Hopes were raised on the back of these that they could mount a serious title challenge.

The title challenge proved costly, and after a financial down most of the star players left.

However, Williams were not able to mount a title challenge for several reasons.

Chelsea were second in the league table at the time, and the result all but ended their title challenge.

They were among some people's outsiders for a title challenge.

By late 2009 the club were in second place in the table, and looking to have an outside chance of mounting a title challenge.

The club was just about saved though they lost four key players and their title challenge fell apart.

This result led to Yoong to go a title challenge in 1995.

Many observers had predicted race wins and possibly even a title challenge.

And of the players who have not yet made a title challenge, Kramnik is a favorite to do so soon.