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Chelsea - 1946 / 7
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Chelsea - 1946 / 7
Football - 1946 / 1947 First Division - Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 0
The Chelsea Team Group before the game at Villa Park on 29/03/1947.
Back (left to right): William Billy Birrell (manager), Alec Machin, Danny Winter, Harry Medhurst, Willi Steffen, Jim Macaulay, N. Smith (trainer).
Front: Len Dolding, Tommy Walker, Tommy Lawton, John Harris (captain), Len Goulden, Johnny Paton
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This vintage print captures a significant moment in Chelsea's history during the 1946/1947 First Division season. The match against Aston Villa on March 29th, 1947, at Villa Park is frozen in time through this image. The Chelsea team group stands tall and united before the game, showcasing their determination to secure victory. In the back row from left to right, we see William "Billy". Birrell, the manager who led the team with his tactical expertise. Beside him are Alec Machin, Danny Winter, Harry Medhurst, Willi Steffen, Jim Macaulay, and N. Smith as their dedicated trainer. The front row features Len Dolding alongside Tommy Walker and Tommy Lawton – two iconic figures of English football known for their exceptional skills on the field. John Harris proudly dons the captain's armband while standing next to him is Len Goulden and Johnny Paton. This snapshot encapsulates an era when football was played with passion and grit. It serves as a reminder of Chelsea's rich heritage and tradition that has shaped them into one of England's most successful clubs today
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