Chelsea’s ‘conceited’ and ‘entitled’ gamers have come underneath fireplace after blanking a bunch of younger mascots earlier than their FA Cup tie towards Hull Metropolis.
The Championship aspect had lined up the excited kids close to the away dressing room earlier than kick-off on the MKM Stadium on Friday.
However in footage posted by the official membership account, the Chelsea stars – led by captain Reece James – may very well be seen strolling straight previous the kids.
The boys had waited patiently alongside Hull workers because the Premier League squad arrived off the group bus, however have been ignored by each participant within the 31-second clip.
At one second Liam Delap regarded like he was strolling in direction of them however as a substitute made a beeline to hug a member of workers from his time at Hull.
The digicam then in the reduction of to skilled gamers like Robert Sanchez and Joao Pedro persevering with to stroll previous the boys, who have been left standing on their very own on the finish of the footage.
Reece James led the Chelsea group in blanking the Hull Metropolis mascots on the MKM Stadium
Liam Delap hugged a member of Hull Metropolis workers but additionally did not acknowledge the children
Joao Pedro additionally walked previous the group of children who had been ready patiently on Friday
It has sparked an outpouring of anger from followers on social media who’ve been left disgusted by the video, which has now been seen 2.8 million occasions.
GB Information presenter Michelle Dewberry wrote on X: ‘Try to be ashamed your gamers act like this with these little boys. As a substitute, you’re proud and determined to share it. Gross.’
One other mentioned: ‘Chelsea admin watched this video and thought it was an amazing thought! In actuality once more they appear to be a bunch of entitled divas.’
A 3rd consumer branded it a ‘horrible look’ and added: ‘Not one Chelsea participant acknowledging or high-fiving the mascots. Who stole the soul?’
Even Chelsea followers themselves hit out on the video. One poster mentioned: ‘We now have an amazing video of our overpaid, conceited and self-centered gamers strolling previous a bunch of children and ignoring them. Nice for social content material (thumbs up emoji).’
‘(It might) be good in the event that they regarded on the mascots in any respect, even a smile, a look or a wave. Would imply the world to these youngsters,’ one other fumed.
A sixth individual bemoaned: ‘Actually none of them recognised the younger kids ready to see them flip up. Okay they’re Hull Metropolis followers however wouldn’t it damage them to excessive 5 them or recognise their presence.’
It’s unclear if different members of the Chelsea group or teaching workers acknowledged the youngsters after the video was taken.
The clip outraged followers on social media, who’ve hit out on the ‘overpaid’ and ‘entitled’ gamers
Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners within the tie after a hat-trick from Pedro Neto and a objective from Estevao. The victory means the Blues are within the hat for the fifth-round draw on Monday night.
It was Liam Rosenior’s first return to Hull as Chelsea boss after being sacked by the Tigers in Might 2024.
‘This was not a straightforward sport and a few of our soccer was every thing I wish to see, however earlier than that, the values of what the group stood for tonight made me a really completely satisfied coach,’ Rosenior mentioned after the sport.
Delap’s return to Yorkshire, nevertheless, proved much less fruitful. The 23-year-old was left red-faced after starting to have a good time what he thought was the opening objective of the sport, however the ball didn’t cross the road.
‘I swear on my life, I nearly ran off,’ Delap advised TNT Sports activities post-match. ‘I assumed it went in and was ready for the referee to blow his whistle. It was foolish from me, however I assumed it was in.’
