Whether its due to their exorbitant spending or tendency to change managers more times than the average person changes their tee-shirt, Chelsea football club have been at the centre of a series of scandals and controversies over the last few years. Following Roman Abramovichs takeover of the club in 2003, and the investment of millions into infrastructure and players, the Blues have grown into one of Europes most recognised sides, and with that has come media publicity though it hasnt always been for the better. Chelsea have been on the back pages of Sunday newspapers for all the wrong reasons at times, from John Terrys affair with the girlfriend of England teammate Wayne Bridge through to Abramovichs aforementioned revolving door policy of managerial hirings and firings. The Londoners seem to court controversy, with even Abramovich being accused of corruption recently, and if the owner himself isnt making negative headlines, the players themselves are dragging the clubs reputation through the dirt with a string of scandalous moments. There have been failed drugs tests, air rifle assaults and even a racism storm, and lets not forget about the Swansea ball boy. Here, we take a look at 10 controversies and scandals that rocked Chelsea. Click next to get started.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
