The on topic thread

[jd2010]

Majority of Chelsea supporters (in London) history pre-Roman happened at Craven Cottage

 

[jod23]

A bit more originality would be nice, but to be honest I'm sure my fellow Chelsea fans don't really care to much about being 'teased' for having more Money/Trophies/Fans than we previously had. Im sure you guys feel the same.

Shut up you plastic.

 

[chef]

Majority of Chelsea supporters (in London) history pre-Roman happened at Craven Cottage

82,905 in 1935 say hello.

 

[chef]

Shut up you plastic.

Ok relic.

 

[SM]

Gary and Phil Neville have flown to Australia, apparently their father has had a heart attack here.

 

[jd2010]

82,905 in 1935 say hello.

And most of those people from 80 years ago are 6 foot under by now.

 

[jod23]

Ok relic.

Harsh

Haha.

 

[chef]

And most of those people from 80 years ago are 6 foot under by now.

Obviously. And been replaced by many more.

 

[chef]

Harsh

Haha.

Soz

 

[jd2010]

Obviously. And been replaced by many more.

Replaced by the 9,000 that were going to PL games at the Bridge around 1990-1994

 

[chef]

Replaced by the 9,000 that were going to PL games at the Bridge around 1990-1994

20k, but carry on

Not sure what your point is though.

 

[jd2010]

20k, but carry on

Not sure what your point is though.

Sorry it was 6,000 not 9,000 that made it to that game against Southampton in 1992 pre-Roman. My point is the Chelsea fanbase has definitely grown significantly from being behind the likes of QPR & Fulham in the 70's & 80's to being back up where it was pre-WW2. I'm not saying there's no history at the club, just that most English based supporters aged 20-40 would be lucky to have gone to a game between 1980-Roman days

 

[chef]

Gee theres some shit posted on here.

1908 was when Fulham had a higher average attendance.

I dont think QPR ever has.

 

[SM]

Let's ignore the human tragedy and continue our dick measuring contest, yay.

 

[Jatz]

Let's ignore the human tragedy and continue our dick measuring contest, yay.

Not sure why'd you'd expect any differently, you do know this board.

Did he die?

 

[SM]

Not sure why'd you'd expect any differently, you do know this board.

Did he die?

Think he's in a critical condition in hospital, but the story's only just broken so I suspect there'll be updates when they know more.

Although it's probably the wrong time for a giggle, his name is Neville Neville. Cruel parents.

 

[Jatz]

Think he's in a critical condition in hospital, but the story's only just broken so I suspect there'll be updates when they know more.

Although it's probably the wrong time for a giggle, his name is Neville Neville. Cruel parents.

Obviously hope it's not fatal. My Pop had one about 6 months ago, he's just getting back to full strength now. Still beats the alternative of course.

Yeah, that's not great. Cruel indeed.

 

[SM]

Obviously hope it's not fatal. My Pop had one about 6 months ago, he's just getting back to full strength now. Still beats the alternative of course.

Yeah, that's not great. Cruel indeed.

Yeah my Dad had a very minor one and was back up and running within a few months, but it's still a shock when the news hits you.

 

[jd2010]

Gee theres some shit posted on here.

1908 was when Fulham had a higher average attendance.

I dont think QPR ever has.

The behind Fulham & QPR was on the pitch not on the terraces (re: cup finals & the like in that era). Anyone who has seen the Cottage & Loftus Road would know they physically can't achieve big crowds. Like I said it's MOST UK based Chelsea fans, maybe you're (if you're from there?) the exception to the rule.

But it's a fact 1970-1995 Chelsea crowds & fanbase wasn't at the levels it is now. It's pretty basic knowledge that success brings in new fans and those that just like to bandwagon onto success. Does that take away all the history of the club? No not at all. Does it mean everyone that supports the club never went to a game pre-money? No. Do opposition supporters have the right to joke about the collective? Each to their own. For mine I enjoy taking the piss because I know a lot about the UK club's history having family that supports all 4 big London clubs (scum, you guys, spammers & us). I know Chelsea have been historically been a big club and are currently, but I also like to remind my mates (most who'd have no clue) that they weren't always where they are now

 

[chef]

The behind Fulham & QPR was on the pitch not on the terraces (re: cup finals & the like in that era). Anyone who has seen the Cottage & Loftus Road would know they physically can't achieve big crowds. Like I said it's MOST UK based Chelsea fans, maybe you're (if you're from there?) the exception to the rule.

But it's a fact 1970-1995 Chelsea crowds & fanbase wasn't at the levels it is now. It's pretty basic knowledge that success brings in new fans and those that just like to bandwagon onto success. Does that take away all the history of the club? No not at all. Does it mean everyone that supports the club never went to a game pre-money? No. Do opposition supporters have the right to joke about the collective? Each to their own. For mine I enjoy taking the piss because I know a lot about the UK club's history having family that supports all 4 big London clubs (scum, you guys, spammers & us). I know Chelsea have been historically been a big club and are currently, but I also like to remind my mates (most who'd have no clue) that they weren't always where they are now

Fair enough mate

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Chelsea had plenty of support before Roman. What has changed recently is that some of the traditional supporters have been priced out but they still fill the stadium and need to expand. Sure, they have picked up a significant amount of new supporters since they started genuinely competing for trophies.
The same can be said of most clubs in the top 6.

 

[SM]

Chelsea had plenty of support before Roman. What has changed recently is that some of the traditional supporters have been priced out but they still fill the stadium and need to expand. Sure, they have picked up a significant amount of new supporters since they started genuinely competing for trophies.
The same can be said of most clubs in the top 6.

I hate, hate, hate that traditional supporters are getting priced out of the game. There'll come a tipping point, mark my words, where the big sides will have their stadia filled by tourists and upper class supporters who don't support the side with the same passion as the common fan, and you'll end up with absolute libraries.

I am thrilled that Man City are going some way to counter this - as is Swansea - but even my club has seen exorbitant ticket price rises, which have stuck even after relegation.

 

[jd2010]

There'll come a tipping point, mark my words, where the big sides will have their stadia filled by tourists and upper class supporters who don't support the side with the same passion as the common fan, and you'll end up with absolute libraries.

You haven't watched an Arsenal or Chelsea game of late?

 

[SM]

You haven't watched an Arsenal or Chelsea game of late?

Liverpool as well. Not saying it doesn't already happen. I was at Anfield January 2014, and it was absolutely dead silent apart from the away supporters. They do their big boisterous "YNWA" and then they'll have the occasional bit of noise, and especially after they scored they were up and about, but the support in general at all of those big clubs is pretty average.

To be honest Arsenal is one of the better ones, was at the Emirates twice and had decent noise on both occasions - once against us, once against your mob in the FA Cup.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

I hate, hate, hate that traditional supporters are getting priced out of the game. There'll come a tipping point, mark my words, where the big sides will have their stadia filled by tourists and upper class supporters who don't support the side with the same passion as the common fan, and you'll end up with absolute libraries.

I am thrilled that Man City are going some way to counter this - as is Swansea - but even my club has seen exorbitant ticket price rises, which have stuck even after relegation.

Unfortunately, Old Trafford is about 70% Tourists/upper class supporters, 25% hardcore, 5% away fans.