Chelsea F.C. - Alan Hudson skill 70s

Alan Anthony Hudson (born 21 June 1951 in Chelsea, London) is a former English footballer.

Born and brought up near the King's Road, Hudson was rejected by boyhood club Fulham as a schoolboy before signing for Chelsea Juniors. Injury denied him the chance to become Chelsea's youngest ever player aged 16 and he eventually made his senior debut 9 months later on 1 February 1969 in a 5-0 loss against Southampton.
Hudson found himself in a Chelsea side noted for its flair and skill, complete with equally flamboyant footballers such as Peter Osgood and Charlie Cooke. It was during the 1969-70 season that he established himself as the team's playmaker, in the midfield of a 4-2-4 formation alongside John Hollins who was more defensive, creating goals for Osgood and Ian Hutchinson, and enabling Chelsea to finish 3rd in the First Division.
He played in every match in Chelsea's run to the FA Cup final in 1970, but missed the final itself due to another injury when they beat Leeds United 2-1 in a replay at Old Trafford, having drawn 2-2 at Wembley. He did, however, play a major role in Chelsea's replayed European Cup Winners' Cup final win against Real Madrid in Athens a year later.
The debt burden caused by the building of the then new East Stand at Chelsea resulted in the sale of key players, and a spiral of decline began. Chelsea lost 2-1 to Stoke City in the 1972 League Cup final at Wembley, whilst a falling-out with manager Dave Sexton resulted in both Hudson and Osgood being placed on the transfer list in January 1974. Within a month, Hudson had joined Stoke City for £240,000, and his career with Chelsea was over at the age of 22.

[@SAYLEMAN]

Had the privilege of seeing two of the greatest goals ever scored by this man, away to Coventry in 69-70 when he literally beat half the opposition on his own on a 70 yard run then calmly slotted it past Bill Glazier in the Coventry goal, and repeated it later that same season at home against Sheff Wed in a 3-1 win. The man was unreal.

[@infrasleep]

A great skillful player....so no surprise England didn't have a clue how to use him!

[@LD-uq3fb]

I remember being at Stamford Bridge on a very inclement Wednesday night when perhaps the greatest individual Chelsea goal was scored by Alan Hudson which won the game 1-0 against possibly Sheffield Wednesday (?) in 1970. It was windswept and it lashed down rain when Peter Bonetti rolled the ball to Alan Hudson on the edge of the box and he dribbled past the whole team including the goalie and rolled it into an empty net and only around 11000 watched the game. Anyone else out who can fill in the details to that game. Happy days Blue is and always will be the colour.

[@MrTrueblue1905]

Chelseas George Best of The Kings Road He Missed The 1970 FA Cup Final Against Leeds United Through Injury He Played In The European Cup Winners Cup Final 1971 Against Real Madrid Chelsea Won Both Finals They We're An Awesome Team

[@TheThejosapappa1000]

ONE OF MY IDOLS IS ALAN HUDSON

[@josaldinho1884]

ONE OF MY IDOLS

[@telestoe]

Still don't know how that early 70's squad never won the Div 1 title. Ps: Great track!!

[@GETTHEDEUCE]

LOOK AT THE PITCH, THIS IS WHEN MEN WERE MEN, SNOW RAIN STORMS FOG DIDN'T MATTER. SOLID FUCKING BALL

[@robertedwards5184]

Hudson and Chelsea were tremendous to watch. SO entertaining. Imagine Ronaldo in that side too. 😁

[@Oldgit60]

If only Dave Sexton hadn't been such a tool. Alan Hudson could have been our Hoddle or Brady, fabulous player.

[@paulmk2290]

I enjoyed watching the goal that never was at around 01:00 - against Ipswich if memory serves me. I was there on that day and the ref gave the goal, but just about everybody else in the stadium knew that it didn't go in. Look at the players, they all turned away disappointed, but the ref gave it.

[@darrenjames5022]

Happy Birthday Alan Hudson Born on this day 21 June 1951.

[@Fernweeks]

I was there for the Coventry goal.

[@Mackers691]

Never scored enough goals. Not my words, but those of Peter Osgood.

[@Berkcam]

I always thought Hudson played like a Brazilian.

[@markgable101]

Berkcam Chelsea had some great skillful footballers in the 70s . Charlie Cook, Peter Houseman, Osgood, Hutchison, Johnny Hollins,

[@Berkcam]

Plus the guy that ran my old local pub - Bert Murray

[@jimmchale7348]

Chelsea's Rodney Marsh!

[@markom.7683]

song?

[@mirkot1969]

Gotta Keep Movin' - MC5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIilm6iBfZaNp6s

[@markom.7683]

mirkot1969 Thank YOU!!! Chelsea punk band?

[@mirkot1969]

Rock band in Detroit, 60s.

[@converse91970]

I still cannot believe that goal was given (0:56) - the ref must have been Stuart Attwell's Dad!

[@50MOLE]

i was told he was dead i do apologise?

[@jon157uk]

Fantastic player but what's with the shit music?

[@GETTHEDEUCE]

FOOTBALLS TO GAY NOW, LOOK AT THAT PITCH REAL MANS FOOTBALL, EVEN PLAYED IN THE SNOW

[@50MOLE]

DIED OF ALCOHOLISM GREAT PLAYER

[@GedoMazou]

Chelse is so little....