03 Oct 2026 11:22:44
Just been watch Chelsea thump dirty Leeds 4-0 (1971/72) on the Big Match revisited.
The match itself was attended by 51k fans and that was with no East Stand.
After the match the commentator (Brian Moore) showed a plan of the proposed new wrap around Chelsea stadium, with a 60k capacity. The existing railway mainline had a road flyover for extra car access to the ground.
If only we had finished the job.
03 Oct 2026 12:49:37
Tom,
It would be nice if the new ownership started something never mind us finishing it years ago, even showing us the future plans and giving a timeline, that would be a start.
03 Oct 2026 16:36:58
Bill, if I remember correctly, it was widely reported that a board split was one of the major reasons for any decision. Well that excuse has now disappeared.
Will be interesting to see if there is a least a question on this subject in the next FAB meeting minutes.
Can I also say, the model shown on that 1971 program was quite futuristic. Obviously no problems with building over the main railway line in those days.