\n With Father\u2019s Day fast approaching, we celebrate the Chelsea dads out there by hearing some of their favourite memories supporting the Blues.
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We were thrilled to welcome five Chelsea-mad dads to Stamford Bridge ahead of Father\u2019s Day this Sunday 21 June.<\/p>\n
The dads, accompanied by their children, were able to enjoy a Stadium Tour and receive a special gift – and they also went down memory lane by choosing their favourites Chelsea matches and players from over the years.<\/p>\n
Singling out a memory following their beloved Blues above the rest was no easy task, but their selection spanned decades and, unsurprisingly, silverware!<\/p>\n
Alwyn Hoogwerf and his son Cameron have been season ticket holders together for over 20 years\u2026<\/p>\n
‘Our favourite moment was the first Premier League we won,\u2019 says Cameron.<\/p>\n
\u2018It was the first season I turned up to Chelsea and from that point it was a snowball. All the memories I have stemmed from that 2005 season, all the away games we\u2019ve been to. We have had some good times together and proper father and son moments of happiness.\u2019<\/p>\n
Andy Gill and his sons Ciaran and Jayden were there for one of our greatest nights\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2018We went to Porto during covid for the Champions League final, and just to experience it and share that moments with my boys \u2013 and obviously to win as well – that was probably the best,\u2019 says Andy.<\/p>\n
Geoffrey Stanhope named his youngest daughter Chelsea, so she had no choice in loving the Blues!<\/p>\n
\u2018I went to the Club World Cup final last year, a 17-hour trip,\u2019 says Geoffrey.<\/p>\n
\u2018My daughter couldn\u2019t go because she was watching England v Wales at the Women\u2019s Euros. We FaceTimed before kick-off, which was at the same time! It was a mental weekend trip. I didn\u2019t expect us to win, so that was the best.\u2019<\/p>\n
Chris Mendez and his son Barnaby had a memorable bonding experience in Poland\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2018We went to Wroclaw for the Conference League final with my son,\u2019 says Chris.<\/p>\n
\u2018We went out there for four days. It was an absolutely amazing time. My son was 19 then so he could have a beer and I could take him everywhere. It was a really great few days to spend some time with him and to win the trophy.\u2019<\/p>\n
Spencer Maloney was joined by his two sons, including Joseph who picked our maiden Champions League triumph as the family\u2019s best moment yet\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2018It has to be Munich 2012,\u2019 says Joseph.<\/p>\n
\u2018Spending the entire day with around a million Germans in the city, meeting up with a couple of friends in the city, spending 19 hours going there on a coach, 19 hours going back on a coach.<\/p>\n
\u2018Almost in tears watching Mata miss a penalty, then tears of joy afterwards, everyone hugging each other. It was everything that encapsulates being Chelsea, and that\u2019s thanks to our Dad.\u2019<\/p>\n
There are plenty of possible presents available in the Chelsea store and online, which you can purchase by clicking here<\/a>, while a Stadium Tour is the perfect way to celebrate your Dad and spend more time at the Bridge!<\/p>\n