Roman Abramovich Thread

[bigbluewillie 1,859]

3 hours ago, Milan said:

Lord Sebastian Coe is reportedly ready to team up with Sir Martin Broughton in staking a claim at Chelsea following Roman Abramovich’s sanction.

“I am certain that Sir Martin is the right man to lead Chelsea Football Club into its next chapter. He has an exceptional track record in British business, as well as unrivalled experience in shepherding Liverpool out of a very difficult situation,” Coe told the PA news agency.

“He has the vision, acumen and financial backing to ensure our club’s future success, keeping Chelsea Football Club at the top of European football and challenging for trophies. But most importantly, like me, he is a lifelong Chelsea supporter and Shed End season-ticket holder. I know that this bid is for millions of Chelsea fans around the world. We love our club and will always put the fans first,” he added.

I've already posted this.

[Milan 17,859]

13 minutes ago, bigbluewillie said:

I've already posted this.

Good boy, here's a cookie 🍪

[chelsea_4_eva 1,159]

Ooh cant wait for the semi-finals!

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Potential controversy if Boehly still wants Finkelstein. 

Edited March 17, 2022 by Blues Forever

[Clockwork 1,794]

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2022/3/16/22981948/oaktree-capital-latest-to-prepare-offer-for-Chelsea-football-club-report

 

[Vesper 29,019]

12 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

Potential controversy if Boehly still wants Finkelstein. 

ffs 🤬

[Vesper 29,019]

and now these motherfuckers!

Premier League clubs question Chelsea's unfair advantage if Roman Abramovich writes off debt

Premier League rivals have raised concerns that Chelsea could benefit from having their £1.5billion debt to Roman Abramovich written off if the club finds new owners

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-Chelsea-abramovich-debt-26476121

Premier League clubs have questioned whether Chelsea would receive an 'unfair advantage' if owner Roman Abramovich writes off his £1.5billion debt in a potential takeover.

The Blues were put up for sale by the Russian billionaire almost a fortnight ago - after his links to Vladimir Putin came to light following the invasion of Ukraine - and in his hasty exit strategy, Abramovich pledged that he would not ask for any debt accumulated over the past 19 years, which he is owed, to be repaid by the south-west London club.

But since the UK government sanctioned Abramovich and froze his assets, Chelsea have been plunged into further crisis and must wait for Downing Street to issue them with a new licence to be sold. Should a solution emerge and Abramovich stick to his pledge, the new regime would not have to deal with the backlog of cash, leading chiefs of rival Premier League clubs to raise concerns over the potentially advantageous situation.

The Telegraph report that in a call convened by the league on Monday afternoon, representatives of the other 19 clubs were updated on the Blues' situation by Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. The general consensus from rivals was that Abramovich's successor could benefit from not having to repay the £1.5bn, which has been racked up since the 55-year-old bought the Blues for £140million in 2003, before super-charging them to the top of world football.

Buck went on to confirm that Chelsea had enough financial rescuers to complete the season and would not go into administration. Any bids to buy the club must be submitted by the close of play on Friday to Raine Group in New York, who is tasked with overseeing the process.

Once the offers are in, the terms of a government licence will dictate how things proceed. A consortium of US investor Todd Boehly, Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and British property developer Jonathan Goldstein are the current favourites, but Nick Candy and Saudi Media Group are also in the running.

Both the Premier League and government are keen for a sale to be completed swiftly and avoid compounding political scrutiny. It is added that Premier League policy director Helen MacNamara will appear in front of a select Department of Digital, Media, Culture, Sport committee to discuss football's response to the Ukraine crisis and disinformation surrounding Russia.

Chelsea's predicament has seen the topic of sportwashing thrust into the spotlight, with manager Thomas Tuchel constantly facing probes over both the club's future and Abramovich's ties to Putin. But the German tactician has insisted that his focus remains on dealing with the Blues' day-to-day situation in footballing terms.

"It's the same situation as in the last days. There is no update or other feeling around [Cobham]," Tuchel told a news conference on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Lille. "We have to deal with it. There are things to talk about, like how to arrive at games.

"Things that are normally taken care of, but now we have to stick together, give our opinions, and then we have to find solutions. There are subjects we don't usually discuss but now we will." He added: "A need owner needs to arrive, to be approved, and then own the club. Then we discuss it.

"There is a process how you become an owner in this league, and of course, as I said after the last game, everybody relies on the process and the values which are behind the decisions and allowances to run a club. Did I have a choice to take this role [over the last two weeks]? No, but it is day-by-day.

"Not a lot of people in England are talking at a club. It is something I appreciate that we keep it inside. I try to be honest, give you an insight, and give you information from a coach's heart. This is what I try and what you can rely on."

Regarding the off-pitch uncertainty, forward Kai Havertz admitted: "We are all professionals. Everyone knows it's a strange situation for everyone at the club. We are the players and have to focus on the matches. That's all we can do.

"The other stuff the club has to sort out themselves. It's not for the players. I can't speak about it too much because we are focused on the games and that is what is important for us at the moment."

Edited March 18, 2022 by Vesper

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

I've always thought Boehly would win, but the amount of "PR" from that camp is huge, its like Candy's bid.  Lot of media talk; and sometimes the ones shouting the most, is because they are desperate

 

As said before "the serious bidders dont usually do much talking, they stay quiet"

 

Something nagging is now telling me Boehly will be 2nd, and ricketts/griffin are ahead.   Yes, they have horrible history with remarks re. muslims etc, but i bet all bidders do if you look hard enough.

And i do not believe the Mail article re. Muslim players being against their takeover, the Mail would never have printed that if it wasnt for Twitter finding old stories from previous tweets.  Funny how a lot of these "inside scoops" come after twitter finds something, isnt it?

Saudi Media's bid wont be beaten if true, but I stil need convincing theyve definitely bid haha

Edited March 18, 2022 by ChelseaFanUK

[cosmicway 1,333]

Why should football clubs have rich presidents ?
Can someone explain this to me ?
As you know I am antisocialist while also anti-brexit because brexit it's looney tunes.
But just the same I 'm open minded.

So in every team there could be a technocrat as president. An LSE graduate, not one who has barely finished high school. Also a team of football savvies to advise him, but none of them would be as rich as either Abramovitch or the Glaziers. If the club breaks even then we have Mandy and Kai Havertz in the team. If not then we have the Sutton goalkeeper and Drinkwater.

How would that affect things ?
What comes to mind is Man United in the Frank O Farrel year. Remember what happened then ? Many United stars left the team because they were getting old. Bobby Charlton, George Best, Stepney and others. As a result they had a very bad year and were relegated.
But they came first in attendance ! Not Don Revie's Leeds United, not the new fangled European giants Liverpool, but United !
This means they could fix things by themselves, without the help of a millionaire investor. Or could n't they ?
Also the ticket prices were flat for all the teams back in those days.

The accepted modus operandi is of course that a rich guy is needed to run a club.
Yet it does n't always work. Some of them are called "crabsmen" by the fans.
What is the explanation ?

[bigbluewillie 1,859]

14 hours ago, Milan said:

Good boy, here's a cookie 🍪

Bollocks🤬

[Vesper 29,019]

On 16/03/2022 at 15:42, NikkiCFC said:

The other day it was relieved that Chris is not getting much money in Barca and that money is not important in this deal. Plus he is not really important player for us. Just squad option.

Silva and Rudiger are million years ahead of him plus we will get Kounde (if plans continue) and he is 4th guy in packing order.

Kounde is a dwarf and  was trash tonight v West Ham (besides poor positioning, he was so dominated in the air), I am still NOT sold on him, not at all

and Trevoh has been shambolic lately (hopefully just a learning curve patch, he has all most of the tools, except he is not great on the ball, which is a problem I admit)

AC's main issue is he is a bit fragile, but overall, when fit, he is a more that decent CB

CB's left on my list

in bold red are the only 3 truly WC CBs (WC now, not down the road, and also not 32yo or up) who are remotely available, and the first 2 will cost a shedload. KK is soon 31yo, so will be far cheaper, but he is soon 31yo, and we really do not do that (unless he came on a free, which is NOT happening, lol) 

Marquinhos (90% will not come)
Matthijs de Ligt  
Milan Skriniar  
Alessandro Bastoni   (90% will not come)
Pau Torres (he has finally won me over, potential WC, would much rather take him than Kounde)
Kalidou Koulibaly (if a fair price, as he turns 31yo on June 20)
Ronald Araújo (if Barca cannot get him to renew, which I think they do get him to do so, unfortunately)
Bremer   (a beast, has so so developed in a rock sold CB) 
Jurrien Timber (20yo from Ajax, only downside is his height, as he is only 1.82m, but is crazy fast and superb on the ball)
Robin Le Normand (a French Basque, super on the ball, good height, 1.88m, has come on so much lately for Real Sociedad)
Merih Demiral (has been immense for Atalanta)
Josko Gvardiol   (good young Croatian)
Maxence Lacroix (has dipped in form) 
Odilon Kossounou    (21yo potential Rudiger type, still pretty raw)
Nico Schlotterbeck (I would love this sleeper buy, I think he is a beast already)  
Gonçalo Inácio (20yo from Sporting Lisbon, huge upside)
Adam Webster (IF we are going for a home-grown, he is it)
Attila Szalai (I actually DO rate him)
David Carmo (monster size, 1.96m, 22yo from Braga)

Edited March 18, 2022 by Vesper

[Alabama 1,992]

Just get Wesley Fofana...

[Blues Forever 1,232]

19 minutes ago, Alabama said:

Just get Wesley Fofana...

Just signed another 5 years with Leicester.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,159]

De Ligt is on the move but is on crazy wages also his agent will be a stumbling block

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by Blues Forever

[Vesper 29,019]

4 hours ago, Alabama said:

Just get Wesley Fofana...

you have no clue how much he is damaged goods, none of us do, I absolutely do not

and zero chance he leaves Leicester anytime soon after they 100% stuck with him all through his horrid injury

he also just (as another poster said) re-signed for 5 more years

Edited March 18, 2022 by Vesper

[Alabama 1,992]

How about Caglar Soyuncu...

Alexandria Bastoni is my preferred option but difficult a deal to pull...