Chelsea Football Club is pleased with the verdict of the Employment Tribunal in the case brought against us by Paul Smith.

The key parts of the case were all found unanimously in our favour.

Chelsea had, prior to the Tribunal, agreed to accept a finding of unfair dismissal and to pay full compensation for this to Paul Smith. To take the case further was unnecessary and based on little evidence, as demonstrated by the outcome.

Chelsea will abide fully with the findings of the Tribunal.