I OWE BLUES
Lamps’ pledge to fans who welcomed him back
Lampard’s first home game as Blues boss came back in August 2019, when his side laboured to a disappointing 1- 1 draw with Leicester.
And the former Chelsea midfielder, a giant in his playing days with the club, said an emotional thanks afterwards to supporters for the warm welcome they gave him.
That season ended without silverware but now, after a record summer spend, Lampard is confident his squad are ready to win trophies.
He said: “I will always remember the reception of the fans when I walked out at Stamford Bridge for the first time as Chelsea manager.
“It was really humbling for me, having been away and then coming back in a different capacity.
“It was an amazing feeling and I loved ved it. This is my club and there are not ot many people that are fortunate e enough to have the journey that I’ve e had.
“I’ve completely engulfed myself f in this job and I want to bring success s to this club.
“Coming back to Chelsea and d receiving the reception that I did d from the fans, you want to bring the e supporters that success because e they deserve it.”
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Cup. But they are still fighting on three fronts and face Southampton this Saturday looking to improve after winning two of their opening four Premier League games.
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ADORATION: Fans wear Lampard’s name quick to play down expectations at the start of the season, he is convinced success is coming.
The former England star knows all about winning trophies, having won 11 major honours at Chelsea during his glit glittering playing career.
He H admits he is still learning the ropes rop as a manager but is determined mi to make sure all the hard work wo pays off.
Lampard said: “It’s a tough job but it’s a rewarding job. I’m driving myself daily to be better and we know what it takes to taste success here.
“We want to do well and we know there’s a lot of work to be done to achieve our goals, but unless you give it absolutely everything, then, that’s not going to happen.”