Chelsea FC: three supporters to attend board meetings from July 2021

From July 2021 supporters will attend board meetings, announced Chelsea FC (Premier League), on 04/05/2021.

"Three supporter advisors, picked through an election and selection process, will attend board meetings to ensure general supporter sentiment is considered as part of the club's decision-making process," explained the London club.

The move is a gesture of support for Chelsea fans who were angered to learn that their club was one of the 12 founding members of the Super League project unveiled on 18/04/2021. Hundreds of the club's loyal fans gathered to demonstrate their discontent outside Stamford Bridge shortly before the Premier League match versus Brighton & Hove Albion FC on 20/04/2021. Chelsea and the five other English clubs involved eventually withdrew from the project on the same day (see below).

"Criteria for nominations as well as final selection will ensure that the supporter presence is representative of our supporter base generally and is inclusive and diverse. A new selection will be made before the start of each season," added Chelsea.

"Supporter advisors will not…