"California-based private equity firm Clearlake Capital — Chelsea’s majority owner — and US businessman Todd Boehly are assessing whether they can potentially buy each other out, according to the people.

The relationship between Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali and Boehly, who together led a hard-fought takeover of Chelsea in 2022, has deteriorated in recent months, according to the people, as a period of heavy spending at the club has failed to bring success on the field.

Differing opinions on Chelsea’s recruitment policy, the team’s underperformance and the failure to make progress on building a new stadium, have all contributed to the rift, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information."

Oh deer

And Clearlake have immediately briefed Matt Law that they don't want to sell, but that they do want to buy out any of the other investors.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/06/chelsea-shareholders-power-battle-claims-todd-boehly-sale/

Actually crazy that Todd was the face of the bid, with assurances that Chelsea would be run like the dodgers.

And now looks like we will be fully owned by a PE firm with no sporting experience, who have already fecked us in the short time they've been in charge.

Just always chaos at our club

It really feels like too many cooks in the kitchen. So one way or the other it should be better to have just one owner/organization running us. That way we know where to direct the hate.

Just watching the Draper vs Sinner US Open semifinal. Very good match but why the hell do I have to keep hearing Draper's coach shout out advice to Draper. When the fook did that become a thing ? I've been watching tennis my whole life, never seen that before.

Whuts he sayin?

"Come on Jack"
"Great return"

Repetitive shlt I don't need or want to hear tbh

Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz

Sinner the german loosed?

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz
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He's really good. British number 1. Fell short against world number 1 Yannick Sinner but no shame in that. First two sets were very tight.

comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 5 hours, 53 minutes ago

Actually crazy that Todd was the face of the bid, with assurances that Chelsea would be run like the dodgers.

And now looks like we will be fully owned by a PE firm with no sporting experience, who have already fecked us in the short time they've been in charge.
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If I'd invested over a billion quid in two years into something, my relationship would "deteriorate" with those responsible if I wasn't seeing some trinkets too

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 hours, 15 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz
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He's really good. British number 1. Fell short against world number 1 Yannick Sinner but no shame in that. First two sets were very tight.
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Looks our best bet since Murray....top 10 & has it about him

comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 hours, 15 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz
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He's really good. British number 1. Fell short against world number 1 Yannick Sinner but no shame in that. First two sets were very tight.
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Looks our best bet since Murray....top 10 & has it about him
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Absolutely . Whether he'll become good enough to win a Slam remains to be seen but he'll definitely represent and give people a reason to get excited again.

Would much rather Boehly has 100% control than Clearlake. Boehly actually seems alright and like he gets it and he actually has talked to the fans, Clearlake are just the suits that hide

Todd Boehly has contacted Ukrainian billionaire Oman Rabramovich

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 3 hours, 5 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 hours, 15 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz
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He's really good. British number 1. Fell short against world number 1 Yannick Sinner but no shame in that. First two sets were very tight.
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Looks our best bet since Murray....top 10 & has it about him
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Absolutely. Whether he'll become good enough to win a Slam remains to be seen but he'll definitely represent and give people a reason to get excited again.
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Now that Djokovic is almost done. Nadal and Federer gone. Chances to win a slam should be easier for others.

Watched a bit of Draper, looks to have a decent game for hard court and potentially grass. Not sure whether he's got the all round game to win a slam though

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 4 hours, 47 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 40 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 hours, 15 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Lol who is Draper and how's he made it to a semis.

Feels strange not to see Djokovic/Alcaraz
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He's really good. British number 1. Fell short against world number 1 Yannick Sinner but no shame in that. First two sets were very tight.
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Looks our best bet since Murray....top 10 & has it about him
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Absolutely. Whether he'll become good enough to win a Slam remains to be seen but he'll definitely represent and give people a reason to get excited again.
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Raducanu was good enough & she's rubbish

Todd Boehly believes his working relationship with Chelsea co-owners Clearlake Capital is at ‘breaking point’ and that a resolution must be found to avoid a Stamford Bridge civil war.

Todd Boehly confident he can raise sufficient capital – over £2.5 billion – for full Chelsea takeover bid but Clearlake adamant they will not sell.

(@Matt_Law_DT)

jussed whut u knead too create stabulity

Just one season. Just one where nothing happens and it’s boring would be greatly appreciated.

comment by Oscar. #TeamFury #TeamTrump2024 #FightFightFight (U12980)
posted 6 hours, 18 minutes ago

Would much rather Boehly has 100% control than Clearlake. Boehly actually seems alright and like he gets it and he actually has talked to the fans, Clearlake are just the suits that hide
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Seems alright as a person, doesn't seem like he gets it. This is a guy who once proposed a North vs. South divide match

I do prefer him to the other guy though, the Clearlake employee guy? Forget his name now. He also doesn't get it but gives off arrogant pr!ck vibes.

Estêvão Willian's agent, Andre Cury:

"He adapts to any style of play. #Chelsea is a club that sees Estevão playing as a number 10, and that is important. He can develop even more playing in the middle."
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Just got Palmer, Felix, Nkunku and Chukwuemeka ahead of him.