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Chelsea fans campaign against Ricketts family takeover after 'racist emails' circulated

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Chelsea are still yet to secure a new owner after Roman Abramovich was hit with sanctions by the UK Government, but the fans have campaigned against a potential bidder.Chicago Cubs owner Thomas S Ricketts has reportedly submitted a bid to buy Chelsea, and are flying to London to meet key stakeholders according to Sky Sports.

Members of the stakeholders involved in the meeting include the Chelsea Supporters' Trust and the Chelsea Pitch Owners.However, even in the crisis that Chelsea are in, fans have campaigned against the Ricketts family taking over at Stamford Bridge.

That's because 'racist emails' have circulated linking back to the family from 2019.A #notoRicketts campaign has emerged on Twitter due to concerns over emails sent by the father of the family, Joe, between 2009 and 2013.

The emails in question expressed anti-Muslim sentiments and were made public three years ago.The backlash has become even worse after former Chelsea star Paul Canoville posted a message condemning the potential takeover, with the ex-winger being subjected to racist abuse from Blues supporters during his time at Stamford Bridge.

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