Chelsea acknowledge failures in end-of-season programme notes

Chelsea acknowledge failures in end-of-season programme notesImage source, Getty ImagesByNizaar KinsellaChelsea reporterPublished19 May 2026Chelsea's sporting leadership and directors, namely owners and the five-strong sporting director team, have released a statement in the matchday programme.They are quoted as saying "the season overall has not met the standards, expectations or ambitions that define Chelsea Football Club".They, including the likes of co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly, along with co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart add that they want to create "sustainable success". The comments state: "No club wants to experience change in the head coach position".They said: "Expectations at Chelsea are always to be competing at the top of the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League at this stage of the season. That has not changed. Everyone at the club is doing everything they can to correct that next year."There are also warm words for new manager Xabi Alonso, praise for the academy season and a significant mention of the women's team.Related topicsFootballChelsea