There was no official explanation as I far as I know, but the club has always been abysmal as communications and pr with the fans. I think he's still trying to keep a low profile then hoping for a miraculous change in form so he can just pretend like nothing has happenedWhat was his reason for not going to the Fulham game?
There was no protests, none were planned.
Was there still a security alert in place?
I'm presuming the club said nothing about the chairman being absent for the opening game of the season.