Chelsea Supporters Trust
Bringing the voice of Chelsea supporters, in the UK and overseas, to the attention of Chelsea Football Club.
As you are all aware, we have been supporting the Hammersmith and Fulham foodbank with food and cash donations for a few years now and we have also, fairly recently, started to help our friends at the Stoll Foundation. During these extraordinary times these charities are needed more than ever. With that in mind, the […]
Continue ReadingThe board have accepted the resignation of David Johnstone from the Chelsea Supporters Trust. David was instrumental in setting up the Trust in the first place to act as a voice for all Chelsea supporters and has worked tirelessly with that aim over the last 7 years. In particular, he took the leading role in […]
Continue Reading“Following an article that appeared on The Athletic, I would like to offer my sincere and honest apologies to all and anyone that was offended. As a result of the said piece, I will be stepping back from my role as co-Chair of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust in order that I can devote time to […]
Continue ReadingWith regard to the article published today on The Athletic website the CST have issued the following statement. “The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has a proud history of representing all Chelsea supporters, irrespective of their race, religion or sexual identity. The comments in question, which were expressed by a board member in a private communication, do […]
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The fan experience at UEFA finals must be improved, say fan groups of last year’s four finalists. Ahead of tomorrow’s draw in Monaco for the Champions League and Europa League 2019/20 tournaments, supporters of last season’s four finalists are calling for changes in how UEFA manage the finals. A joint statement by Arsenal Supporters’ […]
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The news that Chelsea have banned one supporter for life and five others for between one and two years for behavior relating to the abuse of Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge last December, whilst understandable is disappointing. The Crown Prosecution Service stated in April that there was not enough evidence to prove racist abuse or […]
Continue ReadingChelsea Supporters Trust, in common with other Premier League Trusts and supporter organisations, have deep concerns about stories of a possible UEFA European Super League which have received media coverage in recent weeks. As a result the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust sent a letter (click here to read the letter) to Chelsea FC expressing our opposition […]
Continue ReadingThe Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal on May 29th is presenting unprecedented challenges to supporters who wish to be there in the hope of witnessing Chelsea winning another European trophy. It is clear that, whilst a pleasant place to visit for a group stage match, Baku is a totally unsuitable location for a […]
Continue ReadingHaving reached the Europa League final on May 29th, loyal supporters of both Arsenal and Chelsea should be looking forward to seeing their teams compete in a European final, always a great occasion. Sadly, many have already decided that the cost and logistical difficulty of reaching the designated venue, Baku, means that they cannot attend. […]
Continue ReadingThe Chelsea Supporters’ Trust notes that the Chelsea supporter who was vilified by the media for allegedly racially abusing Raheem Sterling when Chelsea played Man City last December, will not be prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service due to a lack of evidence of any racial abuse. We are clearly very disappointed that the speed […]
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