I arrived at Stamford Bridge’s Bovril Gate, at 6pm sharp as advertised, to see whether the protest plans which gained traction on social media had spread to the Chelsea supporters attending their game versus Southampton.
All gravy it was not, as fans were already letting their frustrations be known while blue flares burned. It should be noted this was a peaceful protest with the Metropolitan Police making no arrests. There was no appetite for trouble, only an aching to have their voices heard.
Initially I found a crowd of 50 fans, including one throwing dollar bills in front of a banner carrying Todd Boehly’s face with the message: ‘Thanks Chelsea fans for making me richer (Vivid Seats).