6/11/2023 0 Comments Backtrack leagueYet that does not absolve from criticism, doesn't get you off the hook for agreeing to proposals that fundamentally change how European and English football operate. And perhaps, as has been reported, you wanted to ensure Chelsea weren't left behind so you jumped on board. Two of the main drivers behind the proposed plans. And Manchester United's Joel Glazer, though. There was Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli. It's why nobody from the club put their name on the statement published on the Chelsea website last night. This planned restructure – or as much as we have been able to glean so far – is widely unpopular. Roman, did you consult the players, who could be stopped from representing their countries? Did you speak to Thomas Tuchel, who would be charged with leading the club into this European Super League? "It is likely that this proposal will never come into existence, however, it speaks volumes that are prepared to risk our existence in the Premier League and the FA Cup. "This is a decision of greed to line the pockets of those at the top and it has been made with no consideration for the loyal supporters, our history, our future of the future of football in this country," the Chelsea supporters' trust put out in a statement yesterday. The views of those who have supposedly been missed at Stamford Bridge over the past year were completely ignored. There's been no consultation, no canvassing of opinion. That's why not a single member of the group most affected by this decision has been spoken to: supporters. Roman Abramovich lifts the Champions League trophy in Munich in 2012 (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)Īnd for what? Well we know, money. And the smile on your face when lifting that big-eared trophy in 2012 suggested as much. We have always been told the European Cup was your nirvana. Yet nothing that has taken place under your watch has been as contemptible as the club's decision to sign-up for the breakaway European Super League. Head coaches have been sacked too early, key players in the club's history not given fitting send-offs, Rafa Benitez being put in charge of the first team, questionable commercial decisions. Not every decision that's been taken during your time as owner at Chelsea is the right one.
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