Name
Chelsea Supporters Club South Africa
Formed
1994
Motto
Keep the Blue Flag Flying High in South Africa.
We are the fastest growing supporter’s club in South Africa that support English football. We have official branches in Johannesburg (Keg & Filly), Knysna (Mario’s), Cape Town (Mitchell’s Brewery - V&A Waterfront), and members in Grahamstown, Durban, Houtbay, Mpumalanga, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, Pretoria and even Bloemfontein.
Pubs where we watch our games in SA
- Cape Town, V& A Waterfront: Mitchell’s Brewery
- Johannesburg, Sunninghill: Keg & Filly
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Knysna, Harbour: Mario’s or at Bill Fussell’s home
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Durban,
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Nelson Mandela Bay (PE), SuperSport Bar, Boardwalk
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Pretoria, Centurion:
Chelsea Supporters Club SA, Executive Committee Members:
Tom Purcell, Chairperson
Fanatical fan who loves a sing-a-long. He was unanimously been voted in as the Chairperson of the Club and a person who loves Chelsea through and through. He occasionally buys everyone free beer and pizza!
Rob Creaser, Secretary & Co-Online Editor
Active member and have not missed one game last season, a web and marketing fundi and co-founder of the SA Chelsea Supporters Club on Facebook. He has a mean tattoo of Chelsea on his arm and he smokes like a chimney!
Roger King, Treasurer
Founder member of the Club and served as Treasurer due to his expertise. He has supported Chelsea since 1958. He has an unbelievably great sense of humour. he loves ringing the bell when we score!
Matthew Kretzmer
Founder member as well and chief recruiter in Gauteng. Knowledgeable and a great source on Chelsea FC. He writes, he sings, he even dances when we score!
Bill Fussell
Founder member as well and chief statistician, recruiter and everything else and the one of two current Club supporters who has seen Chelsea win the League in 1955. He is perhaps the most knowledgeable person on Chelsea’s history in South Africa!
Julian Jacobs - Public Relations and Online Editor
Active and sometime fanatical member and a keen PR and marketing fundi in trying to get the Club recognised throughout SA. Our brand is growing - as more and more South Africans are now walking around with Chelsea tops and caps. Its great to see. Along with Rob we have started a Chelsea Supporters Club Facebook group.
Colin Soole
An avid and passionate Chelsea Fan who comes with much experience and life long memories of being a Chelsea FC supporter. He is quiet yet jolly!
