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Van Gaal fears same fate as Mourinho if United keep losing
LONDON (Reuters) – Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal knows losing too many more matches “could be the end of the world” but said he still has the full backing of the club’s board. Jose Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea took the spotlight off Dutchman Van Gaal on Friday but the vultures are circling after […]
Hiddink a perfect fit for Chelsea, says former assistant Wilkins
LONDON (Reuters) – Ray Wilkins, who worked as an assistant to Guus Hiddink in his previous spell in charge of Chelsea six years ago, believes the experienced Dutchman would be the perfect choice to return following Jose Mourinho’s sacking. Hiddink, fired by the Netherlands in June as they failed to qualify for Euro 2016, has […]
Rival managers stand behind ‘great character’ Mourinho
In light of Jose Mourinho's recent sacking from Chelsea, rival managers have come out and complimented him as a man of great character.
Mourinho the ‘very best’ Terry has ever worked with
(Reuters) – John Terry has paid tribute to Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese was sacked by Chelsea for the second time, taking to Instagram to describe his former manager as “the very best I have ever worked with”. Defensive stalwart Terry formed a strong bond with Mourinho during the manager’s first spell at Stamford Bridge, […]
Mourinho not coming back for now: Florentino Perez
MADRID (Reuters) – Sacked Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will not be making an immediate return to Real Madrid to replace Rafa Benitez, who remains the ideal man for the job, president Florentino Perez said on Friday. Portuguese Mourinho, who spent three seasons at Real from 2010, was dismissed by Chelsea on Thursday after a shocking […]
Jose’s Downfall: Blues right to sack Mourinho?
Eight league titles in four different countries, two UEFA Champions League titles, a UEFA cup win and numerous domestic cup competitions along with uncountable individual honors, all in under 11 years of Football Management, Jose Mourinho is aptly described as one of the best managers in the World of Football. In the 1990s, Mourinho worked […]
Mourinho exit leaves Sunderland’s Allardyce in the dark
(Reuters) – Jose Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea has left Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce uncertain what to expect from the struggling champions when his team visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Mourinho was given his marching orders on Thursday after a dreadful run of results have left the club hovering a point above the Premier League relegation […]
Hiddink poised to replace Mourinho at Chelsea
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Dutch coach Guus Hiddink is set to take over at Premier League champions Chelsea after they sacked Jose Mourinho on Thursday, the club’s former striker Mateja Kezman said. “I don’t know if it has been officially confirmed yet, but Hiddink just told me he was the new coach,” Kezman, who played for […]
Chelsea sack ‘Special One’ Mourinho after dreadful start
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho was sacked as manager of Premier League champions Chelsea on Thursday after a calamitous run of results left the west London club one point above the relegation zone. A club statement said Chelsea and the 52-year-old Portuguese had parted company by “mutual consent” seven months after he […]
Top 10 Premier League Judases of the Modern Era
We take a look at some of the Premier League players who not only switched to other Premier League clubs but signed the dotted line for their sworn rivals.
Reactions to sacking of Chelsea’s Mourinho
Former footballers, managers and players react to Chelsea's sacking of Jose "The Special One" Mourinho
Top 5: Chelsea Failures in 2015
Chelsea's performance have lead to disappointment for fans. We at ES try to pinpoint five key aspects where Chelsea failed.
About Chelsea
The Chelsea football team is an English professional team that competes in the Premier League. It was first founded in 1905 and is based in Fulham City. It's one of the most successful clubs in English football history.
"The Blues", as they're commonly regarded by their fans, were first founded by Gus Mears. And they won their first major trophy back in 1955. However, their most successful period has taken place under the ownership of Roman Abramovich.
He took over Chelsea FC in 2003 and has since brought a plethora of trophies to the Stamford Bridge, their home stadium. In their history, Chelsea have won over thirty championships, including six league titles and five European trophies. Though five of the six league championships and three of the five European titles were won in the Abramovich Era.
Their most successful manager has been Jose Mourinho, who has won eight titles in his two stints at Stamford Bridge. Their current manager, Frank Lampard is regarded as their most legendary figure along with the likes of John Terry, Didier Drogba, David Webb, John Hollins, and Pat Nevin.
In 2016, Chelsea was ranked as the seventh most valuable football club in the world £1.15 billion, by Forbes magazine. As of 2016, Chelsea are ranked eighth in the Deloitte Football Money League with annual commercial revenue of £322.59 million.
Most recently, they won the UEFA Champions League under the leadership of manager Thomas Tuchel. They beat the Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 in the final as Kai Havertz took the Blues to the promised land.
Titles
| First Division/Premier League | 6 | 1954–55, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, 2016–17 |
| Second Division | 2 | 1983–84, 1988–89 |
| FA Cup | 8 | 1969–70, 1996–97, 1999–2000, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2017–18 |
| League Cup | 5 | 1964–65, 1997–98, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15 |
| FA Community Shield | 4 | 1955, 2000, 2005, 2009 |
| Full Members' Cup | 2 | 1985–86, 1989–90 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 2011–12, 2020-21 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2 | 2012–13, 2018–19 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 2 | 1970–71, 1997–98 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 1998 |
Club Personnel
Chelsea Ltd.
Owner: Roman Abramovich
Chairman: Bruce Buck
Directors:
- Eugene Tenenbaum
- Guy Laurence
- Marina Granovskaia
- Chief Executive: Guy Laurence
- Club Secretary: David Barnard
- Chairman: Bruce Buck
- Directors:
- Eugene Tenenbaum
- Marina Granovskaia
- Football Club Board:
- David Barnard
- Bruce Buck
- Marina Granovskaia
- Guy Laurence
- Eugene Tenenbaum
- Life President
- Lord Attenborough (1923–2014)
- Peter Digby
- Sir Peter Harrison
- Joe Hemani
- Anthony Reeves
- Alan Spence
- Carlo Cudicini
- Tore André Flo
- Paulo Ferreira
- Eddie Newton
| Squad number | Position | Player Name |
| 1 | Goalkeeper | Kepa Arrizabalaga |
| 2 | Defender | Antonio Rüdiger |
| 3 | Defender | Marcos Alonso |
| 4 | Defender | Andreas Christensen |
| 5 | Midfielder | Jorginho |
| 7 | Midfielder | N'Golo Kanté |
| 8 | Defender | Trevoh Chalobah |
| 9 | Goalkeeper | Marcus Bettinelli |
| 10 | Goalkeeper | Eduard Mendy |
| 11 | Defender | Malang Sarr |
| 12 | Midfielder | Ruben Loftus-Cheek |
| 13 | Defender | Ben Chilwell |
| 15 | Defender | Kurt Zouma |
| 17 | Midfielder | Mateo Kovačić |
| 18 | Defender | Thiago Silva |
| 19 | Midfielder | Mason Mount |
| 20 | Forward | Callum Hudson-Odoi |
| 22 | Midfielder | Christian Pulisic |
| 23 | Forward | Hakim Ziyech |
| 24 | Defender | Reece James |
| 28 | Defender | César Azpilicueta |
| 29 | Forward | Timo Werner |
| 31 | Forward | Kai Havertz |
| 33 | Defender | Emerson Palmieri |
| 34 | Forward | Romelu Lukaku |
