Simon Jordan has claimed Chelsea are “worse offenders” than Manchester City in the financial regulation debate, questioning why the Stamford Bridge club have not drawn the same level of ire.
The former Crystal Palace owner’s argument is based on the advantage Chelsea enjoyed from Roman Abramovich’s early spending spree before it tightened for clubs trying to comply with restrictions.
Talkative Piers Morgan’s Uncensored SportsIn comments provided by GiveMeSport and Mirror Football, Jordan asked:
“Why is there no real outrage about Chelsea?”
Jordan questions the behavior of “Chelsea” and “City”.
Jordan has argued that Chelsea are already able to field a strong squad when the financial landscape is more restrictive. In his view, their later violations deserve more scrutiny because they came after the club had benefited from that start.
He contrasted this with City’s attempts to rank among the leading clubs and criticized the fairness of the rules they operate under.
Jordan urged people to:
“Start getting a little angry about Chelsea too.”
This is his assessment of the two clubs. Disciplinary records cover various rules, powers and procedures; No official decision has been made regarding Chelsea’s conduct against City.
Why was Chelsea punished?
The Premier League made two signings with Chelsea on March 16 for a total of £10.75m in fines. They included historical financial statements and third-party payments, along with a separate case related to youth development.
Sanctions included an immediate nine-month academy enrollment ban and a one-year first-team transfer ban suspended for two years. Chelsea’s current owners self-reported potential historic violations and the League valued the club’s cooperation in deciding the penalties.
The league also said its recalculations showed Chelsea would not have breached the Profitability and Sustainability Rules if the undisclosed payments had been properly accounted for.
Separately, the FA confirmed on July 31 that Chelsea had admitted 74 breaches of its regulations. The £10m fine was upheld, replacing the six-point deduction suspended on appeal with a two-window registration ban suspended until 30 June 2027.
Cases at a glance
| Case | Posted position |
|---|---|
| Chelsea · Premier League | March 16: Fines totaling £10.75m over two contracts, plus academy and first-team suspensions. |
| Chelsea · FA | July 31: Admits 74 breaches, fines £10m and bans two-window registration lifted after appeal. |
| Manchester City · Premier League | September 29: The commission’s results were published. The city later affirmed the appeal and continues to deny wrongdoing. |
“Manchester City” filed an appeal
The Premier League said in a statement in September that the independent Commission had upheld all allegations of serious financial misconduct spanning nine seasons and most allegations of non-cooperation with its investigation.
The Commission found arrangements that artificially inflated reported income and understated expenses. The league said that the issue of sanctions will be considered separately.
The city confirmed on October 1 that they have filed an appeal. The club maintains its innocence and states that the decision contains errors of law, principle and fact.
These findings, Chelsea’s admissions and City’s response provide context for Jordan’s criticism. His argument goes beyond the number of charges to ask whether Chelsea’s previous cost advantage has changed how supporters judge the two clubs.
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