Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Sheffield Wednesday on 12th March 1968 which Chelsea won 2-0. The occasion was a 5th Round F.A. Cup Replay and goals from Bobby Tambling and Peter Osgood set up a 6th Round Tie with Birmingham City.
Shot Of The Day
The Gay Meadow ground staff clear snow from the pitch prior to an inspection by referee Neil Midgley on 4th January 1986. Chelsea’s F.A. Cup 3rd Tie with Shrewsbury Town goes ahead and they win with a single David Speedie goal.
Shot Of The Day
Chelsea manager Billy Birrell and his assistant Stewart Davidson oversee a Tuesday training session at Stamford Bridge in December 1950.
The photo has a touch of the Mr Chalmondley-Warner about it.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Grimsby Town on 29th September 1934 which Chelsea won 2-0. Jack Horton scored both goals for Chelsea but he missed out on a hat-trick after he had a penalty saved by George Tweedy in the Grimsby goal.
On This Day
17th October 1998, Chelsea won 2-1 against Charlton Athletic in a Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Frank LeBoeuf (penalty) and Gus Poyet scored for Chelsea with Eddie Youds replying for Charlton. The attendance was 34,639.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Sheffield United on 8th April 1955 which ended in a 1-1 draw. A gate of 50,978 saw the game and the point kept Chelsea at the top of the table with a potential title decider at Stamford Bridge against Wolves to come.
Shot Of The Day
Frank Blunstone works his way towards goal during Chelsea’s game against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 26th December 1959. Played in torrential rain the Boxing Day fixture ends in a 2-2 draw.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against a British Olympic XI on 16th November 1959 which Chelsea won 4-1. The occasion was a friendly fixture that assisted in team selection for the 1960 Olympics.
6,302 attended at Stamford Bridge.
Shot Of The Day
From a diving header, Colin Lee completes his hat-trick, his first for Chelsea and the goal rounds off an excellent afternoon’s work as they send Newcastle United home at the wrong end of a 6-0 scoreline on 25th October 1980.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Aston Villa on 9th February 1985. Unfortunately the game was postponed due to snow and a new programme was issued for the rearranged game on 16th April which Chelsea won 3-1.
Shot Of The Day
Doug Rougvie is in the thick of the action during Chelsea’s Division I game against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on 22nd September 1984. The keenly fought encounter ends in a 0-0 draw.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Beogradski, Belgrade on 12th November 1957 which Chelsea won 2-1. The game was one of several friendly matches that pitted Chelsea against clubs from Eastern Europe and South America that season.
Shot Of The Day
A long range effort from Les Stubbs (right) goes just wide at Molineux on 19th October 1957.
Despite Tony Nicholas giving Chelsea an 8th minute lead, Wolverhampton Wanderers recover to win 2-1 and take the points.
Today’s Programne
Was issued for the Leytonstone v Bromley game at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1949 which Bromley won 2-0. The occasion was an F.A. Amateur Cup Semi-Final Replay after the two sides had drawn 0-0 at Highbury in front of a 50,000 gate.
Shot Of The Day
Ron Harris and David Webb look on as Peter Bonetti denies Neil Martin during Chelsea’s clash with Coventry City at Highfield Road on 28th February 1970. A week before a Cup Semi-Final against Watford, Chelsea warm up nicely with a 3-0 win,
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s home game against Fulham on 26th September 1925 which Chelsea won 4-0. The ‘local derby’ is watched by a gate of 49,379 and the win maintains Chelsea’s place at the top of Division 2.
Shot Of The Day
A goal down after 5 minutes, Chelsea fight back against Manchester City at Maine Road on 8th March 1995. Andy Myers gets past Nicky Summerbee and puts over a cross for Mark Stein who scores the equaliser. He scores again late on as Chelsea win 2-1.
Shot Of The Day
Stanley Matthews is just about to get a warm welcome from Ron Harris during Chelsea’s promotion battle with Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on 11th May 1963. The visitors win a tight game 1-0 in front of a 66,199 gate.
Today’s Programme
Was issued for Chelsea’s away game against West Ham United on 20th August 1966 which Chelsea won 2-1. Although Chelsea had won at Upton Park in the Cup, this was their first ever league win at the venue.
