Chelsea Football Club has one of the most passionate and dedicated fanbases in world football. From Stamford Bridge to every corner of the globe, Chelsea fans play a pivotal role in the club’s success. While the players and management team are at the forefront of the action, the impact of the supporters cannot be underestimated. … Read more
It is not just about money for many supporters of Chelsea FC. They see the sponsorship on a club’s shirt as an extension of the club’s identity. Historically, the best-loved teams often had sponsors with which fans could form a personal connection. Supporters might have consumed those products daily, or at least recognized them on … Read more
Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea for just £60m in June 2003 after former owner Ken Bates unexpectedly put the club up for sale. Abramovich took over a side that was not only in £80m of debt but one that had not won many trophies. Prior to the oligarch’s involvement in the club, the Blues had just … Read more
To modern day supporters, it would be easy to think that Chelsea and Ipswich Town have rarely faced off against on another, given the fact that the Tractor Boys mostly played in the lower leagues prior to the 2023-2024 season. In reality, however, they were a side that spent quite a few seasons in the … Read more
Brain surgery, rocket science and oddballs who don’t like gherkins are impossible for the average person to understand. But quite possibly trumping all of those unfathomable is football finance. Getting your head around buyout clauses, sell-on fees, performance-related add-ons and why Manchester United thought paying Casimiro, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire a … Read more