In May 1971 Chelsea won the Cup Winners\' Cup in Athens, following their FA Cup triumph twelve months earlier.
Dave Sexton was a highly-respected manager, a forward-t.
The squad included stars like Peter Osgood, Alan Hudson, David Webb, Peter Bonetti, Charlie Cooke, John Hollins, Ian Hutchinson, Peter Houseman, Eddie McCreadie, Keith Weller, Ron Harris, John Boyle, John Dempsey, John Phillips, Tommy Baldwin and Paddy Mulligan.
The club, awash with glamour, was ambitious on and off the field.
In May 1971 Chelsea won the Cup Winners\' Cup in Athens, following their FA Cup triumph twelve months earlier