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Stamford

American  
[stam-ferd] / ˈstæm fərd /

noun

  1. a city in SW Connecticut.

  2. a male given name.


Stamford British  
/ ˈstæmfəd /

noun

  1. a city in SW Connecticut, on Long Island Sound: major chemical research laboratories. Pop: 120 107 (2003 est)

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Chelsea are eighth after edging out Cypriot minnows Pafos 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a Moises Caicedo header in the 78th minute -- as new coach Liam Rosenior enjoyed a win in his first Champions League game.

From Barron's

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he is hoping Enzo Fernandez can be convinced to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long term by success on the pitch.

From Barron's

Brentford are on such a good run that has seem them climb to fifth, three places above Chelsea, but I still fancy the Blues at Stamford Bridge even though they have only won one of their past five games there.

From BBC

At Stamford Bridge it was a much more efficient check by the VAR, Jarred Gillett.

From BBC

The Spain international, 28, was arguably at fault for Arsenal's first two goals at Stamford Bridge, with Rosenior revealing his squad had also been hit by injury and illness.

From BBC