Chelsea FC

Official Club Name: Chelsea Football Club
Year of Establishment: 1905
Home/Stadium: Stamford Bridge (capacity: 42,420)
Head coach: Jose Mourinho
Significant Players: Frank Lampard, Hernan Crespo, Didier Drogba

Chelsea were formed and entered the league in 1905. Their early years were uneventful and it wasn't until 1955 when they won their first honour, the league title. However, the late sixties and early seventies were Chelsea's heyday as the popularity of the Kings Road grew and the club became the most stylish team in England. When Jose Mourinho arrived in 2004, his self-confidence quickly spread through the club and they soon started to really live up to expectations, first winning the Carling Cup and then the Barclays Premiership at a canter. While they fell short in the Champions League, there are real signs that Mourinho and Abramovich can lead the Blues on to even greater things in years to come.

Chelsea’s on-the-pitch fortunes have been transformed thanks to the bottomless pockets of owner Roman Abramovich. The club spent £174 million on new players last season but claimed their first league title for 50 years. Revenues increased by 40% in the 2003-2004 financial year and are set to continue to climb – the club recently signed a £100 million shirt deal with Adidas. Will the West London outfit take the crown of world’s richest club next year? Don’t bet against it.

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