A recent editorial from The Score highlights deep, widespread frustration among Chelsea fans with Clearlake and the sporting directors, calling for respectful engagement and accountability to restore trust in the club.
In an impassioned editorial, Chelsea supporters express their disillusionment with how the club is being managed under Clearlake and Behdad Eghbali, as well as by the sporting directors. Fans, ranging from long-time loyalists to younger supporters, lament that “Chelsea is gone” and claim that the club no longer reflects the values and traditions they hold dear. The article underscores that it is not merely about on-field results but about the overall operation of the club—including player treatment, recruitment strategies, and a youth-only approach that fans believe sacrifices winning for profit.
The piece argues that trust is fundamental to the identity of Chelsea, and that trust is being eroded by decisions such as the forced exit of players like Conor Gallagher and the mishandling of transfers. It calls on Clearlake, Eghbali, and the sporting directors to engage directly with the fanbase, listen to their concerns, and take responsibility for the club’s missteps. The editorial concludes with a firm message: the fans own the club’s legacy, and unless the current leadership changes its approach, it risks losing the support of those who have sustained Chelsea for decades.
