EPL Chelsea handed over to trustees

[Concretebob]

Go on the Boro with this brilliant statement - Wilder will be relishing this!!

100 percent agree with all that. Hope the FA dont cave into this ridiculous request. It's would be totally unfair on Boro and their supporters. As I side note, I hope Boro smash them this weekend.

It's worth pointing out the Chelsea Supporters Trust urged the club not to make the request.

 

[SteMerritt]

If the FA do cave in (and I don't think they will), it would serve them right if Chelsea went through and we had one of the semis behind closed doors, and then the final also. How would they appease all the hangers-on who they give most of the cup final tickets to...

 

[werthersoriginal]

If the FA do cave in (and I don't think they will), it would serve them right if Chelsea went through and we had one of the semis behind closed doors, and then the final also. How would they appease all the hangers-on who they give most of the cup final tickets to...

I'm sure the FA won't give in , it's a ridiculous demand. I mean, Accrington and Fleetwood play every away game without fans and they do OK.

 

[Followtheox1]

If the FA do cave in (and I don't think they will), it would serve them right if Chelsea went through and we had one of the semis behind closed doors, and then the final also. How would they appease all the hangers-on who they give most of the cup final tickets to...

Thing is, will Chelsea be making the same request for away games in the PL, or are they just trying to bully the little clubs? Chelsea desperately need someone to guide them on PR.

 

[Marked Ox]

Thing is, will Chelsea be making the same request for away games in the PL, or are they just trying to bully the little clubs? Chelsea desperately need someone to guide them on PR.

I suspect Middlesbrough could afford better lawyers, assuming Chelsea could afford any, at this stage so bullying would be an empty threat.

 

[MJB]

I suspect Middlesbrough could afford better lawyers, assuming Chelsea could afford any, at this stage so bullying would be an empty threat.

Bob Mortimer is a trained solicitor and big Boro fan - would love to see him join Middlesborough’s QC team!

 

[bazzer9461]

That is some cheek right there.

Bollox to them, if they manage to f get that then it has to be quid pro quo.

 

[swolley]

Hopefully this will enable Boro to sell tickets in the away section to their own fans.

 

[bazzer9461]

I suspect Middlesbrough could afford better lawyers, assuming Chelsea could afford any, at this stage so bullying would be an empty threat.

I suppose Chelsea have never heads of legal aid?

 

[Concretebob]

Chelsea withdraw FA Cup tie request

Chelsea withdraw their request to play Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough behind closed doors.

www.bbc.co.uk

Back in your corner Chelsea

 

[MJB]

Chelsea withdraw FA Cup tie request

Chelsea withdraw their request to play Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough behind closed doors.

www.bbc.co.uk

Back in your corner Chelsea

Pah-ha-ha. Well done again, Boro.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson told the Athletic: "Chelsea and sporting integrity do not belong in the same sentence.

"Where is the intellect of Bruce Buck, the chairman of Chelsea, who has been an apologist for his owner, where the trophies won over 19 years have come from the corrupt money provided by Abramovich?" Gibson added.

"Where is the intellect of the chairman of Chelsea when it comes to playing his games at home in front of his season-ticket holders? Does he want to play all his away games at empty stadiums?

"Abramovich has been kicked out of football and Bruce Buck should be kicked out of football too."

Chelsea Supporters' Trust had earlier asked the club to withdraw the request, saying it "does not benefit" any fans.

 

[Sandy]

Wonder what will happen to Chelskis share of the gate receipts. I would give it to Ukraine appeal.

 

[Concretebob]

Pah-ha-ha. Well done again, Boro.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson told the Athletic: "Chelsea and sporting integrity do not belong in the same sentence.

"Where is the intellect of Bruce Buck, the chairman of Chelsea, who has been an apologist for his owner, where the trophies won over 19 years have come from the corrupt money provided by Abramovich?" Gibson added.

"Where is the intellect of the chairman of Chelsea when it comes to playing his games at home in front of his season-ticket holders? Does he want to play all his away games at empty stadiums?

"Abramovich has been kicked out of football and Bruce Buck should be kicked out of football too."

Chelsea Supporters' Trust had earlier asked the club to withdraw the request, saying it "does not benefit" any fans.

Brutal from Gibson. I like Boro, proper club they are.

 

[Scotchegg]

Thing is, will Chelsea be making the same request for away games in the PL, or are they just trying to bully the little clubs? Chelsea desperately need someone to guide them on PR.

Now @Lundinsponytail would be a good fit for them!

 

[Marked Ox]

Bob Mortimer is a trained solicitor and big Boro fan - would love to see him join Middlesborough’s QC team!

The putdowns would be superb.

 

[Marked Ox]

I suppose Chelsea have never heads of legal aid?

Wouldn't deserve it after this ridiculous request demonstrating they are a bunch of arses*.

*I appreciate they have withdrawn it but which idiots agreed it in the 1st place?!

 

[MJB]

Brutal from Gibson. I like Boro, proper club they are.

Yes, same here. Know a few Boro fans and they’re all decent sorts who are also respectful of clubs further down the pyramid. Unless certain others…

 

[MJB]

The putdowns would be superb.

Judge Nutmeg would sort them right out.

 

[Essexyellows]

They`ve got to go by coach.............. awwwwww didumms............. now change the kick off time.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Chelsea have missed such an opportunity to be gracious and at the same time foster a sense of being up against it, plucky underdogs in it together. Just think what Karl would have made of it.