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76 Michael Essien played his first game for which country in 2002?
Answer: Ghana

Michael played his first game for Ghana at the 2002 African Cup of Nations in a scoreless draw against Morocco. He played for both Lyon and Bastia in the French league.
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77 From which club did Chelsea buy Pat Nevin?
Answer: Clyde FC

He signed for Chelsea FC in 1983. He scored 36 goals from 193 appearances. His skills and pace made him a fan favourite.
78 Who scored the only goal in the only league defeat of Mourinho's first season?
Answer: Nicholas Anelka

It was away against Manchester City when Anelka scored from the penalty spot in a 1-0 win.
79 When Chelsea purchased Juan Sebastian Veron from Manchester United, manager Claudio Ranieri called Veron "the best midfielder in the world." How many goals did Veron score in 51 League appearances for Manchester United?
Answer: 7

In 51 league games, Veron compiled 7 goals and 4 yellow cards. He scored in his first league game with Chelsea in a 2-1 win at Liverpool.
80 Which Chelsea striker was nicknamed 'Jukebox'?
Answer: Gordon Durie

It is a reference to 'Jukebox Jury', the tv show.
81 2019: Chelsea were hit with a two-window transfer ban by FIFA in February 2019. However, they were able to sign one senior player who had been on loan at the club during the 2018-19 season. Who was this?
Answer: Mateo Kovacic

Kovacic had initially joined Chelsea on loan from Real Madrid as part of the deal which saw Thibaut Courtois join Los Blancos. The Croatian midfielder was able to join the club on a permanent basis as he had been registered with the club prior to the transfer ban being imposed.
The ban was reduced to one transfer-window on appeal.
82 Manager Gianluca Vialli took over at Chelsea in 1998, replacing which Dutchman?
Answer: Ruud Gullit

Gullit managed Chelsea from 1996-1998. During his spell he won the FA Cup in 1997. A falling out with the Chelsea board saw him replaced with Vialli following the first leg of the English League Cup Semi-Final against Arsenal in 1998. Vialli would go on to win the competition and also won the 1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. He also won the UEFA Super Cup in 1998 as well as the 2000 FA Cup and the FA Charity Shield in the 2000-2001 season.

With five trophies in under three years, Vialli was, at the time, the most successful manager in Chelsea's history in terms of silverware. Despite this, he was sacked just five games into the 2000-2001 season following a poor run of form and a dispute with several Chelsea players.
83 A product of Chelsea's youth team is John Terry; a no-nonsense centre-back who became Chelsea's captain in 2004. He plays for which country at international level?
Answer: England

John Terry debuted for Chelsea in October 1998 and played his first game for England in June 2003. He is a brilliant player leading Chelsea to three Premier League titles (2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-2010, three FA Cups (2007, 2009, 2010) and two Carling Cups (2005 and 2007). The league title in 2004-05 was the second in the history of Chelsea FC (their first was in 1951-52). In 2010, Chelsea achieved their first-ever League and Cup double; they became the seventh team to achieve this feat since the formation of the Football League in 1888:

1889 - Preston North End
1897 - Aston Villa
1961 - Tottenham Hotspur
1971 - Arsenal (and again in 1998 and 2002)
1986 - Liverpool
1994 - Manchester United (and again in 1996 and 1999)
2010 - Chelsea.
84 Which tournament did Chelsea win in 2007?
Answer: Both

Chelsea defeated Arsenal in the final of Carling Cup. Chelsea defeated Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
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85 Andy Townsend played his first game for what country in 1989?
Answer: Republic of Ireland

Andy's first international match for Ireland was against France on the 7th of February, 1989. Andy played for Chelsea from 1990 to 1993, and scored 12 goals in 138 appearances. Andy also went on to become a television pundit after his playing days ended.
86 Which season saw Chelsea FC make their first ever appearance in the First Division?
Answer: 1912-13

It was their first ever appearance in First Division but did not end up so good at the end of the season. They finished 18th, but still not relegated because at that time, relegation zone was just 19th and 20th place. They scored 51 goals and conceded 73.
87 This man brought Mourinho to Stamford Bridge, what is Roman Abramovich's middle name?
Answer: Arkadievich

Roman Arkadievich Abramovich is the richest Russian in the world, second richest person living in Britain.
88 Widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, Carlo Cudicini played for which 3rd division Italian team before being purchased by Chelsea?
Answer: Castel Di Sangro

Cudicini played for Castel Di Sangro from 1997-1999. The club's rise to the second division (Serie B, 1996-97) was the subject of a book by Joe Mcinniss, The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro.
89 Who did Chelsea beat in 1906, that set a record for their biggest League win?
Answer: Glossop

Chelsea beat Glossop 9-2 in a Division Two match on 1st September 1906.
90 Who is the most successful Chelsea captain (trophies) during the 20th century?
Answer: Dennis Wise

Finally, how about this for a Chelsea Dreamteam? 1 Peter Bonetti 2 Ron Harris 3 Marcel Dessai 4 Frank Lebouef 5 Graham Le Saux 6 Glen Hoddle 7 Rudd Hullit 8 Gianfranco Zola 9 Kerry Dixon 10 Gianluca Vialli 11 Peter Osgood ... What a team!