Atmosphere at Home Games

[Styles 9,790]

So then the excuse of that Chelsea supporter that because home tickets are expensive is just that excuse.

No offence, but you're not making any sense.

The away supporters are concentrated together and therefore able to generate a brilliant atmosphere. Unless there is a specific stand dedicated to the most vocal supporters at the Bridge it's not going to be the same. We have 41,000 supporters at home - most of who are not going to sing for the majority of the game for a number of reasons - and the vocal supporters are spread out amongst them so their presence is diluted. There are a lot of things the club can do to help improve the atmosphere but they don't; in fact they actively take steps that make the problem worse e.g. banning people for persistent standing.

And ticket prices are absolutely a contributing factor.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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So at best he's unwilling to discuss the factors involved and at worst he's just downright ignorant and criticising the supporters for the sake of it.

Well done, Jose.

The way he was scowling after the first goal was pretty fucking pathetic. I was wondering at the time what his problem was. Just embarrassing really.

Well, the last possible reasoning for making the remarks was because he wanted it genuinely discussed and hopefully somehow addressed and improved, but when he refuses to even discuss the causes, that theory just goes out the window.

I cannot understand or support why he would make the comments, now. If he thinks this is a way to get a response in the next match then he is very much mistaken. I can't believe how ignorant he is about the real causes of the issue.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

The fans away at Haribo will be stood up, majority will have had some beers, and be audible to TV audiences

[Styles 9,790]

Well, the last possible reasoning for making the remarks was because he wanted it genuinely discussed and hopefully somehow addressed and improved, but when he refuses to even discuss the causes, that theory just goes out the window.

I cannot understand or support why he would make the comments, now. If he thinks this is a way to get a response in the next match then he is very much mistaken. I can't believe how ignorant he is about the real causes of the issue.

That he said Chelsea get the least support of all the teams is just unforgivable really. I doubt he wanted an actual discussion, it really was nothing more than a hissy fit.

[Styles 9,790]

Also interesting to note that Liverpool supporters are planning a Rodgers Out plane banner for Saturday. Best supporters in England apparently.

[Special Juan 28,094]

Also interesting to note that Liverpool supporters are planning a Rodgers Out plane banner for Saturday. Best supporters in England apparently.

Wondered how long it would take.

[Myself 793]

Why are away fans allowed to stand and the home fans not?

the old guys dont like it

[Madmax 9,219]

That he said Chelsea get the least support of all the teams is just unforgivable really. I doubt he wanted an actual discussion, it really was nothing more than a hissy fit.

It's okay though because he's One Of Us.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29624410

I just love their passion. But unfortunately it is impossible for us to replicate reduced price for tickets with FFP still around.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

So, apparently JT did phone the fan today: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-skipper-john-terry-rings-4557981

Not convinced but hoping his promises of taking the issue to the club are serious.

[boshman 1,073]

Everybody talking about being asked to sit. Where are you getting that from? I have been going to The Bridge for 15 years. Mostly in the MH lower where everybody stands and have not once been asked to sit.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Last season season ticket holders had letters sent to their home address advising them that they have been noted as "persistent standers" and if it continues they will have their season tickets revoked and incur a ban.

This is what we're up against, I know many fans that will not go to homes games and just go to away games because they're that bad.

Our home support is embarrassing. One of the worst in the league, unless we are playing in a big game.

What do the club do? Threaten to ban those that try and start an atmosphere and bring in cheerleaders and foam hands.

The clubs out of touch.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Everybody talking about being asked to sit. Where are you getting that from? I have been going to The Bridge for 15 years. Mostly in the MH lower where everybody stands and have not once been asked to sit.

Find that very hard to believe. Although there is a lot of standing, stewards are constantly coming down the aisles getting people to sit down.

People attempt "stand up if you love Chelsea/hate Tottenham", but it only works for about 2 minutes before everyone's sat down again.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Hard to think of any Prem League teams whose atmos is rocking at home games. Stoke come close, but we can narrow it down to specifics;

Lack of safe standing, too expensive tickets, abundance of mongs. By far the biggest factor is the legacy of legislation passed after Hillsboro.

As far as CL games go there is always a general lethargy at Stamford Bridge for the group games, its not until the knockout rounds that it picks up.

[DH1988 1,346]

Everybody talking about being asked to sit. Where are you getting that from? I have been going to The Bridge for 15 years. Mostly in the MH lower where everybody stands and have not once been asked to sit.

Every single game I've been to (frequent) and always in MHL, Row E - been asked to sit down, luckily the usual stewards there are alright and give you some slack/leeway though however they are just doing what they are told.