Hello -- I'm a Chelsea supporting Yank for 21 years this upcoming summer. First game was Chelsea v Blackburn, sitting in the shed end in the summer or 1994. Second game was '97 FA Cup Final. Third game was Chelsea v PSG last year for for the Demba Ba winner. So yes, 3 years between the first and second games, 17 years between the second and third.
I have a 9-year old son who has a lifesize Fathead of Hazard in his room and who is dying to make it to Stamford Bridge for a game.
Thanks!