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Micah Richards apologises to Frank Lampard on live TV but Chelsea legend has perfect response


MICAH RICHARDS apologised to Frank Lampard live on air after a bust-up dating back nearly 20 years ago.

But the Chelsea legend had the perfect response as Alan Shearer joked about what Richards “really called him” backstage.

Micah Richards apologised to Frank Lampard on live TV after clashing nearly 20 years agoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @BBCMOTD
Lampard and Richards came up against each other when Chelsea beat Man City 6-0Credit: EPA

Super Frank joined the pair and Gary Lineker for BBC’s coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester City in the FA Cup semi final.

Lampard, who won the competition four times as a Blues player, provided some valuable insights into life at his old club.

But talk soon turned to an infamous incident between him and fellow pundit Richards.

In 2007, Chelsea thrashed Man City 6-0 in the Premier League.

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Lampard did not score in that match but did bag an assist for the second goal netted by Didier Drogba.

However, before kick-off, he reportedly snubbed Richards in the tunnel.

The ex-Man City captain was not happy at getting the cold shoulder, and even more so with the result which he blamed himself for.

Richards admitted in October that he had vowed to “smash” Lampard on the field for his blank approach.

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But speaking on BBC during half-time of Chelsea vs City, Richards offered a heartfelt apology to Lampard.

Richards said: “It was 6-0, I was at fault for probably five of the goals.

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“I’d like to apologise, live on air.”

But Lampard had the perfect response as he graciously said: “You haven’t got to apologise. I was probably in the zone.”

However, Shearer could not resist mocking Richards.

He chimed in: “That’s not what you were saying in the dressing room two hours ago before Frank arrived!

“Tell him what you really called him!”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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