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Quick Facts: |
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Nickname:
Blues
Founded: 1905
Clothing: Umbro
Sponsor: Samsung
Stadium: Stamford Bridge (attendance: 42449) |
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Club Honors |
»European Cup Winners Cup winners: 1971,
1998
»European Super Cup winners:
1998
»League Champions: 1954-55
»Charity / Community Shield winners: 1955, 2000
»F.A. Cup winners: 1970, 1997, 2000
»League Cup winners: 1965,1998
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History |
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Chelsea have developed a reputation as one
the game's glamour clubs and Stamford Bridge has become home to
some of football's biggest names over the years. The Blues,
founded in 1905, were committed to playing attractive football
that matched the stylish surrounds of their West London setting,
but silverware initially proved elusive. A First Division
championship in 1955 stood alone in the trophy cabinet until a
golden period in the 1960s and 1970s. The League Cup, FA Cup and
European Cup Winners' Cup were hoisted in a six-year spell
before the dawning of the FA Premier League coincided with
another successful era. A losing FA Cup final appearance in 1994
was followed by victory three years later and 1998 alone saw
three more trophies - the League Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup
and European Super Cup. The FA Cup was won again in 2000 and
although they still seek the elusive Barclays Premiership title,
the Blues are now associated with both style and success. |
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