In principle most of the shareholders would agree to sell but want a say in where! otherwise JT can go to hell
The real problem here is that Roman really LOVES Chelsea... but he's only been involved since 2004 and he cant relate to the passion we long standing fans have for the Bridge. I know how nice it would be to have a 60k capacity stadium and I suppose eventually I will have to get used to the idea that it will happen, but I hate the idea!
Maybe there should just be an agreement to sell in principle is the right site comes up. Why bother actually selling now when the club hasn't even decided to move yet??? But if there is anyone to trust at Chelsea, surely it is JT?
Not being rude, but do you honestly believe the club hasn't just told JT to say that? Deep down I am sure JT sympathises with the fans but he is merely a puppet on a shoestring. It is a clear PR move
As I said, a sale in principle but ultimately we must be consulted on position. He has the oil but we have the deeds
No I'm sure he was briefed but I would hope that if something dodgy was a foot then JT wouldn't have agreed. Ultimately I do trust the club to do the right thing for the club.
I am not a shareholder, but I do understand why the CPO is in place and understand their hesitance. I also understand that Roman has ploughed a fortune into the club, and find it hard to believe that he will stiff us, but I'm sure that was the thought all those years ago! An agreement will no doubt be reached, more along the lines of what Ginge has stated in my mind...there is no urgency to sell the shares whilst there is no credible plan in place to move to a specific venue, once that is on the table then negotiatons can begin in earnest, but I would suggest that the CPO still has a say and a share in the new venue, even if it is only the turnstiles for example.
I see the CPO's are being invited to a meeting where the club will put its case! There is a suggestion that players will also be in attendance, and thats where I suspect the spell will be cast that will persuade the CPO's to part with their share! I know they have to get 75% to do the deal, but this sounds to me like Bye!Bye! Stamford Bridge.
My understanding is that it is majority shareholders that are invited to that meeting Blue, which makes it seem a little bit underhand...sweet talk those with the most sway on the vote with a few players in tow, make them feel smart and then win the vote. I hope it isn't like that but that's how I read it.
