comment by NPEssien (U22712)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 3 minutes ago
Wouldn’t mind seeing holly valance sitting near me next year. I miss the days of Cheryl Cole being so close
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Yeah all execs and wags love to sit by the corner flag lol
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You seem to be very caught up on that. You don’t have a clue where I sit or the layout of the bridge apparently. Fair weather
Anyway the wags literally do sit in the corner of the shed. So not sure what your point is. Just looking for an argument as normal no doubt
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
Never a dull time to be a Chelsea fan innit
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Right, someone mentioned it the other day but CFC definitely need to pay some sort of psychiatrist fee for us fans when this is all over !
An exclusive look at the Saudi Media takeover bid for Chelsea.
They are a lucrative private company and consortium led by Mohamed Alkhereiji. They are in no way linked to Newcastle or owner PIF and have big plans for the club: https://t.co/wsI2kxRjUA #CFC
Sir Martin Broughton, a lifelong #Chelsea fan, has held discussions in recent days about playing a role in bids being prepared by Todd Boehly and Josh Harris. He is also negotiating with potential financial backers about tabling his own bid.
[via @MarkKleinmanSky]
Insider: Any bid for #Chelsea that Sir Martin Broughton was involved in would need to reserve an ownership stake in the club for supporters.
[via @MarkKleinmanSky]
Inside Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover bid: Renew Rudiger's contract and rebuild Stamford Bridge
Nizaar Kinsella
Mar 12, 2022 14:36+00:00
Getty Images
ChelseaAntonio RüdigerAzpilicuetaExclusivePremier LeagueFeatures & Opinions
The Blues have several offers on the table to buy the club but the one from the Middle East might be the most promising
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Saudi Media's bid to buy Chelsea includes plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge and renew the contracts of key players such as Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta.
The group isn't just concerned with ensuring that the men's senior squad continue to compete for the biggest trophies either.
Saudi Media also intends to continue investing heavily in the London club's academy at Cobham Training Centre, as well as the women's team.
Editors' PicksRonaldo, Cavani and Rashford - Man Utd's strikers have gone missing in more ways than oneAmourricho van Axel Dongen: Ajax's teen star who turned down Chelsea and Bayern Munich'Lacazette makes the people around him better' - How on earth will Arsenal replace selfless striker?Ukraine crisis: How to help people affected by Russia invasion
Who is behind the Saudi Media bid?
The man spearheading the bid is Mohamed Alkhereiji, who runs Saudi Media and is the CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, which was founded by his father Abdulelah AlKhereiji.
Alkhereiji has spent time living in the United Kingdom, where he attended Cass Business School and spent three years working at Deutsche Bank.
He was at Chelsea's 3-1 win over Arsenal in 2017, the game in which Eden Hazard famously dribbled half the length of the pitch before scoring.
Coincidentally, he was also present the last time Abramovich made an appearance at Stamford Bridge, for the 1-1 draw with Manchester United in November.
Alkhereiji and his children are Chelsea fans, which is why he is so keen to acquire the club.
However, he primarily supports Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr, for whom he built a new, state-of-the-art stadium in Mrsool Park.
As well as being involved in Al Nassr, Saudi Media also works with Al Hilal, whom Chelsea faced at the Club World Cup last month.
How wealthy is Saudi Media?
Saudi Media is the biggest media group in the Middle East, and also has interests in advertising, hospitality, the banking sector and sports.
The company turns over $1 billion (£770 million) a year, giving it scope to be a powerful player in English football.
It is worth noting, though, that Saudi Media's takeover bid will be co-funded by a consortium of various other private backers from Saudi Arabia.
Would a Saudi Arabian bid be blocked?
Chelsea have discouraged "politically sensitive" parties from bidding for the club but Saudi Media does not believe it falls into that category.
Unlike Newcastle United – who are now owned by the Saudi Arabian state via the Public Investment Fund – Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Media is an entirely private entity with no direct ties to a particular ruler or government.
Saudi Arabia's record on women's rights, in particular, is a concern to many civil rights groups but SMC employs a large number of women, while the country has made reforms that have resulted in the female share of the workforce increasing to 33.2 per cent.
As it stands, the Premier League would have little reason to block any sale of Chelsea to Saudi Media, having accepted far more controversial takeovers in the past.
What are Saudi Media's plans for Chelsea?
They are ready to tackle the major challenge of rebuilding Stamford Bridge, which could cost upwards of £1.5bn ($2bn).
Their previous experience building football stadiums and infrastructure is being touted as a key advantage of their bid, with their existing connections in marketing and advertising also considered a major asset in terms of helping to cover the costs involved in such an ambitious redevelopment project.
Indeed, it is believed that they can attract the most lucrative sponsors to the club, and this is significant because Chelsea have long had trouble matching the commercial draw of Premier League rivals Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Didn't notice I took the whole page on that copy, but there you go
Mohamed Alkhereiji, who runs Saudi Media and is the CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, is spearheading the bid for #Chelsea. He is a Chelsea fan, as are his children, so is keen to acquire Club.
[via @NizaarKinsella]
Saudi Media's bid to buy #Chelsea includes plans of:
🔹 Redevelop Stamford Bridge
🔹 Renew contracts of key players including Antonio Rudiger & Cesar Azpilicueta
🔹 Investing heavily in Men's, Women's, and Academy teams
[via @NizaarKinsella]
https://t.co/YIDuC0CYgQ
Saudi group also want to review the sponsorship deal with Three
#Chelsea have discouraged 'politically sensitive' parties from bidding for the club but Saudi Media does not believe it falls into that category. They are an entirely private entity with no direct ties to a particular ruler or government.
[via @NizaarKinsella]
Jesus Steve. Private eye over here
Doing the hard work so you don't have to
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
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no
they r grate
We take Saudi Media. Got to keep the tag of the most hated club in England.
comment by 4zA - 🇮🇹🇺🇦 no al calcio moderno (U22472)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
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no
they r grate
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Yeah I take it all back, they're great guys and inspirational role models.
comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 5 minutes ago
We take Saudi Media. Got to keep the tag of the most hated club in England.
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Yeah has to be someone controversial otherwise fck off. We only do crazy drama at this club. Any normies need not apply.
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by 4zA - 🇮🇹🇺🇦 no al calcio moderno (U22472)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
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no
they r grate
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Yeah I take it all back, they're great guys and inspirational role models.
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they r grate trolls, u jussed happen 2b there focus at moment.
enjoy it
Yeah morespunk and sandy never normally obsess over Chelsea
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 3 hours, 48 minutes ago
The reason i left this thread was that I wanted to take a break from the site in general as I was allowing it to take up too much of my time and Oscar being in charge also presented the perfect oppotunity to implement that train of thought.
However, things have not gone to plan and i have allowed myself to get sucked into the anything to do with Chelsea hostilities on the main boards to such an extent that I realised this place really is a haven.
So if allowed, i will come back. although in a more diluted capacity than before
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comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah morespunk and sandy never normally obsess over Chelsea
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comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
comment by RtM (U1097)
posted about a minute ago
Oh great that biggish fellow is back. I’m outta here. ✌🏼
Morning
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howdy
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comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
comment by Oscar. #TeamFury. (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Why is it seemingly impossible to get a laptop with click buttons ffs???! All these laptops just a pad??
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Who actually willingly used that bit of a laptop, just use a mouse
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posted on 12/3/22
comment by NPEssien (U22712)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 3 minutes ago
Wouldn’t mind seeing holly valance sitting near me next year. I miss the days of Cheryl Cole being so close
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Yeah all execs and wags love to sit by the corner flag lol
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You seem to be very caught up on that. You don’t have a clue where I sit or the layout of the bridge apparently. Fair weather
posted on 12/3/22
Anyway the wags literally do sit in the corner of the shed. So not sure what your point is. Just looking for an argument as normal no doubt
posted on 12/3/22
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
Never a dull time to be a Chelsea fan innit
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Right, someone mentioned it the other day but CFC definitely need to pay some sort of psychiatrist fee for us fans when this is all over !
posted on 12/3/22
An exclusive look at the Saudi Media takeover bid for Chelsea.
They are a lucrative private company and consortium led by Mohamed Alkhereiji. They are in no way linked to Newcastle or owner PIF and have big plans for the club: https://t.co/wsI2kxRjUA #CFC
posted on 12/3/22
Sir Martin Broughton, a lifelong #Chelsea fan, has held discussions in recent days about playing a role in bids being prepared by Todd Boehly and Josh Harris. He is also negotiating with potential financial backers about tabling his own bid.
[via @MarkKleinmanSky]
posted on 12/3/22
Insider: Any bid for #Chelsea that Sir Martin Broughton was involved in would need to reserve an ownership stake in the club for supporters.
[via @MarkKleinmanSky]
posted on 12/3/22
Inside Saudi Media's Chelsea takeover bid: Renew Rudiger's contract and rebuild Stamford Bridge
Nizaar Kinsella
Mar 12, 2022 14:36+00:00
Getty Images
ChelseaAntonio RüdigerAzpilicuetaExclusivePremier LeagueFeatures & Opinions
The Blues have several offers on the table to buy the club but the one from the Middle East might be the most promising
ADVERTISEMENT
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT
Saudi Media's bid to buy Chelsea includes plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge and renew the contracts of key players such as Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta.
The group isn't just concerned with ensuring that the men's senior squad continue to compete for the biggest trophies either.
Saudi Media also intends to continue investing heavily in the London club's academy at Cobham Training Centre, as well as the women's team.
Editors' PicksRonaldo, Cavani and Rashford - Man Utd's strikers have gone missing in more ways than oneAmourricho van Axel Dongen: Ajax's teen star who turned down Chelsea and Bayern Munich'Lacazette makes the people around him better' - How on earth will Arsenal replace selfless striker?Ukraine crisis: How to help people affected by Russia invasion
Who is behind the Saudi Media bid?
The man spearheading the bid is Mohamed Alkhereiji, who runs Saudi Media and is the CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, which was founded by his father Abdulelah AlKhereiji.
Alkhereiji has spent time living in the United Kingdom, where he attended Cass Business School and spent three years working at Deutsche Bank.
He was at Chelsea's 3-1 win over Arsenal in 2017, the game in which Eden Hazard famously dribbled half the length of the pitch before scoring.
Coincidentally, he was also present the last time Abramovich made an appearance at Stamford Bridge, for the 1-1 draw with Manchester United in November.
Alkhereiji and his children are Chelsea fans, which is why he is so keen to acquire the club.
However, he primarily supports Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr, for whom he built a new, state-of-the-art stadium in Mrsool Park.
As well as being involved in Al Nassr, Saudi Media also works with Al Hilal, whom Chelsea faced at the Club World Cup last month.
How wealthy is Saudi Media?
Saudi Media is the biggest media group in the Middle East, and also has interests in advertising, hospitality, the banking sector and sports.
The company turns over $1 billion (£770 million) a year, giving it scope to be a powerful player in English football.
It is worth noting, though, that Saudi Media's takeover bid will be co-funded by a consortium of various other private backers from Saudi Arabia.
Would a Saudi Arabian bid be blocked?
Chelsea have discouraged "politically sensitive" parties from bidding for the club but Saudi Media does not believe it falls into that category.
Unlike Newcastle United – who are now owned by the Saudi Arabian state via the Public Investment Fund – Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Media is an entirely private entity with no direct ties to a particular ruler or government.
Saudi Arabia's record on women's rights, in particular, is a concern to many civil rights groups but SMC employs a large number of women, while the country has made reforms that have resulted in the female share of the workforce increasing to 33.2 per cent.
As it stands, the Premier League would have little reason to block any sale of Chelsea to Saudi Media, having accepted far more controversial takeovers in the past.
What are Saudi Media's plans for Chelsea?
They are ready to tackle the major challenge of rebuilding Stamford Bridge, which could cost upwards of £1.5bn ($2bn).
Their previous experience building football stadiums and infrastructure is being touted as a key advantage of their bid, with their existing connections in marketing and advertising also considered a major asset in terms of helping to cover the costs involved in such an ambitious redevelopment project.
Indeed, it is believed that they can attract the most lucrative sponsors to the club, and this is significant because Chelsea have long had trouble matching the commercial draw of Premier League rivals Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
posted on 12/3/22
Didn't notice I took the whole page on that copy, but there you go
posted on 12/3/22
Mohamed Alkhereiji, who runs Saudi Media and is the CEO of the parent company Engineer Holding Group, is spearheading the bid for #Chelsea. He is a Chelsea fan, as are his children, so is keen to acquire Club.
[via @NizaarKinsella]
posted on 12/3/22
Saudi Media's bid to buy #Chelsea includes plans of:
🔹 Redevelop Stamford Bridge
🔹 Renew contracts of key players including Antonio Rudiger & Cesar Azpilicueta
🔹 Investing heavily in Men's, Women's, and Academy teams
[via @NizaarKinsella]
https://t.co/YIDuC0CYgQ
posted on 12/3/22
Saudi group also want to review the sponsorship deal with Three
posted on 12/3/22
#Chelsea have discouraged 'politically sensitive' parties from bidding for the club but Saudi Media does not believe it falls into that category. They are an entirely private entity with no direct ties to a particular ruler or government.
[via @NizaarKinsella]
posted on 12/3/22
Jesus Steve. Private eye over here
posted on 12/3/22
Doing the hard work so you don't have to
posted on 12/3/22
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
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no
they r grate
posted on 12/3/22
We take Saudi Media. Got to keep the tag of the most hated club in England.
posted on 12/3/22
comment by 4zA - 🇮🇹🇺🇦 no al calcio moderno (U22472)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
no
they r grate
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yeah I take it all back, they're great guys and inspirational role models.
posted on 12/3/22
comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 5 minutes ago
We take Saudi Media. Got to keep the tag of the most hated club in England.
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Yeah has to be someone controversial otherwise fck off. We only do crazy drama at this club. Any normies need not apply.
posted on 12/3/22
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by 4zA - 🇮🇹🇺🇦 no al calcio moderno (U22472)
posted 21 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 16 hours, 49 minutes ago
Jeez the liked of morespunk and sandy really are the utter rank shlt stains of humanity aren't they.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
no
they r grate
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Yeah I take it all back, they're great guys and inspirational role models.
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they r grate trolls, u jussed happen 2b there focus at moment.
enjoy it
posted on 12/3/22
Yeah morespunk and sandy never normally obsess over Chelsea
posted on 12/3/22
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 3 hours, 48 minutes ago
The reason i left this thread was that I wanted to take a break from the site in general as I was allowing it to take up too much of my time and Oscar being in charge also presented the perfect oppotunity to implement that train of thought.
However, things have not gone to plan and i have allowed myself to get sucked into the anything to do with Chelsea hostilities on the main boards to such an extent that I realised this place really is a haven.
So if allowed, i will come back. although in a more diluted capacity than before
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posted on 12/3/22
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 2 minutes ago
Yeah morespunk and sandy never normally obsess over Chelsea
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posted on 12/3/22
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
comment by RtM (U1097)
posted about a minute ago
Oh great that biggish fellow is back. I’m outta here. ✌🏼
Morning
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howdy
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posted on 12/3/22
brakefast?
posted on 12/3/22
comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
comment by Oscar. #TeamFury. (U12980)
posted 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Why is it seemingly impossible to get a laptop with click buttons ffs???! All these laptops just a pad??
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Who actually willingly used that bit of a laptop, just use a mouse
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This
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