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It would be interesting to hear what Fat Frank himself has to say -he owes the fans that at least. All we hear is what the parasite agent Steve Kunter has to say. ie crap that his client wants to stay and end his career with Chelsea. OK call his bluff and give him 5 years. The thing is, players are strictly told not to ask for a transfer as it costs them and their agents millions. The amount the club have wasted on others is unbelievable -eg Avram ''I'm just a Fat fraudster'' Grant given , and paid, a four year contract, when every one knew he'd last months at best. At least with Lampard we know that the club will get 2-3 top seasons and possibly 60 goals with silverware....

It's a difficult one -I think most would want him to stay -but it seems he's trying to edge his way out by making it look like he doesnt want to leave. In black and white , the bloke has been offered £29 million pounds, for kicking a bag of wind about a couple of times a week for four years, not a bad offer, and he's saying it's not good enough.

Buck saying he'll keep Lampard for another year. Fucking stupid. He wont be half the player he has been -no challenges, no 50/50s as one bad injury will mean no contract anywhere else. Either let him go or give him 5 years. Its a lot of cash for a greedy player, or more likely a greedy Steve Kunter, ...but CFC have squandered millions on Bogarde, Veron, Mutu and countless other fuck ups before. If he gets the five years the club would know they would get two, possibly three excellent seasons out of the badge kisser.....

Lol Unbelievable. Chelsea without him would not have won.... League titles in 2004-5, 2005-6. FA Cup 2007. Community Shield 2005. League Cups in 2005 and 2007. He was Prem Golden Boot winner 2006-7. African Footballer of the Year 2006-2007 The man is a Chelsea legend -one of, if not the greatest ever. Marseille knew how to treat him

Clear indication the Sun writers are idiots

Lampard to my mind is a case on his own-apart from maybe JT who'd warrant 'special' dispensation. His service has been remarkable -and another years contract is just like a golden handshake that Buck, Kenyon etc would get anyway. It is mercenary of Steve Kunter to ask for this, but fuck it the club can afford it.

It is high risk and on the face of things expensive -but what was the appointment of Useless Sack of Shit Grant ? and all the other hangers on ? Personally I think Lampard would be quite happy to sign for a four year deal. The thing is, these players entrust their careers to agents whose task is to get the 'best deal'. The reality is the 'best deal' doesnt neccesarily have to be money orientated. Its not like they have to sign on the dole when they finish playing. I understand players have a short career, but they're all multi millionaires several times over, and it's not like he'd be out of a job. The other mitigating factor could be the loss of his mum, and a complete change of scenery is required. But how much does one extra year cost against the tens of millions the board will spend on trying to find a replacement ?

Well the six out have to be; Steve Sidwell Shaun Wright-Phillips Claude Makelele Tal Ben Haim Claudio Pizarro Florent Malouda Though personally would like Claude to stay and Malouda given more time. Not sure youth players will replace them, -more likely there will be some star additions... but one or two may be given a chance

..and the offer from Inter seems derisory for a 20 goal a season man, a midfielder at that. He wouldn't last five years tbh, and its only his agent Steve Kunter, who's angling for it...but the club owe it to him...and its not like they cant afford it. Will PM you Steve

Be good if they do come through. Liked the sound of Big Balls Phil. Takes no prisoners -and feel confident of the league already.

...and now his agent has alluded to the idea he may be going. Some media are saying the agents had a falling out with Kenyon. Kenyon offering 4 years and they want 5. Inter are prepared to give him five years. Give him a five year contract you tight fisted cunts, hes deserves it.

It wont be the end of the world if he goes....both sides are haggling over the wage I suspect. Negotiating, I think they call it.

Wouldnt want him to go -but if it comes to it the midfield would develop with a new identity. Maybe not one with an indivudual goalscorer -in fact no way can he be replicated -but with more direct playmakers such as Deco , Arshavin and another decent winger - more chances would be created for attackers...

True , 59. Ferguson is 67 though....

Arshavin has been banned from training with the rest of the Zenit St Petersburg squad while he sorts out where he will play next season. Zenit manager Dick Advocaat claims a deal for Arshavin should be concluded this week and the playmaker’s agent, Dennis Lachter, believes it is “most likely” he will end up at Chelsea or Arsenal -though this is dependent on whether Hleb or Lampard clear off. They (Arsenal or Chelsea) need to better the £12million bid Zenit last night rejected from Barcelona. Express News

Hate to put the dampers on things, but this will not be the start of continuity of a Chelsea/Scolari era. He's admitted he wants to retire in 4 or 5 years time max, and one of the main reasons for taking the job was the cash -let's just hope he can win the league and give purple nose a hard time....

Well I know he met JT and his mates in a West End restaurant after the CL. He was hardly fluent, but he spoke eloquently enough to leave an impression on him, allegedly. Too many foreigners are ruining the game though.....

Really ? All the media say he cant speak English. We shall see. Theres an interview with him on Chelsea TV at 12:00 btw

The begging of desperate man in the twilight of his career....

They'll repeat it BB any way. The Gene Hackman lookalike cant speak English so it wont be ground breaking, though will be better than Grants -where he pretended he couldnt speak English.

''Chelsea FC insist they have not received a faxed offer for Frank Lampard'' ITN News. Who uses a fax nowadays anyway ? Well I do at work, but Frank should be on e bay nowadays with a reserve price.

Looks as though Fat Franks off http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...sea/7482773.stm

This is good news, and to have some continuity with ex players can only be good. Who knows, could be Chels manager in a few years, ..or offered the Scotland job.....

The club will have to field a second string against Sunderland on 24/5 (when the leagues won) as the CL Final is 3 days later.

AC seem very keen to get him they've told him he can earn a total of €9m-per-season over four years with them, if Barcelona lower their asking price of around €40m ...