Sweden have joined Poland in refusing to play any match against Russia. Likely the Czech Rep do the same. 

Leaves Fifa with little choice but to expel Russia imo.

49 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Sweden have joined Poland in refusing to play any match against Russia. Likely the Czech Rep do the same. 

Leaves Fifa with little choice but to expel Russia imo.

I really don't understand why they haven't already. Should be a no-brainer under the circumstances.

All I wanna know is are we likely to be f**ked or not? When I say f**ked I mean becoming a club on the level of Spurs instead of challenging City.

Edited February 26, 20224 yr by KonaKai Blue

4 minutes ago, KonaKai Blue said:

All I wanna know is are we likely to be f**ked or not? When I say f**ked I mean becoming a club on the level of Spurs instead of challenging City.

We will never fall that low. We could be in the conference, but still a level or 3 above the sour spuds!

5 minutes ago, KonaKai Blue said:

All I wanna know is are we likely to be f**ked or not? When I say f**ked I mean becoming a club on the level of Spurs instead of challenging City.

Some of us remember a time when we never won anything, but had a fantastic time following the club.

8 minutes ago, coco said:

Some of us remember a time when we never won anything, but had a fantastic time following the club.

I remember those times too but I prefer the modern times of winning. Nostalgia can stay where it is.

Statement from Club Owner Roman Abramovich

 

During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities. I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.

I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans.

End of an era

Wait so he’s handed over control?

What does this mean?

3 minutes ago, DukesOfHazard said:

Wait so he’s handed over control?

Yeah to the foundation 

Omg nooooo

Still owner but handed over control.

He will now look to sell I can imagine.

1 minute ago, Sindre said:

Still owner but handed over control.

He will now look to sell I can imagine.

Yes. Looks that way. I think it will happen quite quickly now. We won't be short of offers.

Can only thank him for 20 glorious years..

Credit to lolzor on reddit...

 

Per charity register there are 6 trustees as follows

John Richard Devine

Paul Ramos

Piara Powar

Emma Hayes

Sir Hugh Michael Robertson MP

Bruce Michael Buck (Also a trustee of The Chelsea Players' Trust)

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Chelsea Charitable Foundation does the following

"Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children."

I feel so sad. Best owner ever.

If he were to sell, it could be anyone buying the club. Could be an American, Chinese, Saudi, who knows. I doubt it will be British owned. 

It means he still owns the club but won’t be running it on a day to day basis anymore he’s transferred that responsibility to take himself out of the equation because he loves the club and at this moment in time he’s doing what he thinks is best to protect and stabilize it imo.

Doesn’t look promising.. we don’t want any yanks sniffing about for sure !! 

His move shows that he loves the club. Well played Roman, like this the club will survive for sure, they won't be able to legally shut us down.

Just now, Allyjones79 said:

Doesn’t look promising.. we don’t want any yanks sniffing about for sure !! 

Haven't done too bad for Liverpool to be fair. I'd say the foundations at Chelsea have been built, but will the current board remain, especially Marina, seeing as she came to the club because she was close to Roman. 

Isn’t this just a preemptive strategy to give the illusion that he no longer is involved 

2 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

Isn’t this just a preemptive strategy to give the illusion that he no longer is involved 

This is what I’m hoping. He might get a bit trigger happy with the managers but it’s normally for the best in the end. Great owner who’s only done what he see’s is best for the club. 

2 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

Isn’t this just a preemptive strategy to give the illusion that he no longer is involved 

100% this.

It's a smart move so the club can't be taken away with any sanctions.