The Chelsea ownership crisis explained
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 10 September 2024
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Since Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale over two years ago, the club has been plagued with instability on and off the pitch.
This week - things have got worse - Clearlake and Todd Boehly’s relationship is at breaking point and the ownership is in crisis.
So why has this partnership fractured, and what does it mean for Chelsea’s future?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Liam Twomey, Simon Johnson
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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| 1:17.0 | Welcome to the Athletic Fc podcast with me, Iyo Akin Wollary. |
| 1:21.3 | Well, since Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale over two years ago, |
| 1:25.7 | the club has been plagued with instability on and off the pitch. |
| 1:27.9 | This week, though, things have got worse. |
| 1:31.6 | Clear Lake and Todd Bodie's relationship is at breaking point, |
| 1:33.6 | and the ownership is in crisis. |
| 1:39.5 | So why has this partnership fractured and what does it mean for Chelsea's future? |
| 1:47.1 | For this one, I'm joined by the athletics, Adam Crafton and Chelsea writers Liam Toomey and Simon Johnson as well. |
| 1:52.6 | Jents, we'll get into the areas of contention between Clear Lake and Todd Bowley in a bit. |
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