Chelsea On This Day: History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year

The most memorable moments from the club's distinguished past, together with quirky anecdotes and legendary characters, produce an irresistibly dippable Blues diary with an entry for every day of the year

From the club's foundation in 1905, all thanks to an Aberdeen terrier, to their emergence as one of the Premier League's greatest successes, Chelsea's rollercoaster history takes in a period with star players but no opposition, colorful managers, celebrity fans, and the club's sale for £1—all crowned by victory in the UEFA Champions League. Pivotal historic events such as the club's first European win, Roman Abromovich's arrival, and seven victorious FA Cup finals form a backdrop against which Stamford Bridge heroes—Roy Bentley, Dennis Wise, Ruud Gullit, Peter Osgood, John Terry, and Willie Foulke—all loom larger than life.