49 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

so now that we fluked a draw at City, will go on and beat Fulham and Charlton and get something out of the semi final i suppose the protest will be off and everyone will be happy again

If that happens, it will show that our fanbase isn't serious.

20 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Mark Walter is listed separately though !

In short, the declared information is bullsh*t. Che sorpresa.

3 minutes ago, dermott said:

In short, the declared information is bullsh*t. Che sorpresa.

Indeed.

Hell this is BlueCo ... attention to detail not exactly a strength LOL

Surprised to see this since year 2000

Here's a breakdown of top honours by club since the year 2000:

• Chelsea (21 trophies): 5 Premier League, 6 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 2 Champions League, 2 Europa Leagues, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup.

• Manchester City (20 trophies): 8 Premier League, 2 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Club World Cup.

• Manchester United (18 trophies): 5 Premier League, 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 1 Europa League, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, 2 Community Shields.

• Liverpool (17 trophies): 2 Premier League, 2 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 2 Europa Leagues, 4 UEFA Super Cups, 1 FIFA Club World Cup.

• Arsenal (9 trophies): 2 Premier League, 7 FA Cups. 

On 04/01/2026 at 11:20, Sexyfootball said:

No mention of Wyss a a club owner on our web site ... has he been bought out by one of the others ? Or is this an error of omission ?

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/club-personnel

Wyss admitted his only motivation in buying into the club was nothing to do with football but was because he hated Roman's "links" to Putin and wanted to help " drive him out of the football club"

7 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

Wyss admitted his only motivation in buying into the club was nothing to do with football but was because he hated Roman's "links" to Putin and wanted to help " drive him out of the football club"

Vile little goblin full of hatred

Leaving this on record, our owners, all of them are scum

The Statement issued by the new owners after the takeover deal was done vvv

"Our vision as owners is clear: We want to make the fans proud. Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the club for the long-term and build on Chelsea's remarkable history of success."

Boehly added: "I personally want to thank ministers and officials in the British government, and the Premier League, for all their work in making this happen."

41 minutes ago, bluelightening said:

Leaving this on record, our owners, all of them are scum

'They said they were going to " build on Chelsea's remarkable history of success"

Yeah sure, you did the complete opposite and destroyed our " remarkable history of success"

Just now, The Rising Sun said:

'They said they were going to " build on Chelsea's remarkable history of success"

Yeah sure, you did the complete opposite and destroyed our " remarkable history of success"

Certainly heading that way. Not sure what else they can asset strip... I've convinced myself we're now just a laundromat for the cartels, courtesy of theAmerican owners in the Premier League.

Couldnt do it through UK banks anymore, so need front businesses that have high cash turnovers...

Our owners are scum. Hope I outlive them.

Results of the recent Chelsea Supporters Trust survey. As you'll see those that responded aren't impressed with the owners and their objectives, management etc.

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) recently conducted a short, anonymous survey of its members to understand supporter views on the current ownership, governance, and wider structure of Chelsea Football Club.
 
The survey received a strong response from members and provides a clear snapshot of supporter sentiment at this point in time. The results set out below reflect levels of confidence, perceptions of leadership and structure, and priorities for improvement as expressed by supporters.
 
The Trust recognises that supporters do not have access to all the information or context behind decisions taken by the club. However, supporter confidence and trust are shaped by what supporters see, experience, and are able to understand. Measuring and reflecting that sentiment independently, accurately, and without dilution is a core responsibility of the CST.
 
While the strength of feeling reflected in the results may be uncomfortable, the themes identified are not new. They have been evident over a sustained period and have persisted even during times of on-pitch success, indicating that these concerns relate to confidence, clarity, and trust rather than short-term results or isolated events.
 
The CST believes the findings highlight a material and ongoing confidence gap between the club and its supporters. Addressing this gap will require clearer explanation, greater transparency, and more meaningful engagement. As a first and necessary step, we urge the club to provide further information and rationale, particularly in areas where supporter confidence is weakest, to help supporters better understand the decisions being taken on their behalf.
 
The CST will continue to press Chelsea FC for better clarity, accountability, and engagement for the supporters in our ongoing dialogue, and we remain committed to engaging positively with the club on behalf of supporters. At the same time, the Trust will continue to reflect member views independently, responsibly, and transparently, recognising that trust is built through openness, clarity, and sustained engagement.

The CST will always support a new head coach and wishes Liam Rosenior every success. At the same time, we see this moment as an important opportunity for the club’s leadership to step forward with clearer communication and greater transparency, recognising that responsibility for confidence and trust extends beyond the head coach alone.
 
The CST would like to thank all members who took the time to respond to the survey.

Yours sincerely,
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust Board

-
Chelsea Supporters’ Trust – January 2026 Survey Results
 
Question 1 – Overall confidence: How confident are you that Chelsea FC is currently being run in a way that will deliver sustained on-pitch success over the next 3–5 years?
 

Very confident	1.3%
Somewhat confident	6.4%
Neither confident nor unconfident	9.5%
Somewhat unconfident	30.2%
Very unconfident	52.5%

 
 -

Question 2 – Ownership decision-making: How much confidence do you have in the ownership group’s football-related decision-making?
 

A great deal of confidence	0.78%
A fair amount of confidence	3.7%
Neutral	5.8%
Not very much confidence	36.9%
No confidence at all	53.7%

- 
 
Question 3 – Sporting structure: Which statement best reflects your view of Chelsea FC’s current sporting structure (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, relationship with head coach)?
 

Well-structured and effective	1.0%
Generally sound, needs improvement	9.0%
Neutral	4.0%
Significant weaknesses	42.69%
Not fit for purpose	43.2%

- 
 
Question 4 – Leadership planning: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Chelsea FC currently demonstrates a clear and effective plan for its football leadership, including head coach appointments and succession.”
 

Strongly agree	1.0%
Tend to agree	3.7%
Neither agree nor disagree	4.8%
Tend to disagree	21.07%
Strongly disagree	67.6%
Not sure / don’t know	1.7%

-
 
Question 5 – Sporting leadership confidence: How much confidence do you have in the current team responsible for Chelsea FC’s sporting decisions (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, football operations)?
 

A great deal of confidence	1.1%
A fair amount of confidence	4.5%
Neutral	7.3%
Not very much confidence	40.6%
No confidence at all	46.3%

- 
 
Question 6 – Supporter engagement: How satisfied are you with the level of meaningful engagement between Chelsea FC’s ownership and supporters?
 

Very satisfied	0.8%
Fairly satisfied	3.2%
Neither	15.1%
Fairly dissatisfied	27.0%
Very dissatisfied	53.7%

 
 -

Question 7 – Ticket pricing: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Supporters should not be expected to pay higher ticket prices to cover the financial impact of the club’s commercial decisions and changes in football leadership.”
 

Strongly agree	57.3%
Tend to agree	12.0%
Neither	12.2%
Tend to disagree	5.9%
Strongly disagree	12.3%

 
 -

Question 8 – Priorities for improvement: If the club were to prioritise areas for improvement, please rank what you believe is the order of priority. Top is the highest priority, bottom is the lowest.
 

Priority area	Ranked 1st	Ranked 1st or 2nd	Ranked 4th or 5th	Overall signal
Clearer football leadership & accountability	59.3%	88.6%	3.3%	Overwhelming top priority
Greater managerial stability	25.4%	64.6%	13.8%	Strong secondary priority
Better communication & transparency with supporters	10.2%	28.5%	35.1%	Mid-tier priority
Improved commercial strategy and execution	3.1%	13.6%	57.9%	Lower priority
Retaining current approach but improving results	2.1%	4.7%	89.9%	Clear lowest priority

 

14 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Results of the recent Chelsea Supporters Trust survey. As you'll see those that responded aren't impressed with the owners and their objectives, management etc.

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) recently conducted a short, anonymous survey of its members to understand supporter views on the current ownership, governance, and wider structure of Chelsea Football Club.
 
The survey received a strong response from members and provides a clear snapshot of supporter sentiment at this point in time. The results set out below reflect levels of confidence, perceptions of leadership and structure, and priorities for improvement as expressed by supporters.
 
The Trust recognises that supporters do not have access to all the information or context behind decisions taken by the club. However, supporter confidence and trust are shaped by what supporters see, experience, and are able to understand. Measuring and reflecting that sentiment independently, accurately, and without dilution is a core responsibility of the CST.
 
While the strength of feeling reflected in the results may be uncomfortable, the themes identified are not new. They have been evident over a sustained period and have persisted even during times of on-pitch success, indicating that these concerns relate to confidence, clarity, and trust rather than short-term results or isolated events.
 
The CST believes the findings highlight a material and ongoing confidence gap between the club and its supporters. Addressing this gap will require clearer explanation, greater transparency, and more meaningful engagement. As a first and necessary step, we urge the club to provide further information and rationale, particularly in areas where supporter confidence is weakest, to help supporters better understand the decisions being taken on their behalf.
 
The CST will continue to press Chelsea FC for better clarity, accountability, and engagement for the supporters in our ongoing dialogue, and we remain committed to engaging positively with the club on behalf of supporters. At the same time, the Trust will continue to reflect member views independently, responsibly, and transparently, recognising that trust is built through openness, clarity, and sustained engagement.

The CST will always support a new head coach and wishes Liam Rosenior every success. At the same time, we see this moment as an important opportunity for the club’s leadership to step forward with clearer communication and greater transparency, recognising that responsibility for confidence and trust extends beyond the head coach alone.
 
The CST would like to thank all members who took the time to respond to the survey.

Yours sincerely,
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust Board

-
Chelsea Supporters’ Trust – January 2026 Survey Results
 
Question 1 – Overall confidence: How confident are you that Chelsea FC is currently being run in a way that will deliver sustained on-pitch success over the next 3–5 years?
 

Very confident	1.3%
Somewhat confident	6.4%
Neither confident nor unconfident	9.5%
Somewhat unconfident	30.2%
Very unconfident	52.5%

 
 -

Question 2 – Ownership decision-making: How much confidence do you have in the ownership group’s football-related decision-making?
 

A great deal of confidence	0.78%
A fair amount of confidence	3.7%
Neutral	5.8%
Not very much confidence	36.9%
No confidence at all	53.7%

- 
 
Question 3 – Sporting structure: Which statement best reflects your view of Chelsea FC’s current sporting structure (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, relationship with head coach)?
 

Well-structured and effective	1.0%
Generally sound, needs improvement	9.0%
Neutral	4.0%
Significant weaknesses	42.69%
Not fit for purpose	43.2%

- 
 
Question 4 – Leadership planning: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Chelsea FC currently demonstrates a clear and effective plan for its football leadership, including head coach appointments and succession.”
 

Strongly agree	1.0%
Tend to agree	3.7%
Neither agree nor disagree	4.8%
Tend to disagree	21.07%
Strongly disagree	67.6%
Not sure / don’t know	1.7%

-
 
Question 5 – Sporting leadership confidence: How much confidence do you have in the current team responsible for Chelsea FC’s sporting decisions (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, football operations)?
 

A great deal of confidence	1.1%
A fair amount of confidence	4.5%
Neutral	7.3%
Not very much confidence	40.6%
No confidence at all	46.3%

- 
 
Question 6 – Supporter engagement: How satisfied are you with the level of meaningful engagement between Chelsea FC’s ownership and supporters?
 

Very satisfied	0.8%
Fairly satisfied	3.2%
Neither	15.1%
Fairly dissatisfied	27.0%
Very dissatisfied	53.7%

 
 -

Question 7 – Ticket pricing: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Supporters should not be expected to pay higher ticket prices to cover the financial impact of the club’s commercial decisions and changes in football leadership.”
 

Strongly agree	57.3%
Tend to agree	12.0%
Neither	12.2%
Tend to disagree	5.9%
Strongly disagree	12.3%

 
 -

Question 8 – Priorities for improvement: If the club were to prioritise areas for improvement, please rank what you believe is the order of priority. Top is the highest priority, bottom is the lowest.
 

Priority area	Ranked 1st	Ranked 1st or 2nd	Ranked 4th or 5th	Overall signal
Clearer football leadership & accountability	59.3%	88.6%	3.3%	Overwhelming top priority
Greater managerial stability	25.4%	64.6%	13.8%	Strong secondary priority
Better communication & transparency with supporters	10.2%	28.5%	35.1%	Mid-tier priority
Improved commercial strategy and execution	3.1%	13.6%	57.9%	Lower priority
Retaining current approach but improving results	2.1%	4.7%	89.9%	Clear lowest priority

 

Scathing for the ownership, at this moment it won't make a jot of difference but the more stuff like this gets picked up the worse it makes them look.

4 hours ago, bluelightening said:

Leaving this on record, our owners, all of them are scum

A special mention for wyss please.

27 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Results of the recent Chelsea Supporters Trust survey. As you'll see those that responded aren't impressed with the owners and their objectives, management etc.

The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) recently conducted a short, anonymous survey of its members to understand supporter views on the current ownership, governance, and wider structure of Chelsea Football Club.
 
The survey received a strong response from members and provides a clear snapshot of supporter sentiment at this point in time. The results set out below reflect levels of confidence, perceptions of leadership and structure, and priorities for improvement as expressed by supporters.
 
The Trust recognises that supporters do not have access to all the information or context behind decisions taken by the club. However, supporter confidence and trust are shaped by what supporters see, experience, and are able to understand. Measuring and reflecting that sentiment independently, accurately, and without dilution is a core responsibility of the CST.
 
While the strength of feeling reflected in the results may be uncomfortable, the themes identified are not new. They have been evident over a sustained period and have persisted even during times of on-pitch success, indicating that these concerns relate to confidence, clarity, and trust rather than short-term results or isolated events.
 
The CST believes the findings highlight a material and ongoing confidence gap between the club and its supporters. Addressing this gap will require clearer explanation, greater transparency, and more meaningful engagement. As a first and necessary step, we urge the club to provide further information and rationale, particularly in areas where supporter confidence is weakest, to help supporters better understand the decisions being taken on their behalf.
 
The CST will continue to press Chelsea FC for better clarity, accountability, and engagement for the supporters in our ongoing dialogue, and we remain committed to engaging positively with the club on behalf of supporters. At the same time, the Trust will continue to reflect member views independently, responsibly, and transparently, recognising that trust is built through openness, clarity, and sustained engagement.

The CST will always support a new head coach and wishes Liam Rosenior every success. At the same time, we see this moment as an important opportunity for the club’s leadership to step forward with clearer communication and greater transparency, recognising that responsibility for confidence and trust extends beyond the head coach alone.
 
The CST would like to thank all members who took the time to respond to the survey.

Yours sincerely,
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust Board

-
Chelsea Supporters’ Trust – January 2026 Survey Results
 
Question 1 – Overall confidence: How confident are you that Chelsea FC is currently being run in a way that will deliver sustained on-pitch success over the next 3–5 years?
 

Very confident	1.3%
Somewhat confident	6.4%
Neither confident nor unconfident	9.5%
Somewhat unconfident	30.2%
Very unconfident	52.5%

 
 -

Question 2 – Ownership decision-making: How much confidence do you have in the ownership group’s football-related decision-making?
 

A great deal of confidence	0.78%
A fair amount of confidence	3.7%
Neutral	5.8%
Not very much confidence	36.9%
No confidence at all	53.7%

- 
 
Question 3 – Sporting structure: Which statement best reflects your view of Chelsea FC’s current sporting structure (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, relationship with head coach)?
 

Well-structured and effective	1.0%
Generally sound, needs improvement	9.0%
Neutral	4.0%
Significant weaknesses	42.69%
Not fit for purpose	43.2%

- 
 
Question 4 – Leadership planning: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Chelsea FC currently demonstrates a clear and effective plan for its football leadership, including head coach appointments and succession.”
 

Strongly agree	1.0%
Tend to agree	3.7%
Neither agree nor disagree	4.8%
Tend to disagree	21.07%
Strongly disagree	67.6%
Not sure / don’t know	1.7%

-
 
Question 5 – Sporting leadership confidence: How much confidence do you have in the current team responsible for Chelsea FC’s sporting decisions (e.g. sporting directors, recruitment, football operations)?
 

A great deal of confidence	1.1%
A fair amount of confidence	4.5%
Neutral	7.3%
Not very much confidence	40.6%
No confidence at all	46.3%

- 
 
Question 6 – Supporter engagement: How satisfied are you with the level of meaningful engagement between Chelsea FC’s ownership and supporters?
 

Very satisfied	0.8%
Fairly satisfied	3.2%
Neither	15.1%
Fairly dissatisfied	27.0%
Very dissatisfied	53.7%

 
 -

Question 7 – Ticket pricing: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Supporters should not be expected to pay higher ticket prices to cover the financial impact of the club’s commercial decisions and changes in football leadership.”
 

Strongly agree	57.3%
Tend to agree	12.0%
Neither	12.2%
Tend to disagree	5.9%
Strongly disagree	12.3%

 
 -

Question 8 – Priorities for improvement: If the club were to prioritise areas for improvement, please rank what you believe is the order of priority. Top is the highest priority, bottom is the lowest.
 

Priority area	Ranked 1st	Ranked 1st or 2nd	Ranked 4th or 5th	Overall signal
Clearer football leadership & accountability	59.3%	88.6%	3.3%	Overwhelming top priority
Greater managerial stability	25.4%	64.6%	13.8%	Strong secondary priority
Better communication & transparency with supporters	10.2%	28.5%	35.1%	Mid-tier priority
Improved commercial strategy and execution	3.1%	13.6%	57.9%	Lower priority
Retaining current approach but improving results	2.1%	4.7%	89.9%	Clear lowest priority

 

Oof.

Them results are actually better than the scores I gave them on the survey, their better scores than I expected 😅

Thanks Boyne and WOW,

I was expecting it to be bad but that's REALLY bad LOL.

Let's see what sort of PR and media focus this gets ... I bet they do their utmost to absolutely bury it ....

Is there any mention anywhere of how many respondents there were ?

3 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Is there any mention anywhere of how many respondents there were ?

Nothing in the email I received from the CST or on the CST's Facebook page. Will try and find out.

From "Play the Game":2025

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I hope the owners see the survey results

12 hours ago, timetowaste said:

Scathing for the ownership, at this moment it won't make a jot of difference but the more stuff like this gets picked up the worse it makes them look.

Again the press only selectively reporting. By taking the most extreme category selection it paints one picture, but if you grouped those bandings between Confidece, Neutral and No Confidence it illustrates a far more resounding voice.

For example, one of the results that Sky reported was on the Sporting Leadership, which specifically covers the work and the standing of the SDs. 46.3% have no confidence at all. The conclusion to the ill informed could therefore be that over 50% are happy with them. However, by banding No confidence and not much confidence, then the percentage jumps to a whopping 87% voting that they have little or no faith in those enacting the clubs policies.

13 hours ago, Boyne said:

Nothing in the email I received from the CST or on the CST's Facebook page. Will try and find out.

Email I got just said "The survey received a strong response from members"

7 hours ago, KonaKai Blue said:

I hope the owners see the survey results

If they do, I expect them to shrug it off as irrelevant to their business model.

EXCL: Inside Chelsea: The truth about the project

I sat down with Chelsea’s Sporting leadership team

interesting read. The board keep hiding behind experienced players demanding ridiculous wages, but that is the cost of doing business. Not sure I buy the £200k/w wage demand by Semenyo, probably his agent asked for that to get us to piss off. According to the papers he is going to be on £150k/w + bonuses at City.

Will be interesting to see what they do with Reece; do they ask him to take a pay cut or sell him under the pretence his wage demands were outrageous?

First, it was important to understand where this strategy comes from and why Chelsea believe it is necessary. The club recognises that there are around five European teams that are effectively impossible to compete with directly on a financial level, due to differences in overall revenue, stadium income, and state ownership - PSG, Bayern, Barca, Real Madrid and Man City.

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So Revenue as we all know too well a major issue but surprise surprise no answers given (or for that point no question even asked) as to where our stadium redevelopment plans currently are and why we have been unable to at least generate the realistic minimum amount of revenue that a front of shirt sponsor could deliver (40m a season?) rather than F-all.

Remember reading somewhere that commercial was the thing that these guys were good at lol.