t wasn't just Hull City and fellow relegation-sufferers Burnley and QPR who bade farewell to the Premier League on the final day of the season.
For some of the division's most celebrated stars, it was also time to say goodbye.
For some it was a fairytale farewell; for others, a nightmare ending. Some will be remembered as club legends; others bow out unwanted.
Here, BBC Sport looks at five farewells that defined the final day - and five more stars who could be on the move over the summer.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard applauds fans as he is substituted
Frank Lampard scored 177 goals in his Premier League career
Who he's leaving: Manchester City.
Where he's going: New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
His final match: Lampard couldn't have scripted his 609th and last Premier League appearance any better. The midfielder signed off in style with a typical goal, rifling home James Milner's cut-back from ten yards out to help Manchester City beat Southampton 2-0.
What he said: "I couldn't have wished for anything for else. I'm proud of all of it. I'm a lucky boy, to come to a big club like this for a season, I've made a lot of friends. For a young boy with a dream to play in the Premier League, to go to my hometown club West Ham and then go to Chelsea and win everything, it doesn't get better."
What they said: "I think he deserves the farewell all our fans gave him in the stadium. It was very important also for him to score. I think it was the perfect afternoon and perfect goodbye for him. He deserves it for his brilliant career and being a great person" - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard looks dejected after Liverpool's defeat
Steven Gerrard made his Premier League debut for Liverpool in November 1998
Who he's leaving: Liverpool.
Where he's going: LA Galaxy (Major League Soccer).
His final match: Gerrard's Premier League swansong could not have been more different from that of his former Premier League team-mate Lampard. The Liverpool legend endured a nightmare send-off as his side were hammered 6-1 by Stoke - although he did at least get on the scoresheet.
What they said: "I am sure Steven wasn't anticipating the manner of that being his last performance, but credit to him, he was trying to drive his team on. It is only right and proper we recognise the impact he has had in English football and at his club as well. I wish him well, he has been a credit to his country and his club as well" - Stoke manager Mark Hughes.
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba celebrates with the Premier League trophy
Didier Drogba won his fourth Premier League title with Chelsea
Who he's leaving: Chelsea.
Where he's going: As yet unknown.
His final match: Drogba was taken off injured in the first half and was carried from the pitch by his team-mates. Chelsea went on to record a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
What he said: "I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club. All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role."
What they said: "For these players to know him, to train with him, to play with him, to live with him, to share with him I think is fantastic. He was very, very good for these young people, people like Hazard, Willian, Oscar. These people learned from a good example" - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
t wasn't just Hull City and fellow relegation-sufferers Burnley and QPR who bade farewell to the Premier League on the final day of the season.
For some of the division's most celebrated stars, it was also time to say goodbye.
For some it was a fairytale farewell; for others, a nightmare ending. Some will be remembered as club legends; others bow out unwanted.
Here, BBC Sport looks at five farewells that defined the final day - and five more stars who could be on the move over the summer.
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard applauds fans as he is substituted
Frank Lampard scored 177 goals in his Premier League career
Who he's leaving: Manchester City.
Where he's going: New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
His final match: Lampard couldn't have scripted his 609th and last Premier League appearance any better. The midfielder signed off in style with a typical goal, rifling home James Milner's cut-back from ten yards out to help Manchester City beat Southampton 2-0.
What he said: "I couldn't have wished for anything for else. I'm proud of all of it. I'm a lucky boy, to come to a big club like this for a season, I've made a lot of friends. For a young boy with a dream to play in the Premier League, to go to my hometown club West Ham and then go to Chelsea and win everything, it doesn't get better."
What they said: "I think he deserves the farewell all our fans gave him in the stadium. It was very important also for him to score. I think it was the perfect afternoon and perfect goodbye for him. He deserves it for his brilliant career and being a great person" - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard looks dejected after Liverpool's defeat
Steven Gerrard made his Premier League debut for Liverpool in November 1998
Who he's leaving: Liverpool.
Where he's going: LA Galaxy (Major League Soccer).
His final match: Gerrard's Premier League swansong could not have been more different from that of his former Premier League team-mate Lampard. The Liverpool legend endured a nightmare send-off as his side were hammered 6-1 by Stoke - although he did at least get on the scoresheet.
What they said: "I am sure Steven wasn't anticipating the manner of that being his last performance, but credit to him, he was trying to drive his team on. It is only right and proper we recognise the impact he has had in English football and at his club as well. I wish him well, he has been a credit to his country and his club as well" - Stoke manager Mark Hughes.
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba celebrates with the Premier League trophy
Didier Drogba won his fourth Premier League title with Chelsea
Who he's leaving: Chelsea.
Where he's going: As yet unknown.
His final match: Drogba was taken off injured in the first half and was carried from the pitch by his team-mates. Chelsea went on to record a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
What he said: "I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club. All the fans know my love for Chelsea and I hope to be back here in the future in another role."
What they said: "For these players to know him, to train with him, to play with him, to live with him, to share with him I think is fantastic. He was very, very good for these young people, people like Hazard, Willian, Oscar. These people learned from a good example" - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
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