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ROMAN ABRAMOVICH - THE BOSS
Forbes Magazine lists Roman Abramovich
as one of the world's 50 wealthiest figures, and he already has the TV station and hockey team required of any self-respecting Russian oligarch. Now, much to Chelsea Football Club's delight, this reclusive billionaire has decided to make his mark on England's beautiful game.
Chelski
Now the Roman Empire has come to Stamford Bridge, and his arrival has sparked the same contrasting reactions. MP and long-time Chelsea fan Tony Banks has questioned whether, with his big but Byzantine asset portfolio, Abramovich makes a "fit and proper" owner.
Club chairman
Ken Bates(miss him*sobs*), however, has welcomed his new benefactor. As well as wiping out Chelsea's debts and polishing Bates' personal coffers to the tune of £17 million, the Russian has promised a further £30million each on new players and training facilities.
He's already blown that meagre budget, in one day spending £24 âmillion to safeguard the assets of Damien Duff and Wayne Bridge. This money is petty cash for Abramovich but, for those on the club terraces, it holds the promise of championship, FA Cup and even European success.
His bottomless pocket in the transfer market means other teams get to enjoy the fruits of his largesse, and any victories for Chelsea will turn him overnight into a local hero. For players and fans alike of the beautiful game, it seems Roman Abramovich has everything to pay for.