Has worked at Chelsea since 2005. 'We look forward to backing Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and their teams, and will provide proactive, unbending support to make Chelseas loyal fans and our partners proud.'. [25] In 1982, Chelsea were, at the nadir of their fortunes, acquired by Ken Bates for the nominal sum of 1, from Mears' great-nephew Brian Mears for 1. 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. The club had the highest average attendance in English football in ten separate seasons[13] including 190708,[14] 190910,[15] 191112,[16] 191213,[17] 191314[18] and 191920. [108] The club subsequently announced plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seater stadium,[109] [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 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." 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. The 2022-23 season is Chelsea Football Club 's 117th year in existence and 34th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Boehly will operate as interim sporting director until the Club names a full-time replacement, continuing the Clubs work towards its targets during the current transfer window. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. contributes a lot to the success of the Blues young football players. He helped lead the young Chelsea to the UEFA Youth League final for a second consecutive season. Silva, 38, was forced off during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier. [85] In 1939, another small seated stand was added, the North Stand, which remained until its demolition in 1975. For more fascinating articles like this, check out our Chelsea FC Players website! In August 2019, Claude Makelele made a comeback to the team to serve as a technical advisor to the Blues young players. After Charlotte FC's dramatic overtime victory against Chelsea FC in an exhibition match July 20one of the campaign's high pointsBanner took to Twitter to call out "(t)hings male photographers said to my female photography team last night: Lord Daniel Finkelstein, OBE The late 1970s through to the '80s was a turbulent period for Chelsea. Chelsea Football Club is an accredited Living Wage Employer. Every starting player in Chelsea's 57 games of the 201314 season was a full international a new club record. [65][66] The club opted against furloughing their non-matchday staff with the decision reportedly coming from Abramovich himself. In 1953, the club crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff. Terms & Conditions Then developed a scouting database for the Blues. 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. [223] Followed by Hyundai Motor Company in 2018-19 season. Before taking over as our 23rd youth team manager in July 2019, this Chelsea Academy coaching staff offered his assistance to Joe Edwards with our development team in 201819. The American private equity investor was interested in buying Chelsea last year when the club was up for sale before it was eventually sold to the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital-led investment . Some of these were a consortium led by ex-Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton, a group of investors led by the Ricketts family (among them Joe and Pete Ricketts), Swiss and American businessmans Hansjrg Wyss and Todd Boehly, Aethel Partners headed by Portuguese Ricardo Santos Silva and British multi-millionaire businessman Nick Candy, supported by former Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli. Promoted to current role a year later. [217] Previously, the kit was manufactured by Umbro (197581), Le Coq Sportif (198186), The Chelsea Collection (198687), Umbro (19872006), and Adidas (20062017). Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff at Chelsea has been confirmed, with three new additions to the backroom team. Head Groundsman Appointed Contract expires Last club; Graham Potter: Manager: 47: Sep 8, 2022: 30.06.2027 Billy Reid: Assistant Manager: 59: Head of Youth Development The consortium also includes Hansjrg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners. This is a list of notable players for Chelsea Football Club, whether or not they have a Wikipedia article. As the roof resembled that of a corrugated iron shed, the stand eventually became known as the "Shed End", although it is unknown who first coined this name. Chelsea have been poaching players, coaches, and staff from Brighton recently, and they were also keen on signing Moises Caicedo in January! Moved with him to the Blues in September 2022. 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. An ambitious redevelopment of Stamford Bridge threatened the financial stability of the club,[24] star players were sold and the team were relegated. The 9% interest on the loan cost the club around 7million a year and according to Bruce Buck, Chelsea were struggling to pay an instalment due in July 2003. [47] Mourinho was sacked after four months of the following season after a poor start. 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 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 . 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. [85] Stamford Bridge was designed for the Mears family by the noted football architect Archibald Leitch, who had also designed Ibrox, Craven Cottage and Hampden Park. Marcus Rashford Erling Haaland Mohamed Salah Miguel Almirn Jack Grealish Harry Kane Martin degaard Emiliano Martnez Benot Badiashile Son Heung-Min Bukayo Saka Trent Alexander-Arnold Declan Rice Mohammed Salisu Luke Shaw Marc Cucurella Jos S Alex Iwobi Jol Veltman Enzo Fernndez They are also the only London club to have won the Champions League and the Club World Cup. 2 1 6 2 2 . 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? Under Docherty's successor, Dave Sexton, Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1970, beating Leeds United 21 in a final replay. [218][219] and Yokohama Tyres (201520). All the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. Head of Ticketing and Supporter Liaison Officer He won two league championships, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. Jonathan Goldstein Chelsea have always worn blue shirts, although they originally used the paler eton blue, which was taken from the racing colours of then club president, Earl Cadogan, and was worn with white shorts and dark blue or black socks. [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. 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. rivalry, List of Chelsea F.C. Directors Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 10 In league since . [228] Owing to the notoriety of the Chelsea Headhunters, a football firm associated with the club, Chelsea have also featured in films about football hooliganism, including 2004's The Football Factory. After a 16-year professional career, he rejoined the team and spent the last six years instructing the younger age groups. [163][164] The club's 210 aggregate victory over Jeunesse Hautcharage in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971 is also a record in European competition. Their failure to hit the target is even more remarkable . David Barnard Ed Brand is now a Chelsea FC academy staff. Chelsea are one of five clubs to have won all three pre-1999 main European club competitions, and the only club to have won all three major European competitions twice. Chelsea FC perustettiin 10. maaliskuuta 1905 paikallisessa pubissa. Brighton CEO Paul Barber aimed a cheeky dig at Chelsea following their repeated transfer raids on the club in the past six months or so. The appointment of Ruud Gullit as player-manager in 1996 began an upturn in the team's fortunes. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here. 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