NotAProjectCFC

Representing the voice of Chelsea supporters across the globe.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT | CHELSEA OWNERSHIP.

Our position on Clearlake assuming full control of Chelsea Football Club.

#CLEARLAKEOUT

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

Last week, we were disappointed to read suggestions that @NotAProjectCFC had dishonestly solicited donations from supporters and had not been transparent about how those funds were used.

These suggestions were misleading and inaccurate. Following a respectful discussion, we are pleased that @TheScore01 has issued the following retraction.

We will continue to provide an independent voice for Chelsea supporters who believe stronger scrutiny and a greater willingness to challenge BlueCo and the club’s leadership are needed.

We welcome differing opinions, but our commitment to holding those responsible for the direction of Chelsea Football Club accountable remains unchanged.

[The Score ⭐️⭐️ WORLD CHAMPIONS @TheScore01]

I made some comments/statements about @NotAProjectCFC on my account last week.

I made these in good faith thinking what I said was true. I have since engaged in conversations with the individuals involved, and now know the statements I shared were completely false and without any foundation whatsoever.

As such, I now formally retract all those comments, and want to formally apologise to all those involved and associated with @NotAProjectCFC for what was said and any disrespect shown. I was wrong.

It’s clear to me from our conversations that they are genuine, committed and passionate Chelsea fans, acting with compete integrity and transparency.

They are absolutely not using @NotAProjectCFC for any personal gain whatsoever, and any suggestion or inference to this effect was unintentional and wrong.

@NotAProjectCFC is very clearly an act of genuine and passionate support for the club we all love, from real fans who love Chelsea.

They have said and done what they genuinely believe to be in best interests of Chelsea FC, and have acted in full integrity in doing so.

I don’t agree with on all their statements and actions, and this post should not be seen as an endorsement of those. They are aware of my views and we have discussed these amicably.

However even if we disagree, it is important to do so respectfully. I meant no disrespect to any of the people involved, and apologise if any was inferred.

Ultimately, we’re all Chelsea fans. We all want a top class and successful Chelsea team and a club run with the fans best interests at heart. That’s what matters most to them and to myself.

Any future comments I make regarding @NotAProjectCFC will be respectful, whether critical or not.

I will be making no further comment on this particular matter, either publicly or privately.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

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As we enter the first international break, our position remains clear. Significant change is still required at Chelsea Football Club.

While there were slight improvements this summer, we believe the sporting leadership are being given far too much grace for another window that has left the manager short in key areas; particularly defence and midfield.

The squad remains littered with players who, whether through age, experience or ability, are not currently at the level required. After five Premier League games, we now have the worst defence in the league and haven’t kept a clean sheet since January 17. Considering the vast expenditure on players, that is unacceptable and embarrassing.

This squad still lacks sufficient quality, experience, character and leadership, and appears unable to withstand a few injuries.

Selling Enzo Fernandez without signing a replacement, after weeks of briefings suggesting otherwise, only reinforced our concerns and again insulted fans’ intelligence.

We were told there would be “self reflection” after last season. However, Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart and Joe Shields remain in position. This follows failure to reach the Champions League in three seasons out of four.

Sporting directors at Chelsea should ultimately be judged on the team they build and the results it produces. Being able to trade players at high volumes, when many of those players should not have been at Chelsea in the first place, is not sufficient performance. After four years, we have seen enough.

We have no faith in the current sporting leadership and believe change is required before the next transfer window.

We urge supporters, whether at games or online, as well as those in the media and punditry, to direct the appropriate scrutiny towards the sporting directors, Behdad Eghbali and Clearlake Capital.

Xabi Alonso is a manager with a strong track record who we believe needs not only time, but sufficient support from the structure in place.

Years of poor decision making and incompetence at leadership level have created an untenable situation. That is where the accountability must sit.

#CLEARLAKEOUT
#WINSTANLEYOUT
#STEWARTOUT
#SHIELDSOUT

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

🚨Statement🚨

We are angered and frustrated, but sadly not surprised that the club have decided to rebrand our Under 21 and Under 19 squads as Cobham Next Gen.

This is another example of a parasitic ownership stripping away the identity of our wonderful and historic football club piece by piece. Following the use of the CFCLDN brand in other marketing ploys, we feel this is another attack on the setup that was in place before Blueco acquired the club in 2022.

Chelsea’s youth academy has produced an array of incredible talent who have represented the name “Chelsea” at both youth and senior level, including club stalwarts such as John Terry and Reece James, as well as dozens of others who have had successful professional careers.

The youth academy that Cobham hosts is renowned for being one of the best in the world and players have often identified with the club’s name throughout their upbringing in football.

Players should be proud to represent that name from the moment they enter the youth setup, and not a soulless brand name cooked up by those who do not respect the club’s heritage.

We strongly urge other supporter groups to send a strong message to the club that this is yet another unacceptable act from the club’s current custodians.

We must continue to fight for what matters to this football club. That does not just entail demanding better standards on the pitch than what we have been witness to for the last four years, but also respecting the foundations of a club that is so important to so many people.

We remain extremely concerned about the direction the club is heading in, particularly based on recent media reports about the ownership structure.

We will continue to monitor the situation and should our concerns escalate, we will not hesitate to once again call for demonstrative action to try and protect our football club.

@ChelseaSTrust
@CSG2005
@pitchowners

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

It’s genuinely disappointing to read this from someone who was instrumental in architecting the original NotAProjectCFC protest/group and involved in discussions around further supporter action.

Back then supporter protest was apparently justified. Today, supporters expressing the very same frustrations are accused of not being Chelsea fans.

We’re not sure what has changed?

The ownership or Sporting Directors certainly haven’t.

It’s been four years of failure. Four years of destroying the identity of Chelsea Football Club. Four years of poor decision making. Four years of supporters being asked to trust the process. Four years of no accountability. Fours of record losses.

Following the worst season in 30+ years we’ve had a so called period of self reflection that has resulted in… the very same sporting leadership remaining in place.

Chelsea supporters have every right to voice their opinions. Nobody gets to police how fans should feel.

What makes this particularly disappointing is that this stance feels completely at odds with the one taken when supporter action was being organised. It’s difficult not to question whether relationships and access now take priority over speaking honestly about the damage that’s been done. Those who continue to speak about the damage are very much Chelsea fans let’s be clear.

We’ll continue to do what we’ve always done. Hold the ownership accountable.

[Pys @CFCPys]

Chelsea community on X is in a real sad state. I think this is the worst I’ve ever seen it during a summer.

You’re either on two sides, one, the Chelsea are absolutely finished, every signing is mid, we finished 10th last season so that means next season is the same, every sale is a reason to make a new YouTube video or reaction to slam the club side.

Or you’re on the side of the window will not be amazing due to the previous mistakes, but we now have a world class manager, one game a week, our star players fully rested up over the summer, and signings that will hopefully raise the floor of the team.

We need to give the signings some games as well, most people criticised the Joao Pedro and Hato links at first. Don’t lie to me; I was there, I remember.

I wish there was a middle ground. It’s very sad and frustrating to see. Will have to start muting accounts who are on the first side because they’re showing absolutely no reason for me to think they are Chelsea fans.

I think being a fan has lost its meaning over the last year or so with the ownership, we now have people who are actively rooting against the club and pretending every decision is awful.

Not every decision needs for you to pick up your phone or recording equipment and start shouting.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@JamesMonag69254 You couldn’t write it.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

We’ll just leave this here for those that didn’t read it yesterday.

“a reluctance to value proven experience, and no obvious shift in recruitment philosophy”

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

A quick update from us.

We’ve been relatively quiet since the close of last season. After a full on campaign, we wanted to take stock and see if the club had truly self-reflected.

Now July 1 is here and Xabi Alonso officially takes the reins, we think it’s the right time to make our position clear.

The club itself spoke about a period of self reflection. From where we’re standing, very little seems to have changed. The same people responsible for years of poor decision making are still leading football operations. That gives us little confidence that meaningful change is on the horizon.

Instead, accountability appears to have been placed almost entirely at the feet of the former manager. Yet this was the same club that derailed Strasbourg’s season by pursuing Liam Rosenior in January, only for him to go on to become the worst manager in Chelsea’s modern history before ending the season under the uninspiring Callum McFarlane. That is not the behaviour of a serious football institution.

We’ll allow the summer window to play out before making any final judgement. But the early signs suggest more project signings, a reluctance to value proven experience, and no obvious shift in recruitment philosophy. Meanwhile, our rivals continue to strengthen with established quality.

The issue has never been one manager or one transfer window. It’s the structure. It’s the people leading football operations.

Unless there is genuine accountability and meaningful structural change at football operations level, our concerns remain exactly the same.

We will continue to closely watch the direction of the club over the Summer and as a group, we remain committed to supporter action in the new season.

BluecoOut.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@AtTheBridgePod Have either been signed?

Lacroix is encouraging. The club lowballed an offer for Xhaka and we’ve seen similar negotiations not materlise to anything in the past.

Palestra would be considered in our opinion as a project signing.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

A quick update from us.

We’ve been relatively quiet since the close of last season. After a full on campaign, we wanted to take stock and see if the club had truly self-reflected.

Now July 1 is here and Xabi Alonso officially takes the reins, we think it’s the right time to make our position clear.

The club itself spoke about a period of self reflection. From where we’re standing, very little seems to have changed. The same people responsible for years of poor decision making are still leading football operations. That gives us little confidence that meaningful change is on the horizon.

Instead, accountability appears to have been placed almost entirely at the feet of the former manager. Yet this was the same club that derailed Strasbourg’s season by pursuing Liam Rosenior in January, only for him to go on to become the worst manager in Chelsea’s modern history before ending the season under the uninspiring Callum McFarlane. That is not the behaviour of a serious football institution.

We’ll allow the summer window to play out before making any final judgement. But the early signs suggest more project signings, a reluctance to value proven experience, and no obvious shift in recruitment philosophy. Meanwhile, our rivals continue to strengthen with established quality.

The issue has never been one manager or one transfer window. It’s the structure. It’s the people leading football operations.

Unless there is genuine accountability and meaningful structural change at football operations level, our concerns remain exactly the same.

We will continue to closely watch the direction of the club over the Summer and as a group, we remain committed to supporter action in the new season.

BluecoOut.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

Palestra is the only signing the club has committed to. We would see that as a project signing rather than a neddle mover at this stage.

Rumours of Lacroix are encouraging. An incredibly low bid for Xhaka doesn’t fill us full of confidence that the club value the experience a signing like Xhaka can bring to this squad.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

Always a pleasure talking to @ChelseaFanTVyt

[CHELSEA FAN TV @ChelseaFanTVyt]

https://t.co/gwQdQXX1uE

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@Shedintears @burnsieboy65 Well said, People talk a good game but aren’t prepare to get their hands dirty themselves.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

Extraordinary reaction to the postponement of tomorrow’s planned action against Spurs.

We believe it’s important to remain practical and measured when it comes to supporter action. We completely understand why some supporters are frustrated by the decision and why many wanted to see continued visible action inside Stamford Bridge.

However, there are a few important points people need to bear in mind.

Firstly, we have never attempted or executed organised in stadium action before. As a group, we felt that for this to land properly and carry the level of impact required, it needed broader backing from supporter groups and organisations. Following conversations and lobbying efforts, we were informed that those groups were unfortunately not in a position to publicly support the action at this stage.

We also appreciate that privately there are individuals within those supporter structures who do support the principle of what we are trying to achieve, whilst others understandably do not support this type of action at all.

Secondly, we’ve always been explicit that our primary aim is to generate media attention, scrutiny and ultimately pressure around the ownership and direction of Chelsea Football Club. Since Brentford, the United protest alongside Strasbourg supporters and Wembley, we have consistently achieved that objective through coverage across Sky, TNT, TalkSPORT and wider mainstream media.

Given the timing of the Alonso news and the significance of tomorrow’s match itself, we simply do not believe a one minute turning of backs on the 22nd minute would receive the level of attention or amplification required for the action to land effectively.

That does not mean we are retreating.

It’s important supporters recognise the work that has already been done over recent months to highlight the glaring issues this club faces under the current ownership structure. We fundamentally do not believe Chelsea Football Club can sustainably move forward under this model and we will continue to organise and support action moving forward whether that’s alongside thousands of supporters or just a handful of us.

We’re proud of what has been achieved so far.

We appreciate those who continue to support us and equally recognise the frustrations of those disappointed by the postponement.

[CFCJacob90 @CFCJacob90]

So Steve is someone I’ve spoken to on a few occasions over recent months. He’s now blocked me because he didn’t appreciate being called out on his comments and what I personally believe is a lot of bullshit.

Steve shouts loudly online about what others should or shouldn’t be doing, yet I never actually see him lift a finger himself.

He claims to attend protests yet whenever I ask people no one seems to have ever actually seen him there. He claimed to have attended multiple Strasbourg protests yet when I literally marched alongside Strasbourg supporters and spoke to those involved, again nobody seemed to have seen him there 🤔 Where’s Steve 🤷‍♂️

Prior to Wembley he was screaming about banners needing to be taken into the ground. Apparently he was attending the match himself. Funny that because I never saw his banner either.

I suppose the wider point I’m making is this:

A lot of people have opinions. A lot of people love telling others how supporter action should be done, what message should be conveyed and what others should do.

But when it actually comes to standing up, organising, taking criticism, taking abuse and physically doing something, many people suddenly disappear.

Don’t be like Steve.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@BlueCoProject You’ll forever be our no.1 fan

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@BlueCoProject Thanks for your support. 💙

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

Short & sharp march down Wembley Way.

Message amplified! Now inside ready to support the team.

UpTheChels

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Group of Chelsea fans protesting against BlueCo owners. #CFC #FACupfinal #CHEMCI

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

🚨Protest Update 🚨

Following discussions held over the weekend and after gaining feedback from supporters, we have decided not to proceed with our in-stadium demonstration at tomorrow’s match against Tottenham.

We wish to be very clear this is in no way a statement of intent to cease and desist with our efforts to restore the values and identity that made this club great. We are always trying to gauge the mood among supporters and demonstrate our frustrations when the time feels right, and on reflection, we wish to take a step back and review our position over the summer before taking further action.

While we have huge reservations about how much 'self reflection' has happened at the club when not one sporting director seems to have been held accountable for the failings of the past four seasons, we understand that as supporters, there will always be a glimmer of hope following a promising managerial hire like Xabi Alonso.

We feel supporters’ protest marches may have been influential in pushing the club to replace Liam Rosenior with someone more worthy of the role. However, we know Chelsea supporters are tired of this season and the loss of what a great feeling it should be following our club, and a demonstration at this point would not feel like the right timing.

It’s not just the protest marches that have made a difference and we are not trying to claim victory there. Wider supporter scrutiny has also played its role, with greater focus on financials and increased media attention.

It will take considerably more than one appropriate managerial hire for us to believe Blueco are suitable custodians of our club and huge question marks remain over their intentions and capability in a number of areas, including ticket prices, a potential new stadium, record financial losses, front-of-shirt sponsorship and respecting the club’s identity.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on developments across the summer. We’ll also be looking at how best we approach next season as we look to formalise the NotAProjectCFC group. As a fanbase, we weren’t ready or prepared for an ownership group of this nature and with question marks over some of those who currently hold positions to represent the fans, we believe a group who can directly hold the club to account with total independence is required. As such, NotAProjectCFC will be in touch in due course to gauge supporter views on further action.

For now, we wish everyone a happy and restful summer. UTC!

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@BlueCoProject @BenBiblioteca Again, Carlito we appreciate your support.

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@BenBiblioteca @BlueCoProject Block your 1 follower 😂😂😂

[NotAProjectCFC @NotAProjectCFC]

@BlueCoProject Thank you for taking your time to read all our posts and support our movement. We appreciate your dedication, 💙