1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

Bit ironic his last trophy could be the one that officially made us ‘the best club in the world’. 

Yea h it felt complete then, this just makes the end quick.

21 minutes ago, Evenflow20 said:

It's all over I'm afraid. All over!!!

Only that chapter is over.

1 minute ago, coco said:

Yea h it felt complete then, this just makes the end quick.

Football?

 

Whatever happened to that Ratcliffe bloke who wanted it?

Does this mean they'll stop calling us by our xenophobic Polish nickname 'Chelski'? Maybe when Americans take over they'll finally give us a Russian name like Chelskov

4 minutes ago, coco said:

I was on the forum when it happened, i wish we still had those posts, but i can remember thinking it wasn't that much of a big deal, the stupid amounts of spending on players had not started by then, looking back that was the point it all changed, but we didnt see it coming at all.

No not at all. Those I spoke to in person, was not online then, felt like me, concerned as to what it meant and disappointed to see Ken moving on to a role of little influence.

Starmer called out to ask why Roman hasn't been sanctioned at PMQs, Boris sort of swatted the Q away, maybe because his libel win recently, kind of proved he has no link as a Putin ite, as a purported puppet.

4 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Whatever happened to that Ratcliffe bloke who wanted it?

there it is... Roman is selling...

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/03/02/statement-from-roman-abramovich?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=orgsoc&utm_campaign=none

 

It's over...

What a wonderful statement. Thank you for everything Roman!

I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.

The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club. Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.

Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner. However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club.

I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.

Thank you,

Roman

My only hope is that the new owners care about the club. I don't expect them to eat losses and all that, but I hope this club isn't turned into a for profit only club with no real desire anything than maximizing profits. 

One classy owner. He gave us some of the best times of our football lives. Thanks Roman

So sad really. 
 

I hope whoever comes in has the same passion as Roman. I loved how he would ensure that 2nd best wasn’t good enough with his harsh but successful turn over of coaches.

 

3 minutes ago, charierre said:

I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.

The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club. Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.

Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner. However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club.

I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements. Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.

Thank you,

Roman

Class act, thank you Roman. 

Tears in my heart 💔

Just now, Jezq8 said:

So sad really. 
 

I hope whoever comes in has the same passion as Roman. I loved how he would ensure that 2nd best wasn’t good enough with his harsh but successful turn over of coaches.

 

I believe that is impossible.

My heart is broken

What I don't understand from that statement is he mentioned the net proceeds will go to a charity for Ukrainian war victims, Which in essence means he's on the Ukrainian side as he hasn't turned a blind eye to the actual war. So are we now freezing assets of Russians who don't stand with Putin also? Hilarious considering the Saudi's have so much real estate in Central London and just a few weeks back launched airstrikes into Yemen, All a bit weird.

So sad for his tenure to end in these circumstances. RA took this club to the peak of world football. We have been blessed to enjoy the success of the past 20 years.

His statement brought a tear to my eye, class act!

Pure class from the bloke.

No loans called in, net proceeds of the sale going to charity.

Thank you for the most amazing time. Always a blue. 💙

1 hour ago, nonotnowjim said:

In the short term, but in the long term he could be quids in. Buy up the rouble when it is essentially junk, and in a few years time, when the economy stabilizes, he makes 2x, 3x, 15x whatever his money back.

Pretty sure Roman wont do anything silly with his money - well, other than spending a fortune on Chelsea 🙂

Or bur tottingham

I’m totally broken by this. Just not right and not what the man deserves 

17 minutes ago, coco said:

Only that chapter is over.

Just another page turned. Chill.

1 minute ago, Kinkladze1871 said:

What I don't understand from that statement is he mentioned the net proceeds will go to a charity for Ukrainian war victims, Which in essence means he's on the Ukrainian side as he hasn't turned a blind eye to the actual war. So are we now freezing assets of Russians who don't stand with Putin also? Hilarious considering the Saudi's have so much real estate in Central London and just a few weeks back launched airstrikes into Yemen, All a bit weird.

He has never indicated that he is on any side. The media has judged him based on assumptions, and many politicians seem to have happily jumped on that bandwagon. Pretty clear from his statement that Roman has always been a football fan and his investment in Chelsea was never about making money. If it had been he would have made very different decisions over the years.