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Graham Smith 2021 contre West Bromwich Albion en Premier League.Quand le match commence, vous pourrez suivre les Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion résultats en direct livescore classements actualisé chaque minute, ainsi que les résultats et les statistiques. [170] The club also has a variety of other sponsors and official partners, which include Bangkok Bank, Beats by Dre, Cadbury, Carabao, Delta Air Lines, EA Sports, Ericsson, Fiserv, Gazprom, GO Markets, Grand Royal Whisky, Guangzhou R&F, Hublot, IndusInd Bank, Levy Restaurants, Millennium Hotels, MSC Cruises, Mobinil, Ole777, Rexona, Singha, Sony Music, Vitality, William Hill, and Wipro. [147] Since then, the club have had no external debt. Voir plus d'articles de Chelsea. [57] [160], 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.[161]. [166][167] and Yokohama Tyres (2015–20). Greaves holds the club record for the most goals scored in one season (43 in 1960–61). [100], Chelsea have long-standing rivalries with North London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. rivalry, List of Chelsea F.C. [90] Chelsea's traditional fanbase comes from all over the Greater London area including working-class parts such as Hammersmith and Battersea, wealthier areas like Chelsea and Kensington, and from the home counties. [26] In 1982, Chelsea were, at the nadir of their fortunes, acquired by Ken Bates for the nominal sum of £1, although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home. Chelsea have only had one home ground, Stamford Bridge, where they have played since the team's foundation. It also featured three red roses, to represent England, and two footballs. [99] In 2007, the club launched the Back to the Shed campaign to improve the atmosphere at home matches, with notable success. [122][123] 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 2004–05 season),[124] and the most consecutive clean sheets from the start of a league season (6, set during the 2005–06 season). [101][102] A strong rivalry with Leeds United dates back to several heated and controversial matches in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the 1970 FA Cup Final. [49] Work began in 1972 but the project was beset with problems and ultimately only the East Stand was completed; the cost brought the club close to bankruptcy, culminating in the freehold being sold to property developers. [34] Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League. [41] In 2017, under new coach Antonio Conte, Chelsea won their sixth English title and the following season won their eighth FA Cup. [178] It culminated in comedian Norman Long's release of a comic song in 1933, ironically titled "On the Day That Chelsea Went and Won the Cup", the lyrics of which describe a series of bizarre and improbable occurrences on the hypothetical day when Chelsea finally won a trophy. David Barnard With 103 caps (101 while at the club) for England, Lampard is Chelsea's most capped international player. [114], Chelsea's biggest winning scoreline in a competitive match is 13–0, achieved against Jeunesse Hautcharage in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1971. Main Switchboard: 0371 811 1955 [109], Chelsea's highest appearance-maker is ex-captain Ron Harris, who played in 795 competitive games for the club between 1961 and 1980. [36] The following year the club won the UEFA Europa League,[37] 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. [7] In terms of club value, Chelsea are the sixth most valuable football club in the world, worth £2.13 billion ($2.576 billion), and are the eighth highest-earning football club in the world, with earnings of over €428 million in the 2017–18 season. sixth most valuable football club in the world, Chelsea F.C.–Tottenham Hotspur F.C. You can manage your cookie settings and switch off non-essential cookies via the “Manage Settings” below. Jason Palmer Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. Director of Football Operations. However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945. Believing the Chelsea pensioner crest to be old-fashioned, he insisted that it be replaced. The loans stood at £709 million in December 2009, when they were all converted to equity by Abramovich, leaving the club themselves debt free,[150][151] although the debt remains with Fordstam. More recently, the club have had a number of black or dark blue away kits which alternate every year. [87], Chelsea are among the most widely supported football clubs in the world. Director of Football Operations For the centenary season this was accompanied by the words '100 YEARS' and 'CENTENARY 2005–2006' on the top and bottom of the crest respectively.[6]. SW6 1HS. The past two decades have been the most successful in Chelsea's history: they won five Premier League titles and both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League during this period. Chelsea jouera son prochain match le 3 avr. Trouvez les Chelsea Portrait Shoot images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. It is the home of Chelsea Football Club, which competes in the Premier League, the highest division of English football.. [30] Under Mourinho, Chelsea became the fifth English team to win back-to-back league championships since the Second World War (2004–05 and 2005–06),[31] in addition to winning an FA Cup (2007) and two League Cups (2005 and 2007). From authentic Chelsea FC kits to crested souvenirs direct from Stamford Bridge, this is a true fan’s first stop for officially branded gear. [86] Other away kits include an all jade strip worn from 1986–89, red and white diamonds from 1990–92, graphite and tangerine from 1994–96, and luminous yellow from 2007–08. Albania-Inglaterra La pique de Southgate dirigée aux détracteurs de Lampard à propos de Mount. [97] The increase of hooligan incidents in the 1980s led chairman Ken Bates to propose erecting an electric fence to deter them from invading the pitch, a proposal that the Greater London Council rejected. In July 2003, Bates sold Chelsea to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for £140 million. Football. However, the stadium is sometimes still referred to as part of "Chelsea Village" or "The Village". [183] In the build-up to the 1997 FA Cup Final, the song "Blue Day", performed by Suggs and members of the Chelsea squad, reached number 22 in the UK charts. Non-essential cookies help us improve the functionality of our website by collecting information and reporting on your use of the website as well as improving your user experience. Sarri then left the club to become manager of Juventus and was then replaced by former Chelsea player Frank Lampard. Sports. and in January 2017 these plans were approved by Hammersmith and Fulham council. [82] In the 1960s Chelsea manager Tommy Docherty changed the kit again, switching to blue shorts (which have remained ever since) and white socks, believing it made the club's colours more modern and distinctive, since no other major side used that combination; this kit was first worn during the 1964–65 season. [79] With the new ownership of Roman Abramovich, and the club's centenary approaching, combined with demands from fans for the popular 1950s badge to be restored, it was decided that the crest should be changed again in 2005. [175] Chelsea also appear in the Hindi film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. [152], Chelsea did not turn a profit in the first nine years of Abramovich's ownership, and made record losses of £140m in June 2005. [125] 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. Marina Granovskaia [119] Officially, Chelsea's highest home attendance is 82,905 for a First Division match against Arsenal on 12 October 1935. Chief Executive Officer [135][136] Upon winning the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, Chelsea became the first English club to win all four UEFA club trophies and the only club to hold the Champions League and the Europa League at the same time. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. [5] Chelsea are one of five clubs to have won all three of UEFA's main club competitions, the first English club to achieve the UEFA treble, and the only London club to have won the Champions League. The club won the FA Cup for the first time in 1970 and their first European honour, the Cup Winners' Cup, in 1971. [177], 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. [49], 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. [156], Chelsea have been described as a global brand; a 2012 report by Brand Finance ranked Chelsea fifth among football brands and valued the club's brand value at US$398 million – an increase of 27% from the previous year, also valuing them at US$10 million more than the sixth best brand, London rivals Arsenal – and gave the brand a strength rating of AA (very strong). Trouvez les Chelsea Fc Stadium images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. Eugene Tenenbaum In light of the report, Chelsea announced that it was committed to assessing compensation claims for victims. Chelsea's training ground is located in Cobham, Surrey. 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Welcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Club Enquiries: enquiries@chelseafc.com Jamie Gray 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. sportingcycle.com. 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. Stamford Bridge [173] 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. 21,792 people like this. Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, London.Founded in 1905, the club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football.Chelsea are among England's most successful clubs, having won over thirty competitive honours, including six league titles and six European trophies.Their home ground is Stamford Bridge. Bruce Buck Serving fans around the world, the one and only Chelsea FC official online store now ships globally; so wherever you go, you’re never too far from your favourite club. [65] 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. [176] In April 2011, Montenegrin comedy series Nijesmo mi od juče made an episode in which Chelsea play against FK Sutjeska Nikšić for qualification of the UEFA Champions League. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. [34] In 2012, Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their seventh FA Cup,[35] and their first UEFA Champions League title, beating Bayern Munich 4–3 on penalties, the first London club to win the trophy. Head Groundsman Initially the stadium was offered to nearby Fulham FC to play there. The ultimate parent company of Chelsea FC plc is Fordstam Limited and the ultimate controlling party of Fordstam Limited is Roman Abramovich.[201]. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. The Stamford Bridge freehold, the pitch, the turnstiles and Chelsea's naming rights are now owned by Chelsea Pitch Owners, a non-profit organisation in which fans are the shareholders. SW6 1HS [129], On 25 August 1928, Chelsea, along with Arsenal, became the first club to play with shirt numbers, in their match against Swansea Town. Les Blues lorgnent du côté de l’Italie pour dénicher un buteur. In October 1905 it hosted a rugby union match between the All Blacks and Middlesex,[58] and in 1914 hosted a baseball match between the touring New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox. [98], 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. It included guest appearances by then-Chelsea players Andrew Wilson, George Mills, and Sam Millington. 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.[51]. [60] The running track was used for dirt track racing between 1928 and 1932,[61] greyhound racing from 1933 to 1968, and Midget car racing in 1948. Website: www.chelseafc.com. Chelsea's current sponsor is Three, starting from July 2020. Further problems were caused by a notorious hooligan element among the support, which was to plague the club throughout the decade. Bruce Buck Member of Board of Directors in Charge of Football. 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. [103] More recently a rivalry with Liverpool has grown following repeated clashes in cup competitions. Chelsea FC is proud to be a diverse employer where our differences are valued and everyone is made to feel part of our team, whatever their background or identity. [24] In three seasons the side were beaten in three major semi-finals and were FA Cup runners-up. Their £30.8 million purchase of Andriy Shevchenko from A.C. Milan in June 2006 was a British record until surpassed by the £32.5 million paid by Manchester City for Robinho in September 2008. Get all the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. They have been affiliated to the men's team since 2004[185] and are part of the club's Community Development programme. London [204], In May 2018, the club appointed Barnardo's to oversee an independent investigation into the allegations of racism. [169] For the 2018–19 season, they have Hyundai Motor Company as the new sleeve sponsor. Drake was dismissed in 1961 and replaced by player-coach Tommy Docherty. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 1983–84 season. [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. [111], Lampard is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer, having scored 211 goals in 648 games (2001–2014);[110] he passed Bobby Tambling's longstanding record of 202 in May 2013. [6] The club has rivalries with neighbouring teams Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, and a historic rivalry with Leeds United. Bruce Buck [204] Following the publication of the report, the club issued a statement in which it acknowledged that "Barnardo's found that there is overwhelming information indicating that a member of staff at the club during the 1980s and 1990s subjected young players to bullying and racially abuse behaviour". [84] As with most teams, they have also had some more unusual ones. The latter is often accompanied by fans throwing celery at each other, although the vegetable was banned inside Stamford Bridge after an incident involving Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fàbregas at the 2007 League Cup Final. The East Stand was retained from the 1970s development. 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. Stamford Bridge. Des tenues Chelsea FC authentiques aux souvenirs estampillés en provenance directe de Stamford Bridge, il s'agit d'une étape incontournable pour les vrais fans d'équipements à la marque officielle. [54], Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup Final from 1920 to 1922,[55] 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 are the first English club to have won all three major UEFA trophies. Additionally, fans of Arsenal, Brentford, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester United, QPR, Tottenham and West Ham identified Chelsea as one of their top three rivals. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. This contributed to the club's original "pensioner" nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts. Premier League Jorginho : "Naples me manque énormément" il y a 1 jour. [133] They were the first English club to be ranked No. CHELSEA FC SUPPORTER NUMBER CURRENT NUMBER OF LOYALTY POINTS DATE OF BIRTH D D M M Y Y TITLE FIRST NAME ADDRESS COUNTY POST CODE COUNTRY MOBILE TELEPHONE OTHER TELEPHONE SURNAME EMAIL ADDRESS Please indicate if you would like to receive your Chelsea FC Magazine through the post or by email: PRINTED COPY IN POST E-MAGAZINE DATA PROTECTION BY … [180], The song "Blue is the Colour" was released as a single in the build-up to the 1972 League Cup Final, with all members of Chelsea's first team squad singing; it reached number five in the UK Singles Chart. The club's "football firm", originally known as the Chelsea Shed Boys, and subsequently as the Chelsea Headhunters, were nationally notorious for football violence, alongside hooligan firms from other clubs such as West Ham United's Inter City Firm and Millwall's Bushwackers, before, during and after matches. [190] Two years later in 2020, they repeated their double success by winning the third league title and league cup for the first time. [62] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. He added several top international players to the side and led the club to their first major honour since 1971, the FA Cup. 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. Marina Granovskaia - or. Stamford Bridge (/ ˈ s t æ m f ər d /) is a football stadium in Fulham, adjacent to the borough of Chelsea in South West London, commonly referred to as The Bridge. [159] As of 2016[update], Chelsea are ranked eighth in the Deloitte Football Money League with an annual commercial revenue of £322.59 million. was adopted for a year. [189] In 2018, they won a second league and FA Cup double. In July 2003, Roman Abramovich purchased just over 50% of Chelsea Village plc's share capital, including Bates' 29.5% stake, for £30 million and over the following weeks bought out most of the remaining 12,000 shareholders at 35 pence per share, completing a £140 million takeover. Not Now. Head of Publishing Trouvez les Chelsea Stadium images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, Chelsea supporters were associated with football hooliganism. The report, which was led by Charles Geekie QC, concluded that Heath was a "prolific and manipulative sexual abuser" and had been able to operate "unchallenged". To contact the club by email please first select a department from the dropdown menu and then fill in the form. [84] The graphite and tangerine strip has appeared in lists of the worst football kits ever. Simon Meehan (see below all Chelsea's Fixtures for this season). Accounts. They also mounted a strong title challenge in 1998–99, finishing four points behind champions Manchester United, and made their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League. Jason Griffin 1 under UEFA's five-year coefficient system in the 21st century. Head Physiopherapist You may disable these but this may affect website functionality. [76] A stop-gap badge which comprised the initials C.F.C. [207], Association football club in London, England, This article is about the men's football club. Next … [11] Chelsea were founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook),[2][12] opposite the present-day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards. [132] In May 2007, Chelsea were the first team to win the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium, having also been the last to win it at the old Wembley. records and statistics, highest transfer fee paid by a British club, United Kingdom football sexual abuse scandal, List of Chelsea F.C. [157][158] In 2016, Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at £1.15 billion ($1.66 billion). [13] Chelsea had a reputation for signing star players[14] and attracted large crowds.