Chelsea news: Fan views on Stamford Bridge atmosphere

We asked for your views on the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge and whether it’s the team’s job to get the crowd on side.

After Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Leicester Enzo Maresca was asked whether the fans need to do more and he said: “We had that [support] absolutely, but we need it for the whole game.”

Here are some of your comments:

Theo: This is as bad as any football I have watched at the Bridge. Slow, predictable and nervous. Maybe the team should give us something to cheer about before criticising the supporters.

Richard: The atmosphere won’t improve until we see a more positive approach from the team. Previously, if I was going to be late for a game I would run to the ground to make sure I missed as little as possible. Now, together with the lack of connection to the current squad, I struggle to care whether we win or lose. The soul of the club has been destroyed.

Jerry: It’s pretty difficult for fans to get excited when the team plays tediously dull football week in, week out with a manager who is increasingly looking like a one-trick pony and out of his depth. The players look about as excited about the prospect of playing as the fans feel watching them.

Peter: It’s a chicken and egg situation regarding the atmosphere. Dull side to side passing yields a dull atmosphere. There is a noticeable improvement when the team attack.

Tom: I’ve been going to the Bridge since the 1990s. Outside of the big European nights it’s always felt a bit doom and gloom. I look enviously at the atmosphere at Selhurst Park.

Kieran: Yes, absolutely dreadful. It must be so infuriating as a player to not get the necessary support when things are going poorly, which they are at the moment. How do you expect the players to improve and push harder without the support from the fans in the stadium?