"Hatred" Is A Strong Word, But ...

Last updated : 13 September 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor
Frank Lampard admits that Chelsea have become the most-hated team in English football. The England midfielder acknowledges that the millions provided by billionaire-backer Roman Abramovich has made The Blues hugely unpopular.

Lampard claims Chelsea have taken over from Manchester United as "Public Enemy No 1".

"We know we're not very popular these days," he told Zoo magazine. "It comes from the funds we have, and I can kind of understand that - we've got a lot of money and some teams have nothing like as much. Also, the fact that we're champions puts people's backs up - you understand what Man United have been saying for all these years about people not liking them.

But what about Toon fans? Do YOU regard the Blues as "The Most Hated"?

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