I remember Chelsea were always a huge club even before the Abramovich days.
Anyone remember the sub-10,000 crowds of the early Premiership days. No-one in Wales wore a Chelsea shirt back then (just Blackburn shirts!), now loads of people wear them.
I have to say, though, I am encouraged by the number of people getting interested in their local team here. Loads of Cardiff airfresheners in cars, coats and shirts around a 40 mile radius. One of the biggest catchment areas around, but the staunchest of Welshmen (the ones who cry when we beat the English at rugby) will take great pleasure in watching the Welsh clubs struggle.
