Chelsea fans give backing to safe-standing proposals
Chelsea supporters have given their “overwhelming” backing to the idea of introducing safe-standing sections to the proposed new stadium at Stamford Bridge.
Fans agreed it would improve the atmosphere and make ticket prices more affordable and urged the club to take a leading role in its implementation, in a survey conducted by the Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST).
Chelsea have said in the past they are prepared to consider a safe-standing section if the rules are changed although there are no plans written into the design for their new stadium at the moment.
Chelsea supporters have given their 'overwhelming' backing to the idea of safe-standing
Tottenham are looking at the possibility of a small safe-standing trial in their new 60,000 stadium which is set to open next year.
More new stadiums around the world are being devised with a move to safe-standing in mind.
In Los Angeles, LAFC will join Major League Soccer next year with a state-of-the-art new stadium with safe-standing rail seats behind the goal which can be removed to accommodate a stage for concerts.
Chelsea Supporters Trust survey shows fans think atmosphere would improve with standing
Chelsea’s new home is further down the line but the rebuilding of Stamford Bridge ranked as the key area of concern for fans who completed the CST’s annual survey and especially the venue for the team’s temporary home.
Supporters also showed strong support for Twickenham and Wembley as the preferred options for an estimated three-year period when the Bridge is not available.
Nearly half of those questioned selected Twickenham as the preferred option, with more than 40 per cent in favour of Wembley and little more than 10 per cent support for moving in with West Ham at the London Stadium, in Stratford.