Dave’s Ramblings
Hi, I’m Dave. Apparently, someone thought it would be a good idea to let me share my ramblings with you from time to time. Mostly match reports with a twist, and possibly more depending on how quickly you get bored of me—or how many times I can type before my laptop drowns in my own spit.
I’ve been going to the Bridge for more years than I can remember. I’ve had the same seat in the Matthew Harding Upper for about 30 years. That’s three decades of Chelsea giving me heartburn, hope, despair, and occasionally a parade. We’ve had massive ups, ridiculous downs, and whatever it is we’re currently doing—though being Champions of the World for four years doesn’t exactly suck.
Yesterday was a productive day: not only did I watch us dismantle an overrated Liverpool team (always satisfying), but I also managed to get my visa for Azerbaijan for the Qarabag game. Pro tip: if you’re planning the same, beware the dodgy websites. The proper visa is just over £22, but the scammers will happily rinse you for £80 or £90. If you’re daft enough to pay that, please send me some random money instead—I promise to spend it wisely. (By wisely, I mean pints and pies.) Roman Abramovich style rich people can just check behind their sofa cushions where they keep the spare billion-pound notes.
That’s my good deed for the day. Think of me as Martin Lewis, if Martin Lewis had less financial wisdom and more waffle.
Now, onto the downside of yesterday: as glorious as our win was, it kept Arsenal at the top of the table over the international break. Which of course means they’ll release another DVD. Title suggestions: When we won the league in our heads, or Invincible in pre-season.
Arsenal fans don’t even need an excuse to be arrogant. Never mind that they’ve only managed a fluky cup win in recent memory—they’ll still tell you they invented football, penicillin, and probably the wheel. Rumour has it Neil Armstrong landed on the moon wearing an Arsenal scarf. Must be something in the north London water.
Anyway, enough from me. My dog’s giving me the look that says, “Are you going to walk me or just keep insulting Arsenal on the internet?” Honestly, I’m not sure which one of us is more desperate for exercise.
Until the next time, Keep the Blue Flag flying high!
Dave M
‘Chelsea Supporters Group’ can also be found on X and Facebook and Bluesky
