It may take some time, and there’s probably still a lot some fans aren’t happy with yet, or some things they still don’t agree with, but it’s clear Chelsea’s new owners are trying to stay in touch and connected. with the Blues fan base. on the whole.
What became clear to me today, and also recently, is that the new owners listen to us a lot as fans and are trying to put into practice some of the things we’ve been saying and asking for since they took over in the summer.
As I say, not everything will be perfect yet, and things will certainly take time and not happen overnight, but our new owners are trying to be fully aligned with the fans, and that’s a great thing.
The official Chelsea forum was apparently joined by voices from the current new ownership team. One of the leaders on the club’s official forum, Zak Fortag, has been collecting quotes from our owners from a forum discussion session this week.
Firstly, the new owners are contemplating the creation of a fan shadow board for the club.
“In addition to the Forum, we are considering having a shadow board as a formal aspect of communication. However, the Club also welcomes informal feedback directly from fans to gauge a wide range of views.”
Extra exclusive quotes via @Zack_fortag https://t.co/UiqYU87M1w
— Si & Dan Talk Chelsea (@SiandDanTalkCFC) December 6,
This is great, and I know the idea of a shadow board is often met with mixed opinions. But for me, interacting with the fans and hearing our opinions is just a huge plus.
More quotes on valuing the academy and providing a path for young players.
The Owners: “There is a clear path to the first team from our academy as evidenced by the number of former youth players in the first team squad. Playing for secondary clubs also gives them a good experience. Reece James’ contract was renegotiated earlier because we want to make sure our best players are here for the long haul. It was clear to Armando Broja that he was going to have opportunities ”.
This is also all part of the idea of the multi-club model, providing secondary clubs that will actually play our young players while they are on loan. Again, only one major positive.
Also, from Fortag’s notes: Owners were asked what the club’s vision is in light of the sacking of Thomas Tuchel. The said: “An important aspect is recruiting the best young players in the world to help ensure the success of the team.
We are also looking at the multi-club model to get around the problems arising from Brexit. We want the club’s departments to work better together. It is fully recognized that Thomas is a very good manager, but the owner wanted a line-up regarding the running of the Club.”
The quotes can be found here in Fortag’s tweets:
Quotes from the owners team at the last forum meeting-
The Club was asked what is the vision of the Club in light of the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel. He responded that one important aspect is recruiting the best young players in the world to help ensure the team’s success.
– Zack Fortag (@Zack_fortag) December 6, 2022
I think it’s great to hear from the owners and the fact that they took the time to join the club’s official forum chat is great. The plans sound very good and we are in very good hands, I have never had any doubts about it.
