Chelsea owners to erect two eight-foot lions outside Stamford

Chelsea’s owners hope to continue their attempts to spruce up Stamford Bridge by erecting two giant lion sculptures outside the ground.  A number of cosmetic upgrades have been made to areas in and around the stadium since last summer’s Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital takeover.

And now an application has been submitted to Hammersmith & Fulham Council for permission to erect one of the lion sculptures, as displayed on Chelsea’s badge, on top of the security hut at the Britannia Gate and the other on a plinth at the Stamford Gate. According to the application, they will be up to eight feet tall, on top of their planned locations.

The exact cost of the scheme is unconfirmed. A period of consultation is now under way which is open until next month with planning documents stating the new additions to Stamford Bridge’s surroundings could be in place during November if permission is granted. – dailymailonline.