Lord Sebastian Coe has joined Sir Martin Broughton's consortium bid to buy Chelsea.
The 2012 London Olympics chief has thrown his weight behind former Liverpool chairman Broughton's attempt to take control of the Blues. Coe would take a seat on Chelsea's board should Broughton be successful in his candidacy to buy the Stamford Bridge club, the PA news agency understands.
The 65-year-old's powerhouse sports administration status as World Athletics president, not to mention his current role as a Chelsea Foundation trustee, add serious clout to Broughton's candidacy for the Blues. Coe hailed Broughton as the perfect person to take the Chelsea helm when current owner Roman Abramovich departs.