This season, we’re sharing the stories of Chelsea Members from around the world, and today it’s the turn of Simon, from Ireland. 

Over to you, Simon!

Official 24/25 Chelsea Memberships are on sale now. Click here to start your story.

What was your first match at the Bridge and what do you remember about it?

Simon: Chelsea v Norwich at the start of the 2021/2022 season, in what was 7-0 thumping. I was absolutely delighted to get to my first game at the Bridge and what a game it was!

Watching all the Cobham lads playing together and getting on the scoresheet - Reece [James], Mason [Mount] - who scored a hat-trick - and Callum [Hudson-Odoi] were all brilliant. Ever since then I've tried to get to as many games as possible, nothing beats the feeling of supporting the lads at the Bridge.

What about your favourite all-time player?

Simon: Easy - captain, leader, legend.John Terry

Who is your favourite player in the current squad?

Simon: ColePalmer

What about your favourite memory from the Bridge?

Simon: I love every minute at the Bridge. It's a joy whenever I get to the stadium but for a standout moment, I'd have to go with [Moises] Caicedo's incredible goal against Bournemouth during the last game of last season as well as giving Thiago Silva a brilliant send off that day!

Do you have any pre-match superstitions or rituals? 

Simon: I like to pick up the matchday programme and head for a pint in one of the local pubs. The Butchers Hook would have to be my top pick!

Next question, your favourite chant?

Simon: I like quite a lot of them but William’s chant and ‘Palmer again Ole Ole’  would be up there from more recent times!

What's your message to Enzo and the boys for our first game against Man City?

Simon: Get stuck in from the first whistle and make the fans proud!

If you’re an Official Chelsea Member, you can click here to submit your own story.