Chelsea Home Shirt 2003/05
Between 2003 and 2005, Chelsea, under Claudio Ranieri, transitioned into a title-contending side following Roman Abramovich’s takeover in 2003. The squad featured Frank Lampard, Claude Makélélé, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Gianfranco Zola, and goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini, blending experience with emerging talent. In 2003/04, Chelsea finished 2nd in the Premier League, behind Arsenal’s unbeaten “Invincibles,” while demonstrating strong defensive organisation and attacking threat. In 2004/05, José Mourinho replaced Ranieri, revolutionising the team with tactical discipline, defensive solidity, and counter-attacking efficiency. Chelsea won the Premier League, ending a 50-year league title drought, and laid the foundation for a dominant era in English football.