Chelsea Pitch Owners block Abramovich bid

Chelsea fans dealt what could be another blow to the club’s hopes of moving to a new stadium today after another stormy meeting of Chelsea Pitch Owners.

Supporter-led company CPO, which owns the freehold of Stamford Bridge and in October revolted against Roman Abramovich’s bid to buy it back, this afternoon effectively blocked the Blues owner from being able to railroad through any relocation plans.