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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Karl Matchett

Chelsea sale: Ricketts family pledge to ‘never participate in Super League’ and redevelop stadium if bid wins

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The Ricketts family have issued an open letter to Chelsea supporters, listing out eight promises they will keep to if their bid to buy the club is successful.

Those include improbable events such as never changing the club’s colour, crest and name without permission from the fans, but also a commitment to rejecting any new Super League overtures, backing the Women and Academy teams with investment and ensuring that diversity and equality is at the forefront of the club.

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