CHELSEA FANS lambasted the state of the Stamford Bridge pitch being used for Soccer Aid.
Fans noticed the bumpy turf while Alex Scott and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary were talking ahead of Soccer Aid’s 7:30 kick-off.
Chelsea fans have hit out about the state of the Stamford Bridge pitch
After Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary presented in front of the brown turf
A host of English celebrities and former footballers hope to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat to the World XI.
However, England‘s hopes weren’t made any easier by the state of the pitch.
Fans voiced their disgust after seeing Chelsea‘s disfigured Stamford Bridge pitch.
The turf seems to be dehydrated, with brown and yellow patches appearing to cover at least half of the grass.
One fuming fan wrote: “That Stamford bridge pitch looks horrendous, expecting to see a sandcastles being built somewhere.”
Another added: “Chelsea must be planting spuds on that pitch so they’ve something to lift in May”
A third chimed in: “Look at the state of that Stamford Bridge pitch!
While a fourth declared: “I’ve seen better local parks than that Stamford Bridge pitch. Embarrassing.
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Another said: “State of the pitch at Stamford Bridge, surely they could have played somewhere better.”
Stamford Bridge last hosted the annual charity footie match in 2019.
But normally Manchester United‘s Old Trafford stadium is the preferred destination of organisers.
The Theatre of Dreams has played host to Soccer Aid for eight out of the 13 different editions.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
FANS can’t wait for Soccer Aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
Actress Vicky McClure (Coach)
Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
Jill Scott (Captain)
Cricketer Stuart Broad
Actor Bobby Brazier
I’m A Celeb winner Sam Thompson
Footballer Jermain Defoe
Pundit Karen Carney
Footballer Gary Cahill
Singer Tom Grennan
Jack Wilshere
Footballer Joe Cole
Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
Comedian Alex Brooker
Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett
Actress Erin Doherty
Footballer Ellen White
Footballer Theo Walcott
Actor Danny Dyer
YouTuber Miniminter
Sports promoter Eddie Hearn
Former hockey star Sam Quek
Night Manager actor Tom Hiddleston
Sidemen star Billy Wingrove (Soccer and skills coach for both sides)
World XI:
Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
Jesus Perez (Coach)
Usain Bolt (Captain)
Footballer Eden Hazard
Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
Comedian Maisie Adam
Gladiator Diamond
Footballer Roberto Carlos
Actor Martin Compston
Presenter Roman Kemp
Comedian Lee Mack
YouTube Theo Baker
Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
Comedian Jason Manford
Footballer John Obi Mikel
Footballer Michael Essien
Footballer Patrice Evra
Footballer Petr Cech (Professional Goalkeeper)
Boxer Tony Bellew (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
Footballer Alessandro Del Piero
Actor Emmett J Scanlan
Spain footballer Olga Garcia
France footballer Kheira Hamraoui
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