Ultra Boys 90, a fervent supporter group of RC Strasbourg, has expressed their displeasure to BlueCo, the owners of Chelsea, through a strongly-worded letter, urging an urgent meeting. BlueCo, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter, and Hansjorg Wyss, acquired Chelsea in May 2022, replacing Roman Abramovich. Notably, BlueCo also holds a majority stake in the French club Strasbourg.
The discontent among Strasbourg supporters has grown as BlueCo’s transfer policy mirrors that of Chelsea. Experienced players like Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Matz Sels, and Habib Diallo have departed, making way for an influx of young talents such as Abakar Sylla, Emanuel Emegha, and Dilane Bakwa. Furthermore, BlueCo has loaned two Chelsea teenagers, Andrey Santos and Angelo Gabriel, to Strasbourg. Despite these changes, Strasbourg currently sits 12th in the Ligue 1 table, facing challenges in the French top division.
Ultra Boys 90 has issued a statement expressing their frustration, indicating a desire for a meeting with BlueCo’s stockholders. They emphasize the lack of visits from BlueCo representatives since the ownership transition and question the sporting strategy employed, emphasizing the preference for younger players. The supporters assert that Racing, once a club with a rich history, has become a mere financial asset for an investment fund that also owns a football team.
Critically, the group questions BlueCo’s true strategy for Strasbourg and challenges Marc Keller, the club’s former owner, for seemingly endorsing what they deem a “ridiculous sporting policy.” Despite the challenging end to the season anticipated due to these changes, Ultra Boys 90 reassures the team of their support, contingent on the players honoring the club’s jersey. The supporters highlight the importance of a balanced recruitment strategy, voicing concerns that the millions invested in young players might serve BlueCo’s interests rather than enhancing Racing’s competitiveness.
