Chelsea Home Shirt 1999/01

Between 1999 and 2001, Chelsea, managed by Gianluca Vialli, were establishing themselves as a competitive Premier League and European side. The squad featured stars like Gianfranco Zola, Frank Leboeuf, Roberto Di Matteo, Gus Poyet, and goalkeeper Ed de Goey, blending creativity with defensive organisation. In 1999/2000, Chelsea finished 5th in the Premier League and made strong runs in domestic cup competitions, including reaching the FA Cup semi-finals. The following season, 2000/01, they improved to 6th in the league, while also competing in Europe. This period solidified Chelsea’s top-six status and laid the groundwork for Roman Abramovich’s takeover in 2003 and the club’s future successes.