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[GDSamo]

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Chelsea FC Stats

-Full Name: Chelsea Football Club.
-Founded: March 14,1905.
-Owner: Roman Abramovich
-Chelsea FC Honours:
- First Division/Premier League x3
- Second Division x2
- FA Cup x4
- League Cup x4
- FA Community Shield x4
- UEFA Cup Winner's Cup x2
- European Super Cup x1
-Individual Records:
-Most Appearances: Ron Harris, 795.
- Most Goals: Bobby Tambling, 202
- Youngest Player: Ian Hamilton, 16 years 138 days vs Tottenham
- Oldest Player: Richard Spence, 39 years 57 days vs Bolton

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's home stadium is called Stamford Bridge and has a history as varied and unique as the team itself. Stamford Bridge officially opened on 28 April 1877. For the first 28 years of its existence it was used almost exclusively by the London Athletic Club as an arena for athletics meetings and not for football at all. In 1904 the ownership of the ground changed hands when Mr H A (Gus) Mears and his brother, Mr J T Mears, obtained the deeds, having previously acquired additional land (formerly a large market garden) with the aim of establishing a football team there on the now 12.5 acre site. Stamford Bridge was designed by Archibald Leitch and initially included a 120 yard long stand on the East side which could hold 5000 spectators. The other sides were all open in a vast bowl with thousands of tons of material excavated from the building of the underground railway provided high terracing on the West side. The capacity was originally planned to be 100,000 and was the second largest in country behind Crystal Palace - the FA Cup final venue. Initially the stadium was offered to Fulham FC to play there, they turned down the chance and so instead a new side, Chelsea Football Club, was born in 1905 and moved into the new Stamford Bridge stadium.

Name: Stamford Bridge
Inauguration: 28 April 1877
Capacity: 42,500 seats
Record Attendance: 82,905; Chelsea vs Arsenal, 1935
Lowest Attendance: 3,000; Chelsea vs Lincoln, 1906
Address: Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS

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Manager:

- Name: Luiz Felipe Scolari
- Date and Place of Birth: November 9th, 1948
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Coaching Career:
1982 CSA
1982–1983 Juventude
1983 Brasil de Pelotas
1984–1985 Al-Shabab
1986 Brasil de Pelotas
1986–1987 Juventude
1987 Grêmio
1988 Goiás
1988–1990 Al Qadisiya
1990 Kuwait
1991 Criciúma
1991 Al-Ahli
1992 Al Qadisiya
1993–1996 Grêmio
1997 Júbilo Iwata
1997–2000 Palmeiras
2000–2001 Cruzeiro
2001–2002 Brazil
2003–2008 Portugal
2008 - present Chelsea
- Coaching Honours:
Brazilian Campeonato Alagoano: CSA (1982)
Kuwait Emir Cup: Al Qadisiya (1989)
Kuwait Gulf Cup of Nations: Al Qadisiya (1990)
Copa do Brasil: Criciúma (1991), Gremio (1994), Palmeiras (1998 )
Brazilian Campeonato Gaúcho: Gremio (1987, 1995, 1996)
South American Copa Libertadores: Gremio (1995), Palmeiras (1999)
Brazilian Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Gremio (1996)
Brazilian Recopa Sudamericana: Gremio (1996)
Brazilian Copa Mercosur: Palmeiras (1998 )
Brazilian Torneio Rio-São Paulo: Palmeiras (2000)
Brazilian Copa Sul-Minas: Cruziero (2001)
FIFA World Cup winners: Brazil (2002)

Next Post: Transfers and New Manager Interview...

[King-Osgood-1690]

Decent start, not a good title though. And i think you shouldn't have the starting xi in your opening post as it will change from match to match.

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by King-Osgood-NZ

Decent start, not a good title though. And i think you shouldn't have the starting xi in your opening post as it will change from match to match.

Okay mate, i've tried to edit the title and i've got rid of the starting XI as you recommended.
Cheers.

[King-Osgood-1690]

Originally Posted by GDSamo

Okay mate, i've tried to edit the title and i've got rid of the starting XI as you recommended.
Cheers.

no worries mate, its all a learning process.

[Chelsea11]

I don't care if this is a good OP, the title turned me off completely. I really hope you don't consider yourself a Chelsea fan

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by Chelsea11

I don't care if this is a good OP, the title turned me off completely. I really hope you don't consider yourself a Chelsea fan

Sorry... I can't change it.

It's only a title anyway...

[Bayern]

Chelski FC

haha kinda cracks me up but its alright im sure it was a mistake ,... i hope.
but nice choice of team im sure you will do good with chelsea


ps nice sig shes hot!

[Caldera31]

Decent start... Title sucks but whatever mate, you could ask a mod for a change but its up to you.. Transfer targets? I have a few suggestions I'd like to see as a blues fan.

[Chelsea11]

If he made the title Chelski, he's gonna ruin the team

[Bayern]

Originally Posted by Chelsea11

If he made the title Chelski, he's gonna ruin the team

he prob messed up give the guy a break


but i also recommend that you take off your signature for the op & updates, due to it make be sorta distracting haha not that i care of course but it might not keep the focus on your update.

[Chelsea11]

if you're a Chelsea fan, how can you can make a "mistake" calling them Chelski. That's like a true United fan calling their team Man U

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by Chelsea11

if you're a Chelsea fan, how can you can make a "mistake" calling them Chelski. That's like a true United fan calling their team Man U

Lol, you take it so seriously...
I've barely ever done one of these, so I messed up on the title...

Caldera 31, i've got a few transfer targets in mind...you'll see in the next post.

[Chelsea11]

I don't get how you mess up calling Chelsea, the team who looks to be your favorite team, and calling the Chelski

[GDSamo]

Scolari OUT, Hiddink IN

Scolari OUT




Hiddink IN

It seems Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich has had a change of heart towards the ex-Portugal manager Scolari and opted for the Russian boss Guss Hiddink instead. After an impressive showing in Euro 2008 Abramovich realized shortly after installing Scolari as Chelsea manager, he had made the wrong decision. After some reluctant negotiating, Hiddink agreed to join Chelsea on a salary of £55,000 a-week. Setanta Sports managed to arrive in time for the Dutchman's first press conference in England:

Guus, what determined you to leave Russia and become the new Chelsea manager?
The English Premiership is arguably the strongest league in the World and although I enjoyed my time as a National Coach, I wanted to get back into club coaching to provide myself with a bigger challenge. I feel Chelsea was the right club because of the location, the owner and the players. Roman was a pivotal part in my decision to join Chesea, he was very convincing and I'd already met him whilst coaching in Russia.

Have you had a chance to meet up with the players yet?
Yes, I met them briefly before this interview. They were very welcoming and friendly, I feel we can build a strong bond as a team and who knows what we can achieve this season.

Do you think the Chelsea supporters will support your arrival instead of Scolari?
I hope they understand that I wasn't involved in Phil's departure until he was gone. I was soon asked to become the new head coach after his deal collapsed. It seems the Chelsea fans are very true to their team and I'm sure our performances will leave them feeling glad about it.

Can we expect any transfers or changes to the squad?
Absolutely! I will be offloading a lot of players that I feel won't fit into my side, but I will also be adding to an extent that I feel I need to. I have been supplied with enough money to succeed in my dealings.

Who do you have in mind?
Well, I'll be looking for a back-up keeper for Petr, I have Manuel Neuer of Schalke in mind. I will be adding a few strikers, my main choices from a player I know very well Andrei Arshavin, Sevilla's Luis Fabiano and Inter's Mario Balotelli. In midfield, i was extremely impressed with Andres Iniesta at the Euros and he is a player I feel is one of the best around. Defensively, I may bring in Martin Caceres from Barcelona on loan and I am a great admirer of Leverkusen's defensive midfielder Arturo Vidal. So expect a lot of dealings over the summer.

Sounds extremely exciting Guus, thank you for your time.
My pleasure.

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by Chelsea11

I don't get how you mess up calling Chelsea, the team who looks to be your favorite team, and calling the Chelski

I called them Chelski on purpose as a joke, but you don't seem to get that...

[Chelsea11]

pretty bad joke considering you're a Chelsea fan

Nice update though

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by Chelsea11

pretty bad joke considering you're a Chelsea fan

Nice update though

i guess lol.
cheers for comment.

[.DJ]

Why u got rid of Scolari?

[GDSamo]

Originally Posted by D1J

Why u got rid of Scolari?

Just wanted a change, besides I quite like Hiddink...

[.DJ]

alrighty. Are u thinkin of postin the squads?

[GDSamo]

Yeah, I had the starting XI up, but that doesn't work so I was thinking about the squads, I'll do them tomorrow I think.
Cheers for the reminder.

[GDSamo]

Chelsea FC Squad Profiles - Goalkeepers

Name: Petr Cech
Squad Number: 1
Postion: Goalkeeper
Place of Birth: Pitizen, Czech Republic
Date of Birth: 20/05/1982 (26)
Height: 6'6
Weight: 13st 10lbs

Overall: 88
Price: $15,000,000

Name: Carlo Cudicini
Squad Number: 23
Postion: Goalkeeper
Place of Birth: Milan, Italy
Date of Birth: 06/09/1973 (34)
Height: 6'1
Weight: 12st 2lbs

Overall: 75
Price: $1,400,000

Name: Henrique Hilario
Squad Number: 40
Postion: Goalkeeper
Place of Birth: Sao Pedro da Cova, Portugal
Date of Birth: 21/10/1975 (32)
Height: 6'3
Weight: 13st 5lbs

Overall: 72

Price: $540,000

Name: Rhys Taylor
Squad Number: 33
Postion: Goalkeeper
Place of Birth: Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales
Date of Birth: 07/04/1990 (18 )
Height: 6'2
Weight: 13st 5lbs

Overall: 67

Price: $200,000

[GDSamo]

Chelsea FC Squad Profiles - Defenders

Name: Jose Bosingwa
Squad Number: 17
Postion: Right Back
Place of Birth: Kinshasa, DR Congo (Portuguese nationality)
Date of Birth: 24/08/1982 (26)
Height: 6'1
Weight: 11st 11lbs

Overall: 82

Price: $5,600,000

Name: Paulo Ferreira
Squad Number: 19
Postion: Right Back
Place of Birth: Cascais, Portugal
Date of Birth: 18/01/1979 (29)
Height: 5'11
Weight: 12st 0lbs

Overall: 78

Price: $3,100,000

Name: Juliano Belletti
Squad Number: 35
Postion: Right Back
Place of Birth: Cascavel, Brazil
Date of Birth: 20/06/1976 (32)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 10st 12lbs

Overall: 77

Price: $1,400,000

Name: Ricardo Carvalho
Squad Number: 6
Postion: Centre Back
Place of Birth: Amarante, Portugal
Date of Birth: 18/05/1978 (30)
Height: 6'0
Weight: 12st 8lbs

Overall: 85

Price: $12,000,000

Name: John Terry
Squad Number: 26
Postion: Centre Back
Place of Birth: London, England
Date of Birth: 07/12/1980 (27)
Height: 6'1
Weight: 12st 12lbs

Overall: 88

Price: $21,000,000

Name: Branislav Ivanovic
Squad Number: 2
Postion: Centre Back
Place of Birth: Novi Sad, Serbia
Date of Birth: 22/02/1984 (24)
Height: 6'1
Weight: 13st 3lbs

Overall: 78

Price: $2,400,000

Name: Rodrigo da Costa "Alex"
Squad Number: 33
Postion: Centre Back
Place of Birth: Niteroi, Brazil
Date of Birth: 17/06/1982 (26)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 14st 0lbs

Overall: 82

Price: $5,100,000

Name: Ashley Cole
Squad Number: 3
Postion: Left Back
Place of Birth: Stepney, England
Date of Birth: 20/12/1980 (27)
Height: 5'7
Weight: 10st 8lbs

Overall: 83

Price: $6,900,000

Name: Wayne Bridge
Squad Number: 18
Postion: Left Back
Place of Birth: Southampton, England
Date of Birth: 05/08/1980 (28 )
Height: 5'10
Weight: 10st 10lbs

Overall: 78

Price: $2,900,000

[GDSamo]

Chelsea FC Squad Profiles - Midfielders

Name: Michael Essien
Squad Number: 5
Postion: Central Midfielder
Place of Birth: Accra, Ghana
Date of Birth: 03/12/1982 (25)
Height: 5'11
Weight: 12st 2lbs

Overall: 86

Price: $16,000,000

Name: John Obi Mikel

Squad Number: 12
Postion: Central Midfielder
Place of Birth: Plateau State, Nigeria
Date of Birth: 22/04/1987 (21)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 12st 8lbs

Overall: 81

Price: $5,500,000

Name: Florent Malouda

Squad Number: 15
Postion: Left Midfielder
Place of Birth: Cayenne, French Guyana (French Nationality)
Date of Birth: 13/06/1980 (28 )
Height: 6'0
Weight: 11st 7lbs

Overall: 83

Price: $8,400,000

Name: Michael Ballack

Squad Number: 13
Postion: Attacking Midfielder
Place of Birth: Gorlitz, Germany
Date of Birth: 26/09/1976 (31)
Height: 6'3
Weight: 12st 8lbs

Overall: 86

Price: $16,000,000

Name: Deco

Squad Number: 20
Postion: Attacking Midfielder
Place of Birth: Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Date of Birth: 27/08/1977 (30)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 11st 7lbs

Overall: 85

Price: $21,000,000

Name: Frank Lampard

Squad Number: 8
Postion: Attacking Midfielder
Place of Birth: Romford, England
Date of Birth: 20/06/1978 (30)
Height: 5'10
Weight: 12st 4lbs

Overall: 86

Price: $26,000,000

Name: Joe Cole

Squad Number: 10
Postion: Right Midfielder
Place of Birth: Camden, England
Date of Birth: 08/11/1981 (26)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 10st 12lbs

Overall: 84

Price: $14,000,000

[GDSamo]

Chelsea FC Squad Profiles - Forwards

Name: Nicholas Anelka
Squad Number: 39
Postion: Striker
Place of Birth: Versailes, France
Date of Birth: 14/03/1979 (29)
Height: 6'0
Weight: 13st 1lbs

Overall: 83

Price: $12,000,000

Name: Dider Drogba
Squad Number: 11
Postion: Striker
Place of Birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Date of Birth: 11/03/1978 (30)
Height: 6'2
Weight: 13st 3lbs

Overall: 87

Price: $21,000,000

Name: Franco di Santo
Squad Number: 9
Postion: Striker
Place of Birth: Mendoza, Argentina
Date of Birth: 07/04/1989 (19)
Height: 6'5
Weight: 12st 4lbs

Overall: 71

Price: $610,000

Name: Salomon Kalou
Squad Number: 21
Postion: Winger
Place of Birth: Oume, Ivory Coast
Date of Birth: 05/08/1985 (23)
Height: 5'10
Weight: 11st 0lbs

Overall: 79

Price: $4,200,000

Name: Fabio Paim
Squad Number: 47
Postion: Winger
Place of Birth: Estoril, Portugal
Date of Birth: 15/02/1988 (20)
Height: 5'10
Weight: 10st 2lbs

Overall: 70

Price: $530,000

Name: Scott Sinclair
Squad Number: 16
Postion: Winger
Place of Birth: Bath, England
Date of Birth: 25/03/1989 (19)
Height: 5'9
Weight: 10st 10lbs

Overall: 71

Price: $800,000