The commentary and moving pages are absolutely brilliant!
Finally, one for them
Almost nothing about football is built for a three-year-old. The match runs past bedtime, and ninety minutes is about eighty-five more than they have in them.
This is the first bit that is actually theirs. The whole of Stamford Bridge, in their lap, whenever they ask for it.
Every page has its own match commentary, made for kids. Here is a taste of each one.
Previews here are a few seconds long. On the book, every page plays for about a minute.
What actually pops up?
expand_moreFive spreads, and every one of them stands up when you open it. The stadium, the teams coming out, the challenge that stops the game, the free kick with the wall in front of it, and the ball going in. It builds itself as they turn the pages.
What does the sound do?
expand_moreThere is a button on every page, and a commentator calls that moment: what just happened, and why. He explains what a foul is, why the referee walks backwards, what the wall is standing there for. It is the match described by the man on the microphone, not a chant and not a sound effect.
What language is the commentary in?
expand_moreEnglish, all the way through. It was recorded for children, so it is a real match voice pitched at a five-year-old rather than a broadcast one.
What age is it for?
expand_moreThree and up, and it holds until about seven. The younger ones are in it for the pop-ups and the buttons. The older ones start listening to what the commentator is actually telling them.
Can I turn it down, or off?
expand_moreBoth. There is a volume control and an on-off switch, so it can be loud on a Saturday afternoon and quiet in the back of the car.
Does it need batteries?
expand_moreAAA, already in it. It works the moment you open the box.
Is this official club stuff, or fan-made?
expand_moreYes, officially licensed. The crest, the colours, the chants, the artwork: all approved by the club itself. Nothing here is unofficial, and nothing gets made without them signing it off.
How long will it take to arrive?
expand_moreThree to five days in Europe, the UK and the United States. We hold stock in each of them, so your order ships from a warehouse in your own country.
What if we don't like it?
expand_moreThirty days, full refund, no questions asked. If it doesn't land the way you hoped, tell us and we'll sort it out.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 52 reviews.
The commentary and moving pages are absolutely brilliant!
Emma T. 5/5
Such a fun first Chelsea book for little fans!
Chris H. 5/5 Verified
The Stamford Bridge pop-up got the biggest smile!
Jack J. 5/5 Verified
Tiny Liam gave us a huge "wow" when the stadium appeared! Opening the stadium in 3D feels much more exciting than a flat picture. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. Feels special without being fussy.
William D. 5/5 Verified
Maisie's first glance turned into half an hour on the floor. The free-kick wall is the page we keep going back to. Maisie asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. Much nicer than another plastic toy.
Victoria L. 5/5 Verified
Already Chelsea mad, Steven now has a little Stamford Bridge for the carpet. Small fingers can lift the scenes without needing much help. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. A sweet way to share football together.
Toby T. 5/5 Verified
Matchday with Faye now starts by opening the Stamford Bridge page on the kitchen floor. Five scenes tell a proper little match without dragging on. Faye asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. Simple idea, done really well.
Nicole G. 5/5 Verified
Every replay gets Lee doing the same excited goal face. The commentary lasts long enough to hold attention, then the page moves on. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. One of those gifts that actually gets used.
Cameron N. 5/5 Verified
I gave Rhea this after their first Chelsea match and it landed perfectly. It is slightly smaller than I pictured from the photos. Opening the stadium in 3D feels much more exciting than a flat picture. Glad I went for this one.
Sienna B. 4/5 Verified
On holiday, Sienna asked for the Stamford Bridge book every morning. Small fingers can lift the scenes without needing much help. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
James J. 5/5 Verified
My niece Esme is not usually one for books, so this reaction says a lot. Five scenes tell a proper little match without dragging on. Esme asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Natasha R. 5/5 Verified
Watching Peter discover the pop-ups was honestly the best part. The commentary lasts long enough to hold attention, then the page moves on. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Callum D. 5/5 Verified
Two-year-old Keira follows the pictures more closely than I expected. Opening the stadium in 3D feels much more exciting than a flat picture. Keira asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Paige L. 5/5 Verified
Honestly, Martin surprised me by sitting through the whole match story twice. The free-kick wall is the page we keep going back to. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Owen T. 5/5 Verified
Recommended for Eden by another parent, and I'm glad I listened. Small fingers can lift the scenes without needing much help. Eden asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Leah G. 5/5 Verified
My grandchild Aidan recognised Stamford Bridge at once and would not stop smiling. Aidan asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Emma R. 5/5 Verified
At breakfast, Robert suddenly announced that Chelsea were about to score. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Joseph D. 5/5 Verified
For Niamh's fourth birthday, this was the present that got opened twice. Niamh asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Bethany L. 5/5 Verified
Just before kick-off, Gareth brought this over for a quick warm-up. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Aaron T. 5/5 Verified
For Lacey, I picked it because of Chelsea, but the moving pages won them over. Lacey asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Amber G. 5/5 Verified
For quiet little Greg, the goal page brought out a very loud cheer! We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Scott N. 5/5 Verified
Even restless Mia sat still once the teams lined up. Mia asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. Very happy with this purchase.
Rebecca G. 5/5 Verified
I thought Christopher might be too young, but the big pop-up scenes really work. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. Properly fun!
Nathan N. 5/5 Verified
Among Cara's football books, this is the one getting opened most. Cara asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. Really pleased with it.
Phoebe B. 5/5 Verified
After tea, Jordan settles on the rug and opens straight to the line-up. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. Feels special without being fussy.
Harvey J. 5/5 Verified
After nursery, Toni went straight to the goal page and pressed play again. It is slightly smaller than I pictured from the photos. The free-kick wall is the page we keep going back to. Much nicer than another plastic toy.
Rachael R. 4/5 Verified
Right after unboxing, Ava lined up toy players around the book. The commentary lasts long enough to hold attention, then the page moves on. It is slightly smaller than I pictured from the photos. Really pleased with it.
Sarah L. 4/5 Verified
One press and Andrew was completely inside the game. Opening the stadium in 3D feels much more exciting than a flat picture. My youngest cannot manage every page alone yet. Feels special without being fussy.
Adam T. 4/5 Verified
After one listen, Orla was repeating bits of the commentary around the house. Orla asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. The free-kick wall is the page we keep going back to.
Jasmine G. 5/5 Verified
Five minutes kept Bradley busy three times in a row. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. Small fingers can lift the scenes without needing much help.
Connor N. 5/5 Verified
Saturday mornings with Shannon now include a tiny match at Stamford Bridge. Shannon asks us to do the crowd noise in the background. Five scenes tell a proper little match without dragging on.
Amy B. 5/5 Verified
For Simon, Christmas came early because I could not keep this hidden. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. The commentary lasts long enough to hold attention, then the page moves on.
Aidan J. 5/5 Verified
Somehow David has made the commentary part of the bedtime routine. Five scenes tell a proper little match without dragging on. Properly fun!
Alexander T. 5/5 Verified
It took Erin about ten seconds to find every sound button. The commentary lasts long enough to hold attention, then the page moves on. Really pleased with it.
Eleanor G. 5/5 Verified
The shout from Patrick when the goal scene popped up was brilliant! We have heard the goal call more times than I can count. My youngest cannot manage every page alone yet. Feels special without being fussy.
Louis N. 4/5 Verified
Cerys's first football gift needed to feel special, and this does. The free-kick wall is the page we keep going back to. Much nicer than another plastic toy.
Jade B. 5/5 Verified
Neil is not usually patient with books, but stayed for every page. Small fingers can lift the scenes without needing much help. A sweet way to share football together.
Elliot J. 5/5 Verified
Michael's rainy Sunday turned into football commentary on repeat. One of those gifts that actually gets used. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Matthew J. 5/5 Verified
On the sofa, Caitlin makes everyone wait until the commentator has finished. Glad I went for this one. Caitlin asks us to do the crowd noise in the background.
Holly R. 5/5 Verified
At Grandad's, Declan had the whole sofa listening to the commentary. Would happily buy it again. We have heard the goal call more times than I can count.
Jamie D. 5/5 Verified