Shop

Chelsea FC: The Official Biography - The Definitive Story of the First 100 Years

Chelsea FC: The Official Biography goes to the heart of what gives the club its personality. The author has access to all the key characters, including Mourinho, Abramovich and the star players, plus legendary names of the past. He addresses all the controversies, including: the near suffocation through lack of cash in the 1970s and in 2002; the impact of Abramovich's money; the club and fans' response to racism; and how the hooliganism which dogged Chelsea for years has been tackled. On the lighter side, Chelsea is regarded as the country's glamour club, and fashions, good and dreadful, will feature alongside celebrity fans and the worlds of art and music. And then there is the football at the core of it all, creating moments of huge tension and excitement. Updated to include the 2005/2006 season. Paperback. RRP: £6.99. Amazon price: £3.99. Save 43%. Buy now.

"An astounding read..." Dave Faulkner, Time Out.

Totally Frank: The Autobiography of Frank Lampard

Chelsea and England footballer Frank Lampard charts his life story from childhood to young West Ham apprentice to multi-millionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team. This work includes a full account of the 2005/06 season and the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany. One of the best footballers in Britain today, and the 2005 Footballer of the Year, Lampard has been lauded by fans, managers and fellow players alike. A vital cog in the midfield engine room for Chelsea and England, he is poised to become one of the true legends of the game.

The young lad from Romford was born into a football family. His father, a former West Ham star, saw the raw talent in his boy at an early age and was unstinting in his determination for him to succeed. The hard work paid off and Frank Jr. kept it in the family by signing to West Ham in 1995, then managed by his uncle Harry Redknapp. Since transferring to Chelsea in a blaze of controversy, he silenced any critics and proved himself indispensable to his club. No-one his age has played more Premiership football than Lampard, and no-one played more at Chelsea - in fact, he has broken the record for number of consecutive appearances for the Blues. He also holds the record for most goals scored in a season by a Premiership midfielder. Now set to become a force to be reckoned with in Europe, the future looks bright for Frank.

In his book, Lampard opens up on his early years, how he dealt with the fame and fortune that has come his way since becoming a key member of the England side, his frank opinions on England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson and his manager at Chelsea Jose Mourinho, fascinating insights into Roman Abramovich and revealing tales on his current team-mates, and the truth behind the wild nights out in his early Chelsea career. Hardcover. RRP: £19.00. Amazon price: £11.39. Save 40%. Buy now.

John Terry: Captain Marvel, the Biography

John Terry is a footballing legend and a Chelsea hero to the core. He graduated as one of the most prolific products of the Chelsea youth academy to become an outstanding international star. His imposing physical strength, natural skill and flair for the game have made him the backbone of the staunch Chelsea defence.

A dedicated youngster from east London, Terry's amazing alertness and eye for the game soon propelled him to stardom at Stamford Bridge and having risen through the ranks, John Terry is a Blue through and through. He has captained the Blues to Premiership and Carling Cup success and has invigorated the team with his passion for the game and his desire to win. A strong character, Terry has overcome his own personal problems and off-the-pitch torment to become a national icon. He is hotly tipped to become a future captain of the England side.

This book looks at the astronomic rise in Terry's profile and how the football-mad youngster made it as one of the best talents in the modern game. Hardcover. RRP: £17.99. Amazon price: £11.87. Save 34%. Buy now.

My Winning Season

John Terry's own account of Chelsea's 2004/05 season, culminating in the Premier League trophy the Stamford Bridge fans have been craving for more than half a century. It is a remarkable story and a tribute to the Chelsea captain's influence on and off the field. With endless column inches devoted to the latest sensational stories coming out of Stamford Bridge, it seems the 2004/05 football season was dominated by the colour blue from the day that Jose Mourinho set foot on the hallowed turf of London's most fashionable football club.

In his role as the heartbeat of Chelsea Football Club, their leader on the pitch and arguably their most important player in a generation, 24-year-old John Terry re-lives the excitement and the passion of a record-breaking season that saw the arrival of a new manager and a startling turnaround of the club's fortunes after the heartbreak of the Claudio Ranieri years. From the start of Chelsea's campaign and the emergence of the likes of Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben, through the unforgettable Champions League tie with Barcelona and UEFA's fracas with Mourinho, to the epic climax of the season - it's all here, as told through the eyes of Chelsea's captain.

Terry is the driving force behind a club that threatens to dominate the English game for years to come. This celebration of a remarkable year in the life of Chelsea FC will be a must-read for all Blues fans as well as general football followers seeking an insight into one of the most talked-about clubs in any sport. Hardcover. Amazon price: £16.99. Buy now.

A Serious Case of the Blues: Chelsea in the 80s

Incredible as it seems now, just 20 odd years ago Chelsea were playing Second Division football in front of a few thousand supporters at a near derelict Stamford Bridge. The club was teetering on the brink of financial ruin and property developers hovered over the ground like vultures.

A Serious Case of the Blues re-visits Chelsea in the Eighties through the thoughts and memories of the players and supporters who were there.

The book re-discovers a time which — despite the crumbling terraces, the hooliganism and the struggle for survival both on and off the pitch — retains a hugely significant place in Chelsea history and folklore.

This was the heyday of the Shed, of skin tight Le Coq Sportif shirts, blond highlights and true Blue cult heroes like Kerry Dixon and Pat Nevin... not to mention glory in the Full Members Cup! A million miles from Abramovich’s modern day Blues, but close to the hearts of Chelsea supporters nevertheless. Hardcover. RRP: £16.99. Amazon price: £11.21. Save 34%. Buy now.

Kings of the King's Road: The Great Chelsea Team of the 60s and 70s

They were football's glamour team. With their long hair and sideburns they dazzled Chelsea all the way to FA Cup and European glory on the pitch, and swaggered up and down the King's Road off it. Peter Osgood, Alan Hudson, Ron "Chopper" Harris... Kings of the King's Road is the tale of the legendary Chelsea team of the late Sixties and early Seventies and their incredible champagne lifestyle.

Based on first-hand accounts from the players themselves, this is the story of silky skills and serious partying from a fondly remembered bygone age of football. Hardcover. RRP: £16.99. Amazon price: £11.21. Save 34%. Buy now.

"Playing in this magnificent Chelsea team was unbelievably exciting. The Sixties were in full swing and that was reflected in our style of play — both on and off the pitch! Kings of the King's Road is a brilliant re-creation of those incredible times." Alan Hudson, Chelsea, 1969-74.

Chelsea Season Review 2005/06 - That's Why We're Champions! DVD

In a glorious finish to the race for the Premiership crown Chelsea thumped arch-rivals and nearest challengers, Manchester United, 3-0 to win back-to-back titles for the first time in their history. The party could finally begin!

In their Centenary season Jose Mourinho's men were in a league of their own and left their rivals trailing in their wake. The mighty Blues scored more, and conceded fewer, goals than any other team in the country and Stamford Bridge became a fortress with only two points dropped at home all season. Led by the colossal John Terry, Chelsea proved they were not one season wonders and are a force to be reckoned with in world football.

From the opening victory against Wigan Athletic to the trip to Newcastle United, every game and every goal from the season is featured in this feast of action packed football. Including interviews with all the star players and the 'Special One', Jose Mourinho, this programme will remind all fans why Chelsea are the Champions!

The bonus disc includes the dressing room celebrations after the title triumph, and exclusive interviews with Mourinho and some of his leading players. PAL. All regions. RRP: £17.99. Amazon price: £16.19. Save 10%. Buy now. Rent from Amazon.

Chelsea FC - Chelsea Centenary DVD

The year 2005 represented an historic milestone for Chelsea FC as they celebrated their 100th anniversary. From humble beginnings, when they joined the old Second Division in 1905, to Premiership Champions in 2005, Chelsea have become one of the most popular and recognisable clubs in world football. Based in the heart of London's most fashionable area, the club's performances on the pitch have always matched their surroundings for style and flair.

This unique programme, introduced by Sir Richard Attenborough, will take a comprehensive look back at the best moments, most colourful characters and unforgettable matches from the last hundred years. Featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with Chelsea legends from every era including Roy Bentley, Terry Venables, Peter Osgood, Kerry Dixon, Dennis Wise and John Terry.

Relive all of the greatest goals and action from the club's illustrious history from their first Championship triumph in 1955, the memorable FA Cup victory in 1970, through to the success of the new Chelsea superstars under the guidance of Jose Mourinho in 2005.

For Chelsea fans of all generations this programme will be a collector's item that can be enjoyed time and time again. PAL. All regions. Amazon price: £19.99. Buy now. Rent from Amazon.

The Greatest Game - Chelsea FC 4 v 2 FC Barcelona DVD

"It was a fantastic result. We have beaten the team that is - according to some - the best in the world. The football was magnificent." - Jose Mourinho

In one of the most breathtaking games of attacking football ever seen at Stamford Bridge, if not anywhere in Europe, Chelsea conquered Barcelona in a game that will go down in history as one of the greatest matches ever played in European football. This unique programme will bring you the best moments from the first leg and all the pre-match hype in the build up to the eagerly anticipated second meeting. Once the talking has stopped you can watch the full 90 minutes of this enthralling encounter time and time again. Marvel at the quality as Barcelona fought back to take an aggregate lead with a stunning effort from the Brazilian superstar, Ronaldinho, after Chelsea had demolished the Basque defence, scoring three goals in a dazzling opening spell.

The Catalan giants may have thought the job had been done but they didn't allow for the Chelsea talisman, John Terry. The Chelsea captain delivered the knockout blow with 15 minutes to go and after a few nervous moments the party could begin! It was the night that Chelsea became one of the most feared clubs in the world. It was a night when the team fulfilled their potential. It was a night that will never be forgotten.

"The football was magnificent. This was not a game where you knew at half-time who was going through. Until the last second, if they score we go out. It was a game full of emotion so that is why the feeling is better." - Jose Mourinho. PAL. All regions. Amazon price: £17.99. Buy now. Rent from Amazon.

Chelsea Season Review 2004/05 - Champions! DVD

Champions! Have you ever seen Chelsea win the League? Yes we have!

As Frank Lampard rounded the Bolton 'keeper and stroked in Chelsea's second goal, the dream had been achieved and the Blue flag was flying high. "Chelsea - Barclays Premier League Champions 2005."

For the first time in 50 years Chelsea were the English Champions. This is the official story of their fantastic double-winning 2004-2005 season.

It was the year that Jose Mourinho's side became the most feared in this country and on the continent. They defeated all-comers, in the most successful campaign in the club's history, breaking numerous records on the way. Most points in a campaign, achieved ironically at Old Trafford and surpassing the record held by the home team, and most wins in a Premier League season, quite an achievement!

Look back at a season filled with magical moments, from Frank Lampard's crucial goals to Petr Cech's clean sheets and who could forget the contribution of captain fantastic John Terry. Players recollect key moments in the season, from the dazzling performances of the Dutch winger Arjen Robben, to the emergence of Joe Cole for club and country and the wonderful contribution of the unsung hero Claude Makalele as well as many, many more.

Re-live every Premiership game, from the curtain raiser against Manchester United to lifting the League trophy against Charlton. Journey back to the Millennium Stadium and the club's road to Cardiff in that memorable extra time win over Liverpool. Enjoy time and time again some of those magic nights in the Champions League as some of Europe's biggest teams like Barcelona and Bayern Munich fell to the mighty Blues.

This must have double disc spectacular also features an exclusive interview with Jose Mourinho, as he looks back on what was an incredible season. If that wasn't enough, you can also sit back and enjoy unseen footage of the team celebrating winning the title at Bolton and the best moments from the victory parade. PAL. All regions. RRP: £15.99. Amazon price: £9.97. Save 38%. Buy now. Rent from Amazon.

Chelsea Centenary Classic Collection DVD

As Frank Lampard rounded the Bolton 'keeper and stroked in Chelsea's second goal, the dream had been achieved and the Blue flag was flying high. "Chelsea - Premier League Champions 2005."

For the first time in 50 years Chelsea were the English Champions. This is the official story of their fantastic double-winning 2004-2005 season.

Re-live every Premiership game, from the curtain raiser against Manchester United to lifting the League trophy against Charlton. Journey back to the Millennium Stadium and the club's road to Cardiff in that memorable extra-time win over Liverpool.

Chelsea FC 4 - 2 FC Barcelona - Tuesday 8th March 2005

"It was a fantastic result. We have beaten the team that is - according to some - the best in the world. The football was magnificent." - Jose Mourinho

In one of the most breathtaking games of attacking football ever seen at Stamford Bridge, if not anywhere in Europe, Chelsea conquered Barcelona in a game that will go down in history as one of the greatest matches ever played in European football.

Bringing you the best moments from the first leg and all the pre-match hype in the build up to the eagerly anticipated second meeting. Once the talking has stopped you can watch the full 90 minutes of this enthralling encounter time and time again.

It was the night that Chelsea became one of the most feared clubs in the world. It was a night when the team fulfilled their potential. It was a night that will never be forgotten.

Gianfranco Zola

"When things were going against them he had the ability to turn a game with his exceptional skill and he was a great inspiration off the field." - Peter Bonetti

Chelsea's greatest ever player - that is what the Chelsea fans voted him. In seven unforgettable years the Italian maestro entertained and captured the hearts of all Blues, and now as he rightly rubs shoulders alongside the biggest stars in Chelsea's Hall of Fame, look back at the legacy that was Gianfranco Zola. An inspiration both on and off the field, Gianfranco Zola is a true Stamford Bridge legend, 'King Of The Bridge'.

Chelsea Centenary 1905 -2005

The year 2005 represented an historic milestone for Chelsea FC as they celebrated their 100th anniversary. This unique programme will take a comprehensive look back at the best moments, most colourful characters and unforgettable matches from the last hundred years. Featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with Chelsea legends from every era including Roy Bentley, Terry Venables, Peter Osgood, Ray Wilkins, Kerry Dixon, Dennis Wise and John Terry.

Re-live all of the greatest goals and action from the club's illustrious history from their first Championship triumph in 1955, the memorable FA Cup victory in 1970, through to the success of the new Chelsea superstars under the guidance of Jose Mourinho in 2005.

Bonus features for this momentous DVD will include a countdown of the best goals, players and matches from the past hundred years. For Chelsea fans of all generations this programme will be a collector's item that can be enjoyed time and time again. PAL. All regions. RRP: £29.99. Amazon price: £21.99. Save 27%. Buy now. Rent from Amazon.