Chelsea fans head to Stamford Bridge in Protest against the Ricketts Family amid tense takeover

The discussion surrounding the ownership of Chelsea has transcended into a topic that goes beyond football. Whilst many prefer to steer clear from politics, fans of the club are forced into acknowledging the depths to which new ownership could affect their future.

It’s not like before when takeovers were barely scrutinised or needed the approval of the Premier League’s governing bodies. The world of football has evolved and Chelsea are about to become an example.

With this being said, it is imperative that Chelsea get this right. The next owner will set the tone for decades worth of memories and involuntarily set precedence for future club takeovers.

Chelsea and Raine Group have made a shortlist for their preferred buyer. To the surprise of many, the Ricketts family has been included and named as a favourite. Some may not care about the ramifications of the involvement of Joe Ricketts, but fans like Matisse Hofer are ready to use their voices to ensure that the Blues do not make that mistake.

Youtuber and lifelong Chelsea fan Matisse Hofer has taken to social media to organise a protest championing the hashtag, . It will take place outside of Stamford Bridge this coming Saturday at 12PM, ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Brentford.

Whilst he adores his childhood club and is openly ready for change, he is not in a haste. Breaking down the social and sporting reasons, he shares his concerns with over the possibility of the Ricketts family takeover.

“For me there are social and sporting reasons as to why the Ricketts should not be in allowed to take stewardship of Chelsea," Hofer argues.

"To start with the social reasons, you look at representing a large group of people. Not just the workers within the stadium and at