I’ve been writing for SW6Daily for roughly 5 months now, during this time I’ve had the opportunity to speak on a broad spectrum of topics concerning Chelsea football club. My discussions usually attempt to illuminate both historical and cultural topics connected to the sport we all enjoy, having written on iconic Chelsea players from the … More The COVID 19 Pandemic and Football
Apologies for the cliche but fans simply create, fuel and advance the game we know and love. Over the past twenty years, fans have witnessed the rapid globalisation of both Chelsea and the game in general. I hope this article sheds light on the experiences of a fan both, past and present. I would like … More Stories from the Stands: Paul Macey
OverviewWhile the season was paused approximately two-thirds in, it definitely did not lack for any special, eye-catching and mouth-watering moments! Today we’re taking a look at some of these incredible moments and reactions, which at the time, brought about absolute hysteria for Blues supporters worldwide! Without further ado, the top 5 highlights were, in descending … More 5 Key Highlights from Chelsea 2019/20 Season
Demba Ba’s Chelsea career can be constructed in moments, instances and actions that came to define his Premier League legacy. A poacher and scorer of goals of great significance, Ba’s tenure at Stamford Bridge is a snapshot of memorable opposition upsets, and acrobatic flicks and tricks. Very similar to Ramires’s captivating moment in the Camp … More Cult Heroes: Demba Ba
They won England’s biggest prize, the Premier League. They did it with style, the did it with steel and guile, but most importantly, they simply did it. José Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte brought outstanding success to the Chelsea fans and cemented their legacy among the Blues faithful, albeit they did in different ways. … More Chelsea Premier League Winning Managers – The Fan’s Perspective
When the imposing Yorkshireman arrived at Stamford Bridge 8 years ago few would have predicted the long-lasting impact he would have on the Chelsea dressing room. Gary Cahill arrived in a competent Premier League and left a Chelsea legend. He was an integral cog in a side which won a host of honours both domestically … More Cult Heroes: Gary Cahill
As British players go, Joe Cole was about as unorthodox as they come. But, in many ways, he became Chelsea’s maverick in his trophy-laden seven-year spell in West London, the player on whom to call when you wanted something a bit different, a bit decisive and a bit special. In 1986, a boyish Tom Cruise … More Cult Heroes: Joe Cole
Chelsea fans, for myriad reasons, seem unable to keep Mason Mount out of their discussions for too long. For a player that is so evidently trusted by the management, it seems as if fans are split on his qualities and his role in the side. To begin, it’s worth taking a look at his statistics … More Mason Mount: Divisive Figure
Cesar Azpilicueta fits this quote, “The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.”– Mario Puzo. Unlike skill, flair or technical ability, the virtue of devotion exists alone. An individual can not train or improve it, it simply is. When tested by matters of finance or … More Cult Heroes: Cesar Azpilicueta
Jose Mourinho, the Special One, Chelsea’s greatest ever manager. Here is our memories of the Portuguese manager and why he’s the best. … More Jose Mourinho: Moments that made Chelsea