Years under Tommy Docherty

Tommy Docherty built a new side around the group of talented young players coming through from the youth set up. Chelsea improved and challenged for trophies throughout the 1960s, but they kept just missing out. They were on course for a treble towards the end of the 1964-1965 season when they were in the latter stages of the League and FA Cup and they were also in and around the top of the League. However, while they were victorious in the League Cup, in the end, they faltered late on in both the League and FA Cup. In just three seasons, Chelsea were defeated in three major semi finals and were also runners up in the FA Cup. Even though in a way these signs were promising, they clearly didn't have the experience and resilience to hold out to win trophies at this time. Dave Sexton replaced Docherty in 1967.