Parramatta Eels captain Jarryd Hayne pleas for fans to stay loyal Jarryd Hayne in action against the Roosters on Monday night. THEY are battered and gutted but Parramatta fans have been urged to stay loyal and attend Saturday night's important match against Cronulla at Parramatta Stadium. Fearing the famous Blue and Gold Army may be discharged after a 50-0 defeat to the Sydney Roosters, Eels chief executive Ken Edwards joined club superstar Jarryd Hayne in calling on all supporters to stick solid. "We are hurting like they are," Edwards said. We are working as hard as we can to be the best we can. We need the fans to stick with us, support us and turn up on Saturday. Everyone is in this together. Remember, we are only four games in. We have a new coach, new shape and new system. It will take a little time. There are eight teams currently on two competition points. It's not just us. Hayne underlined Edwards' comments. "The fans are hurting just as much as the players," he said. That is why they are the best fans in the game. The last few years have been tough but week in, week out they turn up with a passion. Eels officials are hoping they can attract a crowd of about 15,000 for the Sharks game.