For a couple of hours this afternoon in Lancashire, football can once again take centre stage for Chelsea. It's been that sort of week for the club.
On Wednesday evening came a dramatic confirmation from Roman Abramovich that he intended to sell Chelsea after 19 years as owner. In the two days that followed, the news understandably dominated the agenda.
There remains huge uncertainty as to what – and who – comes next for the Blues. Prospective buyers are putting together official bids for the club and a consortium led by billionaire duo Hansjorg Wyss and Todd Boehly were expected to submit an offer this weekend.
