Chelsea supporters plan BlueCo protests ahead of FA Cup final at Wembley
Chelsea supporter group Not A Project CFC will stage a protest against the club’s BlueCo ownership outside Wembley Stadium ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Frustration towards the Stamford Bridge hierarchy has intensified following the recent dismissal of manager Liam Rosenior.
Recruited from sister club Strasbourg to succeed Enzo Maresca, the head coach was sacked in late April after just 107 days in charge.
His brief tenure oversaw a historic run of five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring, marking the worst barren spell for the West London club since 1912.
Calum McFarlane has since taken interim charge as the search begins for a sixth permanent manager in four years.
Fan discontent extends beyond results
Organisers insist the upcoming demonstration is about the broader direction of the club rather than recent on-pitch struggles.
By choosing a high-profile showpiece event, the protest group aims to highlight ongoing concerns regarding accountability and communication.
“We don’t want to give the impression that we only protest when results are bad, because this isn’t results-driven,” a spokesperson for Not A Project CFC stated.
“We’ve had no communication with regard to what the outcome of that self-reflection was, and that’s an ongoing problem with the club.”
Fears of a continued downward spiral
Previous demonstrations included a joint march with fans of the French sister club and a mobile billboard display before the semi-final victory over Leeds United.
A recent survey conducted by the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust revealed widespread dissatisfaction concerning matchday atmosphere, ticket pricing, and overarching sporting strategy.
“As a group, we have entirely lost faith that the club is willing and able to listen and to compromise,” the protest group added.
There is a growing anxiety among the fanbase regarding the extremities of the multi-club ownership model implemented by the American consortium.
“I genuinely believe that relegation is possible for a club like Chelsea,” the spokesperson warned.