The point is that Russia is much of a concern for Europe though, which naturally raises more security concerns for the UK than the middle east.
That's a great line
That's not what is happening though. It's not that the UK are just 'much more concerned with the Russians because it is bad people closer to home'. It's that the UK are completely and totally in bed with Saudis, an ally and a huge business partner. It is a corrupt government making corrupt decisions and even when they get decisions right, like here with Abramovich, it is almost always for the wrong reasons.
That’s brilliant, what the feck are Chelsea playing at though?
At both Talk Chelsea and The Shed End the fans are all thinking WTAF about that statement? Someone at the club took a shot at making a political statement about not being able to sell or give away tickets, I assume, and it was a terrible attempt.
Shhh, don't destroy a good old tarring of every single fan session.
They're asking for both?
What do you mean?
Party of ‘Personal choice’ and ‘Common Sense’ with a reputation for lying and getting to bed with Russians needs to stop wheeling out its Head cnut to lecture on behaviour.
I think the two requests were separate. Chelsea couldn't be giving away free tickets for another teams ground sure.
It's funny that the government said that because the government also said this
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This government is like one of those shapes or objects that can only exist as a thought exercise or virtually.
It’ll be annoying if they only revoke Chelsea’s titles after 2012
It’s like they’ve RSVP’d to a party they didn’t even get invited to. Or shouted ‘I didn’t fancy you anyway’ after being dumped.
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Chelsea can't sell tickets for away fans and therefore want the game to be played behind closed doors
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Well if that is the case, then it may end up being another Saudi owner.
The PL has to sign off on it though and I would doubt they want to run the risk of more negative attention. It will more likely be one of the American consortiums because despite everything they are politically safe.
Na sure it was reported Chelsea don’t want a controversial buyer to clean up their image.
It gave me a chuckle
Definitely opening the door.
Sorry mate bit late have to finish of evening shift for my friend . I think this is well thought out strategy by club to apply closed door game for game integrity. Yes it appears a PR disaster but club had to take the hit for strategic move.
I still think itll be Boehly, but after the comments from Nigel Huddleston, id be surprised if the UK Govt did block a Saudi bid anyway...
That's this government in a nutshell. Lambasting Russian influence on our society but cherishing Saudi's influence on our society. Even when they're doing something right, they a) do it for the wrong reasons and b) do it in the most sleazy and corrupt way.
