Climbing the Chelsea Hil
Climbing the Chelsea Hil Climbing the Chelsea Hill is the gripping story of Ken Shellito, the first and only Chelsea manager to enter the job after rising through the ranks at Stamford Bridge. He…
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Climbing the Chelsea Hil
Climbing the Chelsea Hill is the gripping story of Ken Shellito, the first and only Chelsea manager to enter the job after rising through the ranks at Stamford Bridge. He played 123 senior games as a full-back and won England honours before a knee injury ended his playing career at age 23. After joining as ground staff at 15, he turned professional in 1957.
Later, Ken left the UK to coach and manage in his new home of Malaysia. Undeterred, he joined the coaching staff and became first-team manager of Chelsea after 22 years at the club. Sadly, he died there aged 78, in 2018.
In this authorised biography, Ken lays bare all the highs and lows of his unique footballing journey. His anecdotes - some harrowing, others hilarious - shine a light on an era when football was all about the teams, their fans and the camaraderie among players. It paints a fascinating portrait of how the game