Which manager won Chelsea first Premier League title?

Drake led Chelsea to its first league title in 1955, while Dave Sexton managed the club to their first European honour, a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 1971, and Gianluca Vialli guided Chelsea to win the 1998 UEFA Super Cup.

Who was Chelsea manager when they won the league?

Rafa Benitez

The move was unpopular with fans but delivered success, as the Spaniard guided Chelsea to a third-place finish and the Europa League title. That victory completed the set for the Blues, becoming one of a handful of clubs to win the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

Who is the most successful Chelsea manager?

Widely regarded as Chelsea's most successful manager, Jose Mourinho sits in third on this list with a total win percentage of 63.5%. Over the course of two stints with the Blues, Mourinho won every trophy available in England including three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three League Cups, and a Community Shield.

Who was Chelsea first manager?

The first manager of Chelsea Football Club was John Robertson, appointed player-manager in 1905.

Did Benitez coach Chelsea?

Rafael Benitez was most recently the manager of Everton having also led Newcastle United, Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League.

Who is Chelsea's captain?

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has urged his teammates to show an immediate response after falling off the top of the Premier League and finishing a disappointing second in their Champions League group.

Who was Chelsea manager in 2018?

On 14 July 2018, Sarri was appointed head coach of Chelsea, replacing Antonio Conte who was sacked the day before.

How many managers have Chelsea had under Abramovich?

Abramovich rarely compromised with the standards at Chelsea and always ensured he had the best possible candidate as the manager of the club during his reign. His pursuit of success saw the Russian owner have as many as 13 managers coach the first team in 20 years.

When did Chelsea win the double?

In the 2009–10 season, Chelsea won their first and only double after winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup.

Who won the first Premier League title?

The league, replacing the old First Division and originally known as the FA Premier League, consisted of 22 clubs. Manchester United ended a 26-year-wait for a top-flight crown and became the inaugural Premier League champions by a margin of 10 points.

Who won the first football league?

1960 – The Football League Cup is introduced with Aston Villa as the inaugural winner, beating Rotherham United in a two-legged final.

What did Benitez win at Chelsea?

The Spaniard, now Newcastle's manager, took Chelsea to a third-place finish, won the Europa League and got to semi-finals in both domestic cups. For 10 days, Chelsea held both European trophies after becoming only the fourth club to lift every European honour.

Did Liverpool sack Rafa Benitez?

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been sacked by Everton after only 19 league games. Blues fans are glad he has gone having never wanted him to start with.

Who was Chelsea manager in 2013?

José Mourinho returned as Chelsea's manager in June 2013.