Site ... Kenyon, right, and Buck, left
Chelsea's secret new stadium
Last Updated: 11th September 2007
CHELSEA look set to move to a stunning new super-stadium close to Stamford Bridge, The Sun can reveal.
Chairman Bruce Buck and chief executive Peter Kenyon were spotted viewing derelict land by Imperial Wharf, West London.
They were thought to be checking out the Sands End site next to a gasworks between the current ground and the Thames.
The club bosses spent an hour examining folded papers which appeared to be blueprints.
Kenyon turned his back when he realised he was being photographed by a passing Blues fan.
The fan, who asked not to be named, said: “They were obviously conducting a site visit.
“I work in the construction industry and realised straight away they were looking at large folded blueprints and drawings.
“They spent about half an hour wandering round. But Kenyon became secretive when he realised I was snapping him.
“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out what they were doing.”
Chelsea are planning a move after 102 years at 42,420-capacity Stamford Bridge.
Owner Roman Abramovich wants a 55,000 all-seater ground to boost gate revenue.
But plans to increase the capacity at the Bridge have been blocked on safety grounds.
A Chelsea spokesman said: “I don’t know why they were there.”
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