Chelsea Football Club - Money Talks in Football

Chelsea Football Club - Money Talks in Football


Chelsea football club are one of the top sides of the English Premier League. They are the play thing of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and in recent times his money has brought the club success. They are a London team that is based at the Stamford Bridge football stadium. They are currently managed by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Owner Roman Abramovich is someone that wants the best in everything he does and so since his arrival at Stamford Bridge if you don't perform you are out! The most successful times in the history of Chelsea FC came under the reign of Jose Maurinho who stayed with the club for a 2-3 year period. He claimed 2 domestic titles for the club in successive seasons and made 2 Champions League semi finals. Unfortunately disagreements between Maurinho and Abramovich lead to his departure.

Abramovich purchased Chelsea back in 2003 in a deal worth £140 million. The club had debts of around £80 million which Abramovich was to write off once the deal had gone through. At the time Chelsea were one of the better sides in English football but were still a fair way off the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool. Abramovich appointed manager Jose Maurinho who was the current Champions League champion with FC Porto and together they planned to make Chelsea into something special.

Abramovich wanted up and coming players, not superstars and it was this idea that lead Chelsea to success. Along with the takeover Abramovich purchased Juan Sebastian Veron from Manchester United for £15 million, Claude Makelele from Real Madrid for £14 million, Damien Duff from Blackburn Rovers for £17 million and Joe Cole and Glen Johnson from West Ham for £6.6 million and £6 million. That is a shopping bill of around £110 million.

But the plan worked. In the first season under new control Chelsea dominated the English Premier League and went on to take two straight domestic titles and did it in style. They have been a footballing superpower ever since. The UEFA Champions League title is now the prize that Abramovich lusts after. It is the one title that eludes him and he will do everything in his power get this.

Who says money can't bring success?

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Chelsea FC - So Near, So Far gold

Chelsea FC - So Near, So Far gold

Five of the Champions League semifinals in the last six years. As Chelsea, this is the new director, Carlo Ancelotti, said in her first interview, which is a wonderful implementation. However, it is apparently not quite good enough. The fact that these five have a miserable semifinal appearance should be a source of incredible frustration for billionaire owner of Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, the club and fans - even if some of them might.

The reason that long-standing Chelsea fans perhaps a little philosophical about "only" reached the finals in five attempts is that many of them are probably even more difficult to become accustomed to a challenge for all the honor. Until 1997, when Chelsea won the FA Cup, the club won nothing, for 26 years - unless the admission of the former second title. Chelsea's wealth in the 1980s, after the takeover by Ken Bates for the sum of £ 1, fell, as they are in the vicinity of English football the third level.

But what he found in the last decade of the century. Even before the arrival of Abramovich in 2003, restoration began. The operators of the genealogy of Glenn Hoddle, Ruud Gullit, Gianluca Vialli and Claudio Ranieri all helped the club to one of the leading ensembles in England and the FA Cup win was in 1997 and 2000 and the UEFA Cup Cup winner 1998. Chelsea have been ground time of circuit breakers in many ways - from their continent and their managers overseas players in particular - as the first club, the area with a team without a single player from the United Kingdom or Ireland in a template against Southampton the 1999th

And if the Russian oil magnate, in the Champions League winner José Mourinho support the team in 2004, almost everyone believes that "special", a task force.

And it has emerged. The Premier League to win, so the FA Cup once and the League Cup (twice). March 2004, the team has a new record to start 86 games in which they remained unbeaten in their area of Stamford Bridge.

With some of the best players from England - John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ashley and Joe Cole - and with a little tension imports - Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Michael Ballack and Nicolas Anelka - and the world has been waiting for Saturday trophies on. And especially for the "Holy Grail" Abramovich wants so that UEFA Champions League.

And yet, in the last two seasons, Chelsea have flattered to deceive - and their followers as frustrated. There are occasions where they are so powerful that it also has the strongest opponent, almost intimidating because of their physical and mental template superiority. But it seems, has a serious flaw in the club of make-up, no longer with them this last breakthrough.

Some have said that there are some players from overseas are not sufficiently engaged, but they have their passion and commitment after the loss of the controversy in Barcelona in 2009, these players have been criticized for the lack of sportsmanship.

Some leaders accused each other they are not in a position to the "big" players - as if there was never a problem for someone like Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Some have even blamed Abramovich or losing patience with Mourinho too early in the year 2007 seems a part of his enthusiasm for the club a long time.

But now, not been successful from the admirable Guus Hiddink to stay with the club after the rejuvenation of the team in his short stay in, Chelsea has someone with the Champions League trophy twice as a player and two as a manager. While Stamford Bridge - a marvel of air pollution in your football field in comparison to other more "soul-less" to the stadiums - are in a position to something that the most optimistic fans would have thought possible twenty years ago, a team can win the Champions League.

When Carlo Ancelotti can not be the trophy, on earth, where, after the next step?

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FANS AND CORPORATE FANS SATISFACTION SURVE

FANS AND CORPORATE FANS SATISFACTION SURVEY - RESULTS 2008/09

1.INTRODUCTION
We have recently undertaken our annual satisfaction survey with both Fans and Corporate Fans.

To undertake the surveys we have again used The Leadership Factor, an independent research company who specialise in satisfaction surveys across a wide range of leisure and business sectors.

2.METHODOLOGY
The surveys cover the 'match day experience' of Fans and Corporate Fans, with the questions determined by groups of Chelsea Fans and Corporate Fans. Levels of satisfaction are compared from one season to the next.

Each requirement listed in the questionnaires is measured on a 1 to 10 scale, where 1 means 'very dissatisfied' and 10 means 'very satisfied'. This enables us to record an overall Satisfaction Index for both Fans and Corporate Fans that can be compared each season.

3.CORPORATE FANS SURVEY SEASON 2008/09
1200 Corporate Fans were emailed a web survey link to the questionnaire

209 completed questionnaires were returned (a response rate of 17.4%).

* Overall Satisfaction Index 2008/09 is 72.7% (down from 72.8% in 2007/08)

Areas of Satisfaction

* Availability of match day programme
* Match view from corporate areas
* Safety
* Friendliness of staff
* Type of seating

* Cleanliness of dining and bar areas

Areas of Dissatisfaction (unchanged)

* Value for money of season ticket price
* Access to non-corporate match tickets
* Speed of table/bar service at half time
* Fans to be seated at start of game/ second half
* Match atmosphere in corporate areas

Recommended 'priorities for improvement':

(Areas for improvement 2009)

* Value for money of season ticket price
* Speed of table/bar service at half time

* Fans to be seated at start of game/ second half
* Quality of the food

4.FANS SURVEY SEASON 2008/09
20000 Fans were emailed a web survey link to the questionnaire

3410 completed questionnaires were returned (a response rate of 17.1%).

* Overall Satisfaction Index 2008/09 is 68.0% (up from 67.4% in 2007/08)

Main areas of Satisfaction

* The match day programme
* Price of cup match tickets
* Safety at the stadium
* Ease of exiting the stadium

Main areas of Dissatisfaction (remain unchanged)

* Club approach to booking fees
* Price of food and drink
* Price of Premiership tickets
* Quality of food and drink
* Frequency of tube trains before and after match

Recommended 'priorities for improvement':

(Areas for improvement during 2009)

* Club approach to booking fees
* Price of Premiership Match tickets
* Price of Food and Drink

Other suggested areas for improvement:

·Ease of turnstile access to the stadium (West Stand)

·Ease of exiting the stadium (East Stand Upper)

·Toilet facilities (East Stand Upper)

finals of the FA between Everton and Chelsea

An epic season reached its climax on Saturday

A national epic season reached its climax on Saturday with the finals of the FA between Everton and Chelsea. The buyers of Chelsea index for the propagation of a priori from the start of the tournament will be pleased that the spread from the outset to 89-91 points (100 points for the winner, 70 points for the runner-up), and love to Hiddink rewarded them with a victory on his part, the Blues on the season. Chelsea with a game spread index 16-17.5 points (25 points won the game, 10 points for the pressure) and Everton is just 6-7.5 points, the players are on the left no doubt in the team, which is the darling of the game. Buyer for Everton's victory spread index will be absolutely delighted that Steven Pienaar and Phil Neville were both in the form, while the buyer of the spread like Chelsea see Frank Lampard and sat back in the team.

Buyer and seller, the U.S. spread is 0.7-0.9 for Chelsea, should remember that only two of the last ten finalists were of sanctions, although the two have been over the last four years (2005 and 2006). Supremacy spreading weather also that since 1999, a goal or less separate teams of seven of the last ten finalists. The higher profit at the moment is three goals in 2004 the biggest ever victory margin in an FA Cup final, four gates. Seller, the U.S. expansion may know, is the result of this flight - no less than Chelsea against Manchester United in 1994.

In view of the experience in the finals of the FA Cup, The Toffee have an impressive 12 appearances against Chelsea eight pages to the start of the tournament. Chelsea won the last two years ago, and sellers with all the objectives of the dissemination, 2.1 can remember that they did not win the trophy in extra time, after the usual opening times of arrival, without a goal. The same spread sellers are happy to know that Chelsea and Everton two meetings of the league this season were the two goalless, but the buyer of the need not to spread panic - the last time they met in the FA Cup for the fourth game in Stamford Bridge, the result was 4:1 for Chelsea. This spread players trying to get in the objectives of the internal market should also note, the highest game ever Show in 1953, where the Blackpool defeated Bolton 4-3.

Over the past ten finalists of the FA Cup, there were a total of 19 goals in general, with an average of 1.9 goals per game, what should be the total sales targets for the spread of weather. But perhaps, that the buyers are impressed by the fact that only two finalists did not manage a goal and the most goals in six, in this extraordinary finals three years ago when Steven Gerrard has injuries on time with West Ham 3-3 . Interest for the transfer of football betting spread target looks totally minutes 108-118 for the Saturday draw, the final goal minutes Constitution 2006 was a decrease in jaw 291. Sporting Index traders were still disturbed that the Hammers' manager Alan Pardew and.

MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 2 INTER 0

Objectives of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard made it two wins in Pasadena for two days on the zomertoer of America.

José Mourinho managed at an Inter side was always in control from the start dominated both the property and the opportunities that we have expelled from the World Cup challenge in the famous old stadium Rose Bowl, a crowd of 81,224 in attendance, breaking 65289 Chelsea in the American record in Seattle on Saturday.

The goals came early in any medium, Drogba lucky to beat keeper Vid ING with a deflected effort, while Lampard calmly finishing with a fine taken.

Chelsea arrived in LA with a warm reception, not only the sun, but also the thousands of fans at the Rose Bowl, waiting for their hero.

Carlos Ancelotti opted for the African contingent from the start, since they have enough of a pre-season fitness function, and Drogba leading the line with Salomon Kalou, while Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel added Midfield, which was a diamond shape.

These two are united by Florent Malouda and Lampard, who again played just behind the front. In the defense, stepped on Ricardo Carvalho alongside John Terry, while Branislav Ivanovic aligned on the right-back. Ashley Cole and Petr Cech is still left, and back to goal, respectively.

Inter

It took only 10 minutes before Drogba scored to open thanks to a mistake by Inter goalkeeper Vid Ing.

Since so much time and space from 25 meters out, Drogba returns deflected an effort to establish clearly the most difficult things to ING, but he still should have done to save. Instead, he tried for the ball around the post, only to see that creep into his goal.

The lead may be larger, Terry heading over from a corner three minutes and then Goalie Drogba rounding a tight corner, but Kalou found when he withdrew.

The game was not released in the most rapid pace, and after a goal that seems slower. Actually it was an exhibition game even more exciting than the game that was expected.

Lampard drilled a free kick forward ING, while the other end former Arsenal man Patrick Vieira some nimble footwork before Terry can a teen, and clarity.

In the meantime, the two managers choose to make changes. For Chelsea Drogba and Kalou was replaced by Saturday off Anelka and Sturridge as oak gave way to Alex and Deco Malouda replaced.

Inter

Three minutes before the second half was as good as the game ended. Sturridge was again eager to effect, and when he tried to stabbing in the area, the ball was blocked by the arm and Burdisso Referee points to the site.

By strengthening Lampard, side-footing his second fall in as many games for the bottom corner to double the lead.

Inter

Seven minutes later, the change of the party and ruin Lampard during the Inter defense for Anelka paste a. The French could have scored, the ball try to ING on this occasion, but the goalkeeper did well to parry.

Ivanovic saw yellow for a strong challenge before Mario Balotelli in a more intelligent Midfield create a chance for Deco, but the shot was weak and easy to Ing.

The next time was in operation, the Slovenian had to work, this time for Lampard a unit of 25 meters and then to deny Deco, who burst past two challenges.

The changes over time Ancelotti, Ross Turnbull a debut in goal, while Sam Hutchinson Michael Mancienne and replacement of the full back. Lampard, who completed 90 minutes against Seattle, then in the field and looking as fresh as ever.

With seven minutes remaining Inter finally saw a good opportunity to object, and ex-Chelsea Ricardo Quaresma flicked a free man, KicKing away from the message. Zlatan Ibrahimović, rumored to be close to signing for Barcelona, wasted their chances and hit the side netting.

One minute later, the Swedish had a chance on a dead ball, which beaten with poison, but Turnbull was good to see him in his arms.

Finally, with three minutes Lampard was withdrawn, will get a huge applause from the crowd when he was replaced by Franco di Santo.

The new date has not yet been determined, but he has the last chance of the game, turning a chip Deco, but burn ing of higher Crossbar.

Another comfortable victory, with everyone in turn with the focus now on one of the two games. Things are rosy in the Rose Bowl.

Chelsea (4-1-2-1-2): Cech (Turnbull 62), Ivanovic (Mancienne 62), Carvalho (Alex ht), Terry (c), A Cole (Hutchinson 78), Mikel, Malouda (Deco ht) , Essien (Belletti 62), Lampard (Di Santo 87), Drogba (Anelka ht), Kalou (Sturridge ht).

Inter (4-2-3-1): ing; Santon, Córdoba, Obi (military ht), Chivu (Mancini 58), Cambiasso (Krhin 79), Zanetti, Vieira, Motta (Ibrahimovic 58), Burdisso, Balotelli ( Lent 79)

a 'special' Friendly

Tonight is the Rose Bowl

Tonight is the Rose Bowl in Pasadena to host a house. Former Chelsea manager José Mourinho Internazionale will test his side against the Blues in the second season with the World Cup challenge.

Its special feature is a special place in the heart of Chelsea, as the man who broke 50 years of sadness, but not with two Premier League titles - in addition to his two Carling Cups and one FA Cup. Hardware was limited, as his sudden departure in 2007, the overall impact of the club.

But, while the Super Frank, enjoy EBJT drugs and to see one of her best mentors again, higher than the rivalry of epic proportions will reign after a few months.

"There are worse things in life than I, and (Roman) Abramovich, together, the new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has written in his autobiography." But the worst for him, and went. He has already, with its specificity, Mourinho. "

This could be interesting, even for a friendly.

Team News
Michael Ballack returned to Stamford Bridge in preparation for surgery on a suspected broken toe. Bosingwa will play tonight after picking a knock in training, and we still can not Zhirkov - Yuri is likely to tour in the U.S. with permission problems.

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DROGBA AND CHELSEA FC STATEMENTS

DROGBA AND CHELSEA FC STATEMENTS


Didier Drogba has asked for this statement to be released on his behalf.

'I was very upset at what happened during the game, but having seen the pictures on TV I accept that I overreacted.

'I also fully accept that the language I used did not set a good example for those watching at home, especially children. I regret that in the heat of the moment I let out my incredible frustration and disappointment in this way, and for that I apologise.'


Chelsea Football Club has issued the following after Didier Drogba's statement:

'Chelsea welcomes Didier's statement today which was made honestly and after reflection. We are all acutely aware of the responsibilities that lie with both the club and its players towards setting a good example as role models.

'While it is clear that some of the events last night were regrettable, they occurred only because of the high emotions and frustrations which arose from the disappointment of a controversial defeat in such an important game.

'We made representations to UEFA immediately after the game and we await their comments following a review of the match officials' report.'

Overview- chelsea football club

Overview

Chelsea will be desperate to regain the Premier League crown after finishing second to Manchester United in the last two seasons. Former manager Jose Mourinho, bankrolled by owner Roman Abromovich's millions, brought the first title to Stamford Bridge for 50 years when the Blues lifted the trophy in 2005. Chelsea became only the second team to win back-to-back Premier League titles when they clinched it a year later. Mourinho left the club by mutual consent in September 2007.

Although Chelsea reached the FA Cup final in 1994, they hardly set the world alight in their early Premier League days. Ruud Gullit became manager in 1996 and steered the Blues to an FA Cup triumph in 1997, while his successor Gianluca Vialli guided the team to victory in the League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in 1998.

Shortly after, he led the team to the UEFA Super Cup after a 1-0 win over Real Madrid. The FA Cup followed in 2000. Vialli was replaced by Claudio Ranieri in 2000 and he led Chelsea to another FA Cup final appearance in 2002.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich bought the Blues for £140m. After a trophyless season, he appointed Mourinho as new Chelsea manager and there was instant success. In 2005, Chelsea won the Barclays Premiership and League Cup, along with a Champions League semi-final appearance.

And Mourinho retained the Barclays Premiership crown the year after, equalling the club's own Premier League record of 29 wins set the previous season. They were league runners-up in 2006/07 and also claimed the FA Cup and League Cup double.

They were also runners-up in the 2007/08 campaign, but by this time Mourinho had left the club. He was replaced by Avram Grant who led the Blues to the final of the Champions League and Carling Cup.

Grant left Stamford Bridge at the end of the season and was replaced by Luiz Felipe Scolari who will be charged with bringing the title back to the club. However he was sacked in February 2009 and replaced by Guus Hiddink who agreed to take charge until the end of the campaign while continuing to coach the Russian national side.

Club Heritage

Chelsea were formed in 1905 and were elected into the Second Division of the Football League. They just missed out on silverware 10 years later with an FA Cup final defeat. The Blues had to wait for their first major trophy in 1955, when under manager Ted Drake, they won the league title. Chelsea claimed the League Cup for the first time in 1965 and were defeated in the FA Cup final two years later.

Featuring the likes of Ron 'Chopper' Harris, Ian Hutchison and Peter Osgood, Chelsea overcame Leeds to win the FA Cup in 1970. In the following season, they clinched the European Cup Winners' Cup with a replay victory over Real Madrid.

Financial problems meant the Stamford Bridge club dropped into the Second Division, and at one point they were close to falling to the Third Division.

They eventually won their place back in the top flight in 1984, but their stay only lasted four seasons. They clawed their way back to the First Division again as Second Division champions in 1989 and have remained there ever since.

Premier League History

1992/93 - Inaugural members of the Premier League
1993/94 - Lose FA Cup final
1996/97 - Ruud Gullit appointed player-manger
1996/97 - Win FA Cup
1997/98 - Gianluca Vialli becomes manager
1997/98 - Win League Cup, Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Super Cup
1999/00 - FA Cup winners
2000/01 - Claudio Ranieri becomes manager
2001/02 - Lose FA Cup final
2003/04 - Chairman Ken Bates sells Chelsea to Roman Abramovich
2000/05 - Jose Mourinho takes over as manager
2004/05 - Chelsea win Barclays Premiership and League Cup
2005/06 - Chelsea win Barclays Premiership
2006/07 - Win FA Cup and League Cup
2007/08 - Jose Mourinho leaves the club to be replaced by Avram Grant. Runners up in the Carling Cup, Barclays Premier League and Champions League. Part company with Grant. Luiz Felipe Scolari appointed manager in June.
2008/09 - Scolari is sacked in February 2009 and replaced by Russian national coach Guus Hiddink who will combine both roles until the end of the season. Carlo Ancelotti named new manager in June 2009