CHELSEA’S estranged owners are united in their mission to demolish Stamford Bridge.
Chairman Todd Boehly has called for solidarity in the boardroom over plans for the club’s cramped stadium.
Chelsea's co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly have put their differences aside to make a decision about the future of Stamford Bridge
The duo aim to demolish Stamford Bridge and build a new stadium SunSport can reveal co-owner Behdad Eghbali has put aside his business differences with Boehly to favour a total reconstruction job over redeveloping the existing stadium.
American Boehly prefers a complete rebuild of the 40,173 capacity West London ground.
He said: “I think we’re going to be building something new.”;
Stamford Bridge has been the Blues’ home since 1905 and options are so limited that staying put may emerge as the only viable plan.
But a club insider said: “A remodel of Stamford Bridge is impossible. It could only be a full rebuild.
“That would mean between five and seven years away â and where could they play?”;
Chelsea have looked at moving temporarily to Wembley as Tottenham did for nearly two seasons between 2017 and 2019.
Nearby Earl’s Court has also been mooted as a possible relocation site as well as the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham, England’s rugby union HQ.
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Chelsea ’s board purchased flats behind the West Stand recently but are still stuck in a rut over how to bring their ground up to date.
One end backs on to a Tube line and the famous Shed End is bordered by two hotels.
Our club source added: “Earl’s Court is one of the few places in the area that has available land but there are multiple organisations with stakes in that.”;
Dan Silver, board member of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, said: “If Stamford Bridge is to be demolished, I hope it is done in a reasonable timeframe. The club needs to increase revenue.”;


