He debuted for Chelseas first squad in May 2006 after frequently appearing for the reserve team throughout the 200506 campaign. "[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. The Englishman also assisted the Blues in reaching the 2008 Champions League final his final match for the team. There was the conclusion of our in-depth blog piece on the , List of Chelsea players in 2023 [ Updated], Kai Havertz Chelsea: The demeanor of a champion, Chelsea Christian Pulisic: Statue of leader in Chelsea club, Timo Werner Transfer Leipzig All You Need To Know, Top 7 Former Chelsea Players Still Playing, Cesar Azpilicueta Chelsea: Profile, Salary, Wife and Rumors, Trevoh Chalobah Chelsea The bright element in Chelseas squad, NGolo Kante Chelsea: The saintly Chelsea player, Chelsea Kenedy profile: Career, Transfer Valued, and personal life, List of Chelsea Academy Coaching Staff 2023, Mark Robinson Development Squad Head Coach, Jack Mesure Development Squad Assistant, List Of Ex Chelsea Managers In The Last 10 Years, Top 5 Chelsea summer transfer targets 2023, 7 Chelsea biggest loss of all time [2022 UPDATED], List of French Chelsea players in the Premier League. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. What do you think about this topic? [179] They were the first English club to be ranked No. [99] It was also the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the 1997 season. [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. Chelsea confirm Clearlake-Boehly are now in control of the club", "Roman Abramovich era ends at Chelsea as club announce completion of sale to new owners", "Consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completes acquisition of Chelsea Football Club | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club", "Bruce Buck to step down as Chairman of Chelsea Football Club | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club", "Chelsea Football Club announces new Board of Directors and leadership changes | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club", "Petr Cech to leave Technical and Performance Advisor role | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club", "Chelsea's new training ground for the future", "Jimmy Wilde: The Original Explosive Thin Man", "Chelsea chief: We will drop out of Europe's elite without new stadium", "Kenyon confirms Blues will stay at Stamford Bridge", "Chelsea bid to buy Battersea power station in 1bn stadium plan", "Chelsea's Battersea hopes end as Malaysian consortium completes deal", "Stamford Bridge: 'Slinky' or Bird's Nest? Holds a first-class degree in sports science and coaching. Managed Clyde and Hamilton Accies - taking them to the Scottish Premiership - before becoming Potter's assistant at Ostersunds in 2013. [180] They were the first Premier League team, and the first team in the English top flight since 196263, to score at least 100 goals in a single season, reaching the milestone during the 200910 season. records and statistics Honours, European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA coefficient Men's Club coefficient, "Clearlake Follows Its Chelsea Deal With A $14.1 Billion Buyout Fund", "Five interesting facts about Chelsea's Champions League triumph", "The World's Most Valuable Soccer Teams 2018", "Little sign of change for Chelsea and their impossible dreams", "Between the Wars Big Names and Big Crowds", "UK Football Clubs on the UK Stock Markets", "Roman Abramovich: Death and destruction in Ukraine overshadows Russian oligarch's legacy at Chelsea", Chelsea saviour arrived in time for 23m bill, Bates sells off Chelsea to a Russian billionaire, "Chelsea FC record first Abramovich-era profit", "Inside the hidden world of Roman's empire", "Bayern Munich 11 Chelsea (aet, 43 pens)", "Chelsea claim last-gasp Europa League triumph", "Jose Mourinho: Chelsea sack boss after Premier League slump", "Chelsea FC reports a record 18m in annual profit", "Chelsea FC financial results show record revenues", "Chelsea crowned Premier League champions after win at West Brom as it happened", "Maurizio Sarri appointed Chelsea boss, replacing Antonio Conte", "Frank Lampard confirmed as new Chelsea boss", "Chelsea Football Club have today parted company with Head Coach Frank Lampard", "Man. Technical Director players (124 appearances), List of Chelsea F.C. 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. Tom Glick [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. Christopher Vivell in June 2003 for 60million. Ticket Operations Manager Last month, FSG owner John Henry said LFC was not for sale, but . Bates bought a controlling stake in the club and floated Chelsea on the AIM stock exchange in March 1996. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud. 2 1 6 2 2 . [173][174] From 2009 to 2013, Chelsea were unbeaten in a record 29 consecutive FA Cup matches (excluding penalty shoot-outs). Notts County news from NottinghamshireLive as the Magpies boss explains the reasoning behind his side's exceptional away form this season [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. The club were promoted to the Premier Division for the first time in 2005 as Southern Division champions and won the Surrey County Cup nine times between 2003 and 2013. The first Chelsea FC academy staff is Makelele. Training Ground Guru Keeps a low profile but has become an important figure at the club. Set up his own team in Sweden, BK Bjorner, with friends when he was just 20. [192] Since then, the club had no external debt. Read up on all the profiles of the Chelsea FC first team players and coaching staff with news, stats and video content. 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 + Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. He worked with a few younger age groups before advancing to help Jody Morris with the Under-18s in 2016. It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. [211] The consortium also includes Wyss and Mark Walter as well. [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". Background in coaching. In this match you stick with. [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. Everything related to the Chelsea FC Womens team is in this forum. The stadium has also been used for a variety of other sports. Walter and Boehly are also owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks. [88] 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. [242] In 2018, they won a second league and FA Cup double. [85], In the early 1970s, the club's owners announced a modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a state-of-the-art 50,000 all-seater stadium. For us, that effort has begun. 13 - 14.50 per hour Part time. Another who moved with Potter in September 2022. 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. [85] In 1939, another small seated stand was added, the North Stand, which remained until its demolition in 1975. Then developed a scouting database for the Blues. [225], The club also has a variety of other sponsors and official partners, which include Cadbury, EA Sports, GO Markets, Hublot, Levy Restaurants, MSC Cruises, Parimatch, Singha, Trivago, and Zapp. Greaves holds the club record for the most goals scored in one season (43 in 196061). 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. David Barnard Chelsea FC Players - All the latest Football Players Chelsea news! Clubs say he will oversee the entire sporting team, comprising talent, scouting, recruitment and data", along with Stewart. Joined the club as a 14-year-old keeper and stayed until he was 20. Graham Potter He was hired as the Under-18s head coach in the 2019 summer. [123] As with most teams, they have also had some more unusual ones. Previously, the kit was manufactured by Adidas, which was originally contracted to supply the club's kit from 2006 to 2018. [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. Barbara Charone From 1996 until 2001, Harley, who came from Chelsea Academy, made 42 games for the mens first team, winning the FA Cup in 2000. Todd Boehly Switched to loan player technical coach in the summer of 2019. [141] As of 2018, Chelsea had 72.2million followers on social media, the fourth highest among football clubs. Directors Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London, N5 1BU. Neil Bath [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. He is familiar with Potters expectations and style of play having worked with our new head coach for the past decade. However, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 attended a friendly match against Soviet team Dynamo Moscow on 13 November 1945. [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. [last] (ex. Chelsea have been poaching players, coaches, and staff from Brighton recently, and they were also keen on signing Moises Caicedo in January! Mark Walter . [155], Chelsea's highest appearance-maker is ex-captain Ron Harris, who played in 795 competitive games for the club between 1961 and 1980. [57] Lampard was dismissed in January 2021 and replaced with Thomas Tuchel. [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. [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. Chelsea moved to Cobham in 2004. [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. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Chelsea Football Club. President of BasketBall Operations & General Manager: James Jones. Directory; Chelsea Football Club Limited. There are also numerous official supporters clubs in the United Kingdom and all over the world. FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP SPORTING DIRECTOR Paul Winstanley Nationality: English Previously spent eight years with Brighton, latterly as Head of Recruitment. Chelsea FC Leeds United [78] On 30 May 2022, the sale was completed, ending Abramovich's 19 year ownership of the club.[79]. 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. According to Home Office statistics, 126 Chelsea fans were arrested for football-related offences during the 200910 season, the third highest in the division, and 27 banning orders were issued, the fifth-highest in the division. 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. He received the Eamonn Dolan award in July 2020 in honor of his outstanding work with Chelsea FCs youth program. City 01 Chelsea: Havertz gives Blues second Champions League triumph", Club World Cup: Champions League holders Chelsea become eighth European winners, "Tony Cascarino reveals brilliant gesture from Chelsea to show how the Blues are caring for ex-players during the coronavirus pandemic", "Tony Cascarino reveals how Chelsea are checking on former players during pandemic", "Gary Neville Q&A - Man Utd, Chelsea, ownership and more", "Abramovich hands over Chelsea 'stewardship', "Trustees have not yet agreed to run Chelsea", "Roman Abramovich confirms he is selling Chelsea donating net proceeds to victims of war in Ukraine", "Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK", "Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions by UK", "Roman Abramovich seen at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul after allegations he was poisoned", "Putin was handed a note from Zelenskyy seeking peace by Roman Abramovich, but replied 'tell him I will thrash them,' report says", "Ukrainian President Asked Biden Not to Sanction Abramovich, to Facilitate Peace Talks", "Club statement | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club", "Chelsea takeover: Todd Boehly's 4.25bn bid approved by government as Roman Abramovich era set to end", "Official. Todd Boehly, addressing the press after the takeover. At Docherty's behest, in the 1966 FA Cup semi-final they wore blue and black stripes, based on Inter Milan's kit. [214] This deal was again extended in June 2013 in a deal worth 300million over another ten years. No doubt works closely with our new. [215] In May 2016, Adidas announced that by mutual agreement, the kit sponsorship would end six years early on 30 June 2017. Joined Chelsea on a five-year contract in September 2022. BirminghamLive brings you the latest Birmingham City news as club issue statement confirming Wast Hills Training Ground incident [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. Hung up his boots at the end of 2019/20 and moved onto Potters coaching staff. Kelly Webster [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. [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. [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. PROFESSOR David Sumpter says Ajax are like a 'University of football' and are building an understanding of the game from the foundations up. First chance in management was Ostersunds in northern Sweden, where he performed miracles. That doesn't just come with money, we've seen at Manchester United and Arsenal where they've put billions into the team and not had the success that Chelsea have had. President of Business [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. [70][71], On 10 March 2022, the British government announced sanctions on Abramovich with Chelsea allowed to operate under a special license until 31 May. Moved with him to the Blues in September 2022. [50] In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of 62million. 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. One of their former coaches, Manuel Sanchez, tells us why the sport is part of the football fabric there. . Has been in post since August 2016, having join Chelsea as an intern in 2011. BEN STANSALL Abramovich. Former Wigan and Belgium assistant Graeme Jones had introduced the pair. Head of Publishing [175], On 25 August 1928, Chelsea, along with Arsenal, became the first club to play with shirt numbers, in their match against Swansea Town. 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. [226], In 1930, Chelsea featured in one of the earliest football films, The Great Game. Fulham Road. Also spent five years with RB Salzburg as Head of Scouting and Recruitment. 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. Gary Neville on Abramovich's legacy. Carlos Osorio Chief Financial Officer Kay Rawlins Founder, Vice President Community Relations, Foundation President Luiz Muzzi EVP of Soccer Operations & GM Pedro Araujo Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Kamke Chief Strategy Officer Mirella Desancits Executive Assistant Communications Marcos Peres Vice President of Communications and Digital [229] Chelsea also appear in the Hindi film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 11.95 per hour, paid weekly Part time. [161] The club's biggest top-flight win was an 80 victory against Wigan Athletic in 2010, which was matched in 2012 against Aston Villa. 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. [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. [98] In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies. Keep up to date with the latest transfer targets and deals; match updates, fixtures and news for Liverpool FC. Emma Hayes - Having managed Chelsea Women since 2012, Emma Hayes was appointed as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation in 2017. Vice . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Moved with him to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea. Mr Rodney said that Michael was the "best mate I could ever have hoped for on the mountain", and he is "honoured and . We're all in 100% every minute of every match. Developed into a scouting/ analysis expert and moved with him to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea. CHENNAI: Roman Abramovich, Jose Mourinho, Didier Drogba and Vinay Menon. Here, he works directly with specific Academy players to monitor their technical development as they approach a turning point in their careers. This contributed to the club's original "pensioner" nickname, and remained for the next half-century, though it never appeared on the shirts. In addition to the domestic league, Chelsea are participating in this season's editions of the FA Cup, EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League. 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.. Steve Atkins [29] Chelsea's form in the new Premier League was unconvincing, although they did reach the 1994 FA Cup Final. Prior to that he spent nine years at Manchester City, initially as Academy Scouting Manager and then Head of Academy Recruitment and Talent Management. [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. First Team Doctor Director of Football Operations [38] 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.