Frank Lampard, Chelsea’s all time top goal scorer with 211 goals, returns to Stamford Bridge today wearing a lighter shade of blue than he’s used to.
Lampard is rightly adored at Chelsea, but no longer universally it seems.
Even he doesn’t seem convinced (Mike Egerton/PA)
After his move to Manchester City this fan took it upon himself to write some mean words on cardboard.
One grown man is holding up a rather scrappy placard calling Lampard "a traitor". Absolutely…what did Lampard ever do for Chelsea? Dear me
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) January 31, 2015
The reception Lampard received during the warm-up and when his name was read out would suggest that this fan is definitely in the minority, however.
#cfc fans by the tunnel chanting "Super Frank" as Lampard heads back to away dressing-room after warm-up.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) January 31, 2015
Neil Barnett reading out the City team. Gets to "Welcome home Frank Lampard" – and applause briefly follows.
— Dan Levene (@BluesChronicle) January 31, 2015
Cheers and applause from Chelsea fans as Frank Lampard's name is read out at Stamford Bridge
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) January 31, 2015
Other banners around the ground recognise Lampard for all that he achieved during his 13 years with Chelsea.
(Adam Davy/PA)
(Adam Davy/PA)
And after seeing how well he’s continued to perform after his move to Manchester – he’s definitely loved up there now too.
(Mike Egerton/PA)
Source: SNAPPA