Chelsea FC - The Official History

The complete official history of Chelsea Football Club, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025.

Written by Club Historian Rick Glanvill and lavishly illustrated with archive photography and memorabilia from the Chelsea FC Museum, this is the most comprehensive history of the club ever published.

From its formation in1905 to the trophy-laden recent years, Chelsea FC: The Official History focuses on the great matches and key players who have shaped the story of London's most glamorous club.

The luxurious coffee table book also charts the incredible rise of Chelsea FC Women - the dominant force in English women's football - from the 1970s until the present day.

About the author

Rick Glanvill is a multiple award-winning writer, author and researcher based in London. His work covers social history, genealogy, music and football. He has worked for all Chelsea FC's publications and media since 1993 and is the club's official historian.

Product details

• Authors: Rick Glanvill
• Publisher: Vision Sports Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.12.2025
• EAN: 9781913412777
• ISBN: 978-1-913412-77-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 305 mm x 254 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 907 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Ball sport