Something to pass the time and share some stories ect about your connection with the club.

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?

Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?

Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?

Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?

Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

Mine:

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

When I was about 7 we moved to London and because I attended games in Glasgow every week with my dad he started taking me to The Bridge when we made the move. As soon as I saw the stadium I was hooked and have not looked back since. I started of a Rangers fan of course but over the years both clubs have became really close ot my heart. Chelsea because the old man loved them and got me involved when we moved down. Rangers because it’s my hometown team and the family are all gers fans.

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

Myself my dad and his 2 brothers, other than that it’s Rangers, Motherwell and my sisters fiancé is...wait for it Tottenham!! Many of the boys I grew up with in Glasgow who follow Rangers tend to follow our results and a few of them have made the trips down.

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

Been a few and the one that sticks out is obviously Munich but the cup winners cup was special and I remember that day as if it were yesterday!

The day we won the title at Bolton, was mayhem…crazy day all round but it was one of the best moments in my life along with Munich.

Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?

I remember years ago think it was one of Joses first game in charge against United (Gudjohnson scored the winner I’m sure?) and I was in Majorca in a sports bar with my friends dad. I walked in with my Chelsea gear on everyone kind of giving me second looks and I had no idea why because it just said sports bar outside it with the game marked on a wee blackboard. Was quite empty when we got in but soon the United fans started pouring in and before long it was packed with just United fans singing songs ect…I was asking the friends dad where’s the Chelsea or at least the neutral fans? He then smiled and said this is called Gigg’s bar and then I started to look around and sure enough in the pool room behind us it was United scarves, shirts, posters ect.

We scored and I went mental and then came the stares and abuse lol, we had to leg it after that…. As it happened bumped into one of the guys the second week and he was seethin still, kept saying to us theres no chance we would win the title and were just a flash in the pan club thinking they could buy everyone! Wish I was there to see his face when we won the title that year!

Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

I have missed a fair few things in the past few years : CL final in Moscow I came home early from Zante in Greece so I could be with my Dad and uncles back home….emotional night that.

Missed my mates wedding the Sunday after Munich…I didn’t get to bed/stop celebrating till the early hours and was in no fit state to make the journey.

Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

All time would be Frank Lampard because he was just a phenomenal footballer who bled Chelsea, he loved the club and I loved him. Will never again in my lifetime see another one like him I’d imagine so I’m just glad I was able to see him and cheer him on so many times.

Current is probably Dave because he is so consistent and does not seem full of himself or arrogant as so many top footballers seem these days.

Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?

Usually on my own, a few times I’ve brought my nephew to let him drink in the Bridges atmosphere. Shed End Lower but used to be East when I was a boy when I went with the old man. Like where I am now though.

Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?

Tradition and Christmas for some reason! I just remember when I was about 14-15 around Christmas time going to the bridge, Chelsea shirt on…santa hat and the atmosphere was amazing and looking around the ground…snow falling it was some sight and I always think of it when talking about the stadium.

Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?

Not really due to travelling up and down from Glasgow but I tend to try to get 2 or 3 in a season when I can get the chance. Last season I done West Ham and Spuds so hopefully something different this season if the fixtures are kind.

Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

Bolton’s Reebok for obvious reasons, it always reminds me of those long awaited celebrations and going nuts at FT. Special time and now a special place because of it.

Really like St James Park (will always call it that) too, It’s a fantastic stadium and the support is always crazy up there…..although they always seem to raise their game against us!!

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

I was taken a few times around 99/00.

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

No, my dad supports Sheffield Wednesday, one uncle supports Sunderland, another supports Huddersfield, and I have a couple of cousins who support Liverpool.

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

Winning the title at Bolton, and the Champion's League.


Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?

The first involves watching the Barcelona game in 2012 in a pub where around 85% were supporting Barca. (I later discovered that another pub which was usually full of Man Utd fans had been commandeered by Chelsea fans that same evening!) History repeated itself two years later when I watched the Liverpool game in that same pub and everyone else was supporting Liverpool. Still, he who laughs last...

 

Oh, and getting into a row with Des Kelly on twitter over a pro-Clattenburg article he'd written...ten months after he'd written it. And feuding with several scouse keyboard warriors over the Tom Finney silence which Man City never bothered to announce. (Thank God Patrick Collins isn't on there...)


Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

My brother is having a belated (by 7 months) birthday lunch on the day of the Leicester game. I'll be setting out early to get my shirt printed at the club shop before the match.


Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

All time? Zola or Drogba.

 

Current? Drogba or Terry.

Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?

a) By myself. b) MHL for League and FA Cup games, Shed Upper for UCL games. c) I once sat in the West Lower if that counts.

Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?

The fact that a) We've won every match I attended (all ten of them) and b) I'm allowed on the premises and Mick Dennis isn't.


Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?

No. Tried to attend one at Southampton last season (ease of travel) and they sold out just as I got through the waiting room.

Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

 

St Mary's. Great atmosphere, great fans.

Being in the US, I only answered the first 6 as the last 4 don't really apply to me.

 

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?
When American stations started broadcasting BPL games a few years ago, I watched a bunch of games, not really knowing who to root for.  After a season or so, I decided to pick a team to follow.  I can't explain why Chelsea stood out to me, but that was the team I chose.


Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?
My brother-in-law is actually a supporter as well, which almost made me not pick the Blues in the first place.  But on the bright side, now we have something to talk about at the holidays.


Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?
Since I'm relatively new, winning the Europa League Final in stoppage time would be my highlight.  



Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?
Not really.



Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?
For me, most league games tend to come on between 8am and 1pm.  I can also watch games at work if they are broadcast on American stations.



Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?
My favorite (sorry, I'm used to the American spelling) Chelsea player is Hazard.  I don't go back far enough to have an all-time favorite, yet.

I'm American as well (Texas).

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

I used to have a break between my final HS class and track practice every day and FOX would air "Premier League: Game of the Week" at the same time. So I would just watch them in the lockerroom before practice and out of "the big 4" that were aired consistently, CFC was the only choice.

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

Nope. My mom is from Frankfurt and we all follow Eintracht on that side of the family, but Chelsea is not well-represented in my family. However, I have converted a few of my friends.

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

Advancing past Barcelona at Camp Nou.

I was in the hospital recovering from a raptured appendix and I yelled so loudly when Fernando sealed it that the nurses rushed in thinking I was dying.

Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?

Lol, I guess I should have put that story here.

Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

Most start times are from around 6am to 11 am in the morning, so I take off on gamedays. I'll skip class if it interferes with a CL match as well.

Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

Frank Lampard, he made me hold my breath every time he touched the ball in the final 3rd.

Thomas Mueller or Gary Cahill, I love the way both of them play. Two players that will lay everything out for their teammates.

I've never been to the Bridge (never even been to the U.K.), but it is on the to-do list after I graduate for sure.

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?
When I was about 5 years old my uncle bought me a Chelsea shirt, already interested in playing football I took this as my team and absolutely fell in love with Chels. 


Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?
My Dad is originally from Leicester but never truly supported a team, and never pushed me towards a specific club - and I'm so glad that my mum's side of the family pushed me into Chelsea because who knows what would've happened otherwise! It's a nice thing to have a family connection to a team, otherwise it doesn't feel like a deep connection.


Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?
my first Chelsea game was a highlight - what a game, watching Chelsea smash Sunderland 5-0. But I'm pretty sure we'll all say that amazing night in Munich, and who can disagree!



Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?
Can't really think of anything in particular. It was an embarrassing moment when I went to watch Huddersfield Town vs Bournemouth with some mates for a laugh, I accidentally shouted Chelsea during the beats of a chant. But hey, proud more than embarrassed, I guess.



Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?
I didn't miss a single Chelsea game this season just gone (on TV not live). Even when it wasn't on the TV I was there - streaming it from dodgy sites with terrible American commentary. I moved to Amsterdam about a month ago to work here for a year.. and I was seriously worried about not being able to watch Chelsea! As soon as I found out we were playing a preseason friendly against Vitesse Arnhem, I was on the train heading to the stadium!! And what a game it was.



Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?
Tough one. I'm going to go with John Terry. but it's a close call between JT and Gianfranco Zola. At the moment it's Gary Cahill. I had so little faith watching him in the champions league in 2012, fresh off the press from Bolton. Now I believe in him more than any Centre Back we've ever had, paired with Terry that is. I think he'll become a hero at this club.


Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?
I'm actually incredibly lucky to be related to someone who sits in the executive lounge. I've never sat with the hardcore blues, but I want to, I don't want to be the only lad in a chelsea shirt (not a suit), I want to immerse myself in the atmosphere of the Bridge. Then again, it's rare that I get to go anyway!!


Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?
Victory. Blue is the colour. Didier Drogba. Sunshine.



Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?
Vitesse was my first away game - I'd love to go to a few more when I return to England. my first trip to 3 points lane will be a good one!


Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

I've only been to a few other premier league grounds. I enjoyed Villa Park when I went... But nothing especially special to say about it. been to a good few championship stadiums, really enjoy those stadiums - and a few in Europe. Absolutely love the Stad Velodrome in Marseille!

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

My dad is a QPR fan and he took me to watch them a few times as a kid. he then got tickets to watch chelsea free through work (1997 chelsea vs Coventry? 2-1 chelsea) and that got me hooked. I've not looked back since even though he hates it!

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

My Brother is the only other chelsea fan. My dad is QPR, my sister arsenal and my grandad is a charlton fan.

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

Fa cup 1997, cup winners cup (what a goal from Zola) having an amazing record vs man united over the years (means a lot as I grew up with loads of man utd fans at school) first league title and then obviously Munich! People undermine the Europa league but I'm sure we are the only club ever to hold both the CL and Europa league at the same time. Albeit for just a week.

Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?

Can't really think of anything in particular. I often start a rendition of Alouette when I go to away games. Gotta be my fav chelsea song!

Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

If it's not on TV or I can't watch it then to be honest I'll follow it on this website in the chat! Haven't really missed anything to watch chelsea though.

Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

Frank Lampard for me is my all time footballing icon.

Current player - I'll go with JT purely because the lad bleeds blue!

Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?

Go with my brother most of the time. Sat in all 4 stands but prefer the Matty Harding stand. West stand is best for views but no atmosphere.

Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?

The liquidator, kings road, the imperial arms, the shed end, megastore

Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?

Yes at least twice a season. Love the away support. Been lucky enough to see us at 2 winning FA Cup finals too!

Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

Wembley of course but I quite like Swindon towns ground (went last season) nice open standing terrace for away fans! Also loved anfield away. It's quite a place to be when chelsea are winning!

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

1970 FA Cup final & replay

Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?

My youngest (22), although he doesn't follow football much.

Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?

48 hour bender following winning the league in 2005. Never thought I'd see the day. Last year? The Gerrard mis-control.

Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share

Eventually finding a pub in Shetland (holiday) that had Sky to watch us play Liverpool. Did a lap of honour round the carpark when Cudicini saved Owen's penalty, only to discover the ref had it re-taken. Jimmy saved the day though

Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?

Haven't been to the Bridge for a few years, but searching bars in Berlin to catch them on telly was an adventure too.

Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?

Probably Lampard as he's such a winner. Was Zola

Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?

Not been for ages, although MH Lower was best of ones I've been

Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?

SO bar

Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?

Used to go to Blackburn

Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

Enjoyed Ewood park except the dwy we won 1-0 there. Robben Scored but got his leg broke. Jose quoted something like: "The blonde boy, 22 fouls, no yellow card, I don't understand". That was of course, Robbie Savage.

That night, for me won us the league. It showed we could win on a cold wet winters night up north, and we did.

Intimidating ugly atmosphere outside the ground though, jackets zipped up going to the car.

Q1: How did your support of Chelsea FC start?

I've always liked football, but given that I live in America, the only league I really had to follow was MLS.  I watched the Chicago Fire, and saw them win the "double"  (MLS Cup and US Open Cup) in their debut season. A few years later (actually 2012), I was bored and flipping channels, and I came across the end of an U19 qualifier between England and Norway (England won 2-1, by the way), and I decided that if I was going to follow the sport, I was going to follow the EPL, because it was the best league in the world.  I watched a few random matches, and one of the first was Chelsea against Tottenham. I decided that Chelsea was going to be the team for me.  I also have friends that are supporters, and blue happens to be my favorite color.  It was meant to be.


Q2: Are there a lot of Chelsea supporters amongst your family?
Nope.  I'm the only one that even likes football.


Q3: What have been the highlights of supporting the club?
Seeing them win the Europa League and going to my first match at Stamford Bridge last year.



Q4: Are there any particular quirky stories and memories that you would like to share from either following the club or showing your support for the club?
There was the time I nearly choked a Liverpool supporter, as well as the time I gave someone a hard time for wearing a Torres jersey.



Q5: What lengths do you go to, to watch the club or find out our result (cutting short holidays, missing relatives’ weddings etc., that kind of thing)?
I remember that on the day of the match against Liverpool, I left for church at about the 60th minute.  I watched a game cast on SSN's web site on my mobile and was obsessive-compulsively refreshing it every few seconds all the way up.  They finished just before church started.  I told my godson they won, and he was a happy little boy (I'm teaching him to be a Chelsea supporter



Q6: Who is your all-time favourite player and current favourite player and why?
My all-time favorite(s) would have to be John Terry and the one and only Super Frankie Lampard.  Why, do you ask?  They're only the best one-two captain and assistant punch that a team could ask for.  I'm going to miss those great moments of JT and Lamps lifting trophies together.

 

Current player, well, I'm not sure.  Ask me again after the season's started.


Q7: Who do you currently attend matches with? Where do you sit? Where did you used to watch games from at The Bridge?
I've attended one match, and I went by myself. I sat in the Matthew E. Harding Lower, but would love to sit in the Shed End one day.


Q8: What thoughts spring to mind when you think of The Bridge?
One of the best days of my life.  Also, the fact that even though my trip didn't pan out the way I had hoped, I made the best of it and had fun anyway.  I also hope to go again one day.


Q9: Do you attend away matches? If so, how often?
No, I haven't.  I have only been to the one match.


Q10: What are your favourite away grounds and why?

Don't have any.  See above.