This is the first such payment since 2011, and reflects the healthy state of CPO in terms of share sales and following the success of recent events such as ‘One Special Evening’ and ‘Written in the Stars.’ The repayment is also a reminder of the unique position CPO shareholders continue to hold in the world of professional football.

The board wish to reemphasise the core objective of retaining Stamford Bridge as a football stadium and thank the current shareholders and Chelsea FC for their continuing assistance in this aim.

Supporters who wish to buy shares are reminded that they can do so in instalments with the forms on the website or by sending an email to [email protected] . Those who wish to get their certificate presented on the pitch can do so by applying at the same email address.