I urge you to reject their bid now – Chelsea supporters group warns Chelsea to reject bid from Billionaires family who could destroyed Chelsea
The Ricketts family have put in a bid for Chelsea, and are believed to be among the favourites to take over from Roman Abramovich.
However, a Chelsea supporters group in the US, have warned Chelsea about the Ricketts family.
Brian Wolff, head of the Chelsea Chicago Supporters Club, has warned Chelsea of how the Ricketts family could ruin the club’s values for their personal interest.
“As the Head of Chelsea Chicago Supporters Club, and the Chelsea Fans’ Forum Overseas Representative, I’ve had a unique position hearing what supporters in Chicago and worldwide have said regarding the Ricketts family’s bid for Chelsea,” he wrote.
“I can report the vast majority of opinion has been of universal disdain.
“The Ricketts’ political donations, fundraising and support for candidates who do not share the inclusive views of Chelsea Football Club and its supporters are wholly inconsistent with 19 years of fantastic work done by the club and the Chelsea Foundation, most notably as a leader in committing to a living wage and efforts to protect and promote equality for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.
“Their ownership of Chicago Cubs baseball and redevelopment of Wrigley Field raises serious doubts whether they will build upon the club’s success on the pitch, and also the continued existence of the Chelsea Pitch Owners and the goal to keep Chelsea Football Club playing at Stamford Bridge at our forever home.
“On behalf of countless supporters worldwide, I urge you to reject their bid for ownership of Chelsea Football Club in favour of others who will commit to not only building upon the last two decades of investment in players and infrastructure, but equally important, the investment in supporters and the values we hold dear.”