A recent editorial from The Score argues that replacing the manager will do nothing to solve Chelsea's ongoing issues, as the real problems lie with the owners and sporting directors who have mismanaged the club for years.
The Score’s editorial contends that the relentless cycle of managerial scapegoating at Chelsea is a distraction from the deeper, systemic issues plaguing the club. The writer reflects on how fan sentiment has turned overwhelmingly negative, with supporters lamenting that the Chelsea they once knew is gone. Instead of fixating on the manager, the article urges that the true culprits are Clearlake Capital and the sporting directors, whose poor transfer decisions, failure to mix youth with proven winners, and disregard for fan opinions have eroded the club’s identity. The piece highlights that successful clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid have thrived on managerial stability, a stark contrast to Chelsea’s current state where short-term thinking and profit-driven decisions dominate. It calls on the owners to engage directly with fans, acknowledge their missteps, and implement meaningful changes at the top of the club—only then will Chelsea begin to recapture the spirit and ambition that once defined them.
