Former Chelsea star Pat Nevin has hit out at the poor atmosphere at the club's home grown.
Nevin has been an outspoken critic of the club's performances over the past couple of years.
He was especially unhappy with the way Stamford Bridge has sounded in recent home games.
As Chelsea take on Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home on Tuesday, Nevin stated to BBC Sport: "Last week I was at Sunderland v Newcastle, then Middlesbrough v Chelsea and then Newcastle v Manchester City.
"For those unaware of the geography, these games were all in cities in the north east of England at big clubs who are passionately supported, are steeped in football, but who rarely win major trophies. There are only five in the last 68 years between the three of them, ouch!
"If there were awards for the quality of the atmosphere however, each would be Champions League contenders. It is very noticeable how different the atmosphere is at various top grounds in England just now.
"My beloved Chelsea at Stamford Bridge regularly has the matchday atmosphere of a mausoleum on a rainy Monday. Quite fitting as there is a cemetery just behind the main stand.
"It seems to take a lot to get Chelsea and Manchester United fans stirred at the moment, but the passion will hopefully come back if and when they ever get back to the top table of the game. The problem is, it doesn't look imminent for either."
