Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil has sharply criticized BlueCo, the joint owners of both Strasbourg and Chelsea, accusing them of "messing up" recruitment and challenging the overall culture within the organization.

His comments resonate with the growing dissatisfaction among Chelsea supporters, who share similar concerns about recruitment, managerial instability, and a lack of clear direction under the same consortium.

O’Neil, who assumed his role in January, has faced challenges, including two semi-final defeats in the past month, with the club being eliminated from both the Coupe de France and the Conference League.

Meanwhile, Chelsea finds itself in ninth place in the Premier League, having dismissed Liam Rosenior in April after just three months and failing to secure a league victory since March 4.

Fans from both clubs united in protest against BlueCo—led by Behdad Eghbali’s Clearlake Capital and investor Todd Boehly—outside Stamford Bridge in April, highlighting their shared frustrations.

O’Neil expressed disappointment with the January transfer window, stating it weakened his squad instead of strengthening it. Key points included:

• The loaning of striker David Datro Fofana and defender Aaron Anselmino from Chelsea.
• The recall of influential loanee Mamadou Sarr to Chelsea.
• The premature end of Kendry Paez’s season-long loan, who was then re-loaned to River Plate in Argentina.

After a recent 1-1 draw with Angers, O’Neil emphasized the need for improvement, stating, "I need two centre-forwards. The owners want to give me the means to perform next season, but we have to improve the culture around the club, the quality of the players, and the depth of the squad."

He expressed frustration with his team's performance, urging players to step up in the remaining matches:

They really disappointed me. The world of football is full of sharks. They need to know that.