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Most Chelsea fans recognise Stamford as the official club mascot
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Bridget the Lioness joined Stamford as a Chelsea mascot back in 2013
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The pair can be seen parading around Stamford Bridge at Chelsea home fixtures
Mascots are an important part of a football club’s identity, with millions of fans around the world recognising these soccer icons.
More often than not, a club mascot will be based on the team’s nickname and history – and that is certainly the case with Chelsea.
The Blues are unique in some ways as they now have two official club mascots: Stamford the Lion and Bridget the Lioness.
Does having two mascots make them one of the greatest British football clubs? Of course not – but Stamford and Bridget have seen Chelsea win plenty of trophies in recent times.
Here, we look at the history of Stamford the Lion and Bridget the Lioness and the role they play as club mascots for Chelsea Football Club.
So if you know football odds but want to learn more about the west London giants, take a look at our Chelsea mascots profile.
Stamford the Lion
Stamford has been the Chelsea mascot for some time and he has been a roaring success in the wider football community for over a decade.
Dressed head to toe in a full Chelsea kit, Stamford is instantly recognisable around the Blues ground – and he is a huge hit with younger supporters.
In addition, Stamford the Lion has been pictured helping out at various charity events over the years. Whether local or national, Stamford is always willing to do his bit.
Pictured competing in the London Marathon in 2010, Stamford the Lion is a sporty mascot and he completed the circuit to raise money for a children’s charity.
Stamford the Lion’s antics on the touchline has fans in raptures – you may even say they are roaring with laughter!
Stamford The Lion Facts
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Name: Stamford
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Shirt number: 00
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Place of birth: Africa
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Position: Right wing
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Foot: Right-footed
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Favourite colour: Blue
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Favourite song: Blue Flag
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Favourite film: The Lion King
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Favourite Chelsea moment: John Terry lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in 50 years (2005)
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Favourite player: All of the team!
Bridget the Lioness
Chelsea announced Bridget the Lioness as one of the new club mascots in July 2013, with the Blues talisman joining Stamford to form a mini pride.
Bridget and Stamford are now inseparable. If you see Stamford around the ground, chances are Bridget won’t be too far behind.
Both mascots are hugely popular with the Chelsea fanbase, with supporters looking to take images before games and shaking hands and generally interacting with matchgoers.
Could we see a baby cub join Stamford and Bridget in the near future? You won’t be able to find Premier League Odds odds on this but it wouldn’t be a huge shock!
Bridget the Lioness Facts
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Name: Bridget
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Shirt number: 00
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Place of birth: Africa
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Position: Striker
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Foot: Left-footed
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Favourite colour: White
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Favourite song: Blue is the colour!
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Favourite film: Madagascar
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Favourite Chelsea moment: Drogba winning penalty v Bayern Munich (Champions League Final 2012)
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Favourite player: All of the team!
Stamford and Bridget Tour
Back in 2018, Chelsea gave fans a fantastic opportunity to take the official stadium tour with Stamford the Lion and Bridget the Lioness.
Stamford and Bridget would accompany visitors throughout the Chelsea club tour, checking out the home dressing room, the press conference room and even going pitch side.
For some Chelsea fans, this was a dream come true. Five years after defying Champions League predictions to win Europe’s elite competition, Blues fans could see the trophy with both club mascots.
Most football clubs offer stadium tours but you don’t see too many offering an experience with a club mascot. Fair play to Stamford and Bridget for embracing the idea!
FIRST PUBLISHED: 11th November 2021
