Frank Lampard Returns to Stamford Bridge to Mixed Fan Emotions

Longtime Chelsea man Frank Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge during Saturday's pivotal Premier League clash, but as a member of Manchester City. 

While the Englishman started the match on the bench, there were clearly mixed emotions on his return. 

One Chelsea fan clearly was not OK with Lampard's decision to wear a different hue of blue than Chelsea's. 

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But it seemed as though the one anti-Lampard fan was in the minority, as he was generally well-received otherwise. 

"

#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"

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Scarves were sold honouring Lampard outside of the match. 

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Frank Lampard is welcomed back outside of Stamford Bridge in scarf form. pic.twitter.com/UfsfMBxfuP

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 31, 2015"

Even Manchester City fans got in on the banter! 

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Lampard was greeted by his former and longtime Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho. 

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#Respect. (via @EurosportCom_EN) #CFC pic.twitter.com/CiN0jnMSNl

— KICKTV (@KICKTV) January 31, 2015"

Late in the match, Lampard entered the match to mostly applause. 

"

Frank Lampard comes on for #mcfc against #CFC at Stamford Bridge... @br_uk pic.twitter.com/xWhw0ZQzAH

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) January 31, 2015"

"

Some #CFC fans to my right having a falling out over Lampard. Think one of the booed him. All handbags, really… #CFC

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) January 31, 2015"

Afterward, Lampard did a lap of honour to thank Stamford Bridge. 

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Frank Lampard does a lap of honour to thank and applaud everyone at Stamford Bridge. #CFCvsMCFC pic.twitter.com/B8LOYQZQhN

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 31, 2015"

Chelsea uploaded a picture of two longtime Chelsea men, Lampard and John Terry, embracing. 

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