Stepney 66-67 (GK)

It's pretty rare you can repaint figures from this far back in time (especially if you don't support Man Utd or Liverpool), but here is Alex Stepney who played just a solitary match for Chelsea back in 1966 against Southampton.

Stepney was originally signed to play in alternate weeks to Peter Bonetti, but that clearly didn't work out as Stepney was sold to Manchester United just a few weeks into the season. It's safe to say it wasn't a bad move for either parties as Stepney went on to win it all, whilst Bonetti cemented his place as a Chelsea legend.

Of course Corinthian collectors may not be too pleased that I have painted over a pretty rare figure taken from the 1968 European Cup winners pack but, on this occasion, I'm happy to report I'm not the guilty party! I actually purchased this figure in an already repainted state, albeit not very well, which perhaps that was why I managed to get it so cheap!

It's a very simple repaint, the kit was all green back then with just the badge and number on the back. Unfortunately the old Chelsea badge of the time does not come out too clearly on the decal with the "CFC" being in such a fine font style.