CHELSEA fans are being urged to boycott the club's next Champions League home game against Genk.
But just under 34,000 supporters were at Stamford Bridge to witness second-half goals from David Luiz and Juan Mata.
And a campaign attracting growing interest on social networking site Twitter wants the Chelsea faithful to stay away on October 19 in protest at the club's ticket prices.
The Chelsea Supporters Group believe the only way to get Roman Abramovich and Co to sit up and take notice is for fans to vote with their feet.
source: Thesun.co.uk
Ticket prices were heavily reduced for last season's Champions League group games but have jumped up to £40 this term, except in the stadium's family centre where they cost £36.
And with standard seats set to cost a minimum of £52 should the Blues reach the knockout rounds, many supporters simply cannot afford to attend games.
Michelle Shaw, co vice-chairman of the CSG, said: "Not only am I boycotting Genk, I am also boycotting Leverkusen and Valencia.
"Why? Because I don't want to wake up one May and find I can't afford my season ticket any more.
"The only way to send a message to the club is by a low attendance at the Genk game."
However, not all fans share the same view as Shaw and her fellow CSG members.
One supporter, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I totally understand why people are up in arms about ticket prices.
"Times are hard but the club had frozen them for a number of seasons and a rise was inevitable at some point.
"Considering the atmosphere has deteriorated anyway, I reckon it's more important to get behind the team and make the Bridge a fortress once again.
"We've got a new manager and new players who deserve our support, so I for one will not be joining the boycott."
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