The Albion sold left-back Marc Cucurella to the Blues for an initial 55million last August and then head coach Graham Potter, along with much of his backroom staff, followed suit a month later.. [157], Lampard is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer, having scored 211 goals in 648 games (20012014);[156] he passed Bobby Tambling's longstanding record of 202 in May 2013. I'm excited before every single game. 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. Joined as a performance data analyst in July 2018 from AFL side Collingwood. In the 2021 summer, Jack Mesure, a former player for Crystal Palace, came to the academy and got the development team assistant coach position. 2 1 6 2 2 . OUR Scouting and Recruitment Webinar is back for a second edition and will once again provide industry insights from leading experts in the game. Chelsea FC is a professional football club, that competes in the Premier League, the highest tier of English football. [82] This was followed by the club restructuring the board and announcing the departure of long serving Club Director and de facto Sporting Director Marina Granovskaia on 22 June. Internationally, they have won the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup twice each, and the FIFA Club World Cup once since their inception. Last updated: 28th January, 2023. Other shareholders at the time of the takeover included the Matthew Harding estate (21%), BSkyB (9.9%) and various anonymous offshore trusts. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. From the 1960s, it became known as the home of Chelsea's most loyal and vocal supporters. Notts County news from NottinghamshireLive as the Magpies boss explains the reasoning behind his side's exceptional away form this season Assistants Billy Reid and Bjorn Hamberg also joined him at . He removed the club's Chelsea pensioner crest, improved the youth set-up and training regime, rebuilt the side with shrewd signings from the lower divisions and amateur leagues, and led Chelsea to their first major trophy success the League championship in 195455. [135], Chelsea are among the most widely supported football clubs in the world. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. Dr Dimitris Kalogiannidis For the centenary season this was accompanied by the words '100 YEARS' and 'CENTENARY 20052006' on the top and bottom of the crest respectively.[118]. [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. [62], On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced they would be joining a new European Super League, a league competition comprising the biggest European clubs. SW6 1HS. Last month, FSG owner John Henry said LFC was not for sale, but . After a poor start to the 20072008 season, Mourinho was replaced by Avram Grant,[37] who led the club to their first UEFA Champions League final, which they lost on penalties to Manchester United. Carlos Osorio Chief Financial Officer Kay Rawlins Founder, Vice President Community Relations, Foundation President Luiz Muzzi EVP of Soccer Operations & GM Pedro Araujo Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Kamke Chief Strategy Officer Mirella Desancits Executive Assistant Communications Marcos Peres Vice President of Communications and Digital Club Enquiries: enquiries@chelseafc.com Behdad Eghbali Jonathan Goldstein Here, he works directly with specific Academy players to monitor their technical development as they approach a turning point in their careers. Chris Baker [123] The graphite and tangerine strip has appeared in lists of the worst football kits ever. Other common Chelsea Football Club email patterns are [first] (ex. Mark Walter The two assistants are Arno Michels and Zsolt Lw . However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945. Was Head of Athletic Development in the Academy before moving up to the first team when Frank Lampard was appointed manager at the start of 2019/20. He was a productive holding midfielder for the blues for five years, making 217, Before taking over as our 23rd youth team manager in July 2019, this. [147][148] 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. [26] In the mid-1990s Chelsea fan and businessman Matthew Harding became a director and loaned the club 26million to build the new North Stand and invest in new players. After a long-running legal battle, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club in 1992 by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers, who had been bankrupted by a market crash. [221] They restored their sponsorship after the change of ownership of the club. info@trainingground.guru, About [38] 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. They have been affiliated to the men's team since 2004[238] and are part of the club's Community Development programme. Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. [98] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. Directory; Chelsea Football Club Limited. They were on course for a treble of League, FA Cup and League Cup going into the final stages of the 196465 season, winning the League Cup but faltering late on in the other two. [40] In 200910, his successor Carlo Ancelotti led them to their first Premier League and FA Cup Double, also becoming the first English top-flight club to score 100 league goals in a season since 1963. [112], Chelsea have had four main crests, which all underwent minor variations. 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"). Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he plans to sell Chelsea Football Club, as it is "in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club's sponsors . Their previous training ground in Harlington was taken over by QPR in 2005. [149] More recently a rivalry with Liverpool has grown following repeated clashes in cup competitions. [183], Chelsea have twice broken the record for the highest transfer fee paid by a British club. [68] The trustees did not immediately agree, due to legal concerns regarding the rules of the Charity Commission for England and Wales. [236], Chelsea also operate a women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women, formerly known as Chelsea Ladies. [139] 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. After his death in 1912, his descendants continued to own the club until 1982, when Ken Bates bought the club from Mears' great-nephew Brian Mears for 1. [166][167], From 20 March 2004 to 26 October 2008, Chelsea went a record 86 consecutive league matches at home without defeat, beating the previous record of 63 matches unbeaten set by Liverpool between 1978 and 1980. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. [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. He spends a lot of time at Chelseas Cobham training facility. [161] The club's biggest top-flight win was an 80 victory against Wigan Athletic in 2010, which was matched in 2012 against Aston Villa. [102] The club have consistently affirmed their desire to keep Chelsea at their current home,[103][104] but have nonetheless been linked with a move to various nearby sites, including the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Battersea Power Station and the Chelsea Barracks. He is familiar with Potters expectations and style of play having worked with our new head coach for the past decade. Switched to loan player technical coach in the summer of 2019. [131] In 2000, Chelsea released the song "Blue Tomorrow". [85] 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. The Blues are on the hunt for a new manager having sacked Frank Lampard on Monday morning.. Tuchel is the heavy favourite and could even be appointed ahead of Chelsea's Premier League fixture with Wolves on Wednesday. Head of Ticketing and Supporter Liaison Officer 1k posts Chelsea Women V Arsenal Women (W FA Cup) Sun 26th Feb 2023 14:00 By Boyne, Monday at 20:35 Todd Boehly [81], The club then announced on 20 June that Bruce Buck, who served as Chairman since 2003, will be stepping down from his role effective on 30 June although he would continue to support the Club as a Senior Advisor. Ross Mooring, Chelsea Fancast, external Chelsea's announcement on Wednesday of the creation of a Fan Advisory Board, external is a truly massive step for the club and supporters (neither can exist . I am a fan of special nature. [99] It was also the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the 1997 season. They won their first major honour, the League championship, in 1955. Coverage includes Live blogs, video, pictures, analysis and more In 1904, Gus Mears acquired the Stamford Bridge athletics stadium in Fulham with the aim of turning it into a football ground. The FAB is an initiative to help fulfil our promise to be pioneers in fan engagement. SW6 1HS. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. Hayes has led Chelsea to numerous trophies, including four WSL titles . [92] The 2013 UEFA Women's Champions League Final was played at Stamford Bridge as well. [214] This deal was again extended in June 2013 in a deal worth 300million over another ten years. SW6 1HS [217] Previously, the kit was manufactured by Umbro (197581), Le Coq Sportif (198186), The Chelsea Collection (198687), Umbro (19872006), and Adidas (20062017). Christopher Vivell The Scottish player, who returned to the club after playing periods at Partick Thistle, St. Albans City, and Hitchin Town, had collaborated with every age level from over the Under-14s. Previously worked in the NHS. Previously Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years, responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups. [188], On 12 February 2022, Chelsea became the first London club to win FIFA Club World Cup against Palmeiras with Kai Havertz scoring a late penalty. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud. [86] Most football clubs were founded first, and then sought grounds in which to play, but Chelsea were founded for Stamford Bridge. 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In the same survey, "Chelsea" was the top answer to the question "Which other English club do you dislike the most? James Pade [85] 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. [156] Four other players made more than 500 appearances for the club: Peter Bonetti (729; 195979), John Terry (717; 19982017), Frank Lampard (648; 20012014) and John Hollins (592; 19631975 and 19831984). [51], 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$398million an increase of 27% from the previous year, also valuing them at US$10million more than the sixth best brand, London rivals Arsenal and gave the brand a strength rating of AA (very strong). In 2004 summer, he became Academy manager after serving as the Under 816 age groups assistant academy director since 2002. [140] Between 2007 and 2012, Chelsea were ranked fourth worldwide in annual replica kit sales, with an average of 910,000. Walter and Boehly are owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks. [85] 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. Then developed a scouting database for the Blues. Appointed assistant when Antonio Conte arrived at the club. Chelsea FC - Detailed squad 22/23 | Transfermarkt Chelsea FC 2 1 6 2 2 Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since: 31 years 1.05 bn Total market value Squad size: 33 Average age: 25.1 Foreigners: 22 66.7 % National team players: 22 Stadium: Stamford Bridge 40.853 Seats Current transfer record: -543.66m + Overview