Kevin Hitchcock enjoyed a distinguished career as a goalkeeper, primarily known for his time at Chelsea Football Club. Hitchcock began his professional career at Nottingham Forest in 1983 although he never made a first team appearance for the Reds, his professional debut came soon after whilst on loan at Mansfield Town and following a successful […]
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Back in 1998, Gianluca Vialli and Gianfranco Zola led the Chelsea fightback against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge as the Italian strike force scored three goals and got two assists between them in a 6-2 victory. Which other Italian scored that night? SHOP the official Chelsea retro collection at 3Retro.com
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Saturday 8th August 1992 A 9 year old me enjoying the school summer holidays was excited at the prospect of going to watch Chelsea at Bristol City in a pre season friendly. It was also just one week before the launch of the newly named Premier League. Chelsea had already signed John Spencer, Robert Fleck, […]
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Back in 1997, Ruud Gullit’s Chelsea side performed a classic comeback in the FA Cup tie with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on the road to Wembley. The Blues went on to lift the famous FA Cup for the second time in their history. However, it wasn’t all going Chelsea’s way initially and Roy Evans Reds […]
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When Gianfranco Zola arrived in England he had the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders. The previous – and only – Italian to play in the Premier League was Nottingham Forest’s unfortunate Andrea Silenzi, a lumbering injury-prone centre forward with a first touch like a harpoon and the acceleration of a slug in […]
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Dennis Wise and Gianfranco Zola pose with the UEFA Super Cup back in 1998 after beating Real Madrid 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gus Poyet.
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My name is Brian Wolff, or to my online friends ‘Baku Brian.’ Chelsea fans probably know me as Vice Chair, Chelsea in America, or the head of Chelsea Chicago Supporters Club. I also serve as the Overseas Representative on the Chelsea Fans Forum. But there’s one job that brings me great joy (or creative pain, […]
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Chelsea’s first taste of European success came in 1971 when they beat the mighty Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners Cup final. Peter Osgood scored the vital goal in the replay for Dave Sexton’s Blues to give them a 2-1 victory. Along the way Chelsea had previously dispatched Aris FC, CSKA Sofia, Club Brugge […]
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After the conclusion of the 1993/94 season the contract between Chelsea and sponsors Commodore / Amiga came to an end after seven years. A new sponsorship deal was confirmed with American lager giants ‘Coors’ in the summer of 1994. A time when football shirts lasted for two seasons and the home kit would remain the […]
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Back in 1994, former Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle managed his Chelsea side to victory over his former club in dramatic fashion at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham Hotspur took an early 2-0 lead after just 18 minutes courtesy of goals from Steve Sedgley and Jason Dozzell but the Blues fought back with goals from Mal Donaghy, Mark […]
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