Newcastle and Chelsea

Overall Record

Last updated - 15/06/2008

Venue	TG	W	D	L	F	A
Home	70	35	17	18	102	75
Away	70	10	19	41	71	134
Neutral	3	2	0	1	6	3
Tot	143	47	36	60	179	212

The Blues hold the upper hand overall winning 42% of all games whilst Newcastle have won 33% and 25% have been drawn.

Both sides have performed significantly better at home with United winning approximately half of their home games and Chelsea two thirds of theirs.

The balance of power between the two clubs has changed significantly over the years as is illustrated by the third chart. The contrast between the period before and after WW2 is marked. Pre War United's W/D/L record was 18/6/10; since the war the record is 28/30/49

The main transformation was during the ten years from the mid fifties to the mid sixties when in 22 games Newcastle won only 1 and Chelsea won 15.

There has never been a period where United have remained unbeaten for a significant amount of time overall although they have had some good runs of results at SJP. In the first 19 games on Tyneside (up until 1953/54) United only lost once; but there was a dramatic turnaround after that when United lost six and drew three of the next 9.

Recent form is definitely with Chelsea as we have only won 3 of the last 24 games and we have failed to win at Stamford Bridge since 1986/87 (20 games). Indeed we have won only 3 of the last 37 games in West London.

Attendances

The post War attendance history of the two clubs is remarkably similar. Chelsea generally pulled the better crowds between the mid fifties and the mid seventies but before and after that period it is The Novacastrians who have turned up in greater numbers.

Newcastle's highest attendance ever was for Hughie Gallagher's first return to SJP since his sensational move to Chelsea on the 3rd September 1930. 68,386 got in and an estimated 10,000 more found themselves locked out. United won 1-0 with a goal from the Cape crusader.

Transfer dealings

Signings

Douglas

Angus

OR

Oct 1913

£1,100

1919

56

2

One cap international Douglas had made over 100 appearances for Chelsea during a five year stay and was a great favourite with the Londoners. United secured his services for a significant fee and he entertained the United faithful before The Great War prematurely ended his career.

Knox

Tommy

OL

Feb 1965

£10,000

Mar 1967

25/1

1

United's next signing from Les Blues was another Scottish winger. Knox failed to make the most of his limited opportunities during his three seasons on the Bridge and was shown the door; joining United during the 1964/65 promotion season. A tricky rather than pacy winger he didn't establish himself on Tyneside either and was soon on his way to Mansfield.

Robson

Tommy

OL

Dec 1966

£13,000

Oct 1968

48/2

11

Undaunted by the failure of the previous signing Harvey returned to Chelsea for another left-winger. Gateshead born Robson had only lasted a year at Chelsea and made only a handful of appearences. Only ever regular in the side during the 1967/68 season he soon moved onto a Peterborough where he became an institution and is their record appearance maker.

Mitchell

Dave

CF

Jan 1991

Loan

Feb 1991

One of the earliest Socceroos to try his luck abroad the burly, bearded Mitchell is one of Chelsea's less celebrated foreign imports. Jim Smith brought him to Tyneside on loan to bolster an attack missing the injured Mark McGhee. He scored on his debut but failed to impress The Bald Eagle and was soon on his way back to Stamford Bridge

Babayaro

Celestine

LB

Jan 2005

Nigerian international who spent seven an a half years at Chelsea. Lost his place in the side when Wayne Bridge was signed. The Toon Army is still waiting to be convinced of his commitment and ability having spent much of his time on Tyneside on the treatment table or suspended.

Parker

Scott

M

2005

A big money signing from Charlton, Parker found himself one of many top-class middle men at Chelsea and could not find himself a regular place in the side. Soon established himself as a firm favourite on Tyneside with his committed, if occasionally reckless, performances although the lash seems to be backing in

Duff

Damian

OL

2006

Most peopple thought United had pulled off a tremendous coup when the Irishman arrived on Tyneside for a relatively small amount of money. His performances since he signed have not been to the level expected and it isfair to say that the jury is still out as far as he is concerned although Roeder has been praising his professionalism and attitudw.

Departures

The players moving down the Old Kent Road have been of a different calibre altogether and include three of the greatest names in the history of the game.

Surname	Forename	Pos	Departed	Fee		App	Goals
Gallagher	Hughie	CF	May 1930	£10,000		174	143

The controversial sale of Hughie Gallagher caused a storm of protest on Tyneside. The most prolific scorer in the club's history, he had been the top scorer for the club during all his five seasons at the club and had led them to the championship in 1926/27. But the director's tired of his wayward character and decided to cash in on him; receiving a near record fee.

Weaver

Sam

LH

Aug 1936

£4,166

229

43

England international and long throw specialist Weaver was United's star player during the Thirties depression years. He joined the club in November 1929 and helped United win the cup in 1932 and stayed loyal to the club even when they were relegated. He joined Chelsea at the age of 27 for what was then a significant fee.

Bentley

Roy

IF

Jan 1948

£12,500

54

25

Seymour picked Bentley up just after the war and he made an instant impact but gradually his progress at United was checked by frequent bouts of ill health and he was one of the many star names who exited Tyneside during the 1947/48 promotion season. Roy became a legend at Stamford Bridge where he was top scorer for eight consecutive seasons and led them to their (until recently) only Championship success in 1954/55.

Beasant

Dave

GK

Jan 1989

£750,000

24

Just to prove that they haven't always bought wisely it was Chelsea who rescued "Lurch" from the sinking United ship. They may have done him a favour but he was to do more favours for the opposition during a tragi-comical four year run in the West End.

Peacock

Gavin

F

Jan 1993

£1,250,000

114/3

43

Although not in the class of some of our other exports to Chelsea the saintly Gavin was a great favourite of the Gallowgate crowd and there was great disappointment when he was allowed to move South on compassionate grounds. He spent three years at The Bridge where he became equally revered.