Bates: “Demonstration of Faith By The Fans”

Last updated : 04 August 2002 By -

Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has praised the club's supporters for showing faith in the team by snapping up season tickets.

The Blues have sold over 23,000 tickets for the first time in our history despite being tipped for an unsuccessful season by many critics.

Bates told the club's official website: "We will finish up probably selling 1,500 more than ever before which is a real demonstration of faith by the fans."

stevefurlong@chelsea-mad.co.uk