At least one prominent Chelsea supporters group requested the removal of the Roman Empire banner that remained in place for yesterday's win over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
But there is an expectation that it will be taken down before the next home game, against Brentford on April 2, and its non-removal was a result of resources being stretched at the end of an unprecedented week of upheaval for the club.
On a surreal and subdued afternoon in West London, where Kai Havertz scored a magical goal late on, there were two choruses of the disqualified owner's name that were both drowned out and hushed as Chelsea fans come to terms with the new and uncertain reality.
