🇬🇧 Chelsea ⚽ 1985–86 Season Squad – Then and Now

🇬🇧 Chelsea ⚽ 1985–86 Season Squad – Then and Now | Football Legends
Step back into the 1985–86 season and rediscover Chelsea Football Club during one of the most dramatic eras in their history. With stars like Kerry Dixon, Pat Nevin, Joe McLaughlin, and Colin Pates, this team represented the fighting spirit of the Blues in English football’s First Division.
This Then and Now – Football Legends video celebrates the players who wore the royal blue shirt with pride, comparing their footballing glory days to how they’ve changed over the decades.
✅ Relive Chelsea’s 1985–86 squad
✅ Meet the Blues legends – then and now
✅ English football nostalgia for true Chelsea fans
The 1985–86 season was a defining period for Chelsea F.C., a club filled with passion, grit, and iconic names. Managed by John Hollins, the squad featured talented players like Kerry Dixon, who was at the peak of his goal-scoring powers, and Pat Nevin, whose creativity on the wings made him a fan favourite.
In defence, Colin Pates, Doug Rougvie, and Joe McLaughlin provided strength and stability, while midfielders such as John Bumstead, Micky Hazard, and Nigel Spackman gave the team balance and energy. The blend of youth and experience made this one of Chelsea’s most recognisable teams of the mid-80s.
This Then and Now – Football Legends feature honours the legacy of those who wore the blue of Chelsea Football Club, showcasing how they’ve evolved through time and reminding fans of the passion that defined the club long before the Premier League era.
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