Roman's Tax Returns - The Chelsea News Thread

The initial Times story by Hughes states from the start that Roman isn't actively looking to sell. As for Raine Group, apparently they've been consultants for Chelsea before and weren't told to find a buyer. I'm skeptical because aside from the inconsistency, stadium redevelopment plans have been apparently put back into action. And the fact that an offer from Ratcliffe was rejected earlier this year.

 

There are so many stories that come out of reporter's a**es. This could be one of them as the club directly denied it? Although minority stake might make sense.

 

That's what I'm wondering, hence my skepticism. My guess is the visa issues, which is making people think, "Hmm, I wonder if he'll sell if he's having visa issues."

I read the lede and this is what it says,

"Roman Ambramovich will demand of an offer of at least 2.5 billion pounds to consider selling Chelsea. The club owner had received numerous inquiries since visa problems this summer led him to put on hold the 1 billion redevelopment of Stamford Bridge but is not actively looking to sell the club."

That seems to sum it up, but the minority shares do make sense though.

 

I think the rumors started up around Roman's visa issues

 

You're a few days late to this Jitty There have already been denials from Roman's camp, and someone has pointed out that Raine was retained by Chelsea 3 years ago

 

It went live last night and the usual denials were given. Russian reports also suggesting it’s not true.

In all honesty, it’s moot anyway - with an asking price of 2.5mm, anyone who could afford Chelsea would spend just like Roman.

 

Klopp will likely play the youth, which will make this an interesting tie.

 

I suspect both will field a strong side. What are the games on either side looking like for each team? That will most definitely play a role.

 

So just looked...
Chelsea vs West Ham 23rd then Pool 25th then Pool again 29th

Pool vs Southampton 22nd then Chelsea 25th and Chelsea again 29th

However, Pool have champions league against Napoli after us and that's gonna be hugely important for them. Their depth is much improved but it will still be interesting to see what Klopp prioritizes.

 

Maybe we’ll finally get a good look at Lazar Markovic.

 

Lots of games for the youth!

 

Fantastic article on our current play compared to previous managers and how things can decline pretty quickly.

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation...iball-analysis-attack-defence-issues-progress

 

Chelsea grant Derby permission to play Tomori and Mount against us. It's the right decision and glad we came around.

 

Marcos Alonso signs a 5-year extension until 2023.

Deal will bring him to 32 years of age, but probably would not have signed otherwise. Original deal was to August 2021 so this is really a 2-year extension with pay bump.

Purchased in August 2016 for around 26m pounds. 14 goals in that time for the club but is highly criticized mostly for not being someone else maybe named Alex Sandro.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2018/10/24/alonso-extends-his-stamford-bridge-stay

 

Good deal I suppose. He annoyed me vs United as he layed there in our box while a United player receives and scores a goal.

But he's also pulled us out of trouble many times. More then Morata so I'll take the good with the bad.

 

His pros certainly outweigh his very few mistakes. Sarri thinks very highly of him and is aware of his need to improve defensively in his system, noting that he came from a very different background (a back 5).

 

Roman almost bought Arsenal and he was offered Spurs.

Abramovich met with Tottenham’s chairman but “while his Mercedes trundled along Tottenham High Road, he looked out and said in Russian, ‘This is worse than Omsk’ — the grim Siberian outpost where he had a refinery.”

 

Willian in a Bentley.