We all know the iconic image of Peter Osgood nailing Leeds, diving towards the goal and heading it past David Harvey in the 79th minute to take us into extra time and eventually Chelsea sealing the win through Webb. I wasn't born then, sorry Ginge & Sheriff , but the image is as strong for me as any other in my time as a Chelsea fan. please log in to view this image 1997 is a different story as I was then 23 - Boro on the attack, Chelsea win it back through Dennis Wise who threads it through to Di Matteo in his own half in the centre of the park... I'm not sure I was ready for the next 12 seconds as I'd only just got to grips with us being in the final... [video=youtube;FedS8T9hBS8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FedS8T9hBS8[/video] An immense effort, always rising, glanced off the underside of the bar from 25 yards... The only thing to ever compare is Lampards second at Bolton in 2004/ 05. The point of me being bothered to write this is purely based on my having read this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/03/roberto-di-matteo-chelsea I completely forgot what a nightmare the guy had coming back from that injury, and had no real concept of what he'd been through since, but a pretty nice article that gives you a decent insight into the determination of a man to succeed and move on. AVB is pretty untested at the highest level, but has an understanding of the club and the players, and more importantly of the game. Employing Robbie next to him was a pretty shrewd move, and although it's very early days I think we have the potential to really do well this season and hopefully, finally start and build a bit of a legacy at the club instead of the ejector seat logic that has shadowed us for such a long time KTBFFH
Good article. I'm sure this represents every Chelsea fan's feelings (at least those pre-Roman!). For me that moment when Frank secured the title will never be beaten but some great other moments along the way. Drogba's late late winner in the FA cup final being one of them!!
I had Di Matteo at 14/1 to score first in that cup final sweet...... Needless to say that made my day
you had a great team in the seventies,even i can name the 11 regulars,they should of won more trophy's than they did
That di matteo goal was brilliant and I remember being there.. the atmosphere was insane! As for Osgood,I Wasn't around when he was playing but from what I've heard, he was an outstanding player... When we won the league it was great and the feeling when we stuffed man united 3-0 at stamford bridge when we won the league in front of their own eyes was also priceless. I will never forget the Wayne Bridge goal v Arsenal to send us through in the champions league with about 5 mins to go... I was also there and the Chelsea fans went absolutely mental! My favourite player though from the 'good old days' has to be Zola. I remember one bit of trickery he did v Liverpool where he skinned 3 scousers in a win which secured us a champions league spot...
