We don't need a new stadium. Just build a big wall and slap some paint on it. Blue co can the sell tickets...and the fans would love it. Watching that paint dry would be more exciting than another sideways pass between the centre backs.

15 hours ago, bisright1 said:

Profit is not so relevant really,

If we make 2x revenue and still make a loss, it's because we've been able to spend 2x.

It then means our value goes up because revenue is super powered.

Roman made a massive "loss" running Chelsea. But we were sold for so much more money that his losses were neutralised. Our owners are banking on the same, running us at a loss then selling for a profit.

Since 2019 Tottenham have nearly doubled their commercial (not matchday) revenue. But they haven't competed for the league once and won zero trophies. Why? The stadium. Whilst in that time period we've only gone up about 25%. Tottenham make more revenue than us in both match day and commercial revenue.

Even if we had a shirt sponsor we'd still be behind. In the grand scheme of things thats marginal. Give it 5 more years and I expect Tottenham will generate so much more commercial+matchday revenue than us it will be more than the amount we get in broadcast fees.

That's what worries me. We're now the 3rd biggest club in London on revenue. Take away the success in competitions and it's easy to see how we could get cut adrift. Especially if our current owners are forced to turn off the taps of spending - which seems likely now.

We're reliant on this squad growing in value and ultimately we will be reliant on having a stadium that can bring in the revenue in commercial and match day to compete long time.

Thank for your reply mate👍 The thing is , we are going to have to rely on just the current stadium's income for a very long time before any new stadium is finally built. Todd said "16 to 20 years " to just "figure it out " . . I agree that we would be more viable with extra income, but it's not in the foreseeable future I don't think ?

Anyway, have a good weekend mate, come on you BLUES !!

On 26/09/2025 at 20:50, The Rising Sun said:

Hi Boyne. I know CPO had a loan when Bates set it up , but what was the loan actually used for ? I believe it was quite substantial and it's still to be repaid ? It was an absolutely vital enterprise back then , and still is if these or any other owners get any daft ideas .

@The Rising Sun apologies for the delay in replying. What with the game yesterday and other stuff. Have found this about the loan and other stuff related to the CPO. Hope it helps.

Chelsea Pitch Owners: History

Will post more later about the stadium etc later as going to work in a while but given recent performances and results could we fill a bigger stadium. I'm not sure. I guess that it is dependent upon what happens in the next few seasons. Results and performances will hopefully improve but there is also the cost and availability of tickets and how long-standing fans will be treated. As said, will post more later.

7 hours ago, Boyne said:

@The Rising Sun apologies for the delay in replying. What with the game yesterday and other stuff. Have found this about the loan and other stuff related to the CPO. Hope it helps. https://www.chelseafc.com/en/chelsea-pitch-owners-history Will post more later about the stadium etc later as going to work in a while but given recent performances and results could we fill a bigger stadium. I'm not sure. I guess that it is dependent upon what happens in the next few seasons. Results and performances will hopefully improve but there is also the cost and availability of tickets and how long-standing fans will be treated. As said, will post more later.

Thanks Boyne. I can't seem to open the link, not to worry , I happened to watch an old video of Ken Bates explaining it yesterday!

Cheers mate 👍

EDIT ..the link is working now, cheers .

There's a lot there that I was totally unaware of , Eg that Glen Hoddle's insistence on a larger pitch increased the freehold fee !

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46 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

Thanks Boyne. I can't seem to open the link, not to worry , I happened to watch an old video of Ken Bates explaining it yesterday!

Cheers mate 👍

EDIT ..the link is working now, cheers .

There's a lot there that I was totally unaware of , Eg that Glen Hoddle's insistence on a larger pitch increased the freehold fee !

@The Rising Sun You're welcome. Glad you can now open the link. I'd forgotten all about Hoddle wanting a larger pitch until I read the article.

I read an article earlier that the Rugby Football Union has requested that more non-rugby events take place at Twickenham i.e. an increase from 3 to 15. The aim being to, unsurprisingly, increase revenue. If Richmond Borough Council does grant permission I think that Chelsea using Twickenham for games if Stamford Bridge is redeveloped will be a non-starter. Using Twickenham was suggested a while back. I can't remember by whom. It may have been more than one person or the club.