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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Frank Lampard broke the record as the most fertile players in the history of Chelsea football. Now, the England midfielder chalked up a total of 203 goals, after breaking twice against Aston Villa on Saturday (11/05/2013), and a strengthened position in the Chelsea third in the Premier League.



Frank Lampard broke the record as the most fertile players in the history of Chelsea football. Now, the England midfielder chalked up a total of 203 goals, after breaking twice against Aston Villa on Saturday (11/05/2013), and a strengthened position in the Chelsea third in the Premier League.

Lampard past the previous record held by Bobby Tambling, with a one goal advantage. No wonder if he got a round of applause after the break through the host in the 88th minute.

However, Lampard would not be too much celebrating his success, which made ​​his name will go down in gold ink at Stamford Bridge. The 34-year-old wanted to honor Tambling, who had just sick and was hospitalized for three months.

"People have been talking a lot about the record and it was nice to finally get to, especially in an important game like this," said Lampard told Sky Sports television.

"But I do not want to celebrate too much because Bobby just got sick and I want to give my respect to the great man."

Tambling, who is now aged 71 years, made ​​his debut with Chelsea when he was 17 years old and moved to Crystal Palace in January 1970. In 370 games with the Blues, Tambling chalked up 202 goals, which makes him including Chelsea legend.

In recognition of his work, Chelsea gave the name to a suite at Stamford Bridge with Bobby Tambling. Suite was opened in 2004.

Recently, Tambling was hospitalized and had to be treated for three months because of a disturbance in the legs, which forced him to use a wheelchair.

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