If the news that Roman Abramovich has put a £1 billion scheme to redevelop Stamford Bridge on hold hasn’t worried the club’s fans, it should do.
Chelsea confirmed on Thursday that plans to transform their stadium into a 60,000-seat arena had been shelved, with the finger of blame pointing firmly at pesky politicians.
“Chelsea Football Club announces today that it has put its new stadium project on hold,” a statement on the club’s website read.
“No further pre-construction design and planning work will occur. The club does not have a time frame set for reconsideration of its decision.