Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace: Post-Match Reflections
Poor Stamford Bridge Atmosphere
Incidentally, in the corresponding fixture last season Mourinho lambasted the Blues fans for not providing enough support for the players and praised the away Crystal Palace fans. On Saturday, the situation mirrored last season’s game as the Palace supporters could be heard throughout the game, while the Chelsea support was almost non-existent.
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In the aftermath of Mourinho’s criticism last season, a spokesperson for the fans came out to complain about several factors, ranging from the exorbitant cost of purchasing season tickets which means only the well-to-do fans and tourists (who are not likely to make the required noise to support the players) are able to afford them, to the overzealousness of the stewards who prevent fans from standing to support the team.
Whatever the reasons may be, the silence of the home support has been detrimental to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, especially against the so-called inferior opposition like Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Blues board may have to look into the complaints of the supporters if the situation is to improve.
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