52 minutes ago, Richard P said:

Now Barclays has suspended bank account 

 

It feels like they are fixing to liquidate us.  

How can they set up matches and even more so travel to Lille with a frozen bank account?  How can they pay their players?  

 

This is insanity.  

Edited March 11, 20224 yr by Valpo

Its just got worse for us, hopefully just a temporary action took against us

https://www.skysports.com

Now before I go any further I totally deplore the actions of Putin and his army in the Ukraine  and my heart goes out to all the innocent brave people of the Ukraine.

I feel that at the moment in time chanting Romans name at matches, and I appreciate all he's done for Chelsea fc, should stop. Sorry that's how I feel.

But how is it that Roman and Chelsea fc (its our club too) are being kicked to death but the UK government carry on buying oil and gas from Russia till at least the end of the year.

Surely the government is funding Putins war machine against the innocent of the Ukraine

1 minute ago, the real shed end said:

Now before I go any further I totally deplore the actions of Putin and his army in the Ukraine  and my heart goes out to all the innocent brave people of the Ukraine.

I feel that at the moment in time chanting Romans name at matches, and I appreciate all he's done for Chelsea fc, should stop. Sorry that's how I feel.

But how is it that Roman and Chelsea fc (its our club too) are being kicked to death but the UK government carry on buying oil and gas from Russia till at least the end of the year.

Surely the government is funding Putins war machine against the innocent of the Ukraine

Cause the UK cannot manage without it at the mo which makes it acceptable to pour that money in to Russia.

Do you know the more this unravels the more I genuinely believe the Government haven’t thought through how this will play out.

Very very soon the Directors will be faced with the dilemma should they actually place the cub in administration or  come to that full  insolvency . Now I don’t doubt for one second administration would actually work that is if the CFC pitch owners are prepared to grant a leases to the new entity but Insolvency is a who different kettle of fish. Irrespective if all the directors resigned who would take the club forward?

If you look at the wording of the special license it’s no wonder the bank are jittery, it’s no wonder sponsors are considering their options but again if the club went into administration the costs of trading would fall on HM Government but even then at this point in time it would not surprise me for one second if RA just refused to sell . What then ? 
 

If you add the support and administration staff to the numbers of business that make a decent wedge each home game the consequences and kncok on will impact on thousands of people’s livelihoods.If RA just said now and the club was unable to fulfil the fixtures because of political intervention no matter how justified then that potentially will be another minefield 

 

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Cause the UK cannot manage without it at the mo which makes it acceptable to pour that money in to Russia.

I get that but it's immoral 

3 hours ago, timetowaste said:

Give Kappa a ring I say

Kappa’s kits look like scuba diving gear, worst kit maker going by far, and the logo’s are literally everywhere, sleeves and all, horrible kits.

It looks as if Nike are going to back us now anyway, unlike Three who should be forever grateful we had that ugly 3 logo on our historic champions league shirts.

4 minutes ago, the real shed end said:

I get that but it's immoral 

No argument there. 

@forbzy

About us applying to amend the license to sell and about 5 bidders, one named being Candy

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2022/3/11/22973003/uk-government-open-to-amending-licence-to-allow-sale-of-chelsea-football-club

8 minutes ago, terraloon said:

Do you know the more this unravels the more I genuinely believe the Government haven’t thought through how this will play out.

Very very soon the Directors will be faced with the dilemma should they actually place the cub in administration or  come to that full  insolvency . Now I don’t doubt for one second administration would actually work that is if the CFC pitch owners are prepared to grant a leases to the new entity but Insolvency is a who different kettle of fish. Irrespective if all the directors resigned who would take the club forward?

If you look at the wording of the special license it’s no wonder the bank are jittery, it’s no wonder sponsors are considering their options but again if the club went into administration the costs of trading would fall on HM Government but even then at this point in time it would not surprise me for one second if RA just refused to sell . What then ? 
 

If you add the support and administration staff to the numbers of business that make a decent wedge each home game the consequences and kncok on will impact on thousands of people’s livelihoods.If RA just said now and the club was unable to fulfil the fixtures because of political intervention no matter how justified then that potentially will be another minefield 

 

You just know our Ultras would be causing trouble at number 10 and houses of parliament if the club was put in serious jeopardy.

Government could claim is not on them all they like but we know who the ultras would target.

37 minutes ago, forbzy said:

Anybody know how a change of owner would work under the circumstances? For example lets say Wyss/Boehly consortium have put together a reasonable bid. The government would presumably handle the transaction and either freeze or donate the money received. In that case does Roman's team still have to agree to the sale? Because they would do so knowing that none of the proceeds would go to him or his company presumably. 

raine would agree to sell to them, sign documents etc etc and funds would i suspect, be transferred to govt, or to a fund se up by govt for ukraine

1 hour ago, abigsmurf said:

Matt Law has the kind of accuracy with Chelsea rumours that only comes from being briefed by someone at the club. I suspect if he's going all in with him (and the investors he's fronting), it's because they're either the bidder the club is trying to butter up or they're at the most advanced stage.

Not questioning his accuracy on his story just find it odd that he is writing glowing pieces on only this group and making negative remarks on the other parties interested.

1 hour ago, RickUK said:

He is by far the best option out of the ones linked.

I guess time will tell, I personally don't trust American owners given their record in the Premier League but Id love to be proven wrong if he buys the club and turns out to be a good owner.

44 minutes ago, forbzy said:

Where are you getting your info?

The Nike story is originating from The Athletic

If the bank account is frozen, how can the club fulfil the fixture on Sunday. Can't pay stewards, the police etc... we'd be asking people like that to take it on trust that we'd be able to pay them at some point in the future.......

54 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

How about pornhub.com just to stick it to them

what about "Visit North Korea" 

Barclay's can do one. As if they needed to freeze the account? Just make sure the ins and outs are normal expenses.

I’m pissed off right now. Are they really trying to liquidate us or something?

How can we pay our staff, players etc. if we don’t have access to our bank accounts?

This is a brain dead government who doesn’t think things through. 
 

First we are not allowed to generate any kind of income NOW we cannot even access our bank accounts??

Edited March 11, 20224 yr by Mana

3 minutes ago, Mana said:

I’m pissed off right now. Are they really trying to liquidate us or something?

How can we pay our staff, players etc. if we don’t have access to our bank accounts?

This is a brain dead government who doesn’t think things through. 

According to the article, Chelsea think the account will be unfrozen shortly. It sounds like they are working to ensure that Roman doesn't get any money from the club truly. I think as long as Chelsea will be able to prove that no money is going to RA, then things will be able to become operational which will then expedite the sale of the club. Of course, that is just my extensive knowledge in UK government sanctions and how they apply to functioning football clubs owned by prominent Russians. 

9 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

If the bank account is frozen, how can the club fulfil the fixture on Sunday. Can't pay stewards, the police etc... we'd be asking people like that to take it on trust that we'd be able to pay them at some point in the future.......

Surely we don't pay cash or check for services upfront? Don't they render services first then send us invoices? Granted some might be reluctant to render said services if they know our accounts are frozen, but I'll be shocked if our accounts remain suspended for a long time

maybe the players will have to drive themselves to Newcastle 

Ngolo in the Mini 

Well all this excitement has certainly galvanised and got our support all passionate again roll on the bridge Sunday UTC

10 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

maybe the players will have to drive themselves to Newcastle 

Ngolo in the Mini 

Hopefully not. We are at home on Sunday 😉

1 minute ago, forbzy said:

Hopefully not. We are at home on Sunday 😉

i meant lukaku, he can drive to newcastle 

 

39 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

maybe the players will have to drive themselves to Newcastle 

Ngolo in the Mini 

I’ve heard it’s like two minis and he appears in all the parking spots