Chelsea captain Millie Bright has said it was "hugely disappointing" to hear expletive insults directed her way after their 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Sunday and reminded fans that the players "are not robots."
"Yesterday I experienced a fans comment that I was f------ s--- in the first half," the defender wrote on Instagram.
"Now everyone can have their opinion, what was said I don't actually care about but it was more the fact that this came after they'd asked for photos + signatures."
Earlier this season, Chelsea decided it was no longer safe for players to give autographs and take photos at their home ground Kingsmeadow.
Chelsea are unbeaten in the Women's Super League this season and hold a seven-point lead over second-placed Manchester United at the top of the table.
Despite the success, the defender has urged fans to be "more mindful of your comments."
Bright wrote: "Please may I remind you that as players we are not collectibles, we are not robots, we are humans the same as you."
"After every game we as players make a choice to give you our time, support and generosity to do photos, signatures, have conversation, because we care and respect you travelling to support us," she added.
"Every game we give our absolute all and it won't always be pretty or perfect, but just remember we give everything to be the best for you. So this experience was hugely disappointing, especially from a fan sat in the Chelsea section."
