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.