[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. WebThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily. WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Begun in 1887, it contains works by artists as notable and diverse as Rossetti and Whistler. WebStarting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. 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"). The partnership was extended in October 2010 in a deal worth 160million over eight years. [25] According to plans published by TfL in 2008, it is envisaged that the station would be located on the Dovehouse Green area of King's Road. [13] Chelsea at this time was home to the Beatles and to Rolling Stones members Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards. Vialli was sacked in favour of Claudio Ranieri, who guided Chelsea to the 2002 FA Cup Final and Champions League qualification in 200203. [159], Chelsea's biggest winning scoreline in a competitive match is 130, achieved against Jeunesse Hautcharage in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. [206] On 12 March, the Premier League disqualified Abramovich as a director of Chelsea Football Club. View all news. [69] A week later, Abramovich wrote-off the 1.5 billion the club owed him, and put the club up for sale, pledging to donate net proceeds from it to the victims of the war in Ukraine. [12] In Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film The 39 Steps, Mr Memory claims that Chelsea last won the Cup in 63 BC, "in the presence of the Emperor Nero. 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. [188], Chelsea Football Club were founded by Gus Mears in 1905. Council is committed to better communication with the public. A Chelsea railway station (later renamed Chelsea and Fulham) previously existed on this line, located between the King's Road and the Fulham Road in neighbouring Fulham, but this was closed in 1940 following World War II bomb damage and later demolished. [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 Village and Chelsea Harbour are new developments outside of Chelsea itself. Chelsea doesn't have an Underground station, but there are two stations close to its boundary; Sloane Square to the east and Gloucester Road to the north (both of these on the District and Circle lines). 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. and in January 2017 these plans were approved by Hammersmith and Fulham council. [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. "[33] Abramovich reportedly denied that he was acting under control from the Kremlin. Comedian Chelsea Handlers The Little Big Bitch Tour will be making a stop in Kalamazoo. [192], Abramovich changed the ownership name to Chelsea FC plc, whose ultimate parent company was Fordstam Limited, which was controlled by him. [84] Following a long legal battle, it was not until the mid-1990s that Chelsea's future at Stamford Bridge was secured and renovation work resumed. Additionally, fans of Arsenal, Brentford, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester United, QPR, Tottenham and West Ham identified Chelsea as one of their top three rivals. Chelsea is an affluent area in west London, England, due south-west of Charing Cross by approximately 2.5 miles. Chelsea Football Club - get the latest news, fixtures, results, match reports, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Football "[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. Plus, Thomas Middleditch on global warming. Council is committed to better communication with the public. 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. [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. [246], John Terry, former captain of the Chelsea men's team, is the President of Chelsea Women. [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. Chelsea can feel comfortable that they'll have rich owners, but will they have football smart owners? [241] In 2018, they won a second league and FA Cup double. in June 2003 for 60million. [20] Records have survived of five matches between 1731 and 1789 which involved the Chelsea club and/or were played on the common. 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]. 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 project, run by Transport for London, has not yet been approved or funded but is at the consultation stage. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. 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. [144] In 2007, the club launched the Back to the Shed campaign to improve the atmosphere at home matches, with notable success. ", Roman Abramovich, in an interview with the BBC following the takeover. [191] Since then, the club had no external debt. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. January 16, 2023. The Cadogan Estate has a considerable portfolio of retail property throughout Chelsea but notably on Fulham Road, King's Road, and Sloane Street including Peter Jones, Harvey Nichols, and 12 hotels including the Cadogan Hotel. The appointment of Ruud Gullit as player-manager in 1996 began an upturn in the team's fortunes. Chelsea's modern reputation as a centre of innovation and influence originated in a period during the 19th century, when the area became a Victorian artists' colony (see Borough of artists below). 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. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. WebStarting February 1, the roads in the Meredith, Chelsea Creek and Hendrick's Farm neighbourhoods will become winter ecoroad, to proserve the environment. 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. [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. Their 30.8million purchase of Andriy Shevchenko from A.C. Milan in June 2006 was a British record until surpassed by the 32.5million paid by Manchester City for Robinho in September 2008. slide 1 of 1. 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]. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. 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. The East Stand was retained from the 1970s development. [235], Chelsea also operate a women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women, formerly known as Chelsea Ladies. Chelsea are an English football team, playing in the Premier League. CFC News @CFCnews. [205] Although the UK government froze Abramovich's assets in United Kingdom on 10 March due to his "close ties with Kremlin", it was made clear that the Chelsea club will be allowed to operate in terms of activities which are football related. 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. He is also responsible for creating an overall vision for the City. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. 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. Sen. Al Franken brings his humor to Congress. Virginia Woolf set her 1919 novel Night and Day in Chelsea, where Mrs. Hilbery has a Cheyne Walk home. WebChelsea Football Club - find the latest news, transfers, fixtures, live scores, results, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Football. [213] This deal was again extended in June 2013 in a deal worth 300million over another ten years. [203], On 26 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Abramovich handed over "stewardship and care" of Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Charitable Foundation. 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. WebChelsea are an English football team, playing in the Premier League. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. 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. Breaking CFC rumours & news now, 24/7. 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". Chelsea Official App. [186] The club's 71million purchase of Kepa Arrizabalaga in August 2018 remains a world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. 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. [182], Chelsea have twice broken the record for the highest transfer fee paid by a British club. King's Road, named for Charles II, recalls the King's private road from St James's Palace to Fulham, which was maintained until the reign of George IV. 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. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Download The 5th Stand, Chelseas official mobile app, to see exclusive content, match action and all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. 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. 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]. All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. They won their first major honour, the League championship, in 1955. [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. The area lay between Chelsea Harbour and the end of the King's Road. [82] Petr ech left the role of Technical and Performance Advisor 5 days later.[83]. 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. It included guest appearances by then-Chelsea players Andrew Wilson, George Mills, and Sam Millington. [210] The consortium also includes Wyss and Mark Walter as well. January 16, 2023. Join Newsletter. [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. [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. When Ted Drake became Chelsea manager in 1952, he began to modernise the club. Chelsea have to play Shakhtar Donetsk in a friendly at Donbass Arena as part of the Blues' 87million deal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk. Chelsea step in. In 1975, a heraldic badge was granted by the College of Arms to the English Football League for use by Chelsea. [57] Lampard was dismissed in January 2021 and replaced with Thomas Tuchel. On 27 November 1974, the London unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army exploded twin bombs on Tite Street, injuring 20 people.[14]. WebThe latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Chelsea news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more WebWelcome to the official Chelsea FC website. This is based on the typical formation date of English parishes and that boundaries were very difficult to change; Last edited on 28 December 2022, at 01:46, "Cremorne, Stanley, Royal Hospital, Redcliffe and Hans town wards 2011", "A historic former church in the heart of Chelsea", https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/middx/vol12/pp166-176, "English Girls in New York: They Don't Go Home Again", https://www.chelseafc.com/en/about-chelsea/history/stadium-history?pageTab=Why%20%22Stamford%20Bridge%22%3F, "The manuscripts, Letter from Andrew Millar to Andrew Mitchell, 26 August, 1766. 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