[188], Chelsea Football Club were founded by Gus Mears in 1905. [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. [63] After a backlash from supporters, the club announced their withdrawal days later. Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996. 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. 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. The Chelsea Book Club, at no. [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. [65][66] The club opted against furloughing their non-matchday staff with the decision reportedly coming from Abramovich himself. [41] Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League. The Chelsea property market attracts considerable (international) attention, and is a very complex market as it consists mainly of short leases under Earl Cadogan as freeholder. [192], Abramovich changed the ownership name to Chelsea FC plc, whose ultimate parent company was Fordstam Limited, which was controlled by him. The badge took the form of the familiar lion and staff encircled by a blue ring but without lettering and without the red roses and red footballs (blazoned as "A lion rampant reguardant azure supporting with the forepaws a crozier or all within an annulet azure"). This contributed to the club's original "pensioner" nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts. [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. [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. At the end of the 20th century, the Collection totalled more than 5,000 works, and it continues to grow. WebChelsea Official App. The former Duke of York's Barracks (built 18013) off King's Road is now part of Duke of York Square, a redevelopment including shops and cafes and the site of a weekly "farmers' market". The architect John Samuel Phene lived at No. [6] Domestically, the club has won six league titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields. Great atmosphere at the Bridge. Boehly would assume the chairmanship. That doesn't just come with money, we've seen at Manchester United and Arsenal where they've put billions into the team and not had the success that Chelsea have had. It became prominent once again as one of the centres of the "Swinging London" of the 1960s, when house prices were lower than in the staid Royal Borough of Kensington. 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. [27] On the pitch, the team had fared little better, coming close to relegation to the Third Division for the first time, but in 1983 manager John Neal put together an impressive new team for minimal outlay. Situated on the Westminster side of Chelsea Bridge Road, it was bought for re-development by a property group from Qatar. Sen. Al Franken brings his humor to Congress. [170] Chelsea's streak of eleven consecutive away league wins, set between 5 April 2008 and 6 December 2008, is a record for the English top flight. [187], On the 12 February 2022, Chelsea became the first London club to win FIFA Club World Cup against Palmeiras with Kai Havertz scoring a late penalty. [38][49] This was followed by a loss in 2013 and then their highest ever profit of 18.4million for the year to June 2014. [20] Records have survived of five matches between 1731 and 1789 which involved the Chelsea club and/or were played on the common. WebChelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. [209] On 30 May, it was confirmed that a consortium led by Boehly and Clearlake Capital have completed the purchase of the club. [178] They were the first English club to be ranked No. WebAbout the City Manager. View Chelsea FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. 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. [122] The graphite and tangerine strip has appeared in lists of the worst football kits ever. [200], As of May 2022, Chelsea are still ranked at the 8th according to Forbes. 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. [197][198] In 2016, Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at 1.15billion ($1.66billion). Council is committed to better communication with the public. records and statistics, highest transfer fee paid by a British club, Chelsea F.C. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more This former fashionable village was absorbed into London during the eighteenth century. Chelsea won promotion to the First Division in their second season, and yo-yoed between the First and Second Divisions in their early years. Their previous training ground in Harlington was taken over by QPR in 2005. in June 2003 for 60million. Chelsea have to play Shakhtar Donetsk in a friendly at Donbass Arena as part of the Blues' 87million deal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk. [84] The early 1930s saw the construction of a terrace on the southern part of the ground with a roof that covered around one fifth of the stand. [85] Most football clubs were founded first, and then sought grounds in which to play, but Chelsea were founded for Stamford Bridge. Chelsea includes large parts of the SW3 and SW10 postal districts, and a small section of SW1. [11] Chelsea had a reputation for signing star players[12] and attracted large crowds. It was demolished in 1924.[12]. 2 Upper Cheyne Row between 1903 and his death in 1912. I'm excited before every single game. [238] In 2010 Chelsea Ladies were one of the eight founder members of the FA Women's Super League. 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. As a result, summaries of 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. As a result of Chelsea's expensive location and wealthy residents, Chelsea F.C. 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. For other uses, see, The London Encyclopaedia, Weinreb and Hibbert, p 633. In 1718, the Raw Silk Company was established in Chelsea Park, with mulberry trees and a hothouse for raising silkworms. Biggest gains in 12 months . WebAbout our Chelsea News. Chelsea is served by many Transport for London bus services. 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. [159], Chelsea's biggest winning scoreline in a competitive match is 130, achieved against Jeunesse Hautcharage in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. Chelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. [204] Abramovich released an official statement on 2 March 2022 confirming that he is selling the club due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. CFC News @CFCnews. "I don't want to throw my money away but it's really about having fun and that means success and trophies. Chelsea step in. WebChelsea beat Arsenal to sign Mykhailo Mudryk - Shakhtar's audacious 100m price tag met . He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. Football365 @F365. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. The club were then sponsored by Grange Farms, Bai Lin Tea and Simod before a long-term deal was signed with Commodore International in 1989; Amiga, an offshoot of Commodore, also appeared on the shirts. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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 in the sports world, emailed daily. ", Roman Abramovich, in an interview with the BBC following the takeover. [230], Up until the 1950s, the club had a long-running association with the music halls; their underachievement often provided material for comedians such as George Robey. [38][49] This was followed by a loss in 2013 and then their highest ever profit of 18.4million for the year to June 2014. Starting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. Carlyle lived for 47 years at No. They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. [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. Mykhailo Mudryk has finalised his move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the club. [129], At matches, Chelsea fans sing chants such as "Carefree" (to the tune of "Lord of the Dance", whose lyrics were probably written by supporter Mick Greenaway),[131][132] "Ten Men Went to Mow", "We All Follow the Chelsea" (to the tune of "Land of Hope and Glory"), "Zigga Zagga", and the celebratory "Celery". Chelsea step in. When Stamford Bridge was redeveloped in the Bates era many additional features were added to the complex including two Millennium & Copthorne hotels, apartments, bars, restaurants, the Chelsea Megastore, and an interactive visitor attraction called Chelsea World of Sport. was adopted for a year. Even so, Chelsea remained rural and served London to the east as a market garden, a trade that continued until the 19th-century development boom which caused the final absorption of the district into the metropolis. [121] Since then Chelsea have always worn white socks with their home kit apart from a short spell from 1985 to 1992, when blue socks were reintroduced. Additionally, fans of Arsenal, Brentford, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester United, QPR, Tottenham and West Ham identified Chelsea as one of their top three rivals. [217][218] and Yokohama Tyres (201520). 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Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. The Western end of Chelsea featured boutiques Granny Takes a Trip and The Sweet Shop, the latter of which sold medieval silk velvet caftans, tabards and floor cushions, with many of the cultural cognoscenti of the time being customers, including Twiggy and many others. The club were promoted to the Premier Division for the first time in 2005 as Southern Division champions and won the Surrey County Cup nine times between 2003 and 2013. Docherty built a new team around the group of talented young players emerging from the club's youth set-up, and Chelsea challenged for honours throughout the 1960s, enduring several near-misses. WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. [186] The club's 71million purchase of Kepa Arrizabalaga in August 2018 remains a world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. 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. The parish and borough of Chelsea, which now forms the southern part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, was bounded by rivers on three sides with Fulham Road forming part of its northern boundary with Kensington. [92] Andrew Millar Project. [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. Moises Caicedo is of course the main target. The latter is often accompanied by fans throwing celery at each other, although the vegetable was banned inside Stamford Bridge after an incident involving midfielder Cesc Fbregas at the 2007 League Cup Final. Begun in 1887, it contains works by artists as notable and diverse as Rossetti and Whistler. Chelsea are one of five clubs to have won all three pre-1999 main European club competitions, and the only club to have won all three major European competitions twice. [60] The club subsequently won the 2021 UEFA Super Cup for the second time by defeating Villarreal 65 in a penalty shootout, after it had ended 11 in Belfast after extra time,[61] and the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup (the first for the club) in Abu Dhabi after beating Brazilian Palmeiras 21. Join your fellow Chelsea fans to Chat, read the Rumour Mill and view the Shot of the Day photo and more 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. List of Development Squad and Academy players with first team appearances. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. rivalry, List of Chelsea F.C. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. He installed numerous artefacts and objets d'art around the house and gardens and it was known locally as the "Gingerbread Castle". [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. 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]. Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. Abramovich discussing two trophy-laden years at Chelsea (2006). It lies on the north bank of the River Thames and for postal purposes is part of the south-western postal area.. Chelsea historically formed a manor and parish in the Ossulstone hundred of Middlesex, which became The stadium has also been used for a variety of other sports. 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]. 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! The southern Thames frontages runs west from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment past Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge to Chelsea Creek. The latest Chelsea news, transfer rumours, team news, fixtures and more from Stamford Bridge. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [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. Welcome to the official Chelsea FC website. WebThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Sarah Silverman stands up for women's health issues. [164] Officially, Chelsea's highest home attendance is 82,905 for a First Division match against Arsenal on 12 October 1935. has the wealthiest local supporters in England.[23]. [210] The consortium also includes Wyss and Mark Walter as well. 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Great atmosphere at the Bridge. Join your fellow Chelsea fans to Chat, read the Rumour Mill and view the Shot of the Day photo and more Biggest gains in 12 months . [78] On 30 May 2022, the sale was completed, ending Abramovich's 19 year ownership of the club. 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. 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. [98] It was also the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the 1997 season. 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. [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. WebChelsea Football Club - find the latest news, transfers, fixtures, live scores, results, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Football. Visit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more [21][22] Chelsea failed to build on this success, and spent the remainder of the 1950s in mid-table. In 1973 it moved to Plymouth, having outgrown the Chelsea campus. View all news. Chelsea can feel comfortable that they'll have rich owners, but will they have football smart owners? [228] Chelsea also appear in the Hindi film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Join your fellow Chelsea fans to Chat, read the Rumour Mill and view the Shot of the Day photo and more Part of the building contains the Chelsea Public Library. 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. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. Sarah Silverman stands up for women's health issues. [52] In 2018 Conte was sacked after a 5th-place finish and replaced with Maurizio Sarri,[53][54] under whom Chelsea reached the League Cup final, which they lost on penalties to Manchester City[55] and won the Europa League for a second time, beating Arsenal 41 in the final. [193] Chelsea were additionally funded by Abramovich via interest free soft loans channelled through his holding company Fordstam Limited. In 1965 the area merged with the Metropolitan Borough of Kensington to form the modern London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. [88] The new training facilities in Cobham were completed in 2007. Since billionaire Roman Abramovich bou was turned down, so Mears opted to found his own club to use the stadium. January 16, 2023. 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. 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. Fouded in 1905, Chelsea are one of English football's most successful football clubs. 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. Two of King Henry's wives, Catherine Parr and Anne of Cleves, lived in the Manor House; Princess Elizabeth the future Queen Elizabeth I resided there; and Thomas More lived more or less next door at Beaufort House. He added several top international players to the side and led the club to their first major honour since 1971, the FA Cup. WebThe home of Chelsea on BBC Sport online. WebAbout our Chelsea News. 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. In October 2016, Nike was announced as the new kit sponsor, in a deal worth 900m over 15 years, until 2032. June 2, 2017. 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. Mudryk completes transfer to Chelsea. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [5] The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. 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. 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. WebChelsea's latest recruit Joao Felix is delighted to be arriving at Stamford Bridge. [89], Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup Final from 1920 to 1922,[90] has held ten FA Cup Semi-finals (most recently in 1978), ten FA Charity Shield matches (the last in 1970), and three England international matches, the last in 1932; it was also the venue for an unofficial Victory International in 1946. 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. [43] The following year the club won the UEFA Europa League,[44] making them the first club to hold two major European titles simultaneously and one of five clubs to have won the three main UEFA trophies. With 103 caps (101 while at the club) for England, Lampard is Chelsea's most capped international player. [123] In the mid-1970s, the away strip was a red, white and green kit inspired by the Hungarian national side of the 1950s. Chelsea FC Women @ChelseaFCW. Chelsea were subsequently sponsored by Coors beer (199497), Autoglass (19972001), Emirates (200105), Samsung Mobile (200508), Samsung (200815). There are also numerous official supporters clubs in the United Kingdom and all over the world. CFC News @CFCnews. However, the stadium is sometimes still referred to as part of "Chelsea Village" or "The Village". initials. Football365 @F365. [91] The 2013 UEFA Women's Champions League Final was played at Stamford Bridge as well. January Council Meeting Highlights. 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. Gary Neville on Abramovich's legacy. [29] Chelsea's form in the new Premier League was unconvincing, although they did reach the 1994 FA Cup Final. Chelsea historically formed a manor and parish in the Ossulstone hundred of Middlesex, which became the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea in 1900. He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. [111], Chelsea have had four main crests, which all underwent minor variations. [229] In April 2011, Montenegrin comedy series Nijesmo mi od jue made an episode in which Chelsea play against FK Sutjeska Niki for qualification of the UEFA Champions League. 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