Along with sometimes featuring for the U23 team, he is currently one of the Chelsea FC academy staff. Fulham Road. Drake was dismissed in 1961 and replaced by player-coach Tommy Docherty. Manager: Jurgen Klopp Assistant managers: Pepijn Lijnders Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Vialli was sacked in favour of Claudio Ranieri, who guided Chelsea to the 2002 FA Cup Final and Champions League qualification in 200203. Tom Glick Director of Communications and Public Affairs Set up his own team in Sweden, BK Bjorner, with friends when he was just 20. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. [140] Between 2007 and 2012, Chelsea were ranked fourth worldwide in annual replica kit sales, with an average of 910,000. The Glaswegian was head coach of Clyde and Hamilton Academical in his native Scotland before moving to Sweden at the end of Potters second season there. Joined in December 2022. [244][245] In the 202021 season, Chelsea won a domestic treble by winning the league, FA Cup and League Cup. His responsibilities as head of youth development were subsequently expanded in 2011 to include managing the Reserves/Under-21 setup. In October 1905 it hosted a rugby union match between the All Blacks and Middlesex,[94] and in 1914 hosted a baseball match between the touring New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox. London. There also some situation specific or team specific cheats meant to rile up option teams, managers or players. [184][185] The club's 50million purchase of Fernando Torres from Liverpool in January 2011[186] held the record until ngel Di Mara signed for Manchester United in August 2014 for 59.7million. [202] While also being ranked 8th by Deloitte, with an annual commercial revenue of 493.1 million. [232] 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. [106] In May 2012, the club made a formal bid to purchase Battersea Power Station, with a view to developing the site into a new stadium,[107] but lost out to a Malaysian consortium. Keep up to date with the latest transfer targets and deals; match updates, fixtures and news for Liverpool FC. The 47-year-old was appointed as the new Blues Head Coach on Tuesday on an 18-month . The first, adopted when the club was founded, was the image of a Chelsea Pensioner, the army veterans who reside at the nearby Royal Hospital Chelsea. Joined Chelsea in December 2007 from Wolves. [207] On 12 March, the Premier League disqualified Abramovich as a director of Chelsea Football Club. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. 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. Squad size: 32 ; Average age: 25.3 . The trophy at the end is less important than the process itself. The club has rivalries with neighbouring teams Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, and a historic rivalry with Leeds United. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. [142], During the 1970s and 1980s in particular, Chelsea supporters were associated with football hooliganism. 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. [216] Chelsea had to pay 40m in compensation to Adidas. [115], 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. [153] In a 2008 poll conducted by the Football Fans Census, Chelsea fans named Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United as their most disliked clubs. 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. Because that's what Abramovich has been. [206] Although the UK government froze Abramovich's assets in United Kingdom on 10 March due to his "close ties with Kremlin", it was made clear that the Chelsea club will be allowed to operate in terms of activities which are football related. Post a comment for us below. [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. was founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook),[1][10] opposite the present-day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road, and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards. [223] Followed by Hyundai Motor Company in 2018-19 season. Culinary Roles at Chelsea, Tottenham, Twickenham and Brentford. 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. Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996. 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. Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. Advertise with us [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. Started his coaching career at Chelsea in 2009 and worked with the Academy before being promoted at the start of 2020/21. [2]Chelsea tampades i brjan av 2000-talet med Liverpool, Manchester United och Arsenal om herravldet i den engelska . Jason Griffin The loans stood at 709million in December 2009, when they were all converted to equity by Abramovich, leaving the club themselves debt free,[195][196] although the debt remained with Fordstam. 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 + However, the stadium is sometimes still referred to as part of "Chelsea Village" or "The Village". [222], Following the introduction of sleeve sponsors in the Premier League, Chelsea had Alliance Tyres as their first sleeve sponsor in the 201718 season. [224] Starting in 2022-23 season, Amber Group became the new sleeve sponsor, with the flagship digital asset platform WhaleFin appearing on the kit's sleeves of both men's and women's teams. [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. Pian perustamisen jlkeen Chelsea liittyi The Football Leagueen. [62], On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced they would be joining a new European Super League, a league competition comprising the biggest European clubs. [29] Chelsea's form in the new Premier League was unconvincing, although they did reach the 1994 FA Cup Final. In 2004 summer, he became Academy manager after serving as the Under 816 age groups assistant academy director since 2002. They also mounted a strong title challenge in 199899, finishing four points behind champions Manchester United, and made their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League. [98] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. Chelsea FC - Squad by position | 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: 25.0 Foreigners: 22 66.7 % National team players: 22 Stadium: Stamford Bridge 40.853 Seats Current transfer record: -543.66m + Overview 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. [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. 'We thank Marina for her many years of excellent service to the Club and wish her all the best in her future ventures,' added Boehly. Previously Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years, responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups. 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[144], 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. [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. The trio will work with Anthony Barry, who continues his role as assistant coach, as does Hilario in his position as goalkeeper coach alongside new arrival Ben Roberts. Smith started playing for the Blues when he was nine years old and rose through the youth ranks until agreeing to a professional contract in 2005. [246] They also reached the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time, losing to Barcelona 40. He previously played defense for the Chelsea junior squad and led the Blues in the FA Youth Cup. Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since: 31 years 1.03 bn. RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol has made clear his intentions to play in the Premier League, but Jones believes a price tag that would be "well over 70m" could be a stumbling block.. Perr . 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. Chelsea FC r en engelsk fotbollsklubb i Fulham, i sydvstra London, som spelar i Premier League.Klubben bildades den 10 mars 1905 och spelar sina hemmamatcher p Stamford Bridge.. 2022 rankade Forbes klubben som den ttonde rikaste till ett vrde av $3,1 miljarder. Former Wigan and Belgium assistant Graeme Jones had introduced the pair. [85] In 1939, another small seated stand was added, the North Stand, which remained until its demolition in 1975. "[111], In July 2022, it was reported that the club's new owner Todd Boehly had appointed American architect Janet Marie Smith to oversee the renovation of the stadium. [120] The light blue shirts were replaced by a royal blue version in around 1912. Chelsea have confirmed that Thiago Silva has suffered damage to his knee ligaments following the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. After a 16-year professional career, he rejoined the team and spent the last six years instructing the younger age groups. Graham Potter [33], Over 100million was spent on new players, but Ranieri was unable to deliver any trophies,[34] and was replaced by Jos Mourinho. Association football club in London, England, This article is about the men's football club. Ticket Operations Manager [183], Chelsea have twice broken the record for the highest transfer fee paid by a British club. "[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]. Jose E. Feliciano He failed to win a trophy for the Blues and was sacked in January 2021 after just 17 months of being in charge. Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff at Chelsea has been confirmed, with three new additions to the backroom team. The transaction has received all necessary approvals from The Governments of the United Kingdom and Portugal, The Premier League, and other authorities were mentioned by the club in their statement. Other shareholders at the time of the takeover included the Matthew Harding estate (21%), BSkyB (9.9%) and various anonymous offshore trusts. He was hired as the Under-18s head coach in the 2019 summer. [187] The club's 71million purchase of Kepa Arrizabalaga in August 2018 remains a world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. Brighton club legend. View all key personnel and club information for Chelsea FC, on the official website of the Premier League. 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. The partnership was extended in October 2010 in a deal worth 160million over eight years. [5] The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. Coverage includes Live blogs, video, pictures, analysis and more He won two league championships, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. [69] A week later, Abramovich wrote-off the 1.5 billion the club owed him, and put the club up for sale, pledging to donate net proceeds from it to the victims of the war in Ukraine. [19][20] They were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1920 and 1932 and remained in the First Division throughout the 1930s, but success eluded the club in the inter-war years. [83] Petr ech left the role of Technical and Performance Advisor 5 days later.[84]. jane@chelseafc.com) and [first] [last] (ex. [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"). [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. Then developed a scouting database for the Blues. Boehly would assume the chairmanship. [116] The new badge featured a more naturalistic non-heraldic lion, in white and not blue, standing over the C.F.C. [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. [85] The north, west and southern parts of the ground were converted into all-seater stands and moved closer to the pitch, a process completed by 2001. [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. Further problems were caused by a notorious hooligan element among the support, which was to plague the club throughout the decade. Head of Youth Development Christopher Vivell In the summer of 2019, the Blues ex-defender Jon Harley accepted the assistant coach position for the development team. However, the way they were developed after that was completely different, as former Brighton Academy Manager John Morling tells TGG. Head of Publishing [126], 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. Chelsea FC Womens Team Emma Hayes has put together a team of winners in the WSL and after doing the double in the 21/22 season, we go again for another season. [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. 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. In addition to the domestic league, Chelsea are participating in this season's editions of the FA Cup, EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. [30], With the club facing an apparent financial crisis,[31] Bates unexpectedly sold Chelsea F.C. 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. With the club since 2005, having previously worked for Prozone. [6] Domestically, the club has won six league titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields. Chairman [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. Arrived from AS Monaco, where he was also Technical Director, in October 2022. [121] 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 196465 season. 13 - 14.50 per hour Part time.

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