Chelsea’s new owners have been urged to accelerate major structural change in English football by granting supporters the coveted golden share. Brentford’s golden share stands as the template for positive football governance, giving fans veto powers through a supporters’ trust holding. “I think Chelsea’s new owners giving supporters the golden share would set the tone for other clubs. Graffiti close to Stamford Bridge shows the depth of feeling around Chelsea’s sale (Yui Mok/PA)The Blues must operate under a strict Government licence, with Abramovich unable to profit from Chelsea’s sale. “It really would come down to what the golden share would protect, and a consultation process to determine that could work well.”

Source: The Star March 29, 2022 12:46 UTC