Chelsea fans urged to stop singing pro-Roman Abramovich songs during Ukraine tributes as Russian looks to sell club
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CHELSEA fans are pleading for an end to pro-Roman Abramovich chants during tributes to Ukraine.
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust echoes the club’s view they should show respect.
Saturday’s 4-0 win at Burnley was overshadowed by a section of the travelling support interrupting the minute’s applause.
Chelsea’s Russian owner Abramovich is selling up amid fears he will have his assets frozen or even seized by the Government.
The Blues head to Norwich on Thursday and Dan Silver, spokesperson for the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, said: “The CST has been steadfast in support of the people of Ukraine.
"Singing Mr Abramovich’s name at that time was clearly inappropriate.
“There is a time and a place for it.
"From minute one to 90 during the match is fine but not during the one minute marked as a tribute to the people of Ukraine.
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“With Norwich we hope supporters take on board the comments of the manager and respect the minute’s applause or silence.”
Blues coach Thomas Tuchel added: “We need our fans to commit to this minute of applause.
"We do it for the people of Ukraine and there is no second opinion.”
The CST is exploring ways to donate supplies or money to Ukraine and is also hosting a mass sleepover at Stamford Bridge on March 26 in aid of forces veterans.
Silver added: “We have done lots of work with the local council with regard to food banks and raising cash.”
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