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John Spencer Interview
One of the most disappointing events of the 1996/97 season was the sale of the ‘wee man’ John Spencer to QPR. Just after he moved across...
debscoady
Sep 11, 2023


(Just) The Italian Job
Back in February 1996 Mark Meehan wrote an article in the Chelsea Independent fanzine about the possibility of Gianluca Vialli joining...
debscoady
Sep 9, 2023


Gianluca Vialli, “We Love You”
Friday 6th January 2023, the news we all dreaded was confirmed. Gianluca Vialli passed away after his long battle with pancreatic cancer....
debscoady
Sep 8, 2023


The Unlikely Comeback
At the end of the 1988/89 season Chelsea were promoted back to the 1st Division as Champions under the leadership of Bobby Campbell. The...
debscoady
Aug 25, 2023


Third Time Lucky
In December 1970 Chelsea welcomed West Ham to Stamford Bridge. The Blues won the game 2-1 thanks to a brace from Peter Osgood. The first...
debscoady
Aug 17, 2023


Cooke and Bonetti Burst West Ham's World Cup Bubbles
On Friday, Chelsea visit West Ham where, inevitably, there will be a pre-match marking of the Hammers winning a European trophy at the...
tjrolls
Aug 16, 2023


Those Were The Days... matchday heritage event launched
In collaboration with Chelsea FC, the Chelsea Heritage Partnership and the Chelsea Supporters' Trust are proud to launch our first ever...
debscoady
Aug 15, 2023


John Hollins Remembered
On what would have been John Hollins' 77th birthday on 16th July 2023, Chelsea Heritage Partner Mark Meehan has reproduced an interview ...
debscoady
Jul 16, 2023


John Hollins 1946 – 2023
Neil Smith reflects on his own personal memories of a Chelsea icon. The statistics covering John's career in football reflect the man...
debscoady
Jun 18, 2023


Chelsea Pinch The Points In Clough Paint Rage
It was April 1977. Chelsea started the month beating Blackburn Rovers 3-1 to go two points clear at the top of Division Two and look a...
tjrolls
May 10, 2023


Ranting Gunners Win Replay Penalty
Chelsea have played many important matches away at Arsenal, our forthcoming opponents. The famous ‘Wayne Bridge’ night springs to mind....
tjrolls
Apr 30, 2023


European Champions Real Madrid well beaten at Stamford Bridge (56 years ago)
This week's opponents Real Madrid were the 1966 European Cup winners, beating Partizan Belgrade in the final. Though Alfredo Di Stefano...
tjrolls
Apr 15, 2023
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