A DEAFENING sound of whistles fills the Allianz arena as Drogba steps up to take his penalty in front of a sea of Bayern Munich supporters. The referee blows his whistle, and Drogba scores! Players collapse to their knees, fans punch the air, Lampard is running over to the Chelsea fans while hugging shirtless pitch invaders, it’s absolute chaos. Chelsea are the 2012 Champions League Winners!

Follow the story of Chelsea Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1905. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The club’s first league title win in 1955
– The iconic FA Cup triumph in 1970
– The transformative Abramovich era
– Becoming European Champions in 2012
– Completing the set with victory in the 2025 UEFA Conference League

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Blues supporter, a sports history enthusiast, or someone who’s witnessed it all — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Chelsea’s legacy.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 140

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.

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