--- title: "Twitter Reacts: Chelsea are Crowned Champions of England" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2015/05/25/twitter-reacts-chelsea-are-crowned-champions-of-england/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Evan McMurtrie" section: "Chelsea Features & Analysis" published: "2015-05-25T15:13:06Z" modified: "2015-05-25T15:22:16Z" --- # Twitter Reacts: Chelsea are Crowned Champions of England The day that Chelsea Football Club would receive their fourth Barclays Premier League trophy began in sad yet understandable fashion. Didier Drogba announced via Instagram that he’d be playing his last game in Chelsea blue that afternoon. He’ll be back soon at the club in a different role – something I hope Lampard, Cole, Cech, and Terry will also emulate. We love you Didier! > Today will be my last game for CFC. I have spoken at length with Jose and he understands I want to… [https://t.co/iANxj6zdHz](https://t.co/iANxj6zdHz) > > — Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/didierdrogba/status/602452661011664896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) It was also the penultimate Premier League appearance for another Chelsea legend… > Breaking news… > > Frank Lampard will captain [#mcfc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mcfc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) today in his final [@premierleague](https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) game. [#cityvsaints](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cityvsaints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/abGTBKlDIg](https://t.co/abGTBKlDIg) > > — Manchester City (@ManCity) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/602455196472582144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The Class of 2005 made an appearance! > [#CFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2005 Premier League win. Heroes past and present on the pitch now @br\_uk [pic.twitter.com/bmeKr7rCfF](https://t.co/bmeKr7rCfF) > > — Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/garryhayes/status/602471389237489664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Things weren’t going to plan for Chelsea early on, and it was a bit awkward as well… > Johnson with the assist for Fletcher, after Chelsea fans had, er, made reference to Johnson's court case. He gestures back at them. > > — Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/MiguelDelaney/status/602480802434256896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) With nearly half an hour gone, a moment that will forever go down in Chelsea history took place… > .[@ChelseaFC](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) CARRIED DROGBA OFF THE PITCH! [#Legend](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Legend?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#BPLonNBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BPLonNBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/cTfSZPVvyV](https://t.co/cTfSZPVvyV) > > — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/602481868278210564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > What a marvellous ovation for Drogba from everybody inside Stamford Bridge. Totally deserved. A true Chelsea legend. [#CFCLive](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFCLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602481917334794240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) https://twitter.com/Mourinholic/status/602488014099619843 After Diego Costa buried the equaliser from the penalty spot and achieved his 20th PL goal, an interesting statistic surfaced. > Games needed to score 20 Premier League goals for Chelsea\ > Diego Costa: 26\ > Fernando Torres: 110 > > Upgrade. > > — Jake Cohen (@JakeFCohen) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/JakeFCohen/status/602483544494080001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Unlike his red opposite number, Frankie Lampard had himself a good day… > Super Frank signs-off in style following 609 [@premierleague](https://twitter.com/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) games… [#mcfc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mcfc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/3EOA1Y6skC](https://t.co/3EOA1Y6skC) > > — Manchester City (@ManCity) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/602508310009487361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) A Loic Remy double gave us a 3-1 victory on the final day of the season. https://twitter.com/ChelseaFansYT/status/602497018423058432 Now for the trophy. https://twitter.com/EvanMcMurtrie/status/602523110806523904 > José Mourinho has now won the league in 8 of his last 12 seasons in management. Special One. [pic.twitter.com/6IfMqt92IX](https://t.co/6IfMqt92IX) > > — Squawka (@Squawka) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/602508706538987520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Celebrations on the pitch… [#alltheway](https://twitter.com/hashtag/alltheway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/d4WYvGFSNs](https://t.co/d4WYvGFSNs) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602531992824061952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) It’s been a great season for Chelsea Football Club. > Not bad Chelsea, not bad. [#CFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/nEgxTWzM59](https://t.co/nEgxTWzM59) > > — Chelsea Youth (@chelseayouth) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/chelseayouth/status/602511478609022976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) How could you not love this man? > Jose Mourinho raises a toast before his post-match press conference. [pic.twitter.com/8qVdOFIIvO](https://t.co/8qVdOFIIvO) > > — Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea\_FL) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/Chelsea_FL/status/602516497085399041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The possible departure of Petr Cech has been a talking point as well. > Jose says once again that he hopes Petr Cech stays, as one of the great strenghths this season was having two of the best keepers. [#CFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602517517479911424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > And all of you people,you were unbelievable today … As always for last 11 seasons 👌👍 [pic.twitter.com/d4RAVwX7XQ](https://t.co/d4RAVwX7XQ) > > — Petr Cech (@PetrCech) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/PetrCech/status/602553105327202306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) King Drogba was given a very special crown from Jose… > Selfie of the year!!!!!!!\ > Me and the crown 😁😁😁 [pic.twitter.com/5BmCqZa1y8](https://t.co/5BmCqZa1y8) > > — Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/didierdrogba/status/602569657732694016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Cesc Fabregas definitely enjoyed the festivities... https://twitter.com/EvanMcMurtrie/status/602531380044640256 https://twitter.com/CarefreeDaily/status/602556534011342848 The party moved into the locker room next and got a bit crazy! Didier Drogba was the ringleader. > The celebrations have begun in the dressing room! [#alltheway](https://twitter.com/hashtag/alltheway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/v8KsYjOsKN](https://t.co/v8KsYjOsKN) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602522266929364993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Once again, you know the words… [#alltheway](https://twitter.com/hashtag/alltheway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/M6RgrWxdW2](https://t.co/M6RgrWxdW2) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602526172417806336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) What a day it was! > What a day! Thank you for your support. [#alltheway](https://twitter.com/hashtag/alltheway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Sgqe5jzv9n](https://t.co/Sgqe5jzv9n) > > — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) [May 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/602557222502019074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)