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Frank Lampard's retirement acknowledged by his former clubs bar West Ham... who did wish Ravel Morrison a happy birthday

He bowed out as one of England's finest midfielders on Thursday, but Frank Lampard's retirement wasn't acknowledged by the club where it all began.

The 38-year-old hung up his boots after a glittering 21-year playing career that included three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and a Champions League.

His statement attracted acclaim and admiration from those around football with his former sides Chelsea, Manchester City and New York City FC among those to pay homage to his talent.

West Ham were the only one of Frank Lampard's old clubs not to wish him a happy retirement
West Ham were the only one of Frank Lampard's old clubs not to wish him a happy retirement
Lampard enjoyed his first day of retirement with a birthday meal for his wife Christine
Lampard enjoyed his first day of retirement with a birthday meal for his wife Christine
The Chelsea legend announced he was brining an end to his glittering career on Thursday
The Chelsea legend announced he was brining an end to his glittering career on Thursday

However, West Ham chose not to wish the midfielder a happy retirement tweet despite him coming through the Upton Park youth ranks and then spending his first six years there.