Fans react as Chelsea part ways with Frank Lampard
Chelsea have confirmed on their official site that they have parted ways with manager Frank Lampard.
The 42-year-old was under massive pressure following a poor run of results in December and January. A miserable run of just three wins in ten games saw us cede ground in the Premier League title race.
In the statement, Chelsea admitted that Lampard has failed to meet the club’s expectations leaving them with no choice to come to what was a difficult decision to make. With the lack of any clear way forward, the club appears to have had little choice.
Softening the blow?
In a never before seen gesture from Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea oligarch has penned a farewell message to the outgoing Lampard.
A man notorious for firing managers, Lampard is now the 14th Blues boss to serve under Abramovich.
The Russian billionaire admits that dismissing Lampard was not an easy decision. All the more so given the pair’s close friendship and mutual respect.
“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers.”
Abramovich, however, could not turn a blind eye to circumstances and had to make the call. He went on to add that Lampard would be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge, a place where he blossomed into one of the best players in the world.
Chelsea fans react as Frank Lampard gets the sack
We’ll miss you superfrank😭💙 you deserved better!
— CFC_Mount (@cfc_mount) January 25, 2021
Thank you so much for everything Frank 💙
— Elizabeth Helenek (@eli_helenek) January 25, 2021
How have we not backed him properly and given him more time??? Terrible decision
— Tipster Charlie & Co ✨ (@TipsterCharlie) January 25, 2021
Sad but a good development from the club… hopefully Rafael Benitez takes over.
— Ibraheem (@ibraheemjibrin) January 25, 2021
Disgusting decision he needed more time he deserved more time this will take time to heal the hearts gone
— Dean thorne (@21_thorne) January 25, 2021
Man, I still can’t believe this.
— Mod (@CFCMod_) January 25, 2021
Gone but NEVER forgotten. He will forever be a Chelsea legend and an example for all the players that play and will play for this club.
— Abdinho (@Abd1nho) January 25, 2021
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Absolutely stupid decision to get rid of him. Yes he’s underperforming but come on, he’ll come good eventually. He needed more time.
— Ricky (@HarisonRamon) January 25, 2021
Forever a legend in my eyes. Thank you Frank 💙
— Dami™️ (@TheGrandDam) January 25, 2021
It’s tough but I can’t lie, I share the views of the club. Couldn’t see where a turn of form was coming from because from the outside it looked like Frank was not willing to change his style at all to see if that could bring about change.
— views From The 9🇬🇭 (@SupermaltZaddy) January 25, 2021
