Season 1999/2000

Things had been going so right for Chelsea fans before today. Already in the FA Cup final, on the brink of the European Cup semi-finals and winning games in the league.

Elland Road may be one of the larger grounds in the country but today it was not one of the nosiest.

It was an early start for many Blues fans this morning. Tickets for the home leg against Barcelona went on sale at 8am and most supporters had to queue for at least two hours.

These are nervous times for Chelsea season ticket holders. Renewal forms will soon be landing on door mats with news of next season's prices. Medical units are on stand by.

The big talking point at The bridge is the 28% rise in season ticket prices for the East Stand Middle Tier. After successive visits by Watford and Wimbledon it was good to see a team play the ball on the...

Building work at Newcastle meant that only 800 Chelsea fans could travel to this game. After losing out in the bun fight for tickets the beam back at the Bridge was the next best option. At least there was...

Some things at Chelsea never change. We'll always sit back on a 1-0 lead and Chelsea Village restaurants will always re-open on a weekly basis. Why do they re-open? Because they are dire, with even Ken Bates himself telling...