The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) said on Saturday that 77 per cent of its members do not support the Ricketts family’s bid for the Premier League club, in the wake of a fan backlash over previous racist remarks by members of the family.
The Ricketts, who own the Chicago Cubs baseball team, have been included on the shortlist to buy the London club.
CST, which is seeking greater influence at the club but does not have a seat on its board or the power to veto its decisions, said this week that the family should show how it would address supporter concerns with regard to inclusivity.
On Saturday it said a survey of its members showed more than three-quarters oppose the Ricketts’ bid and 72 per cent do not have confidence that the family would run an inclusive club.
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- April 3, 2022
