Chelsea news: Fans want John Terry and Frank Lampard to make emotional Stamford Bridge return
Blues legends have long been linked to a return to the club where they won every trophy in the game and fans want it to become a reality
CHELSEA fans are hoping club legends John Terry and Frank Lampard to make a sensational return to Chelsea.
The Blues favourites were spotted at the club's Cobham training ground on Thursday.
SunSport reported yesterday how Terry dropped in to Chelsea training at Cobham and watched from the dugout as boss Antonio Conte put the players through their paces.
The ex-England international was in good spirits while chatting to his former manager as he watched on dressed in jeans and a smart coat.
And fans are now calling for the pair to be reunited in at Stamford Bridge.
One supporter called The Motivator called it the "Chelsea FC Dream Team"
Another said they could help the current side, which is currently in fifth place in the Premier League table.
Both former stars are considered legends at the club and it has long been presumed they will return to Stamford Bridge in some capacity in the future.
Terry is currently Aston Villa captain, with the Birmingham club currently chasing promotion to the Premier League, while Lampard has been assisting with the youth teams at Cobham.
Both are working towards completing their coaching badges.
He was pictured laughing and joking with Conte, as well as assistant coach Carlo Cudicini, who played alongside Terry in west London for nine years.
And his attire was more in-keeping with boardroom blazers than a training ground tracksuit.
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Terry, 37, left the Blues last summer after 23 years at the club, following Chelsea's fifth Premier League title win.
Now with Aston Villa, he has been in excellent form for his new club this season.
Steve Bruce's side sit third in the Championship after a run of just one defeat in their last nine and the third-best defensive record in the division.
Terry's future in the Midlands is still to be decided with the centre back out of contract in the summer.
TERRY AND LAMPARD - STAMFORD BRIDGE LEGENDS
JOHN TERRY
Age: 37
Chelsea Apps: 713
Chelsea Goals: 66
Chelsea Debut: Aged 17yrs 10mnths vs Aston Villa (league) October 28, 1998
Interesting Fact: Terry is Chelsea's all-time top-scoring ever defender.
Trophies Won:
UEFA Champions League: 2012
Premier League: 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2015
UEFA Europa League: 2013
FA Cup: 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012
League Cup: 2005, 2007 and 2015
FA Community Shield: 2005 and 2009
England Appearances: 78
England Goals: 6
FRANK LAMPARD
Age: 39
Chelsea Apps: 648
Chelsea Goals: 211
Chelsea Debut: Aged 23yrs 2mnths vs Newcastle United (league) August 19, 2001
Interesting Fact: Lampard had a run of four years without missing a Premier League game between October 2001 and December 2005, which is a record for any outfield player.
Trophies Won:
Premier League: 2005, 2006, 2010
FA Cup: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012
League Cup: 2005, 2007
Community Shield: 2005, 2009
UEFA Champions League: 2012
UEFA Europa League: 2013
England Appearances: 106
England Goals: 29
Two league defeats in a row to rivals Manchester United and City have dropped the Blues to fifth, five points behind Tottenham.
And they face an uphill battle to stay in the Champions League with a tough second-leg in Barcelona looming next Wednesday.
But owner Roman Abramovich is ready to keep his head coach as long as he curbs the moaning about transfers.
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Conte’s whinging over spending, about having no money to compete with Manchester City and his consistent negative attitude in public has become wearing for the club’s top brass.
A Stamford Bridge insider revealed: “Roman is not so trigger-happy these days when it comes to firing managers.
“Champions League football is important but not a deal breaker.
“These days Roman wants to give his managers every opportunity.
“The stress point could be if Antonio starts complaining again.
“People are growing weary of it all.”
How the summer warchest works out could prove pivotal on Conte remaining at Stamford Bridge.