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Chelsea Football Club Details and Info

Under manager Tommy Docherty, the Blues made formidable runs at trophies throughout the 1960’s but fell short in all but one endeavor, the 1964-65 League Cup. In 1970, Chelsea won the FA Cup over Leeds United and continued their winning ways into the following season, winning the UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup over Real Madrid, their first major European honor. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be until the mid-nineties that Chelsea would re-establish its dominance in the football world.

Chelsea FC Manager

Aside from winning, the other thing the Blues have been known for is a revolving door of managers. This season is no different as coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over the helm. Formally of AC Milan, Ancelotti won 234 matches with the club and captured two UEFA Super Cups (03, 07) as well as two UEFA Champions League titles (02-03, 06-07). With his creative style of coaching as well as his experience in high pressure situations, Ancelotti should have Blue’s fans eagerly anticipating the future of the team.

More recently, after the 2003 sale of the club to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, the team began to dominate both the English and International stage. Under their new ownership, the Blues spent upwards of 100 million pounds on new talent and a new manager, Jose Mourinho. It was under Mourinho that Chelsea achieved its greatest successes. Chelsea won back to back league championships in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006, becoming only the 5th English team to do so, as well as capturing the 2007 FA and League Cups. Chelsea made it to their first ever UEFA Champions League Final in 2007 under new manager Avram Grant. Since then, Chelsea has continued to play on a high level.

Chelsea FC Stadium

The Blues have played football for over a century and since their inception they have called only one place home, Stamford Bridge. With a bowl-like design and a covered terrace, Stamford Bridge could originally hold approximately 10,000 people. In an attempt to modernize the pitch in the 1970’s, a massive renovation was planned that would turn Stamford Bridge into a more modern 50,000 all-seater stadium. But this plan was stalled due to mounting financial costs. Renovation work continued in the mid-nineties and the plan was back in action.

Chelsea F.C. has a long and rich history in the realm of English Football. For most of their existence, they have been considered as part of the top-tier of English Football clubs. As a member of the English Premier League, Chelsea F.C. faces stiff competition each year, making their recent accomplishments that much more impressive.

The New Premier League, founded in 1992, became Chelsea’s home upon its formation. The Blues would not display top form in the league until 1994, when they reached the FA Cup Final. 1996 saw a change for Chelsea as they added accomplished star Ruud Gullit as player-manager. Gullit signed several international players with tremendous talent which allowed the Blues to capture the 1997 FA Cup, firmly establishing them as one of England’s top sides.

Originally known as the Pensioners, Chelsea was formed on March, 14 1905 and was elected to the Football League not long after. Upon their entry into the League, Chelsea’s showings were less than impressive. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Chelsea became a formidable adversary on the British stage. New manager Ted Drake took over in 1952 and began to transform the team into a version of what we know today. Now known as the Blues, Drake and his new squad won the 1954-55 League Championship, the club’s first major trophy.

Portsmouth F.C. Summary

Portsmouth F.C. is an English Premier League football club from Portsmouth, England. They are popularly known as “Pompey” but also have the less common nickname of “The Blues.” Their fans are known as the “Blue Army.”

Portsmouth FC Stadium

Pompey’s home pitch is Fratton Park, and has been since the origination of the club in 1898. The front facade of Fratton Park is known for its Tudor design, fitting in nicely with the architecture of Portsmouth. The stadium runs from east to west, sort of an anomaly in stadiums. There are four stands, each with seating. The stadium holds a capacity of around 20,200, which marks the lowest capacity of any Premier League stadium.

As expected of a stadium well over 100-years old, it has long been showing signs of wear and tear. Several different plans have been made and dropped to either build a new stadium, or renovate and add on to the existing one. As it stands now, they plan to rotate the pitch 90 degrees to free up space and add additional seating. Ultimately the seating capacity should reach 30,000 in 2010.

Portsmouth FC Manager

Portsmouth’s current manager is Paul Hart. He has been at Portsmouth since spring of 2007 when he was placed as Director of Youth Operations. In February 2009, Pompey’s first team manager Tony Adams, was sacked, and Hart was given his place on a temporary basis. In July 2009, after ending the 2008-09 with much improvement of the team, and safely avoiding regulation, Hart was appointed the permanent manager.

Paul Hart has been around football his whole life, being the son of Johnny Hart, a football player and manager. Paul was a football player as well, playing as a defender. He played for several different clubs including Blackpool and Leeds United. His playing days ended, and his managing days began in 1988, when he became manager of Chesterfield. He has managed several teams over the years, eventually landing at Portsmouth.

After the amazing back to back championships, Pompey began to struggle. They got regulated as far as the fourth division and nearly went into bankruptcy. Finally, in 2002, Portsmouth made it into the English Premier League under the direction of renowned manager Harry Redknapp. In 2008, Redknapp led the club to its second FA Cup with a victory over Cardiff City. That victory gave them an invitation to the 2008-09 UEFA Cup, Portsmouth’s first time playing European football.

Pompey’s main rival is Southampton, though they are currently two league levels below Portsmouth, in League 1.

Since the inaugural season, there have been several ups and downs for Portsmouth. They have faced financial difficulty and regulation. But, on the other hand, they have enjoyed many successes. In 1939 they beat the Wolverhampton Wanderers in a convincing 4-1 win for the FA Cup. In 1948-49 they were the favourites to win the Football League/FA Cup double. Though they lost the FA Cup in the semi-final, they won the English League that season. Then, the following year, they won the English League again, being one of five clubs to win back to back titles since World War II.

Portsmouth F.C. originated in 1898, in a back garden meeting between John Brickwood, an owner of a local brewery, and Frank Bretell, the team’s first manager, where they put together the foundations of a football team. Pompey started in the Southern League in 1899, having a very successful first year, ending the season in second place.