Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. More recently, the club have had a number of black or dark blue away kits which alternate every year. WebThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [188], Chelsea Football Club were founded by Gus Mears in 1905. The short western boundary with Fulham was formed by the former Counter's Creek, of which the mouth - Chelsea Creek - is the only surviving part, with the river's route now used by the West London Line. WebChelsea beat Arsenal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk - Shakhtar's audacious 100m price tag met . [193] Chelsea were additionally funded by Abramovich via interest free soft loans channelled through his holding company Fordstam Limited. [91] The 2013 UEFA Women's Champions League Final was played at Stamford Bridge as well. The area lay between Chelsea Harbour and the end of the King's Road. Chelsea's signing of Mykhailo Mudryk took their spending this season past the 400m mark with two weeks to go before the end of the latest transfer window. Table section Premier League The beautifully proportioned building by Christopher Wren stands in extensive grounds, where the Chelsea Flower show is held annually. Since billionaire Roman Abramovich bou players (2599 appearances), List of Chelsea F.C. It reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart. Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London.Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge. WebChelsea beat Arsenal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk - Shakhtar's audacious 100m price tag met . At its height in 1723, it supplied silk to Caroline of Ansbach, then Princess of Wales. WebAbout the City Manager. 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After his death in 1912, his descendants continued to own the club until 1982, when Ken Bates bought the club from Mears' great-nephew Brian Mears for 1. Chelsea step in. [145], Chelsea have long-standing rivalries with North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. [139] Between 2007 and 2012, Chelsea were ranked fourth worldwide in annual replica kit sales, with an average of 910,000. [9] Chelsea F.C. Chelsea were subsequently sponsored by Coors beer (199497), Autoglass (19972001), Emirates (200105), Samsung Mobile (200508), Samsung (200815). Plus, Thomas Middleditch on global warming. WebThe home of Chelsea on BBC Sport online. Council is committed to better communication with the public. [84], In the early 1970s, the club's owners announced a modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a state-of-the-art 50,000 all-seater stadium. Chelsea's signing of Mykhailo Mudryk took their spending this season past the 400m mark with two weeks to go before the end of the latest transfer window. [21][22] Chelsea failed to build on this success, and spent the remainder of the 1950s in mid-table. Starting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. Chelsea is an affluent area in west London, England, due south-west of Charing Cross by approximately 2.5 miles. [144] In 2007, the club launched the Back to the Shed campaign to improve the atmosphere at home matches, with notable success. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. WebView Chelsea FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. Its longest-serving member of staff was Armitage Denton, who joined in 1896 at the age of 22, and he remained there until his retirement in 1939; he was appointed Chief Librarian in 1929. Chelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. January Council Meeting Highlights. [133] Popular fan chants include, "Super Chelsea", "Super Frank" (dedicated to all time leading goal scorer Frank Lampard), "We love you Chelsea" and "Come on Chelsea". 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. Gary Neville on Abramovich's legacy. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. [158] While a Chelsea player, Greaves also became the youngest ever player to score 100 goals in the English top-flight, at 20 years and 290 days. As a condition for using the Chelsea FC name, the club has to play its first team matches at Stamford Bridge, which means that if the club moves to a new stadium, they may have to change their name. [191] Since then, the club had no external debt. 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. Chelsea includes large parts of the SW3 and SW10 postal districts, and a small section of SW1. In the 18th century, Chelsea Cricket Club was prominent for a time and played its home matches on what was then Chelsea Common, an area that virtually disappeared under building work in the 19th century. 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. Download The 5th Stand, Chelseas official mobile app, to see exclusive content, match action and all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. [64], Former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino revealed that the club had been calling ex-players to check up on their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Because that's what Abramovich has been. [200], As of May 2022, Chelsea are still ranked at the 8th according to Forbes. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Lots Road is a major landmark on the Chelsea side of the confluence of Chelsea Creek and the Thames. WebChelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. In 1975, a heraldic badge was granted by the College of Arms to the English Football League for use by Chelsea. It was demolished in 1924.[12]. [167][168] Chelsea hold the English record for the fewest goals conceded during a league season (15), the highest number of clean sheets overall in a Premier League season (25) (both set during the 200405 season),[169] and the most consecutive clean sheets from the start of a league season (6, set during the 200506 season). [67], Amidst financial sanctions leveled at Russian oligarchs by Western governments in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich stated on 26 February that he would hand over the stewardship of Chelsea to the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation. As well as a number of garden squares, Chelsea has several open spaces including Albert Bridge Gardens, Battersea Bridge Gardens, Chelsea Embankment Gardens, the Royal Hospital Chelsea (the grounds of which are used by the annual Chelsea Flower Show) and Chelsea Physic Garden.[19]. Much of Chelsea and neighbouring Knightsbridge is still owned by Earl Cadogan, through the Cadogan Estates. Join Newsletter. Almost opposite stands the former Odeon Cinema, now Habitat, with its iconic faade which carries high upon it a large sculptured medallion of the now almost-forgotten William Friese-Greene, who claimed to have invented celluloid film and cameras in the 1880s before any subsequent patents. 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? 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. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more [238] In 2010 Chelsea Ladies were one of the eight founder members of the FA Women's Super League. [208], On 7 May, the club finally confirmed that "terms have been agreed" for a new ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Chelsea are the first English club to have won all three major UEFA trophies. Examples of the original Chelsea ware fetch high values. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. [123] In the mid-1970s, the away strip was a red, white and green kit inspired by the Hungarian national side of the 1950s. Join Newsletter. Moises Caicedo is of course the main target. Believing the Chelsea pensioner crest to be old-fashioned, he insisted that it be replaced. Boehly would assume the chairmanship. Internationally, they have won the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup twice each, and the FIFA Club World Cup once since their inception. [228] Chelsea also appear in the Hindi film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. 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. Lord Cadogan is generally regarded as an effective and successful property developer/landlord being responsible, together with his management team, for bringing all of the fashion labels to Sloane Street, and also forward thinking developments on his own account at Duke of York Square on King's Road, at Peter Jones and on Sloane Street. In 1953, the club crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff. [48], In November 2012, Chelsea announced a profit of 1.4million for the year ending 30 June 2012, the first time the club had made a profit under Abramovich's ownership. WebAbout our Chelsea News. He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. Mykhailo Mudryk has finalised his move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the club. 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. [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. Football365 @F365. [122] The graphite and tangerine strip has appeared in lists of the worst football kits ever. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. 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. View all news. Mudryk completes transfer to Chelsea. [130] In 2000, Chelsea released the song "Blue Tomorrow". [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. 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). Thank you for all your support, lets go! [226] One-time Chelsea centre forward, Jack Cock, who by then was playing for Millwall, was the star of the film and several scenes were shot at Stamford Bridge, including on the pitch, the boardroom, and the dressing rooms. [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. Chelsea have only had one home ground, Stamford Bridge, where they have played since the team's foundation. I am a fan of special nature. [27], This article is about the district in London. 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. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. As a result, summaries of Abramovich discussing two trophy-laden years at Chelsea (2006). slide 1 of 1. 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. was adopted for a year. 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]. [243][244] In the 202021 season, Chelsea won a domestic treble by winning the league, FA Cup and League Cup. [203], On 26 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Abramovich handed over "stewardship and care" of Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Charitable Foundation. [19][20] They were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1920 and 1932 and remained in the First Division throughout the 1930s, but success eluded the club in the inter-war years. [77] On 25 May 2022, the government has approved the 4.25bn Boehly-led consortium takeover of Chelsea. 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. was turned down, so Mears opted to found his own club to use the stadium. Great atmosphere at the Bridge. The 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. [156], Lampard is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer, having scored 211 goals in 648 games (20012014);[155] he passed Bobby Tambling's longstanding record of 202 in May 2013. About our Chelsea News. rivalry, List of Chelsea F.C. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. [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. Potter on crucial training ground time and using resources in the right way, Flashback: Chalobah's dream debut strike against Palace, FPL new signings: Mudryk could thrive over kind schedule, Arsenal go eight points clear with historic derby win, DGW20 Bonus points: Trippier one of three Magpies maximums, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. Chelsea is home to one of the largest communities of Americans living outside the United States, with 6.53% of Chelsea residents having been born in the U.S.[2], The word Chelsea (also formerly Chelceth, Chelchith, or Chelsey,[3]) originates from the Old English term for "landing place [on the river] for chalk or limestone" (Cealc-hy: chalk-wharf, in Anglo-Saxon). [94] It was the venue for a boxing match between world flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde and Joe Conn in 1918. Council is committed to better communication with the public. [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. Biggest gains in 12 months . "[Chelsea] have been a success machine for the last 1020 years. [74][75] An American government official revealed that the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had requested the US government to not levy sanctions at Abramovich given his importance in war relief efforts. [246], John Terry, former captain of the Chelsea men's team, is the President of Chelsea Women. CFC News @CFCnews. 08/01/23 16:33. WebAbout our Chelsea News. Read more. King's Road is one of the district's major thoroughfares, a street which despite its continuing reputation as a shopping mecca, is now home to many of the same shops found on other British high streets, such as Gap, and McDonald's. The new crest was officially adopted for the start of the 200506 season and marked a return to the older design, used from 1953 to 1986, featuring a blue heraldic lion holding a staff. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. [179] They were the first Premier League team, and the first team in the English top flight since 196263, to score at least 100 goals in a single season, reaching the milestone during the 200910 season. [241] In 2018, they won a second league and FA Cup double. The American artist Pamela Colman Smith, the designer of A. E. Waite's Tarot card pack and a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, features as "Gypsy" in the chapter "A Chelsea Evening". Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. Chelsea historically formed a manor and parish in the Ossulstone hundred of Middlesex, which became the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea in 1900. [111], Chelsea have had four main crests, which all underwent minor variations. [78] On 30 May 2022, the sale was completed, ending Abramovich's 19 year ownership of the club. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. [81] This was followed by the club restructuring the board and announcing the departure of long serving Club Director and de-facto Sporting Director Marina Granovskaia on 22 June. [175] They were the first English side to travel by aeroplane to a domestic away match, when they visited Newcastle United on 19 April 1957,[176] and the first First Division side to play a match on a Sunday, when they faced Stoke City on 27 January 1974. From the 1960s, it became known as the home of Chelsea's most loyal and vocal supporters. [214] In May 2016, Adidas announced that by mutual agreement, the kit sponsorship would end six years early on 30 June 2017. They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Chelsea beat Arsenal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk - Shakhtar's audacious 100m price tag met . Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. [104] In October 2011, a proposal from the club to buy back the freehold to the land on which Stamford Bridge sits was voted down by Chelsea Pitch Owners shareholders. Chelsea's training ground is located in Cobham, Surrey. The Chelsea Bun House sold these during the 18th century and was patronised by the Georgian royalty. They also mounted a strong title challenge in 199899, finishing four points behind champions Manchester United, and made their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League. Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. 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. Chelsea step in. in June 2003 for 60million. 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. When Ted Drake became Chelsea manager in 1952, he began to modernise the club. WebChelsea are an English football team, playing in the Premier League. [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. 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! On 26 December 1999, Chelsea became the first British side to field an entirely foreign starting line-up (no British or Irish players) in a Premier League match against Southampton. WebStarting 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. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. Changing the Climate 59m. Chelsea Football Club's Stamford Bridge home, lies just west of the Counter's Creek in Fulham, and takes its name from a bridge which carried the Fulham Road over the river. The artist Prunella Clough was born in Chelsea in 1919. [135][136] They have the sixth highest average attendance in the history of English football,[137] and regularly attract over 40,000 fans to Stamford Bridge; they were the seventh best-supported Premier League team in the 201314 season, with an average gate of 41,572. Chelsea, one of the first clubs to help the National Health Service, lent the club-owned Millenium Hotel for the NHS staff.[66]. [63] After a backlash from supporters, the club announced their withdrawal days later. Visit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more They are nicknamed the Blues and play their home games at Stamford Bridge in West London. [225], In 1930, Chelsea featured in one of the earliest football films, The Great Game. [101] The club have consistently affirmed their desire to keep Chelsea at their current home,[102][103] but have nonetheless been linked with a move to various nearby sites, including the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Battersea Power Station and the Chelsea Barracks. According to Home Office statistics, 126 Chelsea fans were arrested for football-related offences during the 200910 season, the third highest in the division, and 27 banning orders were issued, the fifth-highest in the division. The former chapel of St Mark's College, designed by Edward Blore is on the Fulham Road, Chelsea, and is now a private residence.[10]. From July 2020, Chelsea's sponsor was Three,[219] however they temporarily suspended their sponsorship in March 2022 in response to sanctions leveled by the UK Government against Abramovich. WebAbout our Chelsea News. 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 latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. 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. Former Arsenal and England centre-forward Ted Drake was appointed manager in 1952 and proceeded to modernise the club. [235], Chelsea also operate a women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women, formerly known as Chelsea Ladies.
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