Chelsea have confirmed that Bruce Buck will step down as chairman at the end of the month, after 19 years in the role.
The new comes just three weeks into the ownership of Todd Boehly, who replaced Roman Abramovich after the government urged the club to ditch long-standing links to the Russian.
In a statement on Chelsea's official website, he said: 'I am proud to have helped Chelsea realize great success on the pitch and make a positive impact in the community.
'Now is the right time to step down and let new ownership build on the strong foundations we have in place. The owners have a compelling vision for Chelsea’s future, and I look forward to helping them achieve it in this new role alongside our incredible staff, players, coaches and supporters.'
Buck will continue to support the club as a senior advisor going forward.
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Andy_Mac
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I’m not sure and I will never pray for that but look at us in this transfer market we are very very slow with speculation on other club flop imaging sterling in Chelsea is not better than people that is already there and that is not what we need,we need a better player not the same averages ones
Ok I hear you on that. However, if there is one really big sign of progress, it's the departures of Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck. I don't know about you but I'm absolutely sick to death of these two executives who are hugely responsible for some of the biggest flop signings in our club's history. Maybe some key changes at board level can make a huge difference in terms of the direction the club is going - hopefully for the better. For me, it has never really been about the timing of the deals. I'm more frustrated about the quality of players coming in. The strikers being heavily linked to Chelsea are certainly not upgrades on Havertz and Broja. At this stage, I would rather just back those two and focus on more important positions. The defence is critical. And we must get those targets absolutely spot on.
Kenn2210
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What makes you so sure we'll "fall"?
I’m not sure and I will never pray for that but look at us in this transfer market we are very very slow with speculation on other club flop imaging sterling in Chelsea is not better than people that is already there and that is not what we need,we need a better player not the same averages ones
Kenn2210
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God my great club is falling gradually 🙁🙁
Ok is just the way things are going now
Neucpstz
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Thank you Mr Bruce
misabcdenp
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Everyone is stepping down because nothing great is now expected at Chelsea under these Americans
veeycee
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am already packing my load to Madrid, Madrid family please am I welcome?
Destiny6464
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D man is not leaving Chelsea he have a new role now as a senior advisor u guys should read well b4 complaining
diucdrz
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Good bye master
Wizbiklpu
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Good luck
Basekoyz
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I think problem is coming. that's why this guy is stepping down [Sadtolook]
uzonga
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this man wise ooooh,he knows it will take years before Chelsea win another trophy
koebilnsz
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Chelsea family whenever dey see UK gvt
DoItLikeAPro_Footbal
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Great job. Hope you can do other great things in the future man. Let’s clap for him.
Janbcekmnp
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God my great club is falling gradually 🙁🙁
don't be negative.
Ekownuel
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It's Sad to say. But Chelsea Fc is Slowly Going down to Man utd Level.🤦♂️
Do you even know football at all... Nonsense. How can you compare small Chelsea to a huge club as Man Utd
vuaacnrsuz
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another man utd. in making
Andy_Mac
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It's Sad to say. But Chelsea Fc is Slowly Going down to Man utd Level.🤦♂️
And what makes you think that's the case?
Andy_Mac
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God my great club is falling gradually 🙁🙁
What makes you so sure we'll "fall"?
Kenn2210
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God my great club is falling gradually 🙁🙁
Bohacdnsty
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Great Job Bruce we always love and cherish you
pababnpstz
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Marina next
Emmyjrs
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It's Sad to say. But Chelsea Fc is Slowly Going down to Man utd Level.🤦♂️
D-BLUNT
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Chelsea misses Abramovich more than they do miss trophy
the_Profe55or
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Arsenal 2.0 in retrospect,. .🤔😥
Hiueikostz
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now Chelsea problem start
zekemnrsuz
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Me writing letter to Abramovich to tell him dat Chelsea has started loosing Status in England
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Blame your UK government 🙄 more and more people will still lose jobs . £4,5billion is not a child's play. Those guys are not wealthy they're rich which is the problem and the difference between them and Abramovich. Tuchel and Chelsea will be forced to work on a tied budget we're becoming Arsenal now and Chelsea FC fans should just sit down because it's gonna be a long 10 years before these guys sell the shares or the club to the right person. Hell await for Chelsea FC fans 😭😭😭
faubeilo
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The fans wants to see a step-ups in incoming new players after the stepping down of Abrahimovic.
Antioch_9
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Thank You Mr Bruce 💙💙💙
Peuilnrstz
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Uk government keeps on messing with Chelsea