I couldnt wait for the league to begin, So I decided to Talk Chelsea !

[wj818 25]

Hey,

there fellow Blues, really happy and excited to join the forum and I hope to give you guys, my share of knowledge of football and Chelsea and specially looking forward to discuss with you guys. I really found this site informative and up to date, so I decided to give it a try, though its kinda confusing or maybe cause its my first time. hmm maybe!! .

I would like to share a personal story with you guys, hope you like it. So my granddad is a Chelsea fan (The real pensioners lol), and he used to watch and talk about Chelsea F.C. all the time with us, when we were kids. And without even realizing me and 4 of my cousins became True Blues (starting sort of a tradition of our own) all due credit to Granddad :blue scalf: .

One of the stories I remember the most was when he told us about how the club got so broke trying to build the new stands in 70s or was it 80s ( FYI he said they only had stands in one side then) that they had to sell the club for 1 pound to save it, here is an emoticon to illustrate our reactions then lol .

Anyway, on 2004/5, my granddad's wish was fulfilled as Chelsea won the PL after 50 years, and as the referee blew the final whistle, all of us cousins roared in celebration, but as I turned to face my granddad, I was surprised to see a look of pure disbelief instead of excitement, and as i walked near him, i realized drops of tears were rolling down my granddad's eyes. His eyes fixed on the TV set refusing to believe. I sorta did understand what he was going through though, having witness the bleak and dying state of our beloved club, I personally think he couldn't dare to dream that high after that incident.

And this year of what feels like last month but it was on May, we won the UCL as you guys all know, and since I wasn't with my granddad this time around, I called to celebrate and congratulate him. YUP!!! same old modest granddad, he never changes he was speechless yet again!!! After a long silence, he picked up the phone and we congratulated each other and talked about the game, one thing we both agreed was you need a strong heart to be a Chelsea fan , . as I ended the call, his last words still ringing in my ears......

" Never be afraid to dream "

[Hutcho 8,443]

Hey,

there fellow Blues, really happy and excited to join the forum and I hope to give you guys, my share of knowledge of football and Chelsea and specially looking forward to discuss with you guys. I really found this site informative and up to date, so I decided to give it a try, though its kinda confusing or maybe cause its my first time. hmm maybe!! .

I would like to share a personal story with you guys, hope you like it. So my granddad is a Chelsea fan (The real pensioners lol), and he used to watch and talk about Chelsea F.C. all the time with us, when we were kids. And without even realizing me and 4 of my cousins became True Blues (starting sort of a tradition of our own) all due credit to Granddad :blue scalf: .

One of the stories I remember the most was when he told us about how the club got so broke trying to build the new stands in 70s or was it 80s ( FYI he said they only had stands in one side then) that they had to sell the club for 1 pound to save it, here is an emoticon to illustrate our reactions then lol .

Anyway, on 2004/5, my granddad's wish was fulfilled as Chelsea won the PL after 50 years, and as the referee blew the final whistle, all of us cousins roared in celebration, but as I turned to face my granddad, I was surprised to see a look of pure disbelief instead of excitement, and as i walked near him, i realized drops of tears were rolling down my granddad's eyes. His eyes fixed on the TV set refusing to believe. I sorta did understand what he was going through though, having witness the bleak and dying state of our beloved club, I personally think he couldn't dare to dream that high after that incident.

And this year of what feels like last month but it was on May, we won the UCL as you guys all know, and since I wasn't with my granddad this time around, I called to celebrate and congratulate him. YUP!!! same old modest granddad, he never changes he was speechless yet again!!! After a long silence, he picked up the phone and we congratulated each other and talked about the game, one thing we both agreed was you need a strong heart to be a Chelsea fan , . as I ended the call, his last words still ringing in my ears......

" Never be afraid to dream "

Nice first post....Welcome to the forum...