Atmosphere

[Liquidator 5,176]

was in the shed upper on Sunday v. Sunderland and it was horrible. I can't remember 1 song being sung for 90 minutes .

yeah it was rubbish on Sunday, not sure why but that was by far the worst it has been for a league game this season. Its usually so much better than that. What part of Shed Upper were you sitting in? the bit closer to the away fans is generally worse

[loonymcgreat 19]

yes was near away fans, gate 3.

[blueviking 32]

I don't think the atmosphere is that bad at the Bridge. I normally stand/sit at MHL and usually the atmosphere is quite good and better at bigger games. There are of course room for approvement.

Some thoughts:

- Someone in this thread suggested introducing a Capo (the song starters). These are widely used around Europe (the only place I haven't seen them is in UK) and I think they work really well. All you need is a megaphone and someone willing to stand in front of the crowd (and knows the songs of course). Here is video where you can see the 2 Capos in the middle of the stand where a little platform has been created for the to stand on.

Here is another where you can really hear the use of the Capo

- Too many tourists at MHL, who don't know the songs and just go to MHL for the atmosphere. If you don't want to join in creating an atmosphere there are many other places you can sit at the Bridge.

- The ticket prices might also have a say. I would like to go to every game but I simply can't afford it. Hence, I go to the bigger games and loan out my membership for smaller games. I suspect more people are selective of the games they attend. Hence, we are not seeing the same people for every game.

- Persistant sitting. I simply can't understand that you can't stand up at MHL (luckily we do most games anyway). Last game I attended (Rubin Kazan) there was even an official trying to get everyone to sit (didn't succeed and he was not there 2nd half). IMHO if you want to sit there are West and East stand or even MHU. If your kids can't see why not go to the allocated childrens stand or they can stand on the seats.

- We are blessed by having 2 singing stands - Shed End and MHL. But I don't understand why we don't get more out of that by singing towards eachother creating a "who can sing the loudest" sort of competition.

- Most clubs have a fan club. This fan club is then devided into smaller groups where one section is responsible for the atmosphere at the stadium (tifos, singing, flags etc.). As far as I am aware Chelsea does not have one fan club (I know that there are many smaller ones but none in London). Am I wrong (I would be very keen to join)?

Just my 2 cents

[Rmpr 8,977]

I don't think the atmosphere is that bad at the Bridge. I normally stand/sit at MHL and usually the atmosphere is quite good and better at bigger games. There are of course room for approvement.

Some thoughts:

- Someone in this thread suggested introducing a Capo (the song starters). These are widely used around Europe (the only place I haven't seen them is in UK) and I think they work really well. All you need is a megaphone and someone willing to stand in front of the crowd (and knows the songs of course).

- Too many tourists at MHL, who don't know the songs and just go to MHL for the atmosphere. If you don't want to join in creating an atmosphere there are many other places you can sit at the Bridge.

- The ticket prices might also have a say. I would like to go to every game but I simply can't afford it. Hence, I go to the bigger games and loan out my membership for smaller games. I suspect more people are selective of the games they attend. Hence, we are not seeing the same people for every game.

- Persistant sitting. I simply can't understand that you can't stand up at MHL (luckily we do most games anyway). Last game I attended (Rubin Kazan) there was even an official trying to get everyone to sit (didn't succeed and he was not there 2nd half). IMHO if you want to sit there are West and East stand or even MHU. If your kids can't see why not go to the allocated childrens stand or they can stand on the seats.

- We are blessed by having 2 singing stands - Shed End and MHL. But I don't understand why we don't get more out of that by singing towards eachother creating a "who can sing the loudest" sort of competition.

- Most clubs have a fan club. This fan club is then devided into smaller groups where one section is responsible for the atmosphere at the stadium (tifos, singing, flags etc.). As far as I am aware Chelsea does not have one fan club (I know that there are many smaller ones but none in London). Am I wrong (I would be very keen to join)?

Just my 2 cents

I was the one suggesting it...

Great points, agree with all of them!

[dave30 728]

I don't think the atmosphere is that bad at the Bridge. I normally stand/sit at MHL and usually the atmosphere is quite good and better at bigger games. There are of course room for approvement.

Some thoughts:

- Someone in this thread suggested introducing a Capo (the song starters). These are widely used around Europe (the only place I haven't seen them is in UK) and I think they work really well. All you need is a megaphone and someone willing to stand in front of the crowd (and knows the songs of course). Here is video where you can see the 2 Capos in the middle of the stand where a little platform has been created for the to stand on.

Here is another where you can really hear the use of the Capo

- Too many tourists at MHL, who don't know the songs and just go to MHL for the atmosphere. If you don't want to join in creating an atmosphere there are many other places you can sit at the Bridge.

- The ticket prices might also have a say. I would like to go to every game but I simply can't afford it. Hence, I go to the bigger games and loan out my membership for smaller games. I suspect more people are selective of the games they attend. Hence, we are not seeing the same people for every game.

- Persistant sitting. I simply can't understand that you can't stand up at MHL (luckily we do most games anyway). Last game I attended (Rubin Kazan) there was even an official trying to get everyone to sit (didn't succeed and he was not there 2nd half). IMHO if you want to sit there are West and East stand or even MHU. If your kids can't see why not go to the allocated childrens stand or they can stand on the seats.

- We are blessed by having 2 singing stands - Shed End and MHL. But I don't understand why we don't get more out of that by singing towards eachother creating a "who can sing the loudest" sort of competition.

- Most clubs have a fan club. This fan club is then devided into smaller groups where one section is responsible for the atmosphere at the stadium (tifos, singing, flags etc.). As far as I am aware Chelsea does not have one fan club (I know that there are many smaller ones but none in London). Am I wrong (I would be very keen to join)?

Just my 2 cents

Agree with most of those points, other than the megaphone/ultra style fans. I just don't think that would fit in with British football fan culture.

[blueviking 32]

Agree with most of those points, other than the megaphone/ultra style fans. I just don't think that would fit in with British football fan culture.

Don't get me wrong I'm not suggesting or promoting ultra style fans. However, IMO introducing Capos to the bridge will lift the atmosphere. Far too often 2 or 3 songs are being song at the same time at MHL. A Capo would ensure that everyone are singing the same.

Anyone know of any London based fan clubs?

[Kezza 1,965]

Worst thing I found are the Japanese tourists who film the game on there phones!! Annoyed me when I was there, annoys me when I watch it on tele.

The very left of the shed end upper, where it meets the east stand seemed pretty good!

[Rmpr 8,977]

To the away fans today at Fulham!

[Milan 17,959]

[IkE 267]

Don't get me wrong I'm not suggesting or promoting ultra style fans. However, IMO introducing Capos to the bridge will lift the atmosphere. Far too often 2 or 3 songs are being song at the same time at MHL. A Capo would ensure that everyone are singing the same.

Anyone know of any London based fan clubs?

Hey mate, If you find one please let me know, I'll be quite happy to join

[blueviking 32]

Hey mate, If you find one please let me know, I'll be quite happy to join

Alright mate? I still haven't found one but we could always meet for a pint before a game if you are interested.

[IkE 267]

Alright mate? I still haven't found one but we could always meet for a pint before a game if you are interested.

That sounds great, now I just need to get tickets (not being so lucky with this lately).

Why we don't open ourselves a talkchelsea fan club? This would be possible? We should ask for permission!

[blueviking 32]

That sounds great, now I just need to get tickets (not being so lucky with this lately).

Why we don't open ourselves a talkchelsea fan club? This would be possible? We should ask for permission!

Make sure you get a membership for next season. Very difficult to get tickets without one.

Good idea to arrange something through talkchelsea. Maybe an informal group of people meeting up before the games for a pint? Probably better from next season.

[Fulham Broadway 17,333]

German clubs and Dortmund for example show how its done -All home league games and 3 in the Champs League for 11 Euros a game, about 8 pounds. They can stand and drink beer.

The atmosphere was fantastic when I went to Leverkusen.

Shows up the greed and contempt for the fan over here.

[IkE 267]

Make sure you get a membership for next season. Very difficult to get tickets without one.

Good idea to arrange something through talkchelsea. Maybe an informal group of people meeting up before the games for a pint? Probably better from next season.

Definitely a good idea, let's do something with this soon!

[Special Juan 28,140]

I'd be up for a meet up with some from here, no worries.

[blueviking 32]

German clubs and Dortmund for example show how its done -All home league games and 3 in the Champs League for 11 Euros a game, about 8 pounds. They can stand and drink beer.

The atmosphere was fantastic when I went to Leverkusen.

Shows up the greed and contempt for the fan over here.

Absolutely true. I attended a game in Dortmund last season and stood on the south stand (yellow wall) and the atmosphere was amazing. The only experience that can match it was a Besiktas home game I attended on a holiday to Turkey a couple of years ago.

On the south stand in Dortmund they have flip seats as I believe it is a requirement to have all seater stadiums for European games but no one uses them. That along with the tickets prices is just a few examples of the clubs in Germany accommodate the fans.

Along with greed, I also believe that the hooligan ghost is still lurking around.

[blueviking 32]

@ Special Juan and Skunk: Brilliant that is already 3 people:) I'll send you a PM with my facebook details so we can keep in touch. I'll post a suggestion to meet up on talkchelsea before the beginning of next season.

[IkE 267]

I'd be up for a meet up with some from here, no worries.

@ Special Juan and Skunk: Brilliant that is already 3 people:) I'll send you a PM with my facebook details so we can keep in touch. I'll post a suggestion to meet up on talkchelsea before the beginning of next season.

Whenever you want guys we can open a thread, maybe some other people are willing to meet up too.

[blueviking 32]

Whenever you want guys we can open a thread, maybe some other people are willing to meet up too.

I do think we should start a seperate thread and see how many we can get together. However, don't you think we should wait until next season? Everything is sold out now.