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More stories from the American Revolution in Chelsea.
Last week, Mail Sport revealed that Manchester United’s Phil Lynch would become the latest compatriot of co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali to join their executive team which already includes commercial boss Todd Kline and chief executive Chris Jurasek.
Details also emerged of an extraordinary deal in which the club presidency could be passed between Boehly and Eghbali every five years.
Clearlake company man Jurasek has made a big impression since joining last May, and he’s not afraid to call it like he sees it.
In fact, in a recent staff meeting with the new starters he was asked if he supported Chelsea. Paraphrasing and opening his mouth, he replied that he was “not really a football fan” before adding that he refers to the game at the Premier League meeting as “a product and our fans as customers, which people get angry about.” .
Chelsea CEO Chris Jurasek has admitted he is not a football fan and surprised staff at a meeting.
Todd Boehly’s American revolution at Stamford Bridge has not yet won over the club’s fans
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Manchester City fan behind enemy lines at Old Trafford redevelopment
A Manchester City season ticket holder will play a key role in Manchester United’s plans to rebuild Old Trafford.
Last week, with great fanfare, United announced a high-impact taskforce to oversee plans for a new stadium and the regeneration of the surrounding area.
Led by Lord Coe, clearly seen as the key to unlocking government funding, the power group also included former United captain Gary Neville and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
However, the not-so-known fourth member is Trafford Council chief executive Sara Todd. Todd, a Mancunian and planner by trade, is not only a regular at Etihad Stadium but is also a trustee of the City in the Community Foundation and will be well placed to speak about the regeneration of her club in east Manchester.
Paul Pogba withdraws from talks due to suspension
Paul Pogba was due to talk about his range of investments outside football at the Bloomberg business summit in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, but with an appeal over a four-year ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport pending, he pulled out.
It is understood that Pogba, who is determined to clear his name, did so because he does not want to disrespect the process and the trial judges by stating his case in public before he has had the opportunity to present it to them.
While the French international was due to discuss his business interests with Bloomberg, he would inevitably have been asked about the failed drug test and subsequent ban.
Paul Pogba withdrew from a talk because he did not want to comment on his ban and disrespect the process and the trial judges.
Tony Adams turns bat base into guest suite
Arsenal legend Tony Adams has finally won a two-year battle to convert the stables into a guest suite at his £3.5million Cotswolds mansion, after bats were found roosting on the roof.
The former Gunners captain, 57, and his whiskey heiress wife Poppy Teacher want to convert the former pool room into a two-bedroom annexe with skylights. But a bat study found the Cotswold stone outbuilding is being used as a nighttime roost for lesser horseshoe, serotine and brown long-eared bats, a protected species.
Analysis of bat droppings in a haystack on the first floor revealed the presence of three different species.
However, Cotswolds Council planners have now given the green light to the plans, provided Adams builds a dedicated bat loft in a nearby garage and gym to give them another home.
Nottingham Forest could leave the City Ground
Nottingham Forest have threatened to leave the City Ground amid a dispute with the council over rent, and have no less than four options for a new home. The club has rented the land on which its iconic base sits since 1898 from local authorities, who are now demanding the £250,000 rent be increased to £1m.
This led President Tom Cartledge to comment that unless there was “significant progress” they might have to “look elsewhere.” Elsewhere land could be purchased (and now not needed) for HS2.
The opposition Independent Alliance group on Notts County Council says the Toton site could be an ideal home and will attempt to table a motion at a meeting later this month.
However, Cartledge told Agenda that Toton is not the only alternative. “Since going public with our frustration with the council, we have been delighted with the response from a wide range of organizations in the region,” he said.
‘As a result, we were proposed four potential sites. “Although we prefer to remain at the City Ground, we are now evaluating those options.”
Tony Adams has won a two-year battle to convert stables into a guest suite at his £3.5million Cotswolds mansion after bats were found roosting on the roof.
Nottingham Forest have threatened to leave the City Ground amid a rent dispute with the city council.
Applicants surprise with support at MCC general assembly
Requisitionists surprised with the level of support they attracted at the MCC’s special general meeting last week, and the committee is no doubt worried that more may now follow.
These meetings are expensive and time-consuming, and officials may try to change the rule that only 180 signatures are needed to call one. A total of 6,054 votes were cast on an unlikely resolution calling for members to be able to elect the next president instead of the committee. Of them, 2,598 were in favor, 3,444 against and 12 invalid.
Irish players bitter over England defeat
England’s shock victory over Ireland on Saturday sparked a salty reaction from many of their players on social media.
Jamie George led the charge, liking a tweet in response to a quote from Irish great Ronan O’Gara declaring that the standard of English rugby had “been very, very, VERY low” with: “England boys: ” hold our beer, donut.” .’ Will Stuart and Ben Earl also tried more subtle digs.
Dharamshala children will play with Joe Root and Ben Stokes’ team after they donated their equipment.
England cricket team donation to Indian children
A positive note to report on the tough end to England’s India Tour. With Ben Stokes and company changing their kit for the start of the summer, the players and staff decided to hand over their equipment to the local association in Dharamshala.
That means that starting this week the local kids will turn out with the bats, pads and gloves of Joe Root and Stokes. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association also provides t-shirts, tracksuits and shorts.