[124] In the mid-1970s, the away strip was a red, white and green kit inspired by the Hungarian national side of the 1950s. The two assistants are Arno Michels and Zsolt Lw . [99] It was also the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the 1997 season. James Bonington [222], Following the introduction of sleeve sponsors in the Premier League, Chelsea had Alliance Tyres as their first sleeve sponsor in the 201718 season. He previously played defense for the Chelsea junior squad and led the Blues in the FA Youth Cup. [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. Chelsea, one of the first clubs to help the National Health Service, lent the club-owned Millenium Hotel for the NHS staff.[66]. 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. They have been affiliated to the men's team since 2004[238] and are part of the club's Community Development programme. Credit: PA Mr Walter's personal net worth is rated at $3.3bn (2.67bn) USD by Forbes. [96] The running track was used for dirt track racing between 1928 and 1932,[97] greyhound racing from 1933 to 1968, and Midget car racing in 1948. In 1975, a heraldic badge was granted by the College of Arms to the English Football League for use by Chelsea. Switched to loan player technical coach in the summer of 2019. Greaves holds the club record for the most goals scored in one season (43 in 196061). [64], Former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino revealed that the club had been calling ex-players to check up on their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. [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. During the Russian billionaire's reign, Chelsea won every major honour - including five Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues - and were coached by the likes Jose Mourinho, Carlo. Official News. 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"). Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich announced Saturday that he is giving direct control of the club to trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation. Stamford Bridge The first Chelsea FC academy staff is Makelele. Kelly Webster Director of Communications and Public Affairs [193], Abramovich changed the ownership name to Chelsea FC plc, whose ultimate parent company was Fordstam Limited, which was controlled by him. [113] A stop-gap badge which comprised the initials C.F.C. [77] On 25 May 2022, the government has approved the 4.25bn Boehly-led consortium takeover of Chelsea. First chance in management was Ostersunds in northern Sweden, where he performed miracles. Previously worked in the NHS. Before leaving for Bristol Rovers in July 2020, where he aided old Palace colleague Ben Garner in the senior squad, he served as Chelseas Under-15s and Under-16s head coach. Every starting player in Chelsea's 57 games of the 201314 season was a full international a new club record. Mainly deals with data from the sports science department. [215] In May 2016, Adidas announced that by mutual agreement, the kit sponsorship would end six years early on 30 June 2017. General Counsel I am a fan of special nature. contributes a lot to the success of the Blues young football players. Believing the Chelsea pensioner crest to be old-fashioned, he insisted that it be replaced. Other shareholders at the time of the takeover included the Matthew Harding estate (21%), BSkyB (9.9%) and various anonymous offshore trusts. Chelsea vs Leeds press conference: Potter confirms Mount and James injury concer. Joined Chelsea in November 2022. In the 2021 summer, Jack Mesure, a former player for Crystal Palace, came to the academy and got the development team assistant coach position. However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945. Joined Chelsea on a five-year contract in September 2022. Here he explains why - along with Ajax's Head of Sport Science and Data Vosse de Boode. [230] In April 2011, Montenegrin comedy series Nijesmo mi od jue made an episode in which Chelsea play against FK Sutjeska Niki for qualification of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea have confirmed that Thiago Silva has suffered damage to his knee ligaments following the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. [35] Under Mourinho, Chelsea became the fifth English team to win back-to-back league championships since the Second World War (200405 and 200506),[36] in addition to winning an FA Cup (2007) and two League Cups (2005 and 2007). Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. Sarri then left the club to become manager of Juventus and was then replaced by former Chelsea player Frank Lampard. Spencer Matthews with Nirmal 'Nims' Purja (Image: Disney+/PA). However, the stadium is sometimes still referred to as part of "Chelsea Village" or "The Village". Appointed assistant when Antonio Conte arrived at the club. First Team Doctor Previously worked in private practice in his native South Africa. Made 39 appearances as a player between 2006 and 2014. Steve Atkins The appointment of Ruud Gullit as player-manager in 1996 began an upturn in the team's fortunes. All the latest news, scores, highlights, photos, and stats from New York City Football Club. "[154] A 2012 survey, conducted among 1,200 supporters of the top four league divisions across the country, found that many clubs' main rivals had changed since 2003 and reported that Chelsea fans consider Tottenham to be their main rivals, above Arsenal and Manchester United. There also some situation specific or team specific cheats meant to rile up option teams, managers or players. Advertise with us Paul Ramos '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.'. The Chelsea legend took over the managerial role in the summer of 2019 from Sarri and spent almost 250m in the 2020 summer window bringing in talents like Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech. 'Working together, side-by-side, we are firmly committed to winning, both on and off the pitch. was adopted for a year. SW6 1HS. Leicester City FC 'Truth is' - Leicester City fans wade in on Jamie Vardy verdict Latest Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as fans respond to pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor's comments about . Hansjorg Wyss 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. Head of Youth Development Association football club in London, England, This article is about the men's football club. Mark Walter Joined in April 2018, having previously worked in the commercial sector. [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. The consortium also includes Hansjrg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Partners. They won their first major honour, the League championship, in 1955. Directory; Chelsea Football Club Limited. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:30:00. [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. They won their first major honour, the League championship, in 1955. [41] In 2012, Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their seventh FA Cup,[42] and their first UEFA Champions League title, beating Bayern Munich 43 on penalties, the first London club to win the trophy. Telephone Number 020 7619 5000. Chelsea vs Leeds: Havertz and Bamford head-to-head. When Ted Drake became Chelsea manager in 1952, he began to modernise the club. 1905-ben alaptottk, jelenleg az FA Premier League-ben szerepel.A klub hazai mrkzseit alaptsa ta a Stamford Bridge-en jtssza, mely 41 837 frhelyes. 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. Read up on all the profiles of the Chelsea FC first team players and coaching staff with news, stats and video content. From 1996 until 2001, Harley, who came from Chelsea Academy, made 42 games for the mens first team, winning the FA Cup in 2000. Has worked at Chelsea since 2005. The CPO was created to ensure the stadium could never again be sold to developers. [192] Since then, the club had no external debt. Chelsea's kit has been manufactured by Nike since July 2017. Chelsea FC and Ms. Granovskaia have agreed that she will remain available to Boehly and the Club for the duration of the current transfer window, to the extent required to support the transition. Last month, FSG owner John Henry said LFC was not for sale, but . [218][219] and Yokohama Tyres (201520). Fans of Chelsea FC and football in general would say that the first three worked together. Chelsea Football Club is an accredited Living Wage Employer. Previously Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years, responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups. 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. "I don't want to throw my money away but it's really about having fun and that means success and trophies. Under Docherty's successor, Dave Sexton, Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1970, beating Leeds United 21 in a final replay. The academy has produced many successful players such as the brothers Ron and Allan Harris, Peter Bonetti, Bobby Tambling, Barry Bridges, Bert Murray, John Hollins, Peter Osgood, Ray Wilkins, Graeme Le Saux, Bobby Smith, Terry Venables, Jimmy Greaves, John Terry, Mason Mount, and Reece James. He added several top international players to the side and led the club to their first major honour since 1971, the FA Cup. He ended up playing for the club only once after that. [149] More recently a rivalry with Liverpool has grown following repeated clashes in cup competitions. Has held this position since July 2009. [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. Chelsea Football Club Board Chairman: Todd Boehly Directors: Behdad Eghbali Jos E. Feliciano Mark Walter Hansjrg Wyss Jonathan Goldstein Barbara Charone Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE James Pade David Barnard Other Personnel President of Business Tom Glick Director of Football Operations David Barnard Life President Lord Attenborough CBE 1923-2014 [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. 1k posts Chelsea Women V Arsenal Women (W FA Cup) Sun 26th Feb 2023 14:00 By Boyne, Monday at 20:35 Joined the first team as a fitness coach at the start of 2019/20, having previously been a movement specialist with the youth and senior teams for eight years. 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. A Chelsea els nagy sikert 1955-ben rte el, amikor megnyerte a bajnoksgot. [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. Vice . [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. It was based on elements in the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea[114] with the "lion rampant regardant" taken from the arms of then club president Viscount Chelsea and the staff from the Abbots of Westminster, former Lords of the Manor of Chelsea. Club Enquiries: enquiries@chelseafc.com Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996[26] although by now the Stamford Bridge freehold had been sold to property developers, meaning the club faced losing their home. London. . The new crest was officially adopted for the start of the 200506 season and marked a return to the older design, used from 1953 to 1986, featuring a blue heraldic lion holding a staff. [65][66] The club opted against furloughing their non-matchday staff with the decision reportedly coming from Abramovich himself. The announcement includes the departure of Marina Granovskaia, director of Chelsea FC. [131] In 2000, Chelsea released the song "Blue Tomorrow". Has been in post since August 2016, having join Chelsea as an intern in 2011. Type Private Founded 1905 HQ London, GB | view all locations Website https://www.chelseafc.com/en Cybersecurity rating Sectors Media & Entertainment Stamford Bridge. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Chelsea Football Club. 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. View all key personnel and club information for Chelsea FC, on the official website of the Premier League. Started as an intern in 2011, having previously completed a psychology degree at Loughborough. Chelsea FC - Waiting and Bar Staff Needed. Chelsea are the first English club to have won all three major UEFA trophies. [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. Fulham Road. [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. Chelsea's first shirt sponsor was Gulf Air, agreed during the 198384 season. ', 'As the new era of the Boehly-Clearlake ownership begins, we are excited to build a championship organisation and grow Chelsea FC as a global platform,' said Behdad Eghbali and Jos E. Feliciano, co-controlling owners of Chelsea FC, and co-founders and managing partners of Clearlake Capital. Head Physiopherapist [5] The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. [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. Joined the club as a 14-year-old keeper and stayed until he was 20. Made 235 appearances for them after signing from Valencia in 2012. As there was already a team named Fulham in the borough, the name of the adjacent borough of Chelsea was chosen for the new club; names like Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC and London FC were also considered. [89] The new training facilities in Cobham were completed in 2007. [76], On 7 May 2022, Chelsea confirmed that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjrg Wyss, to acquire the club. For latest updates, follow us on Twitter at @ground_guru. "[Chelsea] have been a success machine for the last 1020 years. Chelsea moved to Cobham in 2004. Coaching Staff Name/Position Age Nat. [6] Domestically, the club has won six league titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and four FA Community Shields. Hayes has led Chelsea to numerous trophies, including four WSL titles . 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. Director of Football Operations 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. [80], The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge Industries, and Clearlake Capital, announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea on the 30 May 2022. There was the conclusion of our in-depth blog piece on the Chelsea FC Academy Staff List 2023. His responsibilities as head of youth development were subsequently expanded in 2011 to include managing the Reserves/Under-21 setup. The youthful Blues won every match they played over his two seasons at that level. 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. [41] Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League. [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. 2 1 6 2 2 . With 103 caps (101 while at the club) for England, Lampard is Chelsea's most capped international player. Jamie Gray Cu lc b bng Chelsea (ting Anh: Chelsea Football Club) l mt cu lc b bng chuyn nghip ca Anh c tr s ti Fulham, London.c thnh lp vo nm 1905, cu lc b hin ang thi u ti Premier League, gii u hng u ca bng Anh.Chelsea l mt trong nhng cu lc b thnh cng nht nc .