Blues warn supporters over ref threats

CHELSEA have warned fans they will take the “strongest possible action” against anyone found guilty of making threats against referee Tom Henning Ovrebo.

The Norwegian official is already the target of a hate campaign after failing to award Chelsea a penalty during their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

But a Chelsea official statement last night warned: “Chelsea FC would like to make clear that it condemns any form of threat against players, officials or supporters.

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