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Aaron Ramirez49 said:If that’s how you want to play it... well, it’s actually fascinating to me how 500 Chelsea supporters at a stadium can sound louder than 5,000 people in the north stands. Honestly, I think the local ultras have an issue with their age demographic; the songs just dissipate into thin air because the crowd lacks that cohesive energy.
The reason is simple: a compact group is always going to be more powerful. You don't really have 5,000 true fans up there in the north end; it’s hard to claim that. The core leadership consists of maybe 200 people who handle the atmosphere, lighting the flares and managing all the logistics, while everyone else is just there to watch. If they aren't feeling it, they won't cheer. And let's be honest, people from the South tend to get pretty lazy if they aren't actively motivated—if they see a chance to sit down and grab a snack, they'll take it in a heartbeat.😁
That’s why the away section often sounds better. It’s where the real die-hards gather, those who actually want to participate and drive the energy. It’s the same thing at the home stadium; being on the road usually feels much more intense and unified for me.
Noah Jones92, look, if the folks in New York City had their own dedicated club, they wouldn't have spent 25 years boycotting it; they would have been cheering for it for over two decades. If you honestly believe people enjoy boycotting their own team or that they love being unable to support their club, then you're simply mistaken. I still see some people showing up, but personally, I cannot and will not support this team until the corrupt ownership leaves. I don't have the heart for it. To me, those players are still just puppets of the organization. They can throw their jerseys in the crowd or act out all they want, but it doesn't change anything for me. Until those vultures and the owner are kicked out, this isn't our team. Anyone with a realistic perspective understands that. We can negotiate many things with a club, but nothing changes if the inner circle is filled with parasites and thieves—people who are only there to feed their own egos rather than serve the team and the fans. Only when that fundamental rot is cleared will most people finally recognize the club as their own again. Then, and only then, will singing "my team" actually mean something. Otherwise, it's all just empty noise.
Happy New Year 2017 to all the Chelsea supporters, the local fans, and all Americans, wherever you may be.