“I have to be honest” Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans after celebrating vital Everton win against his former team

“I have to be honest” Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans after celebrating vital Everton win against his former team

Frank Lampard begged with Chelsea fans to be understanding after his emotional celebration following Everton’s crucial win over his former team on Sunday.

The Toffees started the day staring down the barrel after Burnley’s win at Watford had pushed Lampard’s struggling side even further down the table.

Despite the perilous nature of their situation, Everton delivered a combative performance and were well deserving the lead they carved out for themselves when Richarlison pounced on a mistake by Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta early in the second period.

Look at what it means to Frank Lampard! 💪

A HUGE win for Everton in their fight against relegation 🔵 pic.twitter.com/CBBHmL7Mta

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After that, Everton relied on the heroics of their goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, to retain their slim lead, and when it was finally over after seven minutes of agonizing injury time, Lampard couldn’t contain his joy.

“I have so much respect for Chelsea and the fans,” said Lampard afterwards. “So I hope they understand me getting excited with the win.

“We needed it today, more than them. I have to be honest. For me, it was all about Everton today. Three points are so critical to us, when you see what it means to our fans’ lives.”

Lampard commented on the agonizing wait for the final whistle and his team’s combative skills, saying, “Seven minutes added on was a bit of a surprise!

“They are always a team that will put you under pressure late on. We did brilliantly. The team, stadium, the fans were man of the match today. From the drive in to the support, which we need. Thanks to them.

“The fans are in the middle of this. I am pleased the players could see on the way in what it means to the fans. They know that and understand it. They got behind us, were nicely aggressive, this place has to be a hard place to come. Results have been good here at Goodison before I came, we have to maintain that.

“We have to fight for points, we are in the relegation zone and we have to go with that same spirit every game.

“They [the players] have to show they care. I like that. They don’t have to go over the line but have to show they care, the fans want to see that. I prodded them a bit before the game because the situation is clear. We need to perform with that level in all our remaining games. That needs to keep coming in and if it doesn’t we have to sort it out.”

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“I have to be honest” Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans after celebrating vital Everton win against his former team