For Chelsea supporters, summer 2019 brought high excitement tempered with realistic expectation. A superstar had departed and transfers weren't an option, but a hero was back at the Bridge to take charge of an exciting young squad.
Results start to improve with the driving force behind the upturn coming from the club's academy graduates. Good will from the terraces, and great football on the field, see an entertaining Chelsea side gain admirers as well as points.
As autumn turns to winter, the Chelsea season becomes a rollercoaster, alternating between unexpected defeat and glorious victory. Progress in Europe is confirmed, and wins over both halves of North London see the Blues end the year on a high.
With the Blues battling on three fronts, results continue to surprise in every sense. The present day and near future begin to merge, with the signing of Hakim Ziyech, Reece James' new contract, and Billy Gilmour's show stealing performances.
The world grinds to a sudden halt with football postponed indefinitely. Football takes a backseat as the club plays its part in the response to Covid-19.
