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Chelsea - Abramovich sanctioned (p9)
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Surely that’s a deal already done, so it’s a bill that needs paying.Henry Irving said:Hope we've already banked the money for Burstow*
*yes, I know, a minor thing when you see what is going on in Ukraine.0 -
Wouldnt surprise me, they'll probably see the Government and the Premier League as the bad guys for forcing sanctions on them.cafc999 said:Wonder if they will still sing his name this weekend?0 -
Be handy to reference that little gem when getting MPs involved, the next time a "Southall" tries f***in over another "little" clubFortune 82nd Minute said:Nadine Dorries has said:_"To ensure the club can continue to compete and operate we are issuing a special licence that will allow fixtures to be fulfilled, staff to be paid and existing ticket holders to attend matches while, crucially, depriving Abramovich of benefiting from his ownership of the club."
"I know this brings some uncertainty, but the Government will work with the league & clubs to keep football being played while ensuring sanctions hit those intended. Football clubs are cultural assets and the bedrock of our communities. We're committed to protecting them."
Shame its taken a bit of time to hit Abromavich but in a way good that they've done it now because it really effs up his attempt to sell the club when he must have thought he was going to get away with doing it.7 -
The merchandise shop will be closed, wonder if they'll be allowed to sell programmes or the catering outlets will be operating (although they might be franchised)?0
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"You can take our Club, but don't touch out burgers"DaveMehmet said:The merchandise shop will be closed, wonder if they'll be allowed to sell programmes or the catering outlets will be operating (although they might be franchised)?16 -
Imagine the sort of prices, Chelsea season-tickets will be trading at now!!!!0
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No away fans for the remainder. I wonder if some have already gone on sale?0
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What'll happen if Chelsea get to the FA Cup or Champions League Finals?
Presume they'll have no fans there, or will they be able to purchase because it'll be through the FA and UEFA?0 -
No, wages still being paid so contacts are still valid.WelshAddick said:Surely Chelsea players can walk away for free?
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Probably through those...or through ticket-agencies and touts.ForeverAddickted said:What'll happen if Chelsea get to the FA Cup or Champions League Finals?
Presume they'll have no fans there, or will they be able to purchase because it'll be through the FA and UEFA?2 - Sponsored links:
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Can they give tickets away?0
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Catering is still being allowed.0
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They have got a squad of about 50 which will help - you'd imagine players like Ampadu, Gallagher and Gilmour will be brought back in.Chizz said:They now can't buy or sell players, which, in the medium term, seriously impacts them.
And, more importantly, their value must now have fallen off a cliff face.
What's most interesting for me is that they can't offer new contracts, short term that means Rudiger and Christensen going this summer (though that was likely already), but depending on how long this carries on, could mean expensive players going at the end of their contracts, one by one.2 -
It's great news. Like finally the country woke up to what I've been saying since soon after he pitched up, but sadly it has taken an appalling act of barbarism to make it happen.Chizz said:
This is great news, isn't it @PragueAddick - I am sure we will be able to rely on Ms Dorries' diligent, sane, sober assistance if ever football clubs' futures look in peril.Fortune 82nd Minute said:Nadine Dorries has said:_"To ensure the club can continue to compete and operate we are issuing a special licence that will allow fixtures to be fulfilled, staff to be paid and existing ticket holders to attend matches while, crucially, depriving Abramovich of benefiting from his ownership of the club."
"I know this brings some uncertainty, but the Government will work with the league & clubs to keep football being played while ensuring sanctions hit those intended. Football clubs are cultural assets and the bedrock of our communities. We're committed to protecting them."
Shame its taken a bit of time to hit Abromavich but in a way good that they've done it now because it really effs up his attempt to sell the club when he must have thought he was going to get away with doing it.
And I'm sorry but questions need to be asked about why this didn't happen at least 10 days ago, re him and the other eight they have named today. For now, doubtless these questions will be submerged in the belated spirit of Western co-operation, but as with our wrong'uns, I will be among the many who will never forgive and never forget.20 -
No new contracts, anyone know who is out of contract at the end of the season?0
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Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger.robroy said:No new contracts, anyone know who is out of contract at the end of the season?
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/vertragsende/verein/631
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They are allowed to spend a maximum of £20,000 for travel to away games, which could be a real problem for overseas Champions League matches0
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Christensen, Rudiger and Saul - who were most likely all off anyway.robroy said:No new contracts, anyone know who is out of contract at the end of the season?
But depending on how long this lasts Kante and Jorginho expire next year.0 -
Ryanair.cafctom said:They are allowed to spend a maximum of £20,000 for travel to away games, which could be a real problem for overseas Champions League matches13 - Sponsored links:
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So Karma actually works? 😳5
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Anyone else got a sneaky feeling the government will absolutely “vary” the conditions as soon as they can, on the quiet?There’s no way they’ll keep these conditions in place long term.18
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Player wages - 28 million a month5
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Cattle class train just like the KGB used when sending people eastwards?North Lower Neil said:
Ryanair.cafctom said:They are allowed to spend a maximum of £20,000 for travel to away games, which could be a real problem for overseas Champions League matches0 -
I hope the 3 Chelsea fans that kicked the granny out of my Liverpool supporting mate in his 60s after the cup final are choking on their own vomit seeing this news.1
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Good to see our loan payments will be frozen - would be even better if they could be donated straightaway to Ukraine.Swindon_Addick said:2
