Saturday 2nd July 1977. Close season, and up to that point a very happy one for Chelsea fans. After promotion back to Division One in May, Chelsea’s young team (Ray Wilkins, Steve Finnieston, Garry Stanley and the rest) were looking forward to the new season under inspirational young manager Eddie McCreadie, starting with an away [...]
You Just Can’t Ban A Chelsea Fan – Eddie McCreadie’s Blue & White Army (Part 2) I have read accounts of this day, and the build up, that differ slightly from mine, perhaps unsurprising given that it was over 34 years ago. This is as I remember it, assisted slightly by two of those I [...]
As with my previous piece, this is how I (and others I was there with) remember the day. I also did a little research using programmes and national/local papers. Others who went may recollect events differently. Such differences would be hardly surprising given it was over 34 years ago. Saturday 26th February 1977. Another Saturday, [...]