Weather Tonight: 9°c Partly Cloudy Night Morning: 14°c Light rain

News

HEADLINES:
RSS

Chelsea FC

Chelsea is an English professional football club based in Chelsea, West London. Known as ‘The Blues’, Chelsea FC was founded in 1905 in the Rising Sun pub (now named The Butchers Hook) which stands opposite the present-day entrance to the home ground. The home stadium is called Stamford Bridge and it seats 42,000 fans. Chelsea have been English Champions three times, have won the FA Cup five times, the League Cup (aka Carling Cup) four times, and the UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup twice. Chelsea is considered one of the ‘Big Four’ in the English Premier League – as it is one of four teams that regularly holds one of the top four positions in the Premiership.

Related topics: 

Latest articles

Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack give Chelsea a new fitness boost

20.11.09
Chelsea have been lifted by the news that Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba are already back in light training and have a chance of playing against Wolves... more

Carlo Ancelotti likens defence to Milan greats

20.11.09
Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea have the best defenders in the world, likening his centre-halves to the greats he had at AC Milan... more

Sir Alex Ferguson delighted to have solved the riddle of Rio Ferdinand’s back

20.11.09
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will be back soon after identifying the root of his current injury... more

Tony Adams was tops, but I fear he'll only be a No2

20.11.09
Can Adams cut it as a boss? My feeling is he’s a technical coach rather than a leader of men... more

Carlo Ancelotti not afraid to use youngsters to cover for Africa-bound stars

19.11.09
Carlo Ancelotti is ready to put his faith in youngsters Daniel Sturridge and Fabio Borini when the Blues lose Ivory Coast strike pair Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou in January... more

Guus Hiddink ponders his future after Russia failure

19.11.09
Guus Hiddink needs "time for thought" over his future after his Russia side failed to qualify for next summer's World Cup... more

Move to London is blamed for Yury Zhirkov’s injuries

18.11.09
Yury Zhirkov believes the injury-plagued start to his Chelsea career has, bizarrely, been caused by a struggle to adapt to his new life in London... more

More bad news for injury-hit Arsenal

18.11.09
Mikael Silvestre is ready to ease Arsenal's defensive crisis after an ankle injury to left-back Kieran Gibbs... more

Robbie Keane must light fuse if Irish are to reach their finals goal

18.11.09
Video: Republic of Ireland look to their captain for inspiration tonight as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in France to reach next year’s World Cup... more

Harry Redknapp laments lack of opportunities for young managers

18.11.09
Harry Redknapp believes the Premier League is hurtling to a world of blanket billionaires in which young English managers have no presence... more

Sir Alex Ferguson forecasting two-team battle at the top

18.11.09
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League will turn into a two-horse race as usual this season... more

Spurs look to land Scott Loach to solve keeper crisis

18.11.09
Tottenham are considering a move for England Under-21 goalkeeper Scott Loach in January following Carlo Cudicini’s motorcycle accident... more

Arsenal players star in fundraising film

18.11.09
No it's not Arsene Wenger's new trick to scare the opposition but rather Arsenal's latest contribution to their chosen charity... more

Ashley Cole’s set to return as Chelsea overcome their injury crisis

17.11.09
Left-back is ready to face Wolves this weekend while Terry, Drogba and Ballack are also hoping to be fit... more

John Terry thinks Chelsea will be busy in January

17.11.09
Captain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window... more

John Terry in race to be fit for Wolves clash

16.11.09
Chelsea are set to discover if captain John Terry faces a spell on the sidelines with the ankle injury he sustained while away on international duty with England... more

Eduardo to step in for injured Robin van Persie

16.11.09
Arsene Wenger looks set to turn to Croatia marksman Eduardo as the new head of Arsenal's frontline after Robin van Persie was ruled out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury... more

Robin van Persie to miss at least seven games for Arsenal

16.11.09
Arsenal will wait until they have examined Robin van Persie’s ankle injury before confirming how long the player will be out... more

Settled Nicolas Anelka has found his feet, and his form, at Chelsea

10.11.09
With his infamous wanderlust now apparently sated, the striker is already playing a pivotal role in the title challenge... more

Chelsea sit pretty after ugly victory over United

09.11.09
It may not have been a vintage display from Carlo Ancelotti’s men, but the ability to scrape wins like this is the mark of true title contenders... more

Stuttering Chelsea still look like diamond geezers

09.11.09
Chelsea’s defeat of United, when they were so out of sorts, is the classic hallmark of champions elect... more

Victory over Manchester United puts Chelsea on track for title

09.11.09
Terry says victory over United gives Blues the edge in battle for Premier League crown ... more

Chelsea can spend big on new striker as court lifts transfer ban

06.11.09
Huge boost for Ancelotti ahead of United clash as CAS suspend FIFA’s punishment over Kakuta deal... more

Win will give us the title, says Michael Ballack

06.11.09
Michael Ballack believes no one will be able to stop Chelsea from winning the title if they beat rivals Manchester United... more

Sergio Aguero flattered by Chelsea link

05.11.09
Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero has welcomed suggestions he could be a Chelsea target and insists he is flattered to be linked with the Barclays Premier League leaders... more

Tyres were flat but these Blues still have real drive

04.11.09
The Chelsea players may be ageing but this remains a formidable team that can be excused a lacklustre night... more

Didier Drogba rises to challenge on return to big league

04.11.09
Two goals from the in-form Ivory Coast striker secure qualification for a Chelsea side looking a long way below their best in the Spanish capital... more

Didier Drogba: ‘Let’s raise our game and stick it to United’

04.11.09
Didier Drogba has warned his Chelsea team-mates they must cut out the mistakes if they are to beat title rivals Manchester United at Stamford Bridge... more

Didier Drogba will prove point in Euro clash, says Frank Lampard

03.11.09
Frank Lampard believes Didier Drogba will take six months of Champions League frustration out on Atletico Madrid tonight to fire Chelsea into the last 16... more

Chelsea must focus on Madrid game, says Carlo Ancelotti

02.11.09
Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea must forget about their showdown with Manchester United and concentrate on qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League... more

More related topics: Chelsea FC and

  • Facts
  • Stamford Bridge stadium is not actually situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; it is in fact (although close to the border) in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
  • The Chelsea FC crest features a blue heraldic lion holding a staff
  • The Chelsea Headhunters, a infamous football ‘firm’ associated with Chelsea have been the subject of numerous films about hooliganism
  • In 2003, Gianfranco Zola was named by an overwhelming majority as Chelsea’s greatest ever player on an online poll on Chelsea’s official website.

NewsSportShowbiz

Latest pictures



Don't Miss

Steamy scenes for Purnell in Turkish bath

Scheming over the future of the Labour Party continues even in the most unlikely places

All stories

Promotions

Environmental initiatives

Find out how you can help to meet the challenges of climate change in London.


The Open University

Every year The Open University helps thousands of professionals progress in their careers.


Win the Best Seats

In London theatre when you vote for your favourite celebrity spec wearer.


Breast Cancer Care

Donate £1 and leave a message of support for a loved one in the Swarovski Garden of Wishes.


Win an iPodTouch

With Courvoisier when you share your thoughts on this week's cocktail.