I’m still hoping the winning bid is from a guy who looks remarkable like Roman with a mustache, monocule, and a funny hat.  Possible called something like Sir Atticus Cornelius Fairchild-Windsor and watches matches sat on a horse.

Just a heads up to the Tottenham fans sneaking in....

Without Roman, we'll still batter you in your trophyless over-inflated stadium!

4 wins out of 4 this season. You won't ever even be as good as Arsenal.

....carry on folks!

10 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

I’m still hoping the winning bid is from a guy who looks remarkable like Roman with a mustache, monocule, and a funny hat.  Possible called something like Sir Atticus Cornelius Fairchild-Windsor and watches matches sat on a horse.

Oman Rabramovich? 

11 minutes ago, Jackbuchanan said:

It's probably too late now, but I wonder if the sanction was reversed could the sale be stopped 🤷

Too late for things to be reversed unfortunately. Chelsea is getting sold to a new owner and the sooner we accept that, the easier it will be.

Thank you for you guys for keeping me up to date and entertained at this uncertain time. Question, is there still a 'White Wall' at the bridge?

Edited March 24, 20224 yr by derrydale

12 minutes ago, Jackbuchanan said:

Anyone else seen the articles stating that Zelensky has asked Biden not to sanction Roman as he is effectively key to peace talks. News has suggested that he has already held peace talks and is working hard to help find an end to the war. 

Our government should feel ashamed the way they have treated him. Any claim they have against him in regards to this war has turned out to be complete speculation, and now it turns out from Zelensky himself that Roman is one of the good guys.

It's probably too late now, but I wonder if the sanction was reversed could the sale be stopped 🤷

This whole situation is so triggering he should have never been put in this position in the first place. I don't know where the uk gov are getting their information from but like with covid they've messed this whole situation up per usual. 

This just gives me a glimer of hope even though deep down we all know RA will sell at this point there's probably no going back.

Just now, LongtimerLurker said:

This whole situation is so triggering he should have never been put in this position in the first place. I don't know where the uk gov are getting their information from but like with covid they've messed this whole situation up per usual. 

Have you not figured it out yet? They just make it up as they go along, blatantly lie about it and then claim they never did it in the first place. 

3 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Have you not figured it out yet? They just make it up as they go along, blatantly lie about it and then claim they never did it in the first place. 

Bojo 101. Lie, lie about lying, then if that doesn't work go into a nonsensical babble until people stop listening.

34 minutes ago, Jackbuchanan said:

Anyone else seen the articles stating that Zelensky has asked Biden not to sanction Roman as he is effectively key to peace talks. News has suggested that he has already held peace talks and is working hard to help find an end to the war. 

Our government should feel ashamed the way they have treated him. Any claim they have against him in regards to this war has turned out to be complete speculation, and now it turns out from Zelensky himself that Roman is one of the good guys.

It's probably too late now, but I wonder if the sanction was reversed could the sale be stopped 🤷

RA's role in negotiations was public at least a week before the UK govt applied sanctions. My take is that this government, in face of criticism that it wasn't doing enough, decided to screw with RA and Chelsea because it would have a high public profile and would show them being tough. This Tory government are a bunch of self-serving sh*ts

It struck me how today the government have placed sanctions on the Wagner group, an actual Russian military organisation. How did it take four weeks longer to sanction them than Roman or any other Russian business man?

4 hours ago, bluehaze said:

Don't know quite why you said that to me I know it's a joke and everyone hates this government.  It's just I got slightly confused with what @axman2526 and indeed you have said. He said he was English but called it your government and you have done the same.

I was taking the mick buddy

15 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

RA's role in negotiations was public at least a week before the UK govt applied sanctions. My take is that this government, in face of criticism that it wasn't doing enough, decided to screw with RA and Chelsea because it would have a high public profile and would show them being tough. This Tory government are a bunch of self-serving sh*ts

Yes, this!

A lot of the same can be applied to the pandemic, do something that doesn't make sense to show we are doing something, instead of actually addressing the real issue with some common sense. 

Those government apologists have all disappeared from here now then eh?

Hope Roman sues the gov for every penny they have got, and gives it to the war victims, maybe a good portion to Yemen too.

Seen a few reports the shortlist is actually only 2 now, such as the link shared earlier in this thread.

Sir Martins bid, with Blitzer and Harris as backers, and BWG. 

Apparently the Ricketts, Candy and Centrius have all been told today they are out.

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2022/3/24/22994993/ricketts-family-out-of-chelsea-ownership-chase-as-well-thanks-to-renewed-scrutiny-report

If true who do we prefer.

Yes we all prefer Roman stays if that is possible. If not then who?

Edited March 24, 20224 yr by axman2526

The most infuriating thing for me is when the news broke out that Roman was a good guy trying to stop the war, rival fans are just saying ‘that confirms his close ties with Putin’ get f*cked 

4 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

The most infuriating thing for me is when the news broke out that Roman was a good guy trying to stop the war, rival fans are just saying ‘that confirms his close ties with Putin’ get f*cked 

Many used this as an excuse to attack Roman and Chelsea out of jealousy. Seems like Roman might be a good guy after all eh? Like we all felt.

Is not too late for the sale to be stopped, would require our government to admit they are wrong though...

Whoever buys the club are going to get Roman's name chanted at them for a long time aren't they? 

Maybe Sir Martin and Lord Coe may get lighter treatment as Chelsea fans.

3 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Hmm.

@Mana will be pi$$ed

57 minutes ago, Snedger said:

It struck me how today the government have placed sanctions on the Wagner group, an actual Russian military organisation. How did it take four weeks longer to sanction them than Roman or any other Russian business man?

Whacking Chelsea and Abramovich was necessary to placate gormless MPs and journalists

 

3 hours ago, Mana said:

You rather have a slow painful death over a potentially fast one? BWG and some American owners are going to give us a slow painful death like the Glazers are doing to United.

United haven’t won a trophy since 2017 and Glazers are still seeing profits.

Erm yes I'd much rather a slow painful death when it comes to Chelsea. However that's not what is on offer. 

However Liverpool united and arsenal are all US owners. I'd rather be in that club than the Newcastle and man city group. No drama and moaning about dodgy human rights

Article in the Financial Times stating that the Boehly bid and the group lead by Josh Harris and David Blitzer are the two leaders to purchase the club currently. 

Here's the article if anyone is interested: https://www.ft.com/content/85584dae-10db-44dd-a922-e94047ce8606.

Good to see that the fans still have a voice and the the warnings and red flags regarding the Ricketts bid was heard. Hopefully supporters voices and continued to be listened to as we go forward.

1 minute ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

Article in the Financial Times stating that the Boehly bid and the group lead by Josh Harris and David Blitzer are the two leaders to purchase the club currently. 

Here's the article if anyone is interested: https://www.ft.com/content/85584dae-10db-44dd-a922-e94047ce8606.

Good to see that the fans still have a voice and the the warnings and red flags regarding the Ricketts bid was heard. Hopefully supporters voices and continued to be listened to as we go forward.

If they were Roman would not be being forced to sell.

i have no idea who would be better of these 2 potential owners 

i just hope they will be like Roman and don't do those embarrassing interviews on Sky and just shut up and let their actions speak for them 

Edited March 24, 20224 yr by azpi28

5 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

Article in the Financial Times stating that the Boehly bid and the group lead by Josh Harris and David Blitzer are the two leaders to purchase the club currently. 

Here's the article if anyone is interested: https://www.ft.com/content/85584dae-10db-44dd-a922-e94047ce8606.

Good to see that the fans still have a voice and the the warnings and red flags regarding the Ricketts bid was heard. Hopefully supporters voices and continued to be listened to as we go forward.

I agree about the fans voices being heard but only to a limit. We need our owners to be cold and ruthless like roman when it comes to making tough decisions. If Roman listened to the fans Mourinho and Lampard wouldn't have been sacked

Abramovich ‘opens talks to buy new club’ amid Chelsea sale

Date published: Wednesday 23rd March 2022 3:37 - Will Ford

 

Roman Abramovich has reportedly opened talks to buy a new football club with the process of selling Chelsea ongoing.

Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale at the start of March before being hit by sanctions by the UK government.