MARTIN SAMUEL: How dare Chelsea lecture anyone on integrity given the root cause of their problems… why do they want to punish Middlesbrough’s fans for what is clearly their issue?
So whose smart idea was that? With new owners poised and waiting, there has been much speculation around which Chelsea executives will be asked to stay on. At least we now know who they don’t need. Whoever had the brainwave to issue arguably the most tone-deaf statement in the history of football can begin clearing…