Chelsea FC: The Official Biography

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One of the most successful, glamorous, and controversial soccer clubs in Great Britain, Chelsea is infamous for catching headlines on and off the field. This comprehensive account walks through a century of soccer, highlighting the club’s star players past and present, the key games, and its rise to prominence. The controversies are addressed as well, including the club’s near collapse in the 1970s from lack of funds, its handling of issues relating to racism, and the recent crackdown on the fans’ rampant hooliganism.  Updated to include a discussion of the club’s recent seasons and its purchase by tycoon Roman Abramovich, this is the ultimate resource on the team in blue.

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A Chelsea fan for almost forty years, Rick Glanvill is an experienced journalist and broadcaster in the fields of publishing, television, and radio. He is the author of more than 15 books, including Chelsea Football Club, The Chelsea Who's Who, The Extraordinary World of the Football Fan.

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"An astounding read."  —Time Out
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