43 years ago today… Walker's goal that kept Chelsea in the Second Division
Bolton 0–1 Chelsea
One goal at Burnden Park, in front of fewer than 9,000 — and John Neal's whole season hung on a win. Clive Walker stepped up with Speedie suspended; Chelsea stayed out of the Third Division and the 1983–84 promotion run could begin. If it had finished 0–0, we might be telling a very different club story today. 💙
What happened+−
Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Chelsea, 7 May 1983, Division Two, Burnden Park. Attendance: 8,687. Scorer: Clive Walker (Chelsea). Sources: 11v11, thechels.info.