What Lampard's England exclusion does for Chelsea...

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Good to see Lamps at least keeping his chin up:

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Quote: ""I've heard what's been said but I'm at the age now when it is much easier to take.

"When I was 25-26 I had a World Cup that didn't go well. I wasn't told I was old then — I was just told I was c**p!"

[manco 38]

I think the player that should have been excluded from his national team would be Essien, so many injuries...

As for Lamps - if it wasn't for that disallowed goal , who knows...

[zolayes 14,489]

To be blunt Frank has played crap in a crap England side. My worry is his form for us. Since last year's injury he has been a mere shadow

of the Frank we relied on...I worry that his old form won't return. Still a legend to me though.

[xjdd 11]

To be blunt Frank has played crap in a crap England side. My worry is his form for us. Since last year's injury he has been a mere shadow

of the Frank we relied on...I worry that his old form won't return. Still a legend to me though.

His form will come back, but not too often. It's time to admit that he's getting older ,a 33-years-old player who can no longer be tireless .

Though he eager to play every game, his body cannot , it takes more than 3 days for him to recover from a 90-minute match .

so I would rather let him play about 15-20 league games , and some cup games. Fully recovered Frank must be better than a tired one

If properly protected he will be able to play to 36years old I think .

[zolayes 14,489]

His form will come back, but not too often. It's time to admit that he's getting older ,a 33-years-old player who can no longer be tireless .

Though he eager to play every game, his body cannot , it takes more than 3 days for him to recover from a 90-minute match .

so I would rather let him play about 15-20 league games , and some cup games. Fully recovered Frank must be better than a tired one

If properly protected he will be able to play to 36years old I think .

great post ,,,but will Frank accept a smaller role

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

Hes got a bit trimmer since Gourlay removed the Balti pies from the Bridge

[Peace. 4,352]

Hes got a bit trimmer since Gourlay removed the Balti pies from the Bridge

What's with the "pies" and "Fat Franck" ? I often see you mention that but I can't understand... Could you explain me where this love story between Franck and pies comes from ? Cheers.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

What's with the "pies" and "Fat Franck" ? I often see you mention that but I can't understand... Could you explain me where this love story between Franck and pies comes from ? Cheers.

Basically, during 2006.. Many people found Frank Lampard to be fat. Especially England fans during the 06 WC.

Thus leading to the chant "Who ate all the pies?" and "Fat Frank" ect.

[Peace. 4,352]

Basically, during 2006.. Many people found Frank Lampard to be fat. Especially England fans during the 06 WC.

Thus leading to the chant "Who ate all the pies?" and "Fat Frank" ect.

Ah okay

Cheers mate !

[xjdd 11]

great post ,,,but will Frank accept a smaller role

Thanks. That's the point I concerned too. I suppose he knows what's good for the club as well as himself .

I really don't want to see Frank end by injury neither to end his career in another club.

Getting older and being 33 doesn't mean retire, it only suggests that he has to switch role ...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Ah okay

Cheers mate !

Yup

Really unfair on him, but that's often the case with Chelsea players xD