Brings to mind.
Roman Abramovich plans to sell Chelsea | SOLD for £4.25BN
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Talking of scummy clubs owned by scummy owners. In case anyone missed earlier today the UAE (City owners) abstained from voting on a UN draft resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.
At least not if said Russians are more or less directly associated with Putin (which Roman is).
And they are currently massacring and starving the Yemeni population.
Chelsea’s biggest legend by a country mile stepping down
Don't be fooled, Chelsea FC is Abramovic's personal propertaly, everyone employed there works for him.
That isn't changing.
That isn't changing.
The list of names in the foundation trustees. I only recognise 3 of the 6 names - Emma Hayes, Bruce Buck and the ex MP Hugh Robertson.
https://register-of-charities.chari...ity-search/-/charity-details/4045525/trustees
https://register-of-charities.chari...ity-search/-/charity-details/4045525/trustees
He either still owns the club or he doesn't.
Well, of course.
All this means is that Roman is still Chelsea's dad and that he is just sending them to live with their relatives.
And,... if he does then how does this stop any action been taken that will impact Chelsea?
I could give my kids 'stewardship' of my house if I thought the bank was going to force me to sell it to clear the overdraft, but if my name is still on deeds then I'm still selling it.
Nobody in power gives a shit about taking action against Chelsea. Roman has been in charge for nearly 2 decades, everyone has known who he is and they've done nothing.
This is just to make it even easier for the government to do nothing.
So it's a shield then? Give your kids a few handicaps and even if your name is on the deed the bank would have to 'make some blind kids homeless'.
Means nothing unless he's anticipating sanctions on more Russians in the UK who might be closer to Putin.
What a club
Yeah, correct.
And fair fecks to that, actually. I don't know precisely what it is (some) people are dreaming about here: Boris throwing Chelsea out of the PL?
There are far bigger fish to fry, and far more important issues to focus on, at the moment.
I understand that part, I just don't understand why RA felt the need to do this. It just gives more attention to what is really a minor matter, and now it almost makes the government look even weaker and draws more attention to that, as RA clearly felt he had to do something about the matter just in case they did first..
It gives the illusion that something has been done I guess. That'll be enough for a large part of the media.
Roman is a lot of things but I don't think anyone believes he's an idiot (sanctioning the purchase of centre forwards aside).
I can’t see why it would be enough? Why would the media be happy with half measures? If anything Labour will hammer home any soft play
The media will be full of "Roman steps down" headlines tomorrow and they'll move on to the next shiny thing in a day or so.
The actual reality of the situation isn't really that sexy and I'd imagine there's bigger fish for them to try than trying to oust Roman after 20 or so years of them not giving a single shit that he owned Chelsea.
That's my guess anyway.
I don't think he's an idiot at all, but there's no illusion here, he still owns the club, and will be back when it suits, so this doesn't stop any action been taken, but this was never going to happen anyway.
100% this.
I also find it baffling people think he's suddenly gonna ask for his money back. Regardless of his ties its clear Roman has no intention of ever asking for that money back and has genuine affection for Chelsea regardless of how he felt when purchasing. Not a bit of this will effect you guys in any way (nor should it).
Just protecting his back from the knives coming his way. Pre emptive strike if you like.
Just doing the sensible thing.
Just doing the sensible thing.
Someone high up in the government probably advised him to do this.
Surely sponsors were slightly weary about being associated with a club owned by an oligarch with rumoured links to Putin? Especially if what we all fear in Ukraine happens next with huge civilian casualties. This helps protect from that.
That’s if they’re buying into it, that’s a massive leap. The current climate doesn’t adhere to “well technically” imo nor is there any sign that the government will take this as a win.
The problem here is thinking Roman is in the control of the situation. Not being hands on with something you own doesn’t mean you don’t own it. From the outside it looks as if Roman is setting up the guardians of the club in case the worst happens so you aren’t rudderless but we’ll see what happens
RIP Chelski
At least you already have Drinkwater under contract for your new level
At least you already have Drinkwater under contract for your new level
He's actually out of contract in a few months. He can go home to Man United to replace Pogba and be the answer to your eternal midfield woes.
He's coming home!!
The money will still come from Abramovich as will the decisions to hire and fire. This is just smoke and mirrors.
It’s a smokescreen which could put the club under further scrutiny. He’s not transferred any assets as it stands, just appointed new management. He still owns it, has Bruce Buck as one of the charitable trustees so likely still calling the shots.
This is not about Chelsea only, this is about many other companies owned by Russians who are using the same trick (a trust they control behind the scenes). This shows how the Russian oligarchs will keep their companies and their wealth even if sanctions are imposed to them. Of course, the authorities can do something about this, but the question is: will they?
Thought this was an interesting thread addressing the links between Abramovich and Putin: