The Chelsea Greats and the Fan Chants That Cemented Their Cult Status

All football clubs have their own legends, and they’re mostly remembered through the medium of verse. Yes, we’re talking about grown men in their thousands singing passionately on stadium terraces to pay homage to their heroes.

Where Chelsea are concerned, there have been many greats who have graced the hallowed turf of Stamford Bridge, with their cult status determined as much by the songs chanted in their honour as it was about their abilities as footballers.

The songs are a connection between player and fan, a way of extending the relationship much further than the cheers of a matchday. When players leave, the songs represent an essence of all they achieved and ensures their legacy lives on. It allows the names from the past to be live strong in folklore.

So who stands out for Chelsea? Bleacher Report takes a closer look.

Peter Osgood: “Born is the King of Stamford Bridge”

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Lending the melody from the traditional Christmas carol “The First Noel,” this song in tone alone symbolises all that Peter Osgood was and is to Chelsea supporters. It’s no coincidence they have adopted a song with religious undertones to pay homage to their hero.

Ossie is one of Chelsea’s finest players—indeed, the only player to have a statue outside Stamford Bridge—and was the club’s foremost talent during the 1960s and 1970s. The Kings of the King’s Road generation was defined by Osgood, with his ability as a player endearing him to fans.

Osgood scored majestic goals, radiating class as he weaved his way through defences. He dazzled off the pitch, too, with his rockstar looks earning him plenty of attention, notably from film star Raquel Welch.

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For Chelsea fans, Osgood was a different breed; his star shone bright as the player they took to their hearts, and he defined a generation.

The Shed looked up and saw a great star,

Scoring goals past Pat Jennings from near and afar,

And Chelsea won, as we all knew they …

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