2009 Chelsea Home – Didier Drogba #11 S

Chelsea – 2008–09 Season Overview (Home Kit Year: 2009)

The 2008–09 season, corresponding with the 2009 Chelsea home kit, was a year of resilience and recovery for Chelsea FC. The club faced managerial turmoil mid-season but ended strongly under interim manager Guus Hiddink, securing silverware and reaching the UEFA Champions League semifinals.

🏆 Chelsea’s 2008–09 Season Performance

• Premier League: 🥉 3rd place (83 points, behind Man United and Liverpool)

• FA Cup: 🏆 Winners (2-1 victory over Everton in the final)

• UEFA Champions League: ❌ Semifinal exit vs. Barcelona (1-1 on aggregate, eliminated on away goals)

• League Cup: ❌ Eliminated in Fourth Round (by Burnley on penalties)

• Community Shield: ❌ Lost to Manchester United on penalties

⚽ Key Players in the 2008–09 Season

• Frank Lampard – Top scorer (20 goals in all competitions)

• Didier Drogba – Scored in FA Cup final; key Champions League goals

• John Terry – Captain and defensive anchor

• Petr Čech – First-choice goalkeeper

• Michael Ballack, Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda, Ashley Cole, Deco, and Michael Essien all played significant roles

🧠 Managerial Timeline

• Luiz Felipe Scolari – Started the season but was sacked in February 2009

• Guus Hiddink – Took over as interim manager and led Chelsea to a strong finish and FA Cup victory

The 2009 Chelsea home kit (worn during the latter half of this season) was an adidas-designed royal blue kit with white piping and Samsung Mobile as the sponsor. It became iconic due to the club’s strong comeback under Hiddink and their emotional Champions League run — particularly the dramatic and controversial semifinal vs Barcelona.