Chelsea are said to have forgot to wear black armbands for the first-half of their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday.
Chelsea players, along with the rest of the capacity crowd at the national stadium, impeccably observed a minute’s silence just before the final, in memory of those tragically lost in the Manchester attacks earlier this week.
Yet, the Premier League champions played the opening 45 minutes without the black armbands. They were reportedly placed under Chelsea’s jackets for the game in the dressing room.
Wenger spoke to the BBC on the pitch after winning the FA Cup https://t.co/AcZEyPA78q
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) May 27, 2017
However, the team decided against wearing the jackets, as it was so warm in the stadium, and thus forgot to wear the armbands for the first half.
According to BBC presenter Dan Walker, Chelsea’s mishap was “completely accidental.”
Chelsea players forgot to put the armbands on. It's completely accidental. They will be on for the 2nd half #FACupFinal
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) May 27, 2017
But some on social media weren’t buying the perfectly reasonable explanation, despite Chelsea emerging for the second half with the black armbands.
The whole team…… pic.twitter.com/liZlwey906
— Michael Hindson (@mic_1987) May 27, 2017
Can't remember to put black armbands on but can remember to give a player a guard of honour in the 26th minute!
— Dave Turner (@daveyt73) May 27, 2017
Thats like 'the dog ate my homework excuse' #poor
— Michelle Krupa (@MKrupa16) May 27, 2017
Just heard Liniker say it was an oversight – no it is a lack of detail and shows disrespect
— Jean P (@LamoureuxLandon) May 27, 2017
Accidental? Not really something you SHOULD forget! @ChelseaFC
— Kasey Stone (@kasey_stone_) May 27, 2017
Yet they knew they would be observing a minutes silence? Sorry Dan not having that. Armbands were worn in the Scottish final.
— @rebeccamcgrath (@rebeccamcgrath) May 27, 2017
bad excuse
— Stephanie Leighton (@mcrsteph) May 27, 2017
Perhaps @ChelseaFC should donate to the Manchester fund by way of an apology. 11 players and mangers all forgot.
— Church of MCFC (@Church_of_MCFC) May 27, 2017
