ChelseaFCSW6: 23 Jan 2009

Friday 23 January 2009

Blues Not For Sale Says Wilkins

Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins does not believe that Roman Abramovich is looking to sell his ownership of the club, says Sky Sports.
Recent reports have suggested the Russian billionaire is looking to end his relationship with the Blues in the wake of the ongoing worldwide credit crunch.
A German consortium headed by Dr Sulaiman al-Fahim, who led the Abu Dhabi United Group's takeover at Manchester City, is understood to be considering a bid.
But Wilkins has echoed the sentiments of chief executive Peter Kenyon in stating that Chelsea are not for sale.
"It is no-no," Wilkins told Sky Sports News when asked if he believed Abramovich was looking to sell.
"I think Roman is very keen to continue his support of Chelsea and what Peter said last weekend is the bottom line, it is not for sale."

Terry Out For The Tractor Boys

John Terry has been ruled out of Chelsea's FA Cup tie against Ipswich on Saturday after the latest in a long line of back injuries.
The Chelsea and England captain suffered a spasm in his back during the warm-up for last Saturday's league match against Stoke and what was initially thought to be a minor problem has lingered.
John Mikel Obi will also miss the fourth round match, the Nigerian midfielder being suspended, but Didier Drogba is back in Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad after being dropped for Chelsea's last two matches.