Which Chelsea owner died in a helicopter crash?

Death and legacy Harding died at the age of 42 in a helicopter accident in October 1996, while flying back from a Chelsea match at Bolton Wanderers, along with the pilot and three passengers, including journalist John Bauldie.

Who died with Matthew Harding?

His fellow passengers Ray Deane, Tony Burridge, John Bauldie and Mick Goss also lost their lives. A supporter from a very young age, Harding got involved with the club he loved more directly in the early 1990s, and his legacy lives on.

What year was the Matthew Harding Stand built?

1996
It is named after former Chelsea director Matthew Harding, whose investment helped transform the club in the early 1990s before his death in a helicopter accident on 22 October 1996. His investment in the club enabled construction of the stand which was completed in time for the 1996–97 season.

Who is the chairman of Chelsea?

chairman Bruce Buck
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said the club’s fight against discrimination is “in our DNA” as the Blues step up their latest Say No To Anti-Semitism initiative.

What happened to Ken Bates?

On 1 July 2013, Bates officially stepped down as chairman and moved to the position of honorary president. He was replaced in the role of chairman by Salah Nooruddin. His tenure as president was short lived, however; he was sacked on 26 July 2013, apparently due to a dispute over payment for his private jet.

Did Chelsea own a stadium?

Opened in 1877, the stadium was used by the London Athletic Club until 1905, when new owner Gus Mears founded Chelsea Football Club to occupy the ground; Chelsea have played their home games there ever since….Stamford Bridge (stadium)

Why is it called the Shed End?

In 1930, a new terrace was built on the south side of Stamford Bridge, in order to accomodate a greater number of standing supporters. About one fifth of the terrace was covered by a corrugated steel roof, which would seem to have inspired the later nickname of the Shed End.

Has Bruce Buck left Chelsea?

They released a club statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming their withdrawal, stating: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has begun the formal procedures for withdrawal from the group developing plans for a European Super League.

Who is Chelsea’s biggest rival?

West Ham United
rivalries. html. – West Ham United. These London Clubs are literally known as Chelsea’s biggest rivals because they are all from the same city.

Who was Matthew Harding and what did he do?

Matthew Harding was a man of energy, vision and passion, highly visible both in his career as a reinsurance broker and in his lifelong support of Chelsea Football Club. Although only 42 at the time of his death, his achievements are the stuff of lengend.

How did Chelsea vice chairman Matthew Harding die?

Matthew Harding was killed when a helicopter in which he was travelling crashed into fields. An inquest jury has returned verdicts of accidental death on Chelsea Football Club Vice Chairman Matthew Harding and his four travelling companions.

How did Matthew Harding die in the helicopter crash?

An inquest jury has returned verdicts of accidental death on Chelsea Football Club Vice Chairman Matthew Harding and his four travelling companions. They perished when the Twin Squirrel helicopter carrying them from the Coca Cola Cup tie at Bolton Wanderers in October 1996 plunged into farmland and burst into flames.

How old was Mr Harding when he died?

“Mr Harding was a 42-year-old man when he died and his earnings were £7m a year. Any claims will therefore be for a large sum,” he said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.