man neighbors Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham. In the early years Chelsea achieved little achievement however they grabbed the notice of the masses by signing big name players. A trait which some would argue continues today with the apparently never-ending backing of Russian owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea has won three league titles, four FA Cups, four League Cups and two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups.

Chelsea made little impact on English Football during the inter-war years but during the 1950s modernization of the club led to their lifting the League Championship for the 1954/1955 season. During the 1960s Chelsea challenged for honors with a young talented side eager to impress but failed to win any trophies despite several near misses. In the 1970s and 1980s the club suffered through a period of financial instability caused by an ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge. Money worries coupled with the emergence of a hooligan element among supporters plagued the club throughout the 1980s.The club's traditional kit colors are royal blue shirts and shorts with white socks. Their traditional crest is a ceremonial blue lion holding a staff; a modified version of this was adopted in 2005.

 

Chelsea was sold to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in June 2003 for £140 million and in spite of over £100 million being spent on new players Ranieri was unable to secure any trophies. Ranieri was accordingly replaced by Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. Mourinho then led the club to great success evidenced by lifting the Premiership title in 2005 and 2006, Chelsea becoming only the fifth team to win back to back championships since the 2 World War.

 


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