Reposted by Tim RollsClive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Wow. On Tuesday 107 MPs met frontline sewage campaigners, including those featured in Channel 4’s 'Dirty Business', to hear directly about their experience and what needs to change. Campaigners, including prominent figures like Feargal Sharkey, had one clear message: it’s time for public ownership. 1119182
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Due on BBC Radio London at c18.20 to discuss Chelsea issues. No shortage of topics. As ever. 270
Reposted by Tim RollsScouseLakes @scouselakes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026#StopKillingHorses www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCheltenham Festival Gold Cup race ends with third death this weekEnvoi Allen, due to retire after this week, collapsed on the walk back to the stables. 3238
Reposted by Tim RollsDavid Whitley @mrdavidwhitley.bsky.social · 11/03/2026They should put a monkey on the £50 note and a pony on the £10 note to confuse the hell out cockneys. 21602313
Reposted by Tim Rollseddiemacbawa.bsky.social @eddiemacbawa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I am once again fundraising and helping organise 2026 Big Stamford Bridge Sleep Out at ChelseaFC. I am fundraising for Barons Court Project and Stoll Foundation. Please check out my Just Giving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! www.justgiving.com/page/mark-me...justgiving.comThe Big Stamford Bridge Sleep Out 2026Help mark meehan raise money to support The Stoll Foundation 053
Reposted by Tim RollsChris Ponting @chrisponting.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Only Sky Sports show more Darts than BBC Four #totp 052
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Given that Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams & Oasis have all played Knebworth, I suspect that Kenny & Mungo Jerry (who made a couple of great records but 5 years earlier) may've struggled to match their ticket sales, despite appearances by Gerry Francis, Leonard Parkin & Damsel Of The Day... 000
Reposted by Tim RollsThe Chelsea Podcast @chelseapodcast.bsky.social · 27/02/2026ARSENAL PREVIEW: Chas., @robertrea.bsky.social and @tim-rolls.bsky.social look forward to the big match on Sunday - and surprisingly, it's not all negativity.... #CFC #ChelseaFC #TheChelseaPodcast #KTBFFH open.spotify.com/episode/1GY7...open.spotify.comThe Arsenal (away 25/26) Preview 011
Reposted by Tim RollsThe Chelsea Podcast @chelseapodcast.bsky.social · 25/02/2026NEW EPISODE: Chas. and guest host @robertrea.bsky.social are joined by CST member and author of numerous Blues-related books Tim Rolls to discuss last weekend's disappointment against Burnley. #CCF #ChelseaFC #ktbffh open.spotify.com/episode/41Uv...open.spotify.comThe Dubai-abolical Episode 022
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 25/02/202649 years ago tomorrow Chelsea, backed by thousands of exuberant supporters, travelled to Bolton for a crucial Division Two promotion clash. Here are my memories of that eventful and chaotic day, in a piece for Chelsea Heritage Partnership. www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/a-long-...chelseaheritagepartnership.comA Long Life (Or Six) And A Lively Day In BoltonSaturday 26th February 1977. Another Saturday, another away trip. This time a long haul by train to Bolton, fellow promotion chasers. Chelsea were top of Division Two but had only won one game since N... 250
Reposted by Tim RollsJulia Childs @juliachilds.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Local authority adult education ‘leisure’ classes were cut or had massive price increases. It was impossible to objectively measure societal impact but those of us in the sector knew that the weekly art class or sewing group improved wellbeing. I’m sure that those connections helped save the nhs £. 082
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 17/02/2026gofund.me/b30a2c9d2 Many of you'll have known Adam (Valky) Walczak, a lifelong CFC supporter, avid badge collector & a genuinely lovely guy. If so, you'll have been as shocked as I was to hear of his tragic, sudden death. This crowdfunder is to support his wife Agata & their three girls.gofund.meDonate to In Memory of Adam Walczak - Supporting Agata and the Girls, organized by Chris HallTragically, on 9th February, we lost our much-loved and admired … Chris Hall needs your support for In Memory of Adam Walczak - Supporting Agata and the Girls 112
Reposted by Tim Rollsdavidcamburn.bsky.social @davidcamburn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026This week’s reading is a re-read of this excellent book from @tim-rolls.bsky.social Remembering the great Eddie McCreadie #Chelsea #BookSky 153
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 23/01/2026CPO AGM this afternoon. I doubt it will be as volatile or far-reaching as the 2011 one, but hopefully will still be of interest. 220
Reposted by Tim Rollsgillybee66 ⭐⭐ @gillybee66.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Update from the Chelsea Supporters Trust 353
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Chelsea have seriously missed a trick today. Surely they could have sold a 'Hand Maresca his P45' package for at least £20,000? Package to include a private moment with the sacked manager, as well as a bowl of finger food and access to an exclusive cash bar. 3173
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 21/12/2025E-mail from the club about the Napoli trips. "This trip offers a refined way to cheer the Blues on" We are in Basil Fawlty 'no riff-raff' territory here 450
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Happy birthday to home and away stalwart @martinwickham.bsky.social . Have a good one, Martin 030
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Unsure how many fans the problem re non-arrival of Cardiff tickets affects. If you, E-mail tickets@chelseafc.com before 1200 tomorrow & give yr supporter number, type of ticket (eg U16, senior), lead booker & name of supporter collecting. You'll need Photo ID when collecting from Cardiff tkt off 020
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 28/11/2025The only Black Friday that actually has any relevance youtu.be/h3Pw4t_Falo?...youtu.beSTEELY DAN "Black Friday" 1975 HQYouTube video by Larry Hinze 180
Reposted by Tim RollsTopper @topperuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Airport police say that the number of people smuggling helium balloons into their luggage is under control. But cases continue to rise. 041
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 25/11/2025I will be at the cfcuk stall opp FB tube from c1730-c1915 this evening with a limited quantity of my new book 'From Soviet Banners To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971'. £10 a copy. If you can't get there tonight it is available on eBay here ebay.us/m/iQAjS6ebay.usFrom Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971. | eBay UKAn epic and utterly chaotic friendly against Moscow Dynamo, a few months after WW2 ended, whereSoviet Bouquets were presented to bemused Chelsea players, really caught the public imagination.Shed Bann... 020
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 17/11/2025My new book 'From Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971' is out. It covers incident-strewn European adventures from Moscow Dynamo 80 years ago to Athens triumph in 1971. Victories, defeats, controversies & much more. Available on eBay here ebay.us/m/iQAjS6 £10 inc UK p&p.ebay.usPardon our interruption... 041
Reposted by Tim Rollsfesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Instead of Secret Santa, we're doing something similar but for colleagues' kids this year. I've been paired with a chap who always speaks over me. I'm getting his kids glitter and glue. I hope they love it. 2550723
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 15/11/202580 years ago CFC played Moscow Dynamo in an epic friendly. My new book 'From Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971' is out now. Beginning with that Dynamo game, it ends 26 years later in Athens triumph. Available on eBay here ebay.us/m/iQAjS6 £10 inc UK p&pebay.usFrom Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971. | eBay UKAn epic and utterly chaotic friendly against Moscow Dynamo, a few months after WW2 ended, whereSoviet Bouquets were presented to bemused Chelsea players, really caught the public imagination.Shed Bann... 122
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 13/11/202580 yrs ago today CFC played Moscow Dynamo in an epic friendly. My new book 'From Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971' is out today. Beginning with that Dynamo game, it ends 26 years later in Athens triumph. Available on eBay here ebay.us/m/iQAjS6 £10 inc UK p&pebay.usFrom Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners - Chelsea In Europe 1945-1971. | eBay UKAn epic and utterly chaotic friendly against Moscow Dynamo, a few months after WW2 ended, whereSoviet Bouquets were presented to bemused Chelsea players, really caught the public imagination.Shed Bann... 021
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 12/11/2025mirror.co.uk/sport/footba... Cracking Daily Mirror piece on the epic Chelsea v Moscow Dynamo game, played 80 years ago tomorrow. Includes quotes from Chelsea historian @rickglanvill.bsky.social and extracts from my new book 'From Soviet Bouquets To Shed Banners', available on eBay from tomorrowmirror.co.ukChelsea's record crowd when 100,000 crammed in to watch Blues vs Moscow DynamoBiggest ever crowd at a club ground in England came to watch Chelsea play the Russian side Moscow Dynamo in 1945 just after the end of World War Two 050
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Dog lovers. Can anyone identify this breed of dog? I need it for a writing project. Many thanks 101
Reposted by Tim RollsTim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Hard to believe but 31 yrs ago reaching an FACQF v Sat's opponents Wolves caused huge supporter excitement This Chelsea Heritage Partnership article looks at that game & includes a Mark Meehan piece on the Blue Flag, which made its debut that day www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/bridge-...chelseaheritagepartnership.comBridge Rocks As Peacock Knocks Out Flagging WolvesMarch 1994. Thirty-one years ago but a lifetime ago in Chelsea terms. The Shed was still open, the ground undeveloped, though the North Stand was being rebuilt, hence a reduced capacity. There were re... 082
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Hard to believe but 31 yrs ago reaching an FACQF v Sat's opponents Wolves caused huge supporter excitement This Chelsea Heritage Partnership article looks at that game & includes a Mark Meehan piece on the Blue Flag, which made its debut that day www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/bridge-...chelseaheritagepartnership.comBridge Rocks As Peacock Knocks Out Flagging WolvesMarch 1994. Thirty-one years ago but a lifetime ago in Chelsea terms. The Shed was still open, the ground undeveloped, though the North Stand was being rebuilt, hence a reduced capacity. There were re... 082
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Well done to all those diehard Chelsea supporters who travelled out to Baku. I'm sure you're disappointed with the result, as most/all of us are, but hopefully a quality trip has made up for it. 040
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 05/11/2025These pieces look at 3 memorable SB games vs Wolves. Crucial 1955 win en route to D1 title chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/sillett... 1976 3-3 draw on way to promotion chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/i-m-afr... Epic 1994 FACQF win www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/bridge-... 111
Reposted by Tim RollsStephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 28/09/2025The 'Riyadh Comedy Festival' reminds me of the story of Freddie Starr performing in the Middle East, under instruction not to swear or refer directly to Prince Hussein. He came on and said 'Which one of you fuckers is Prince Hussein?' and the curtain immediately came down. 12536154
Reposted by Tim RollsTopper @topperuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025I’m selling a limited-edition bottle of Tippex. It’s a corrector’s item. 1112
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 03/09/2025CMAT was superb in Kingston last night - a real force of nature. She was solo, not with her band, but was still utterly captivating. If you get the chance to see her live, do - she is going to be a major star. 110
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Off to see CMAT tonight in Kingston. Incredibly lucky to get a ticket and genuinely excited, which is very rare for me. The album is brilliant, she is going to be massive. Can't wait. 5120
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Be fascinating to see how Digital Day goes at SB. DigiDelight or #DigiShambles? My guess is most STH and members using their own tickets will be OK, though they may well have to queue longer to get in. It might be those trying to use transferred tickets that have more issues. 330
Reposted by Tim RollsGareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Does anyone else find it crazy that you can walk into a bookshop and be charged £9.99 for a paperback novel that took the author a year to complete, but £17.99 for a completely blank notebook? 343113771161
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Happy birthday to matchday hub and cfcuk stall holder, multi-book author, publisher (as I massively appreciate) and all-round good guy@gate17marco.bsky.social 040
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Just the three players who used to be on Chelsea's books, then 140
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Lovely day at The Festival Hall yesterday for Aimee's graduation 070
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 04/05/2025This will be well worth popping into pre-match. Vintage shirts and ex-players in the Tea Bar, next to the ticket office. 020
Reposted by Tim RollsNizaar Kinsella @nizaarkinsella.bsky.social · 29/04/2025💫The definitive Tyrique George story. - how he busted the loan journey to go straight into the first-team, - how he was middling in Chelsea’s academy, - but then showed extraordinary dedication to hire a goalkeeper and private coach. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukTyrique George: How teenager broke into £1bn Chelsea squad without a loanA personal coach at 10 and Friday night Power League sessions - how teenage Tyrique George broke into Chelsea's £1bn squad. 1185
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 29/04/2025www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/our-fir... On Thursday Chelsea play Djurgarden, a meeting that should have taken place in the 1955/56 European Cup. This piece for @cfcheritage.bsky.social explains why that encounter never took place.chelseaheritagepartnership.comOur First Meeting With Djurgarden. 70 Years Late.On Thursday Chelsea travel to Djurgarden to play their semi-final first leg. The Swedish side are not a big European name and many will not have heard of them. However, almost seventy years ago they s... 053
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 28/04/2025chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/those-were-the-days-heritage-event-returns-to-the-stamford-bridge-tea-bar Before the Liverpool game, @cfcheritage.bsky.social are putting on an event in the Tea Bar (near the ticket office). Well worth a visit. More info here.chelseaheritagepartnership.comThose Were the Days... heritage event returns to the Stamford Bridge Tea BarOn Sunday 4th May the Chelsea Heritage Partnership’s Those Were the Days matchday heritage event returns to the Tea Bar at Stamford Bridge. Renamed Those Were the Shirts for this special event, we tak... 002
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 28/04/2025www.chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/redempt... 41 years ago today one of the greatest, most memorable, days in my decades watching Chelsea. Beating Leeds 5-0 to clinch promotion. Unsurpassable.chelseaheritagepartnership.comRedemption And Promotion As Leeds Thrashed 5-0Late April 1984. Heady times indeed for Chelsea supporters. After the club had spent four seasons in the Division Two doldrums, manager John Neal had created an exciting charismatic side who, backed b... 072
Reposted by Tim RollsTim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 21/04/2025chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/our-fir... Next week Chelsea play Djurgarden, a meeting that should have taken place in the 1955/56 European Cup. This piece explains why that encounter never took place .chelseaheritagepartnership.comOur First Meeting With Djurgarden. 70 Years Late.Next week Chelsea travel to Djurgarden to play their semi-final first leg. The Swedish side are not a big European name and many will not have heard of them. However, almost seventy years ago they sho... 0128
Tim Rolls @tim-rolls.bsky.social · 21/04/2025chelseaheritagepartnership.com/post/our-fir... Next week Chelsea play Djurgarden, a meeting that should have taken place in the 1955/56 European Cup. This piece explains why that encounter never took place .chelseaheritagepartnership.comOur First Meeting With Djurgarden. 70 Years Late.Next week Chelsea travel to Djurgarden to play their semi-final first leg. The Swedish side are not a big European name and many will not have heard of them. However, almost seventy years ago they sho... 0128