The charity match saw a host of former professionals take to the field against a team of MPs, to raise awareness for antidiscrimination organisation Show Racism the Red Card and pay tribute to Taylor and Regis.

Among those on show were former Blues Ken Monkou and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (pictured top), while others involved in the day included Chris Powell, Alex McLeish, Liam Rosenior, Anwar Uddin and comedian Patrick Monahan.

Former Chelsea captain Monkou, the first black player to be named our Player of the Year, spoke of the importance of the day.

‘I’ve been an ambassador for Show Racism the Red Card for a long, long time,’ he started. ‘It’s a very good charity, very well run and organised, and we’re spreading the word today.

‘We’re also remembering the late Cyrille Regis and also to give a big thanks to Graham Taylor, who’s been one of the pioneers to support the charity.

‘It’s good to see so many familiar faces like Jimmy Floyd and such good support here as well. I think it’s a great programme, especially now, with lots of uncertainty going in, it’s important organisations and charities like Show Racism the Red Card really fly the flag.

‘It is great to be doing all that back at Stamford Bridge and shows what the club are doing and continue to do behind the scenes to tackle racism.’

The match was organised with the support of The FA and The PFA with the ex-pro’s, managed by Chris Powell recording a resounding victory, with Hasselbaink among the scorers.