The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has called for the board members who were complicit in the European Super League saga to resign.
On Tuesday, the Blues reversed their decision to join a new European competition.
They were soon joined by the rest of the ‘Big Six’, as well as Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.
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Chelsea’s goalless draw with Brighton was affected by fan protests outside Stamford Bridge.
Technical advisor and former player Petr Cech called for patience, predicting the club would soon depart the ESL.
They did so hours afterwards, but the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust thinks more action needs to be taken.
A statement read: “It has been confirmed that CFC is officially withdrawing their intention to join the European Super League.
“Whilst this is a huge win for supporters worldwide, our fight to secure the proper future of the club will continue.
“The CST is appalled with the tone and insincerity of the statement issued by CFC today. We request a full and in-depth explanation as to why the board took the decision to turn their back on the European competition and for CFC to explain why they signed up to the Super League without prior consultation with their loyal supporters.
“We are disappointed that an apology has not been included in the statement.
“The legacy of our club was put at risk for what appears to have been solely for financial gain.
“The CST presently have little or no confidence in our current leadership at board level.
“On Monday [club chairman] Bruce Buck extensively defended CFC’s plan to remain in the Super League at a fan’s forum meeting.
“Buck alongside [CEO] Guy Laurence appears to have given no consideration towards the loyal supporters, so their positions would seem untenable moving forward.”
All six Premier League sides have issued statements regarding their involvement and subsequent withdrawal from the ESL.
Liverpool owner John W Henry has appeared publicly to apologise to Reds fans.
More apologies, alongside genuine change, are needed if fans are to regain some trust in the people who run their beloved clubs.
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