In observance of a new retro apparel collection that signifies the passage of fifty years, the colors red, white, and green reappear at this time.

The unusual away uniform that the club once possessed is the inspiration for the name “Chelsea ’74 Range.” Contrary to what the majority of our players have worn over the years, this kit has an entirely distinct appearance.

Fan favorites will soon be able to purchase a replica of this garment. The boutique offers for sale a variety of merchandise bearing the recognizable striped pattern in shades of red, white, and green, including a polo shirt, track top, sweatshirt, T-shirt, headwear, scarf, and tumbler.

A “Castrol GTX kit” was the moniker given to the shirts worn by Chelsea supporters while away from home during the 1974–75 season. This moniker was derived from the shirts’ remarkable similarity to the cans of the most-advertised motor oil at the time. On television and at motor races, where sponsored vehicles were easily identifiable on the grid, this color scheme was ubiquitous.

Therefore, what incited the conception of the Chelsea away uniform during that period? Chelsea administrators frequently held an opinion regarding the attire of their athletes. Indeed, the royal blue shirt, shorts, and white stocks that remain our signature ensemble were conceptualized by Tommy Docherty.

Not only did Dave Sexton, who succeeded him and helped revolutionize the sport in the 1950s, possess the ‘Magnificent Magyars’, the Hungarian team that initiated a paradigm shift, but he was not the only one to do so. Prior to the celebrated triumph at Wembley achieved by Puskas, Hidegkuti, and company, who in England had observed a lull?

1974 saw Charlie Cooke and Peter Houseman prepared for battle.

Twenty years later, Sexton donned a Chelsea change uniform bearing the colors of the Hungarians as a tribute to them. Despite its eventual transformation into the ’74 stripes, this design remains iconic and continues to be appreciated.

With the exception of the replica away shirt that was included in the Chelsea ’74 collection, the club insignia and thin red and green trim adorn the white polo shirt and track top. Conversely, the sweatshirt and T-shirt feature green and red tints prominently.

The assortment of accessories comprises a bobble knitted headgear, a baseball cap, a bar scarf, and a ’74 mug. An assemblage of these items is displayed in the gallery that follows.

The Chelsea ’74 Range is currently available exclusively at the Megastore at Stamford Bridge and in our online store.