Lampard: I want to stay at Chelsea 'forever'

Frank Lampard revealed he wants to stay at Chelsea "forever" after Didier Drogba's extra-time winner settled the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley.

Lampard's long-term future at the club has been under the spotlight with one report today suggesting contract talks had broken down.

But the England midfielder made an emotional pledge of faith to the Blues after Chelsea had clinched an FA Cup and Carling Cup double by beating Manchester United.

"These are my people and I want to stay," Lampard told BBC1.

"This is my club and I hope I can sort it out soon because I want to stay forever."

The country's top two clubs were not able to serve up the thrilling final that had been anticipated and Lampard admitted that a long season had taken its toll.

"It (Drogba's winner) took a long time to come because it was such a tight game, we cancelled each other out after a long season.

"It took a quality finish to do it and we did it in the end. Both teams have been firing on all fronts, giving it their all.

"It was a very close game, both of us had fair chances. We got the quality goal that won it and it`s massive for us. The lads have put so much effort into it."

Drogba savoured his moment, having scored the first goal at the new stadium to prevent the match going into extra time, after a neat one-two with Lampard.

"I feel great," said Drogba, who struck in the 116th minute. "If we don't win this cup we would be very, very frustrated.

"I'm just happy to score the first goal in the new stadium."

Drogba also paid tribute to manager Jose Mourinho, owner Roman Abramovich and his Blues team-mates.

He said: "This (another trophy) is what Jose has shown in his three years with us. Special congratulations to him and Roman."

Chelsea captain John Terry claimed winning the FA Cup had helped "make up" for losing the Premiership title to United.

"This makes up for it. It's not nice losing - but nice coming here (and winning).

"It's absolutely unbelievable. It's one of the best feelings I have ever experienced

"The way we hung right on to the death. The way Didier took his goal. It was first class.

"We both started tentative, gave the ball away and make mistakes.

"But we kept going and going - and it paid off."

Blues keeper Petr Cech was asked about the incident involving Ryan Giggs, who forced him over the line when he had the ball in his grasp.

Giggs appeared to be kicked by Michael Essien before he made connection with a shot that Cech safely gathered. Giggs' momentum as he slid in then forced Cech and the ball over the line. But the referee saw nothing untoward and waved play on.

"It (the ball) was behind the line," Cech admitted, "but it would have been a foul anyway."

Cech also felt winning the FA Cup had provided some consolation after the disappointment in Europe and the title race.

"I've heard a lot about the FA Cup and this feeling is amazing," he said.

"We have been chasing all four trophies. We lost a semi-final (Champions League) on penalties and we lost the Premiership at the last moment so this cup is a real achievement."