Anna 💐

MA Int'l Policy & Diplomacy graduate | @Harlequins fan | @ChelseaFC fan & blogger | @cfc_heritage partner | Half 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 half 🇳🇿 | ✝️

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

Thank you very much to @ChelseaPodcast for inviting me on to their latest episode to discuss the wonderful Chelsea Heritage Partnership and the blogs that I have written (Starting at 23 minutes).

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#Chelsea #CFCHeritage @cfc_heritage

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[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

@dangerous155a Yes! 🤗

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

A flashback for your Saturday, fellow #Chelsea fans.

Have a nice weekend!

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📸 Photograph: Monte Fresco

#CFCHeritage

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Today we remember the men and women involved in the great crusade and the largest amphibious operation in history.

Crew of @HMSDragon took time during operations in the Arabian Sea to pay a traditional flight deck tribute to all those involved in #DDay and Operation Neptune.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

This day in history 6 June 1944, #DDay, British soldiers landed in Normandy alongside Allied forces to begin the liberation of Europe 🪖

Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice, and service 🫡

Lest we forget.

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

@ScottyHayter Happy Birthday! 🎈

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

@JamesMelville My aunt and uncle have a great view of the Lomond Hills from their home in Freuchie! 💙

[Love Ballymena @LoveBallymena]

Friday views on the North Coast!

📍 Portrush, County Antrim
📸 Caragh Little • @TweeterofWit

[Bryan Ferry @bryanferry]

More Boys and Girls from the Bete Noire tour: "The Chosen One" which featured recently in 'The Bear' season 4.
#bryanferry #livemusic #thebear

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

@Barrett01Robert That is a lovely photograph 💙

[Crosshaven AFC @crosshavenafc]

It is with the heaviest of hearts that Crosshaven AFC announce the passing of our dear friend and former manager, Bobby Tambling — a true Chelsea legend and an even more wonderful human being.

Bobby came to Cork in the 1970s after his time at Crystal Palace, and he fell deeply in love with the place. But it was Crosshaven that truly captured his heart. In the 1980s he settled here and made it his home. He became Cork City’s very first manager before taking the reins of our senior team in 1985, guiding us with pride and passion to our one and only appearance in the FAI Senior Cup the following year. His sons Gary and Glenn featured locally for a while as did his partner Val’s son Jamie now of course Senior Team assistant coach.

For the next thirty years, on and off, Bobby was never far from our club with Val by his side. Even when his health was failing, he still wanted to be on the sidelines — coaching, encouraging, and sharing his endless love for the game. His passion for football was absolutely infectious. Whether he was talking tactics, working on set pieces, or telling stories from his playing days (sometimes for the tenth time), you couldn’t help but hang on every word. You didn’t mind hearing the same tale again, because it was Bobby telling it. His final game managing Crosshaven was a fitting one as some of the greatest local players he ever coached took on a Republic of Ireland Masters team in 2015 that included Packie Bonner, Ronnie Whelan & Ray Houghton in Camden.

Crosshaven players adored him. They respected him, responded to him, and would have run through brick walls for him. From time to time, old friends from his Chelsea days would visit — Barry Bridges, Chopper Harris, Paddy Mulligan and others — reminding us all of the giant he was in the game.

In London, Bobby was a superstar. 202 goals for his beloved Chelsea — a record that stood for decades until Frank Lampard came along. He loved returning to the Bridge, where he was worshipped. Seeing his “Tambling 202” banner proudly displayed and having a suite named in his honour always filled him with quiet pride. He cherished hearing the fans sing his name one more time and feeling the electric buzz of match day, which brought back so many beautiful memories of victories, friendships, and goals.

But no matter how much he loved Chelsea, Crosshaven was always home with his beloved Val. Walking the dogs, enjoying dinners with family and friends, having a flutter at the bookies, and being part of the local football community — these were the simple things that made him happiest.

Bobby leaves an enormous hole in all our lives. We are all better, kinder, and richer for having known him. His warmth, his wisdom, his humour and his love will stay with us forever.

To his loving family, his close friends, and his adoring Chelsea family — we send our deepest, most heartfelt condolences. We have all lost a true legend, and a very special man.

To Valerie, despite his battle with Alzheimer’s, I clearly remember Bobby in a moment of clarity saying “she’s the best, I’d be lost without her” you cried but he was right. The dedication you showed to him was absolutely incredible.

Rest in peace, Bobby. You will never be forgotten.

[Mark Worrall @gate17marco]

RIP Bobby Tambling 💙 A wonderful player and truly wonderful man who had time for everyone.

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

In loving memory of Bobby. 💙

Chelsea Football Club is inviting supporters to record their own messages and memories of one of our greatest goalscorers, Bobby Tambling.

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

It is sad to hear that former #Chelsea player Bobby Tambling has passed away.

One of the all time greats - he is the club's second highest ever goal scorer.

Rest in peace, Bobby.

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Below - Reading Evening Post, 7th April 1969.

#CFCHeritage

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84.

We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.

[Marilyn Monroe @MarilynMonroe]

Today, we celebrate 100 years of Marilyn Monroe - the woman, the legend, the light. A century later, her beauty, brilliance, and unmistakable magic captivate the world. Join us this month as we revisit the moments that shaped her enduring legacy. ✨ #MM100

🎥: National Archives

[Aerial Vision NI @aerialvisionni]

Low cloud starting to lift from Fair Head in Ballycastle this morning, as the sun started to burn it off

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

@aerialvisionni Beautiful photograph! 🧡

[Aerial Vision NI @aerialvisionni]

Ballycastle, County Antrim

[Bobbie @bo66ie29]

A delightful summer afternoon at an English country house near Guildford in Surrey, 1961.

[Anna 💐 @AnnaLauraWelsh]

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[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 BREAKING: Enzo Maresca has a total verbal agreement with Manchester City, HERE WE GO!

The Italian manager has always been considered the ideal candidate to replace Pep Guardiola.

Deal in place and Maresca will sign an initial three year deal at #MCFC. 🇮🇹

New era, soon.