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London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast
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The Mears' Influence on the Premier League
Chelsea were relegated from the Premier League in 1923-24 after conceding 53 goals. The Blues had been mired in off-field controversies, to do with ownership of Stanford Bridge and stadium redevelopment work carried out by Joseph Mears' company. An irate football league inquiry that was put together because of this controversy imposed a big shake-up of the club's border directors which diluted what they saw as the Mears' unhealthy influence on it. Chelsea finished 21st place - just ahead of Middlesbrough who came bottom.
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