How popular was Chelsea before Roman Abramovich's takeover?

At the time of Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea had been a PL top six club for seven straight seasons. They have always been one of the traditional decent sized clubs in England. read more

At the time of Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea had been a PL top six club for seven straight seasons. They have always been one of the traditional decent sized clubs in England. In ten separate seasons, they got the biggest crowd attendances in the country. read more

Chelsea were in the Champions League the summer he bought the club, it is well-known that as Chelsea played Liverpool in that last game of the season with the winner getting fourth, he was going to buy the club that finished fourth. read more

One can be forgiven if he compares the list of Chelsea managers since Roman Abramovich’s takeover in 2003 to a Christmas list compiled by a five-year-old. The Beginning Of A Revolution Roman Abramovich, who is the 12th richest person in his native Russia and the 137th richest person in the world, purchased Chelsea from previous owner Ken Bates – in a deal worth a whopping £140 million. read more