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Thanks for your comments, lads. They're much appreciated. All the very best for the remainder of the season. Jim

Sorry lads, I didn't make that clear. Re the bit about wages being similar, I meant the fans' wages (in those countries) rather than the players.

Hello Chaps, I'm writing an article about the cost of watching football in this country and would be really grateful for your opinions. The cheapest Premier League ticket costs, on average, £28 and I know Chelsea's are significantly higher than this. The cheapest tickets in the Blue Square Bet Premier (England's fifth tier) average £14. Compare this to the cheapest tickets in the German Bundesliga and French Ligue 1, which average about £10. Wages in the three countries are similar. This isn't like comparing England with Brazil, or even Spain. What are your feelings about this? Do you think that the Premier League is a superior "product"? Why do you think attendances are so high considering the prices charged? I'm particularly keen to hear from lads (and lasses) who have been going to Stamford Bridge since before the formation of the Premier League. Do many of the fans that you used to attend games with still go? Also, have you noticed a change in the type of people who attend Chelsea games? I'd really appreciate your take on this. In the meantime, all the very best for the remainder of the season. Regards Jim