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[Derek27]

Abramovich "willing to listen to offers" for Chelsea FC. Considering his worried about losing it to the UK government there might be a good opportunity for someone, but there's still a risk that the government might grab recently sold Russian owned assets.

He says it's in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, sponsors; it's not about business or money. How selfless can you get?

[Euler]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/ ... abramovich

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

[Derek27]

Shit!! I take back my previous sarcastic comment.

[Trader Pat]

Interesting way of trying to avoid having his assets frozen

[Derek27]

Interesting way of trying to avoid having his assets frozen

Sounds like he accepted he's going to or likely to lose the club and would rather it goes to charity the government's coffers.

[Trader Pat]

Interesting way of trying to avoid having his assets frozen

Sounds like he accepted he's going to or likely to lose the club and would rather it goes to charity the government's coffers.

Or maybe he's just trying to get public opinion on his side. Chelsea fans already seem to think he's Mother Teresa so if he can sway a few politicians he might think he can avoid sanctions. He's probably right

[greenmark]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/ ... abramovich

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

Emotional and poignant words. Or weasel words while you withdraw your wealth from threat and your pal slaughters innocents?
I don't know. I just wish they'd stop killing and talk.

[Derek27]

Everton match went in-play just 3 seconds before the pics on ITV.

[Euler]

Took their time to get on the scoresheet.

[Derek27]

Boreham Wood's first experience of VAR and they get a result.

[Derek27]

I thought I had a duplicate market for a minute!

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[greenmark]

Just watching Moyes's pre-match interview talking about Declan Rice.
Moyes cheeks were flushed which to me means stress.
Could Rice be on his way to Liverpool? I would love that, perfect fit.

[Dublin_Flyer]

Good to see that every time Zouma gets the ball, there's a chorus of boos and shrill whistles. Also known as.....catcalls

[greenmark]

Good to see that every time Zouma gets the ball, there's a chorus of boos and shrill whistles. Also known as.....catcalls

[Trader Pat]

That was nervy