The 5 Best Chelsea Retro Jersey
Chelsea have been a dominant force in English football ever since winning their first Premier League title during the 2004/05 season. The Blues have went on to win multiple titles and have many special players wear their famous jersey. This article will look at five of the best retro Chelsea jerseys.
Away shirt 03-05
This stunning Chelsea away shirt will bring back fond memories for Blues fans. The jersey was worn during José Mourinho’s first season at the club which saw the team lift the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Players such as Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and Damien Duff all sported this iconic white jersey.
Home shirt 2005/06
Chelsea’s home shirt for the 2005/06 season celebrated the club’s 100th year anniversary. The blue and gold colourway made the jersey stand out in what was a memorable season for the Blues.
José Mourinho guided the club to back-to-back league titles, putting them down as one of the greatest sides in Premier League history.
Home shirt 2011/12
When it comes to iconic seasons for Chelsea, the 2011/12 campaign was certainly one of the greatest. The Blues defied all the odds to win their first ever UEFA Champions League title.
Roberto Di Matteo was Chelsea’s caretaker manager for the season after the departure of André Villas-Boas. The Italian helped the Blues defy all odds and beat the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich on the way to lifting Europe’s top prize.
The jersey for this season was manufactured by Adidas which included a blue and white colourway and a unique design.
Home shirt 1997-99
This jersey represents a transformation period for Chelsea when they were managed by Ruud Guillit and then Gianluca Vialli.
During this period Chelsea managed to win the League Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup.
Umbro did a brilliant job with this jersey, the blue and white colourway is finished off with a clean yellow trim, giving the shirt a very smart look.
Home shirt 1968-70
When it comes to Chelsea jerseys, there is no beating their iconic 1970 home jersey. Simple yet iconic, it is a must have for Blues fans.
The club wore the shirt when they won the 1970 FA Cup, beating Leeds United 2-1 after a replay.
Club icons such as Peter Osgood and Ian Hutchinson wore this timeless shirt. In 2019, Chelsea celebrated the 50th anniversary of the FA Victory by releasing a special one off jersey inspired by the 1970 strip.
