They reached the 1915 FA Cup Final, where they lost to Sheffield United at Old Trafford, and finished third in the First Division in 1920, the club's best league campaign to that point. Vialli was sacked in favour of Claudio Ranieri, who guided Chelsea to the 2002 FA Cup Final and Champions League qualification in 200203. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. Has been with Chelsea since 2001, making him one of the most experienced physios in the Premier League. offered his assistance to Joe Edwards with our development team in 201819. [72][73] In the following weeks, reports emerged of Abramovich's involvement in brokering a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and securing safe evacuation corridors in besieged Ukrainian cities. Abramovich, the Putin confidant who bought Chelsea 19 years ago, is reportedly eager to sell off all his UK-based assets for fear they will be seized by authorities. Lord Daniel Finkelstein, OBE Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The following season saw UEFA create the European Champions' Cup, but after objections from The Football League, Chelsea were persuaded to withdraw from the competition before it started. Chelsea FCs other confirmed board members include: Behdad Eghbali and Jos E. Feliciano, co-controlling owners of Chelsea FC, and co-founders and managing partners of Clearlake Capital Mark Walter, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, owner of Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Sparks Hansjrg Wyss, co-owner of Chelsea FC, founder of the Wyss Foundation Jonathan Goldstein, co-owner of Chelsea FC, co-founder and CEO of Cain International Barbara Charone, director and co-founder of MBC PR Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE, columnist and former executive editor of The Times James Pade, partner and managing director of Clearlake Capital. Association football club in London, England, This article is about the men's football club. The club were then sponsored by Grange Farms, Bai Lin Tea and Simod before a long-term deal was signed with Commodore International in 1989; Amiga, an offshoot of Commodore, also appeared on the shirts. In terms of overall trophies won, it is the fourth-most successful club in English football. [218][219] and Yokohama Tyres (201520). Walter and Boehly are also owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks. Jamie Gray He will take the role of assistant coach alongside former Brighton player Bruno Saltor Grau, who has been part of the backroom team since retiring at the end of the 2018/19 season. [29] Chelsea's form in the new Premier League was unconvincing, although they did reach the 1994 FA Cup Final. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. [110] However, on 31 May 2018, the club released a statement saying that the new stadium project had been put on hold indefinitely, citing "the current unfavourable investment climate. It's the first time the reigning European champions have failed to hit the target in a game since February 2022, more than one year ago. View all key personnel and club information for Chelsea FC, on the official website of the Premier League. [99] It was also the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the 1997 season. Assistant General Manager/Vice President, Basketball Operations: Morgan Cato. Facilities Manager Safety Officer 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. The 47-year-old was appointed as the new Blues Head Coach on Tuesday on an 18-month . 11.95 per hour, paid weekly Part time. Hayes has led Chelsea to numerous trophies, including four WSL titles . ", Roman Abramovich, in an interview with the BBC following the takeover. Chelsea have confirmed that Thiago Silva has suffered damage to his knee ligaments following the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Credit: PA Mr Walter's personal net worth is rated at $3.3bn (2.67bn) USD by Forbes. Has been in post since August 2016, having join Chelsea as an intern in 2011. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. A Chelsea els nagy sikert 1955-ben rte el, amikor megnyerte a bajnoksgot. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. [190], At the time of the Abramovich takeover, the club also had debts of around 100million, which included a ten-year 75million Eurobond taken out in 1997 by the Bates regime to buy the freehold of Stamford Bridge and finance the redevelopment of the stadium. They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. [162] Chelsea's biggest loss was an 81 reverse against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1953. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:30:00. 2 1 6 2 2 . [231], 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. The 47-year-old joined the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion last week and has brought five of his Seagulls colleagues with him to south-west London. The intention was that these facilities would provide extra revenue to support the football side of the business, but they were less successful than hoped and before the Abramovich takeover in 2003 the debt taken on to finance them was a major burden on the club. [187] The club's 71million purchase of Kepa Arrizabalaga in August 2018 remains a world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. View all key personnel and club information for Chelsea FC, on the official website of the Premier League. Chelsea FC . Previously worked in private practice in his native South Africa. Emma Hayes - Having managed Chelsea Women since 2012, Emma Hayes was appointed as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation in 2017. [222], Following the introduction of sleeve sponsors in the Premier League, Chelsea had Alliance Tyres as their first sleeve sponsor in the 201718 season. Boehly has been named chairman of the board of Chelsea FC effective immediately. 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The club's new owner was Russian oligarch and billionaire Roman Abramovich, who also took on responsibility for the club's 80million of debt, quickly paying some of it. "[Chelsea] have been a success machine for the last 1020 years. 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. On 26 December 1999, Chelsea became the first British side to field an entirely foreign starting line-up (no British or Irish players) in a Premier League match against Southampton. [100], The previous owner Mr Abramovich and the clubs then executive board determined that a larger stadium is necessary in order for Chelsea to stay competitive with rival clubs who have significantly larger stadia, such as Arsenal and Manchester United. Head of Youth Development [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. James Jimmy Dean Smith is an English former professional and semi-professional player who last competed as a winger/midfielder for Grays Athletic. Promoted to Interim Head of Medical at start of 2022/23 season. was adopted for a year. Previously spent eight years with Brighton, latterly as Head of Recruitment. 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. . [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. [172] Chelsea are the only Premier League side to win their opening nine league games of the season, doing so in 200506. "[33] Abramovich reportedly denied that he was acting under control from the Kremlin. [183], Chelsea have twice broken the record for the highest transfer fee paid by a British club. 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. Appointed assistant when Antonio Conte arrived at the club. Has also worked for Aston Villa. Played for Birmingham, Stoke, West Brom and York City during a 13-year pro career. "[233] Scenes in a 1980 episode of Minder were filmed during a real match at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Preston North End with Terry McCann (played by Dennis Waterman) standing on the terraces.[234]. Background is in recruitment and analysis, with Everton (as Senior Recruitment Co-ordinator), Manchester City (Head of Performance Analysis) and the Football Association (Performance Analyst). 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. [28] 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. [127] The song has since been adopted by a number of other sports teams around the world, including the Vancouver Whitecaps (as "White is the Colour")[128] and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (as "Green is the Colour"). The partnership was extended in October 2010 in a deal worth 160million over eight years. The latter is often accompanied by fans throwing celery at each other, although the vegetable was banned inside Stamford Bridge after an incident involving midfielder Cesc Fbregas at the 2007 League Cup Final. 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. Boehly will operate as interim sporting director until the Club names a full-time replacement, continuing the Club's work towards its targets during the current transfer window. Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. [95] It was the venue for a boxing match between world flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde and Joe Conn in 1918. Starting with an open bowl-like design and one grandstand with seating, Stamford Bridge had an original capacity of around 100,000, making it the second biggest stadium in England after Crystal Palace. Former Arsenal and England centre-forward Ted Drake was appointed manager in 1952 and proceeded to modernise the club. 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. Other shareholders at the time of the takeover included the Matthew Harding estate (21%), BSkyB (9.9%) and various anonymous offshore trusts. Joined the club in July 2016. [189], Chelsea Football Club were founded by Gus Mears in 1905. 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. Stamford Bridge. Replaced Paolo Bertelli, who moved on to Sampdoria and then Juventus. Started working with him at Ostersunds in 2012, after writing a letter to the Englishman asking about playing opportunities. Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. They play their home games at Kingsmeadow, formerly the home ground of the EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon. [98] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. [216] Chelsea had to pay 40m in compensation to Adidas. [198][199] In 2016, Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at 1.15billion ($1.66billion). [67], Amidst financial sanctions leveled at Russian oligarchs by Western governments in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abramovich stated on 26 February that he would hand over the stewardship of Chelsea to the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation. Graham Potter [77] On 25 May 2022, the government has approved the 4.25bn Boehly-led consortium takeover of Chelsea. [209], On 7 May, the club finally confirmed that "terms have been agreed" for a new ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Chelsea, one of the first clubs to help the National Health Service, lent the club-owned Millenium Hotel for the NHS staff.[66]. [221] They restored their sponsorship after the change of ownership of the club. The effects are still evident more than ten years later, as most of our new learners each year have been club members since the Under-9 age group. . He was a Chelsea fan who assisted in restructuring the youth development program in 2004. [56], In Lampard's first season he guided Chelsea to 4th place in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final, losing 21 to Arsenal. Post a comment for us below. Spencer Matthews with Nirmal 'Nims' Purja (Image: Disney+/PA). [62], On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced they would be joining a new European Super League, a league competition comprising the biggest European clubs. Joined Chelsea in November 2022. Club Enquiries: [email protected] [181][182] Upon winning the 201213 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. [179] They were the first English club to be ranked No. [247], John Terry, former captain of the Chelsea men's team, is the President of Chelsea Women.[248]. Hit the headlines when he and club doctor Eva Carneiro were branded 'naive' by Jose Mourinho for running on to treat Eden Hazard in August 2015. [68] The trustees did not immediately agree, due to legal concerns regarding the rules of the Charity Commission for England and Wales. [48], 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. Banks, who holds his United States Soccer Federation A-Senior, comes to Yale from the Michigan Stars Football Club, where he served as head coach and sporting director. NORWICH CITY Sporting Director Stuart Webber admits his long-term future may not be in football after revealing the abuse he has experienced from some sections of the clubs fanbase in the last year. [130], 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),[132][133] "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". Total market value . [113] A stop-gap badge which comprised the initials C.F.C. Head of Publishing 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. [3] The season covers the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Previously Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years, responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups. Ex-Middlesbrough keeper joined Brighton's staff in June 2015 following coaching spells at Yeovil and Charlton. The 24-year-old is said to have rejected a number of offers from Chelsea already, though rumours that he is seeking a wage in the region of 300,000 a week are described as "wide of the mark." [136][137] They have the sixth highest average attendance in the history of English football,[138] and regularly attract over 40,000 fans to Stamford Bridge; they were the seventh best-supported Premier League team in the 201314 season, with an average gate of 41,572. Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. The stadium was officially opened on 28 April 1877 and for the next 28 years it was used by the London Athletic Club as an arena for athletics meetings. Development Squad and Academy, List of Chelsea F.C. James Bonington Returned in 2016 as assistant goalkeeping coach under Antonio Conte. The club bounced back immediately by winning the Second Division championship in 198889. Clubs say he will oversee the entire sporting team, comprising talent, scouting, recruitment and data", along with Stewart. [197], Chelsea did not turn a profit in the first nine years of Abramovich's ownership, and made record losses of 140m in June 2005. [143] 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. He was hired as the Under-18s head coach in the 2019 summer. With the club since 2005, having previously worked for Prozone. [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. [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. Boasting 25 function rooms and 60 syndicate rooms, alongside two hotels, a sports bar and grill, a music venue, the Chelsea FC Museum, megastore, ticket office and a luxury health club and spa. Chelsea revealed on Tuesday that Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva suffered knee ligament damage during the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham at the weekend.. First chance in management was Ostersunds in northern Sweden, where he performed miracles. [93] air force bases in california during wwii. Stamford Bridge. Pian perustamisen jlkeen Chelsea liittyi The Football Leagueen. Main Switchboard: 0371 811 1955 [236], Chelsea also operate a women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women, formerly known as Chelsea Ladies. [45] Mourinho returned as manager in 2013 and led Chelsea to League Cup success in March 2015,[46] and the Premier League title two months later. Jason Palmer Finished 10th in the Championship in his single season with Swansea, in 2018/19, before enhancing his reputation at Brighton, with Premier League finishes of 15th, 16th and ninth and a brand of football that was widely admired. London. The freehold was sold to property developers and the club were under threat of eviction from the stadium. [192] Since then, the club had no external debt. The news comes just days after Russia's. Liverpool Football Club & Athletic Grounds Limited. [152], 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. [11] Chelsea had a reputation for signing star players[12] and attracted large crowds. 2 1 6 2 2 . [65][66] The club opted against furloughing their non-matchday staff with the decision reportedly coming from Abramovich himself. [101] 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. PROFESSOR David Sumpter says Ajax are like a 'University of football' and are building an understanding of the game from the foundations up. Official club name: Chelsea FC Address: Fulham Road SW6 1HS London England Tel: +44 (20) 73869 Fax: +44 (20) 73814 Website: www.chelseafc.com Founded: Mar 10, 1905 Members: 30.000 Go to club portrait Who do you want to win? However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945. The 47-year-old joined the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion last week and has brought five of his Seagulls colleagues with him to south-west London. More recently, the club have had a number of black or dark blue away kits which alternate every year. EVAN FERGUSON and Andy Moran both joined Brighton's Academy at the age of 16 from clubs in the League of Ireland. The youthful Blues won every match they played over his two seasons at that level. Additionally, he helps Chelsea players on loan, paying regular visits to other teams and giving them match analysis. 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. 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.. Joined the club as a 14-year-old keeper and stayed until he was 20. 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. 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Chris Baker [122] 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. [105] 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. Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since: 31 years 1.03 bn. Barbara Charone [125] Other away kits include an all jade strip worn from 1986 to 1989, red and white diamonds from 1990 to 1992, graphite and tangerine from 1994 to 1996, and luminous yellow from 2007 to 2008. [email protected]). An ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge threatened the financial stability of the club,[24] star players were sold and the team were relegated. [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. Chelsea FC - Current and former staff | Transfermarkt Chelsea FC 2 1 6 2 2 Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since: 31 years 1.03 bn Total market value Squad size: 32 Average age: 25.3 Foreigners: 21 65.6 % National team players: 22 Stadium: Stamford Bridge 40.853 Seats Current transfer record: -543.66m + players (124 appearances), List of Chelsea F.C. Chelsea moved to Cobham in 2004. [193], Abramovich changed the ownership name to Chelsea FC plc, whose ultimate parent company was Fordstam Limited, which was controlled by him. Promoted to current role a year later. Head of Ticketing and Supporter Liaison Officer BirminghamLive brings you the latest Birmingham City news as club issue statement confirming Wast Hills Training Ground incident Former Wigan and Belgium assistant Graeme Jones had introduced the pair. It generally includes only those players who made more than 100 appearances for the club, but also those who fell just short of 100 and made a notable contribution, members of the club's first ever team or those voted Player of the Year . The East Stand was retained from the 1970s development. Official News. [29], In July 2003, Roman Abramovich purchased just over 50% of Chelsea Village plc's share capital, including Bates' 29.5% stake, for 30million and over the following weeks bought out most of the remaining 12,000 shareholders at 35 pence per share, completing a 140million takeover. Director of Operations and Disability Access Officer [153] In a 2008 poll conducted by the Football Fans Census, Chelsea fans named Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United as their most disliked clubs. Fans of Chelsea FC and football in general would say that the first three worked together. ARGENTINA star Lionel Messi has said futsal really helped me become who I am today and River Plate are typical of pro clubs in the country in having a futsal division. What do you think about this topic? [203], 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. After a hugely successful period in Sweden, moved with Potter to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea. 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 . chelsea fc staff directory I am a fan of special nature. [89] The new training facilities in Cobham were completed in 2007. He helped lead the young Chelsea to the UEFA Youth League final for a second consecutive season. Chelsea unveil new 500m stadium", "Chelsea owner Boehly's grand plan to rebuild Stamford Bridge one stand at a time", "Badges and 'Crests': The Twentieth-Century Relationship Between Football and Heraldry", Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums, "Chelsea are a more universally loved club! Was our guest on Episode #25 of the TGG Podcast. 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]. [141] As of 2018, Chelsea had 72.2million followers on social media, the fourth highest among football clubs.
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