Chelsea Celebs

[flo]

I'm looking for some help here. I have, as so many times before, a theory. What, I hear you say, well, here I go:

Many celebrities support something, and the british Chaps often support a footie-team, like Oasis, for instance: They support their Manchester City, but who supports Chelsea. I think that Robbie Williams is a Chelsea fan. Maybe this is known to everyone in the UK, but I don't know...
My evidence is as following: He mentions the bridge in one of his songs (Strong: ... and that's a good line to take to The Bridge...), he attends the annual Chelsea-"celebs play football for a good cause" or something, and in the booklet in his new CD (Sing when you're winning) The whole shoot is done at the Bridge. Maybe I seem stupid, but that's all I get to know in this poor, hilariously cold "land of the midnight sun".

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Carefree, wherever we may be
We are the famous CFC
And we don't give a f***
Whoever you may be
'Cos we are the famous CFC

[zOla]

Sting supports Chelsea... Robert Ayling, Johnny Herbert, and Bryan Adams. Those the the stars I know of

[Pitball]

Robbie Williams is a Port Vale fan.
Try this, cut and pasted from the official website.................... some of them are decidely dodgy or simply not true but 99% are right!!

POLITICS
Bill Clinton President of the USA (watched Chelsea in the 60's)
Tony Banks MP & Sports Minister (Labour)
Peter Hain MP (Labour)
John Major Ex-PM (Tory)
David Mellor Ex-MP (Tory)/Media person
Peter Bottomley MP (Tory)
Sebastian Coe Ex-MP/Athlete (Tory)
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SPORTS
Laurence Dallagio Rugby Player
Jimmy White Snooker Player
Alec Stewart Cricketer
Graham Thorpe Cricketer
Mark Hughes Footballer, boy-hood fan
Jody Morris Footballer, born in Fulham
Paul McGrath Ex-Footballer
Paul Merson Footballer, Aston Villal
Mark Wright Ex-Footballer
Glenn Hysén Footballer, ex-Liverpool
Ronny Hellström Footballer, ex-Swedish Keeper
Ian Williams Rugby Player (NZ)
Peter Fleming Ex-Tennis Player
Steven Redgrave Olympic Rower
Eric Bristow Darts Player
Joe Calzaghe Boxer
Shane Warne Cricketer
Ian Botham Ex-Cricketer
Chris Cowdrey Ex-Cricketer
Richard Ellison Ex-Cricketer
Johnny Herbert Racing Driver
Brian Moore Ex-Rugby Player
Boris Becker Ex-Tennis Player
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MISC CELEBS
David Baddiel TV Comedian
Ivor Baddiel Writer/Broadcaster
Johhny Vaughan Big Breakfast presenter
Tim Lovejoy Soccer AM presenter
Emma Noble Game Show Hostess
Tanya Bryer TV Presenter
Jeremy Vine BBC Political correspondant
Giles Smith Sports Writer (Telegraph)
Nigel Clarke Football Writer (Mirror)
John Motson Commentator (can't admit it)
Bryon Butler Commentator (can't admit it)
Alan Green Radio Commentator (as a kid)
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Famous for being Famous
Vidal Sasson Hairdresser
Sir Robert Ayling Chairman of British Airways
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ACTORS
Clive Mantle Actor, Casualty
Huw Higginson Actor, PC Garfield from The Bill
Derek Fowlds Actor, Heartbeat
Dorian Healey (Sgt Voca) in Soldier, Soldier
Joseph Fiennes Actor
Dennis Waterman Actor
Phil Daniels Actor
Sir Jeremy Isaacs Producer/Director
Chris Barrie Actor/Comedian, Red Dwarf
Lance Percival Actor (Carry On films)
Lord Attenborough Film Director (Life President)
Sir John Mills Actor
Sir Laurence Olivier Actor
Sir George Robey Old Music Hall Star
Charlie Drake Comedian
Michael Crawford Actor
Ted Rodgers 321 Man
Henry Kelly Game Show Host
Russell Grant Astrologer
Richard O'Sullivan Actor
Rodney Bewes Actor, Likely Lads
Bill Oddie Comedian/TV Person
Michael Caine Actor
Gwyneth Paltrow Actress
Raquel Welch Actress (at least she did in the 70's!)
Tara Fitzgerald Actress
Martine McCutcheon Actress/Singer
Micheal Greco Beppe from Eastenders

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MUSICAL
Damon Albarn Lead Singer with Blur
Suggs Lead Singer with Madness
Andy Cairns Lead Singer with Therapy
Martine McCutcheon Singer/Actress
Bryan Adams Musician
Andy Fletcher Depeche Mode
Dave Gahan Depeche Mode
Lloyd Cole Musician
Ed Ball Musician
Morten Harket A-Ha Pop Group
Paal Waaktaar A-Ha Pop Group
Ben Watt Everything but the Girl
Tracey Thorn Everything but the Girl
Joe Strummer Ex-The Clash
Paul Cook Ex-Sex Pistol
Steve Jones Ex-Sex Pistol
Charlie Harper UK Subs
Jimmy Page Led Zepplin
Paul Hardcastle '19' Recording Artist
John Taylor Duran Duran
John O'Neill Undertones
Lee from 'Steps' "Musician"???
Claire from 'Steps' "Musician"???

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Alan McGee Head of Creation Records (Oasis)
Graham Dene DJ
Jeff Young DJ, Formerly Capital FM now XFM
Paul Anderson DJ, XFM
Trevor Nelson DJ, Radio 1
Tim Simenon DJ, Producer , Depeche Mode
Gary Crowley DJ
Paul Oakenfold DJ/Producer
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WRITERS
Andy Hamilton Comedy Writer
Roddy Doyle Playwright
John Moynihan Journalist/Author
Shelly Webb TV Presenter and wife of Neil
Albert Sewell Match of the Day Stats man
Adam Porter Journalist - Loaded magazine

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POSSIBLES
These are particularly dodgy,
if anyone know's for sure either way, let me know.


Prince Edward Royal Bloke
Daley Thompson Decathlete

Eddie Irvine Racing Driver
Jonah Barrington former Squash champion
Chris Martin-Jenkins Cricketer Commentator
Kelly Homes Athlete
Samantha Head Womens Golfer
Frank Bruno Boxer
Shane Warne Cricketer
Willie Carson Jockey
Bruce Dern Actor
John Hurt Actor
Terence Stamp Actor
Davina MColl TV Presenter
Neneh Cherry Singer
Leonard Cohen Songwriter
Keith Richard Rolling Stone
Eric Clapton Guitarist
Simon Le Bon Duran Duran
Adam Ant Pop Person
Nick Heyward 80's Pop person

Tamara Beckwith Very Rich Kid
Des O'Connor Entertainer?
Phil Collins Musician
Martin Tyler Commentator (can't admit it)

[zOla]

only because Bill Clinton is on the list I will never look down in it...'cause he ain't no supporter..and who cares if he watched chelsea..so did a friend of mine who's a gunner supporter, why ain't he on the list ?

this list is pretty made up I think.

[Di Motteo]

Nah , I dont agree with zOLa . A lot of the people on the list are definately Chels fans because I've met them .

Firstly there are a few names missing from the list posted by Pitball : Peter Osgood , Ron Harris , Ray Wilkins ( ex Chels ) , Wendy Richards ( actress on Eastenders ) , Vidal Sassoon ( Internationally known hairdresser --- is he still alive ? )

Secondly , I have personally travelled with the 3 Chelsea players mentioned above to fixtures in Europe . All 3 were travelling independantly from the club ( ie. paying out of their own pocket ) . Ossie and Chopper go to practically every Chelsea away game in Europe , and sit with the rest of us , and not in the main stand with all the Chelsea officials .
The actor Clive Mantle is a season ticket holder in the Matthew Harding Stand Lower , and frquently travels on the same train as me and my mates ( he lives in Bath , as indeed we do ) .
Rodney Bewes , the actor , is an aquaintance of mine , and a season ticket holder in the East Stand Middle ( Upper the last 2 seasons , and in the old West stand before that ) , he drinks in a boozer , in the North road , Fulham , before the game .

Alec Stewart and Graham Thorpe the England cricketers , I have seen both of them twice last season at the Bridge .

I think that what you have to remember , is that with a lot of these celebs. their work commitments don't allow them to get to the Bridge that often . However if they have said in press releases or public that they are Chels supporters then that is good enough for me !!!