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Morning Blues... thought you may like a look at Lower Block's newest photo publication, The Famous CFC - pictures by lifelong fan John Ingledew... Check it out ⬇️

The Famous CFC is a photo documentary by photographer and lifelong Chelsea supporter John Ingledew on Chelsea fans from 1980 – 2004.

The limited edition A5 zine contains 29 beautifully shot black and white archival photographs across 28 pages.

Ingledew has been on Chelsea’s roller coaster ride for half a century. He has lived, breathed and photographed every step of the way, his unique pictures providing a personal insight into the club’s rich history.

This collection of photographs run from the 1980s days of despair when the club were just two places, and two points, from relegation to the old Third Division to the period of unparalleled success, when Blues supporters were spoiled by a never ending conveyor belt of the big name, big money, stars that come with it.

Ingledew’s pictures reflect life on the terraces during that era, capturing the fashion and style of 80s skinheads and casuals, and the then rudimentary facilities at Stamford Bridge.

“Players and managers come and go, and so do owners too, the fans are the only constant. Something that all fans know is that it’s the supporters that give every club its own unique identity, you are a fan for life and without doubt fans are the real owners of every club.” John Ingledew

Link to zine | https://lowerblock.com/product/the-famous-cfc-john-ingledew/

2 hours ago, Matt Lidbury said:

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Morning Blues... thought you may like a look at Lower Block's newest photo publication, The Famous CFC - pictures by lifelong fan John Ingledew... Check it out ⬇️

The Famous CFC is a photo documentary by photographer and lifelong Chelsea supporter John Ingledew on Chelsea fans from 1980 – 2004.

The limited edition A5 zine contains 29 beautifully shot black and white archival photographs across 28 pages.

Ingledew has been on Chelsea’s roller coaster ride for half a century. He has lived, breathed and photographed every step of the way, his unique pictures providing a personal insight into the club’s rich history.

This collection of photographs run from the 1980s days of despair when the club were just two places, and two points, from relegation to the old Third Division to the period of unparalleled success, when Blues supporters were spoiled by a never ending conveyor belt of the big name, big money, stars that come with it.

Ingledew’s pictures reflect life on the terraces during that era, capturing the fashion and style of 80s skinheads and casuals, and the then rudimentary facilities at Stamford Bridge.

“Players and managers come and go, and so do owners too, the fans are the only constant. Something that all fans know is that it’s the supporters that give every club its own unique identity, you are a fan for life and without doubt fans are the real owners of every club.” John Ingledew

Link to zine | https://lowerblock.com/product/the-famous-cfc-john-ingledew/

I've posted most of those pictures on here been in the public domain for a few years now.

I hear you mate... but how else are photographer's supposed to make money from their work if people just post / share them online freely!? Without some of their great photos we'd have no record of all these fantastic moments in time... It's all about supporting their work. Cheers 👍

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Matt Lidbury said:

I hear you mate... but how else are photographer's supposed to make money from their work if people just post / share them online freely!? Without some of their great photos we'd have no record of all these fantastic moments in time... It's all about supporting their work. Cheers 👍

 

They have been on the internet for a couple of years no one is going to post something and then think I better not just in case someone wants to bring out a book in 3 years. Don't see what's wrong with posting pictures that are freely available on the net rather than paying for the privilege. There's a bloke on Twitter called Want my Chelsea back he tweets pictures we post on here and vice versa we're all Chelsea fans sharing stuff I really don't see the problem.

Unless someone has copyright than that's the nature of the internet it's out there forever.

Edited March 9, 20233 yr by bluehaze

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The photographs are fantastic, great but of Chelsea history. 👊

https://lowerblock.com/product/the-famous-cfc-john-ingledew/

For anyone interested HICKEY is still getting treatment in thailand....my prayers are with him....Leader....General