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Jose Mourinho: I'm pleased Chelsea fans gave Steven Gerrard the ovation he deserved
JOSE MOURINHO admits he is pleased Steven Gerrard received a standing ovation in his final game at Stamford Bridge.
Jose Mourinho has praised Steven Gerrard
The Liverpool skipper - set to move to America at the end of the season - came in for abuse from Chelsea fans throughout the match.
But Gerrard showed exactly why Liverpool have counted on him so heavily over the years by popping up to score the equaliser just before half-time.
To get an ovation at Stamford Bridge is special for Steven Gerrard.
And while Gerrard wasn't necessarily delighted at the ovation he received at the end of the match, Mourinho was pleased the Blues support recognised the former England man.
Mourinho said: "To get an ovation at Stamford Bridge is special for Steven Gerrard.
"We have lots of respect for the top guys. I will miss him."