He is their greatest ever player

Greatest ever player does not even do Lampard justice. He is the club’s all time top goal scorer – and is a midfielder.

The likes of Lampard and his goals from the middle of the park will not be seen again in the Premier League, let alone at Chelsea and given all the player has done for the club, he deserves far more respect than to exit through the back door.

He has been with Chelsea whilst they have won it all – and has been one of the biggest, if not the biggest factor in their success as well.