Roman Abramovich was today pondering whether to make a revised offer to buy back the freehold of Stamford Bridge after Chelsea fans succeeded with a dramatic revolt against his stadium masterplan.

Chelsea were today defeated in their bid to buy back the freehold of Stamford Bridge following a dramatic extraordinary general meeting of Chelsea Pitch Owners shareholders.

Chelsea were today set to be defeated in their bid to buy back the freehold of Stamford Bridge following a dramatic extraordinary general meeting of Chelsea Pitch Owners shareholders.

Chelsea will learn today whether they have succeeded in buying back the freehold of Stamford Bridge in what is being seen as the first step towards a move to a new 60,000-seater stadium.

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Fulham today confirmed they are staying at Craven Cottage and have revealed plans that would see the ground’s capacity increase to 30,000.

Chelsea are to strongly defend themselves against two Football Association charges relating to the conduct of their players and assistant coach Steve Clarke.

Jose Mourinho effectively ruled out a move for Fabien Barthez after third-choice goalkeeper Hilario helped Chelsea overcome Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.