CHELSEA chief Todd Boehly was seemingly told to get off his phone and watch the football in an awkward exchange with his wife that has gone viral on social media.
Boehly, 51, was caught scrolling on his phone by the Sky Sports cameras during Chelsea’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Sky SportsChelsea chairman Todd Boehly was caught on his phone by Sky Sports cameras during Chelsea’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday[/caption]
Sky SportsBoehly’s wife Katie nudged him to let him know the cameras were on him[/caption]
Sky SportsHer attempts got the billionaire’s attention[/caption]
Sky SportsBoehly quickly put his phone away and watched the game[/caption]
The American businessman‘s wife, Katie, did her best to nudge him and make him aware of the fact he was being broadcast live to the nation while not even watching the game.
And while her efforts made Boehly turn his attention to the Stamford Bridge pitch, the damage was already done in terms of fans’ opinions on the matter.
Blues supporters took to social media to bemoan their billionaire boss’ seeming disinterest in their Premier League opener.
One fumed: “So apparent he has no interest in the football club beyond seeing it as an asset.”
While another added: “Bro ain’t even interested in watching his own team.”
In reference to Boehly’s wife Katie, a third teased: “Team player. Good awareness on the blindside.”
And a fourth joked: “Like in school when the teacher clocks you on your phone.
In fairness to Boehly, there wasn’t a whole lot of excitement taking place on the pitch.
Chelsea’s transfer deals
IN
Joao Pedro – from Brighton – £60m
Jamie Gittens – from Dortmund – £52m
Jorell Hato – from Ajax – £37m
Liam Delap – from Ipswich – £30m
Estevao – from Palmeiras – £29m
Dario Essugo – from Sporting Lisbon – £18.5m
Kendry Paez – from Independiente – £17.5m
Mamadou Sarr – from Strasbourg – £12.5m
TOTAL – £256.5m
OUT
Noni Madueke – to Arsenal – £52m
Joao Felix – to Al-Nassr – £44m
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – to Everton – £28m
Djordje Petrovic – to Bournemouth – £25m
Lesley Ugochukwu – to Burnley – £25m
Bashir Humphreys – to Burnley – £15m
Mathis Amougou – to Strasbourg – £12.5m
Kepa Arrizabalaga – to Arsenal – £5m
Marcus Bettinelli – to Man City – £5m
TOTAL – £183.5m
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Chelsea looked lacklustre as they failed to earn a home win in their first Premier League match of the season.
And they could have left with no points whatsoever if not for Eberechi Eze‘s disallowed free-kick.
The Palace star smashed home a first-half free-kick, but saw it ruled out for a little known rule.
Eagles defender Marc Guehi was deemed to be less than one metre away from the Chelsea wall when he impacted play.
The referee announced the reason behind the decision, saying: “After review, away number six is less than one metre away from the wall as the shot is taken.
“Therefore, it’s an indirect free kick and a disallowed goal.”
GettyMarc Guehi was less than one metre away from the Chelsea wall when Eberechi Eze smashed home a free kick in the first half[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
