"Although we didn't always have the money for the expensive new kits every season (I'm sure you can spot my mismatched camo shorts), we always had something Chelsea to wear. My dad would often dodge the high ticket prices by taking us to watch the women's team play, as well as the under-21s, where you would witness great talent at a fraction of the cost."
"In south-west London, particularly my area of Worcester Park, there has always been a strong Chelsea tradition as a result of the movement of working-class households out to the suburbs in response to overcrowding in inner-city areas like Kensington. This gave the area a strong football culture, which my family was more than happy to be a part of. Now, as a new generation is priced out of the suburbs,"
A family in south-west London was raised as dedicated Chelsea supporters under a father who prioritized football experiences. The family attended matches at Stamford Bridge, local parks and pub viewings, and made budget choices like watching the women's team and under-21s to reduce costs. Childhood highlights include playing with siblings and witnessing a memorable 6-0 Chelsea victory over Arsenal in 2014 with extended family. Worcester Park developed a strong Chelsea culture through suburban migration of working-class households. Rising costs now threaten to disperse that community as a new generation becomes priced out of the suburbs.
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