OUTSIDERS looking in would think that RC Strasbourg and their fans are living the dream. The Ligue 1 side are enjoying a season to remember - one of their best campaigns ever with some of the most promising young players on the planet strutting their stuff. 12 On the pitch Strasbourg are having a season to remember, but fans aren't happy Credit: AFP 12 Many are vocal in their hatred of their club's new ownership 12 Strasbourg Ultras are furious with the direction of the club under Boehly, Eghbali and Co Credit: Getty 12 Graffiti reading 'BlueCo Out' can be spotted all over the city But not everything is as it seems.
There's trouble brewing, bubbling just under the surface, and ready to erupt. As a Chelsea fan, when I went to visit the city of our sister club, I discovered that the incredible on-pitch performances are only Polyfilla in the cracks of the club's identity. Strasbourg Ultras fervently believe their beloved club is at risk of crumbling into nothingness at the hands of BlueCo, the consortium that also owns Chelsea.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning..
. With one French Ligue 1 title to their name - after winning the 1978-79 crown - Alsace's biggest football club was shockingly declared bankrupt in 2011. But, since then, their story has been one of footballing authenticity, a true tale of the 'dare to dream' mentality that captures everyone who falls in love with their team from a young age.
They rose back through the ranks from the amateur .
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