Before we begin, let's remove the significant elephant from the room: Chelsea's history, or apparent lack thereof.
We've been here before. It's a stick opposition fans try to beat Chelsea with, but without success.
While Chelsea's pre-2005 history wasn't exactly littered with trophies, silverware was still forthcoming.
Indeed, the club had won every major honour in the English game by the 1970s before Glenn Hoddle helped kick-start a revolution in more recent times—one that has ultimately led Chelsea to where they are now.
Sure, the history of winning trophies isn't as significant as some others, yet Chelsea's traditions and character are etched into the fabric of the King's Road and surrounding areas.