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I saw this on another CFC forum and it definitely made me smile ... a lot! So I thought it would be rude not to share it on here ... :O) Start of a CFC song just perfect for L**ds away ... To the tune of "First Day Of Christmas" ... "Since the last time we met you we've won the ****ing lot ... 3 x League Titles ... 4 x FA Cups ... 2 x League Cups ... and THE ****ING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE" Just need a little imagination for a second sentence to finish this little ditty off and I think we may have got something here, hehe!

November '83 - Leeds away D1-1 April '84 - Leeds home W5-0 1983-84 season. The season we were promoted as Division 2 Champions. I remember the season well and attended quite a few games. This was one of the seasons where our away support was phenomenal, at times and we swamped many a ground and overwhelmed the opposition. Leeds away was no exception. CFC turned up in FORCE! A huge turnout! Leeds behind both goals & Chelsea given virtually the entire length of one side of the pitch, top to bottom! Imagine the old West Stand at the Bridge being filled 'top to bottom' (benches & all) with Leeds. That's how it felt! Elland Road definitely had a home game feel to it! I remember thinking this was supposed to be Leeds away! No-one took these numbers to us. The ten minute rendition of "One Man Went To Mow" when approx. 6000-8000 away fans stood up in total unison was a site to behold. The Leeds lads even stood on their seats and applauded, it looked that good, honest! Being in student digs in Leeds (at the time) we decided to walk to Leeds Station, early doors to meet the first CFC specials coming up from old Smokey! Bad idea, the Leeds boys were milling around everywhere. We had no choice but to run the gauntlet & keep our heads firmly down! "Got the time, mate?" we were asked the old chestnut. Luckily, the Northern neutral amongst our ranks piped up on our behalf and Leeds relaxed. On arriving at the Station, we revealed our true allegiance to the rows of Coppers keeping the Leeds welcoming party at bay! They looked at us in absolute astonishment and quickly escorted us inside their Station cauldron. When the packed CFC Special arrived absolute pandemonium ensued. The 'serious' Chelsea boys were literally charging up the steps, full steam ahead towards the Station's exit, where we stood. They couldn't wait for a tear up! They were orgasmic with excitement! I think at this point it suddenly dawned upon the Leeds welcoming party exactly what they were confronting. This was no ordinary mob! I think a fair few Leeds were glad the horse guard police infantry parade produced wonders to hold the CFC front lines back! They certainly looked a lot more subdued! At this point, the dress sense of the two opposing mobs became evidently apparent. Leeds had totally endorsed the brightly coloured rainbow casual look & the London lads had not! We joined the Station escort for the long walk to the ground. The escort was of mammoth proportions and 'without question' Leeds knew we were coming. The build up of Leeds fans increased as the stadium flood lights approached. A few sniper attacks occurred on the Chelsea stragglers, at the very back of the escort. However, Leeds were generally happy to hurl abuse from the safety of the police lines. Yorkshire's finest had it pretty much sewn up every-time & so the anaconda snake of bodies continued on its way. As we approached Elland Road it became immediately evident that all we could here were Chelsea songs coming from inside the Stadium. Our confidence soared! Remember, this was Leeds, at Leeds! We slipped the escort at the Stadium because we had seats in the Leeds main home stand, opposite the CFC hordes. We sat amongst the Leeds faithful, in their vast grandstand seats with the huge CFC away following dead opposite us. It was a very impressive, wonderful site indeed! This was CFC at their peak! I think even some of the locals were in shock & awe. During the game, it became apparent that a few groups of CFC were dotted amongst the home seats. Some out of choice, others not! Soon there was an incident below. An isolated, very vocal Chelsea supporting black fella' was laid into by a few locals. He shook his head with disgust afterwards. A few CFC lads came to his aid lead by a warrior in a sheepskin coat who was waving at the massed away support ranks for maximum effect. Of course, this drew the attention of the entire home seated support. Luckily, the stewards intervened and the offending CFC were safely ejected. The game finished and we followed the home fans exodus. You could sense the unease amongst the majority of locals. And I could totally understood why! Personally, I would have felt exactly the same if an equivalent sized away mob had descended upon the Bridge. Groups of lads seemed to be hanging around, waiting for the away masses eventual departure. We hanged around, as observers only. A rumour was rapidly spreading amongst the locals that CFC were smashing there way out of the ground and were on the move. Quite a few locals started to twitch. You could sense the fear spreading amongst their ranks & many turned on there toes & left ... I couldn't blame them! After note: as a student living in Leeds (at the time) I witnessed the anticipation of this fixture in the City centre, especially late at night. For a week prior to the game, virtually every night bus I travelled on would spontaneously erupt in drunken anti-Chelsea songs from the entire male occupants, except me of course ... I just sat there, quiet but confident. I sort of knew what was coming ... After the main event, I knew many a Yorkshireman who was quite humbled upon the experience of witnessing our amazing CFC turn-out on that crisp November afternoon in 1983, I can tell u ... :O) The numbers Leeds took to us later on that year were piss poor, in comparison. Mind you, it was our defining promotion game & Leeds were only mid-table. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this home game also included the now infamous 'battle of Piccadilly Circus', where before the game both firms met in the heart of the West End? Even Leeds admit in their book that the CFC lads achieved a points victory that day.

1979-80 Leicester City 1 - 0 Chelsea The year Leicester City won promotion as Division 2 Champions. This is a a story with a different perspective on the topic because for this match we were an isolated group of Chelsea (high up) amongst the vast LCFC home seated support. On entering, we were pretty much sussed straight away by the locals around us. Fortunately for us, they were a respectful & friendly lot. Mind you, I'm not so sure this hospitality would have been reciprocated back at the Bridge? At this vantage point, it was a privilege indeed to be amongst the home support because the grandstand panoramic view allowed us to witness all the shenanigans, mayhem and menace played out in the Terraces below us & the true frightening nature of Chelsea's large & impressive away support. It was truly a site to behold! Leicester's boisterous home terrace was behind the goal to our right. It was divided into 3 x equal size pens or sections. Chelsea had been given the far section including all the seating wrapped around the side of the pitch (right up to the half way line) & Leicester the rest. An early doors entry attack on Leicester's middle pen had been successfully repelled! However, Leicester's near side pen had clearly been infiltrated by some serious CFC boys which muted their support (within it) quite noticeably! In fact, it was clear from our viewing platform that Leicester's finest were significantly out-numbered should the fences be removed! The first half was played out with continuous sporadic outbreaks of problems caused by Chelsea fans. Some CFC even getting caught up in the goal netting! It even kicked off directly below us as some locals were scattered! This off-field entertainment finally settled down for the second half. Then we were treated to Chelsea's amazing 'Geordies of the South' continued vocal support for the remainder of the entire proceedings. The norm' back then but unfortunately, long gone today ... You could sense the fear & unease from the local support around us as the game drew to its conclusion, despite Leicester winning this 'crucial' promotion decider the vast home support in the seats had clearly seen enough & were just concerned about their own 'health and safety' getting home. And who could blame them! I would have felt exactly the same if an equivalent sized mob had descended upon the Bridge. I was told later that the old bill, in their wisdom had let the terrace sections out together, much to the Chelsea mobs delight resulting in one big melee! This was also one of those many games from this era when our vocal away support would continuously sing ... "Chelsea, Chelsea ... Chelsea, Chelsea" ... almost non-stop for an entire half, whatever the outcome and you can hear this on the match day video highlights link below. http://fansonline.net/leicestercity/article.php?id=611

I think you may well be right :O) Another game that springs to mind was Charlton Athletic away (late 70's or early 80's, I think it was) I know we won! Charlton had one of THE best open terraces in London which was truly massive and used to stretch the entire length of one side of the pitch. It was impressive and this is where the mostly sensible fans & supporters normally stood. Chelsea mobbed the away end, as per usual & they were in fantastic voice. Another home game feel to the whole day. Us, we were in the midst of the covered home terrace where any resistance from Charlton's finest may have been. We weren't expecting much but on the train across London someone said that Millwall may show? Hence, the extra edge. The Home terrace was full of 'wall to wall' lads & we relaxed, a little when it became apparent that all the fine chaps around us were, in fact CFC! The very boisterous away support were waving at us to reveal ourselves which we all did in due course, by waving back. Suddenly, from the top, right-hand corner a pocket of Charlton FC piped up! With that, virtually the whole covered home end terrace turned in complete unison singing Chelsea songs with arms pointing in their direction. They were quickly dispelled. Pronto! I remember one huge lone Charlton warrior making a stand, of sorts before he too thought better of it and scarpered! One of the most complete takings of virtually the whole home terrace I have witnessed.

Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (1977-78) FA Cup I think this was the match, if my memory serves me right? Chelsea's Home FA Cup tie vs Burnley was postphoned at the very last minute. The Fulham Road was mobbed with CFC all dressed up with no where to go! "Chelsea on the way to Arsenal" someone sang. So off we all went. I remember it was murder trying to get down the escalator to board the tube to Highbury, such was the enthusiasm, hehe! As we neared Arsenal's manor on the tube the faces of the local supporters was one of utter disbelief. No attempt was made to hide our Blue & White scarves, not at all! I remember the game had already kicked off as a sizeable mob of CFC made their way up the famous North Bank, Highbury terrace steps. The Chelsea mob spread to the right hand side of the massive packed home terrace. It was obvious to the Gooners that we were there & their home end had been infiltrated by CFC. "3-0 ... 3-0 ... 3-0" they sang at us, reminding us of our early season defeat! The Chelsea faithful stayed put for the whole of the game. Match of the Day even picked some of us out singing & holding our 'blue & white' scarves aloft during the match's evening highlights. I also remember another group of Chelsea in the Wolves away end section too ... This was my very first trip to Highbury as a Chelsea fan ... I think I may even still have the programme somewhere too ... :O)