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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
Most footballing rivalries come into being because of the proximity that the two sides have to each other or because they have repeatedly gone head-to-head for the biggest honours. With that in mind, it is hardly outrageous to suggest that there is no real rivalry between Chelsea and Everton, unless you want to talk about … Read more
Fulham are hardly known for the passion of their fans, and they are not often thought of as a particularly violent or troublesome group. As such, despite the extreme proximity between these two clubs, there is not much in the way of a rivalry. Historically, they have often found themselves in different divisions, with Fulham … 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
Brentford may be new to the big time, having first made it to the Premier League as recently as 2021/22, and having last played in the top flight before that way back in 1947. However, they are not short on history, and, founded in 1889, are fully 16 years older than the Blues. Given how … Read more
There are many football teams in London and whilst fans of many of them may dislike Chelsea, or feel that the Blues are their rivals, such animosity is often one way. However, when it comes to Spurs, it is safe to say that the feelings are reciprocated. Both clubs were founder-members of the Premier League … 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
Emma Hayes was, and always will be, a Chelsea legend. She was boss of the women’s team for well over a decade and in her time with the Blues led them to pretty much every trophy going. She oversaw the most successful period in the club’s history and led them to a massive seven Women’s … Read more