On This Day 1937 (28th August)
On the 28th August 1937, 41,500+ fans where at Stamford Bridge for the Division One tie between Chelsea and Liverpool. A George Mills hat trick and goals by Mitchell, Argue and Burgess were enough as Chelsea emphatically won 6-1.
Ask Statman: Oldest Players
Sir Mentor emailed in to ask who is the oldest player to play for the blues. Dick Spence is the answer and this has already been added to the website. Dickie’s final appearance was against Bolton Wanderers at the Bridge in 1947. Grahame Rix became Chelsea’s oldest débutante, making a substitute appearance in the European [...]
Chelsea’s First Appearance In The Carling Cup
Chelsea’s first appearance in the Carling Cup under it’s various guises, back in 1960, was a 7-1 win away at Millwall. On the 10th of October 1960, Jimmy Greaves and Peter Sillett both scored a brace as Ted Drake’s Chelsea won 7-1 after leading 2-1 at half time in front of just over 15,000 fans.
Chelsea are 100%
After two league games, Chelsea are the only side who remain at maximum points after winning both games 6-0.
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