Sideline Moves: Stewart leaves Chelsea by mutual consent

Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport. Laurence Stewart is leaving Chelsea as Co-Sporting Director. Julian Metherell begins a term as Marylebone Cricket Club President, and Munster Rugby name Avan Lee Interim CEO. Elsewhere, Nottinghamshire confirmed Michael Temple as CEO. Read this week’s Sideline Moves below. Laurence Stewart to leave Chelsea Chelsea Co-Sporting Director Laurence Stewart is leaving the club by mutual consent. Stewart joined Chelsea from Monaco in October 2022 as Technical Director and became Co-Sporting Director alongside Paul Winstanley in February 2023.