Strasbourg Fans Protest Against New American Owners.

By

 Supporters of the French Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg protested against the multi-club ownership on Sunday during their 2-0 home win against Touloues at the Stade de la Meinau displaying a huge banner reading 'NO TO THE TIMESHARE', after Chelsea owner Todd Boehly invested in the French side.

BlueCo, the consortium led by American Todd Boehly, bought a majority stake in the club for a reported £65m.

Boehly has previously said a multi-club model is a strong pathway for young players to gain experience away from the big clubs, but it seems Strasbourg fans do not want to be a part of it.

Sections of the Strasbourg fans have already demonstrated their displeasure at Boehly's takeover in June. Some fans could previously be seen with makeshift banners saying: 'BOEHLY NOT WELCOME' in huge red letters, which combined with the protest today is a damning account of the American's takeover.

It seems Chelsea are aiming to replicate the same approach as Manchester City, who currently boast a worldwide portfolio of 13 teams in their ownership model.

However, Strasbourg fans may be more pleased later down the line if Boehly shows the same kind of spending he has been doing for the Blues. Chelsea have spent nearly £1billion since Boehly took over the club from Roman Abramovich, though the Blues have not been too successful on the pitch despite his significant investment, there is much optimism in the air this season with their new recruits under the guidance of Argentine gaffer Mauricio Pochettino.

Boehly sacked two managers as Thomas Tuchel and his replacement Graham Potter were both axed while interim boss Frank Lampard struggled to bring the wins as the club sunk to one of their lowest ever league finishes. The campaign saw 17 players arrive through the door at Stamford Bridge with no clearly defined structure. As such, the multi-club system is presumed to serve as the right pathway for many of these

 signings.

Joshua Afari | afarijosh99@gmail.com

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Team Of The Weekend

By
Image
  Across Europe's Top Five Leagues (ie: England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France) here are my picks for this week's Phagocyte's Eleven highlighting their outstanding performances over the weekend (From Friday through to Monday); Michele Di Gregorio (GK) - 8.9 On a night where Monza needed their shotstopper to come big for them, he indeed came to the party. Gregorio's 7 saves helped the Biancorossi earned what was just their second win of the season with a slim one nil victory away to Sassuolo. He also ended the game with 15 long balls and a 95% pass accuracy. Juanlu Sanchez (RB) - 8.5 The young Spanish fullback played his heart out in a game against a resilient Barcelona attack. Although he was at the wrong end of the scoreline, a combative performance saw him make a game-high 3 tackles. He also won his side a foul and finished the game with a 70% pass accuracy. Mathías Olivera (LB) - 8.5 Olivera made the left flank his in Napoli's dominant win at Lecce. The Urugua
Read more

AFCON 2023 Draw: Egypt Faces Ghana In Group B Showdown.

By
Image
  The excitement for football fans across the African continent reached its peak as the draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place today in the breathtaking Parc des Expositions, Abidjan. The draw promises a thrilling tournament in January 2024, here is a closer look at the groups and the mouth-watering matchups ahead. Group A - Host Nation Meets Super Eagles:   The host nation, Ivory Coast, was drawn into Group A alongside the formidable Nigerian Super Eagles. This clash between two football giants will undoubtedly be a spectacle to behold, with Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau adding their own flair to the mix. Group A is poised to deliver intense battles, showcasing the best of African football. Group B - Powerhouses Collide: Group B is set to witness a showdown between African football powerhouses Egypt and Ghana. Both teams have a rich history in the tournament, and their encounter promises to be a spectacle. Cape Verde and Mozambique complete the group, making
Read more

Boateng's 'Messi'-merizing Deception: A Barcelona Confession About The G.O.A.T.s.

By
Image
  In a shocking revelation, Kevin-Prince Boateng has unveiled a captivating tale of deception during his brief stint at Barcelona F.C. Claiming he was 'forced' to tell a colossal lie about Lionel Messi, Boateng sheds light on an intriguing chapter of his career that left him torn between loyalty and ambition. Boateng made this revelation during an exclusive chat on Rio Ferdinand's VIBE with FIVE podcast, branding it as 'one of the biggest lies of my life.' Growing up as a fervent supporter of Real Madrid and a professed admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, Boateng found himself in an unexpected quandary when he arrived at Barcelona. "I remember that when I arrived in Barcelona they immediately asked me who the best player in the world was. I had to say it was Lionel Messi, I lied. It was one of the biggest lies of my life. Normally I always tell the truth, but I lied because it was the only way to wear the Barcelona shirt. I always supported Real Madrid when I was a t
Read more