A DEAFENING sound of whistles fills the Allianz arena as Drogba steps up to take his penalty in front of a sea of Bayern Munich supporters. The referee blows his whistle, and Drogba scores! Players collapse to their knees, fans punch the air, Lampard is running over to the Chelsea fans while hugging shirtless pitch invaders, it’s absolute chaos. Chelsea are the 2012 Champions League Winners!

Follow the story of Chelsea Football Club through a book of authentic Telegraph newspaper articles, curated from original reports that capture the club’s defining moments. This edition charts Chelsea’s journey — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The rise of the Blues under Tommy Docherty in the 1960s
– The triumphs of the 1970 FA Cup and 1971 European Cup Winners’ Cup
– The resurgence under Ruud Gullit and Gianluca Vialli in the 1990s
– The golden era of Roman Abramovich’s ownership and José Mourinho’s reign
– The 2012 Champions League victory in Munich
– Highlights from Chelsea’s most recent seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether for a devoted Chelsea supporter, a football historian, or someone who has followed the Blues through every era — this is more than a gift. It’s a timeless piece of Chelsea history, ready to be treasured and passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 170+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.

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