Chelsea sanctions guidance raises eyebrows
Chelsea's sanctions guidance for supporters places the unauthorised transferring of a ticket and sexual misconduct in the same bracket, with both offences resulting in a 12-month ban and the loss of a season card.
The Blues, like all clubs across the Premier League, set out rules and policies for supporters. Chelsea have outlined in their guidance, which can be found on their website, what each offence would result in - ranging from written warnings to lifetime bans.
The club clearly set out how they view various acts, but eyebrows have been raised by the decision to place those who commit sexual misconduct and those who transfer a ticket which has not been authorised, into the same category resulting in a 12-month ban and loss of season ticket.
What would constitute sexual misconduct is not confirmed in the sanctions, Chelsea have been approached for comment by Mirror Football.
There has been a move among a number of Premier League clubs to take greater control of their tickets and who may be using them. Top flight teams are being increasingly criticised for prioritising what would be seen as new customers, often those from overseas prepared to pay a premium for a one-off visit, which is impacting on loyal supporters, many of whom have been attending for decades.
On their website Chelsea state that each sanction will be judged on a case-by-case basis, with punishments greater or less than advised on the main list.
