Chelsea fans have been treated to a heartwarming scene at Wembley after their side secured a place in the FA Cup final with a 1-0 win over Leeds United. At the heart of the celebrations was club captain Reece James, whose gesture toward interim boss Calum McFarlane has quickly gone viral among the Blues faithful.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYIn the post-win celebrations, James was seen physically pushing a reluctant McFarlane toward the traveling Chelsea supporters.The skipper’s intent was clear: he wanted the 40-year-old coach to take the limelight and soak up the love of the fans.Reece James and Calum McFarlane share brilliant momentDespite not being in the matchday squad as he continues his rehabilitation, James was on the pitch immediately at full-time to lead the celebrations.The exchange between the captain and the coach, as reported by Ben Jacobs, perfectly showcased the renewed spirit in the Chelsea camp.Reece James pushing Calum McFarlane towards the #CFC fans to take the limelight as Chelsea reach the FA Cup Final.McFarlane says being caretaker again has been "intense but not as crazy as last time" due to knowing the squad better having been part of Liam Rosenior's staff.? pic.twitter.com/CTBqw9eaAL— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 26, 2026McFarlane, who stepped in following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior earlier this week, has managed to steady the ship immediately.Speaking after the match, the caretaker boss admitted the whirlwind nature of his return to the dugout has been taxing.“Being caretaker again has been intense, but not as crazy as last time. Knowing the squad better, having been part of Liam’s staff, made a huge difference. The players deserve all the credit for how they’ve responded.”Calum McFarlane becomes first English manager to reach FA Cup final since Frank LampardThe victory isn’t just a win for the club’s silverware hopes, it’s a historic personal milestone for McFarlane.By booking a date with Manchester City on May 16, he has become the first English manager to reach an FA Cup final since Frank Lampard did so with Chelsea in 2020.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustIt is a remarkable feat for a man whose senior managerial experience consists of just a handful of matches.McFarlane’s tactical setup successfully nullified a spirited Leeds side, ensuring Enzo Fernández’s first-half goal was enough to seal the result.With the final on the horizon, James’s public show of support suggests that while McFarlane may only be an interim, he has earned the total respect of the Chelsea dressing room. The post Chelsea fans will love what Reece James was seen doing at full time vs Leeds appeared first on CaughtOffside.