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Chelsea's Epic Journey to Munich 2012 (Part 5) #chelsea #barcelona #munich2012 #throwbackblues

This is the fifth segment of Chelsea’s dramatic rise to the incredible European success in Munich 2012 featured in my book “Life Sentence at Stamford Bridge“. You can read the first, Second , third and fourth parts here. Part 5 (of 6) will be published in the coming weeks. To read the entire chapter in full, visit the book page here.

Overcoming the World’s Best to Reach the Champions League Final

The Legendary Tale of Didier Drogba's Reign as King #Chelsea #drogbalegend #throwbackblues

DIDIER DROGBA

Chelsea player From: 2004-2012, 2014-2015

Drogba arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2003/2004 season from French Side Marseille.

The legacy he would leave behind represents fiction at its finest.

Didier Drogba’s Journey at Chelsea

Far from a fan favourite when he first joined Chelsea, as frequent diving, injuries, a far from prolific first two seasons and continuous talk of leaving…

Lampard Lights the Way to Moscow #chelsea #lampard #throwbackblues

Chelsea 3 Liverpool 2

Drogba (33), Lampard (98), Drogba (105) Wednesday 30th April 2008 Champions League Semi Final Second Leg Stamford Bridge

Final and Frank Lampard are the key ingredient behind this stormy semi-final Champions League tie.

It is quite possibly the most emotionally charged game of football that I have ever been to.

Frank Lampard’s mother had passed away the week before and a…

Di Matteo's Double Delight as Chelsea Manager #chelsea #dimatteo #throwbackblues

ROBERTO DI MATTEO

Chelsea Manager 2012 – FA Cup and Champions League Success

As far as tactical knowledge and leadership qualities are concerned Roberto Di Matteo is unlikely to be considered Chelsea’s best ever.

However, his impact in the space of three short months is what makes him undeniably one of Chelsea’s greatest.

Following a 3-1 defeat away to Napoliin the Champions League, Di Matteo…

Chelsea Retain Title with Massive Win Vs Man United #chelsea #premierleague #throwbackblues

Chelsea 3 Manchester United 0

Gallas (5), J Cole (61), Carvalho (73) Saturday 29th April 2006

Chelsea are crowned Premier League Champions

Beating Manchester United to Win the Premier League

Can you imagine a better way of clinching the title than beating Manchester United 3-0? Needing only a point to seal back-to-back Premier League victories a rampant Chelsea would go on and do just that.

An…

Captain. Leader. Legend. John Terry is Chelsea FC #chelsea #johnterry #throwbackblues

JOHN TERRY

FROM: 1998-2017

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Three words that provide sufficient justification for John Terry’s inclusion as one of Chelsea’s greatest of all time.

I have been lucky enough to watch Terry for many of his Seven hundred and seventeen games in a Chelsea career that spans almost 20 years and watched him lead the team to five Premier League trophies, five FA cups, three league…

Antonio Conte King of Stamford Bridge #chelsea #conte #throwbackblues

ANTONIO CONTE

FROM: 2016-2018

Belief was at a low point at Stamford Bridge when Antonio Conte joined Chelsea in the summer of 2016.

His arrival came off the back of a disastrous 10th place finish in 2016, following winning the Premier League in the 2014/15 season.

As a result expectations from fans were no longer at the level they were used to as the winning aura surrounding the club seemed to be…

Chelsea Comeback Against Napoli Rocks Europe #chelsea #throwbackblues #championsleague

Chelsea 4 Napoli 1

Drogba (29), Terry (48), Lampard (75 pen), Ivanovic (105) Wednesday 14th March 2012 Champions League Round of 16 second leg. Napoli Lead 3-1.

On reflection many Chelsea fans would consider the 4-1 victory over Napoli as the night Chelsea’s name was engraved on the European Cup for the first time.

From that evening it was written in the stars.

For those, who remember the club was…

Sensational Gudjohnsen Scissor Kick Sinks Leeds #gudjohnsen #chelsea #throwbackblues

Gudjohnsen Super Scissor Kick v Leeds

Tuesday 28th January 2003

15 at the time and just over 15 years ago, one of my Chelsea hero’s scored an incredible goal against Leeds United.

Known for his excellent link-up play, intelligent thinking and deft touch in front of goal Eidur Gudjohnsen popped up with an incredible overhead kick to make it 1-1 during this mid-week clash with fierce rivals Leeds…

Petr Cech Chelsea's Unsung Hero #chelsea #cech #throwbackblues

PETR CECH

Chelsea Goalkeeper from 2004-2015

Petr Cech epitomises the unsung hero.

However, for all those that were able to witness his ten years at Chelsea will know that he is simply one of the greatest players to ever wear the shirt and grace the Stamford Bridge turf.

His ability to govern defences and provide them with the confidence they needed to perform at their best was just the start of…

Bright Future for Blues with Victory Over Liverpool in 2003 #chelsea #throwbackblues #ktbffh

Chelsea 2 Liverpool 1

Desailly (13), Gronkjaer (26) Sunday 11th May 2003 Premier League Fixture 

Chelsea’s Future on the Line

There are many things to love about this fixture against Liverpool.

Its significance would have monumental influence on Chelsea Football Club.

On the surface it was a game against one of the biggest clubs in the country.

On closer inspection it was a game that would decide…

Ruud Gullit Brings Sexy Football as Chelsea Manager #chelsea #gullit #throwbackblues

RUUD GULLIT

Chelsea Manager:  1996-1998

Chelsea’s first piece of silverware for twenty six years will be the long lasting memory fans will have of Ruud Gullit’s management of Chelsea.

Promoted from player to player/manager in the Summer of 1996 following the departure of Glenn Hoddle for England, Gullit would bring a world of change to Chelsea Football Club.

A change that would shape the clubs…

Chelsea's Epic Journey to Munich 2012 (Part 4) #chelsea #munich2012 #throwbackblues

This is the fourth segment of the unforgettable journey that was Chelsea’s incredible European success in Munich 2012 featured in my book “Life Sentence at Stamford Bridge“. You can read the first, Second and third parts here. Part 5 (of 6) will be published in the coming weeks. To read the entire chapter in full, visit the book page here.

Written in the Stars Chelsea Champions League 2012 2012: …

The Chelsea Legend : Gianfranco Zola #chelsea #zola #throwbackblues

GIANFRANCO ZOLA

Chelsea Player from: 1996-2003

In terms of ability on the ball Gianfranco Zola provided a spectacle to Stamford Bridge that I had never seen at Chelsea.

Nine at the time and with little knowledge of him as a player I wasn’t sure what to expect on his arrival in November 1996.

He joined at similar time to many other foreign players including Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Di Matteo as…

Chelsea 4-4 Liverpool Champions League 2009 #chelsea #championsleague #throwbackblues

Chelsea 4 Liverpool 4

Drogba (52), Alex (57), Lampard (76, 89), Tuesday 14th April 2009 European Champions League Quarter Final

When it comes to sheer entertainment it’s difficult to top the clash with Liverpool in the Quarter Final of the Champions League in 2009.

We went into the match with a strong 3-1 lead from the first leg at Anfield.

Liverpool obviously had other ideas, racing into a 2-0…

Gianluca Vialli's Incredible Silverware Success #chelsea #throwbackblues

GIANLUCA VIALLI

CHELSEA MANAGER FROM: 1998-2000

As player/Manager for Chelsea following his rapid appointment to succeed the sacked Ruud Gullit in February 1998, Gianluca Vialli would guide the team to League Cup and European Cup Winners Cup success in that season.

An emphatic victory against Arsenal just days after Vialli’s appointment would ensure Chelsea’s passage to Wembley and an eventual…

Chelsea Hit Arsenal for Six in 2014 #chelsea #throwbackblues

Chelsea 6 Arsenal 0

Eto’o (5), Schürrle (7), E Hazard (17), Oscar (42, 66), Salah (71) Saturday 22nd March 2014

Since setting foot inside Stamford Bridge in 1993, it became apparent that Arsenal were a team we simply didn’t beat.

For over a decade they were the team you never felt safe against.

Nigel Winterburn’s last minute free kick would claim a 3-2 victory for Arsenal at the Bridge in 1997.

A…