BOSS 372 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hopefully Lampard wasnt rested for Arsenal yesterday. Lamps is good but we need pace in the double pivot vs Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las7 951 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Lampard should be playing in front of the double pivot - when he does play. Play Romeu; Ramires and Mikel in the double pivot Lamps/Oscar/Mata in the position in front of it. Lampard could have played in the double pivot in his prime - but he was simply more effective in a position that gave him more attacking freedom. I still feel Frank has things he can give to this club but more in a Giggs or Scholes role, if he has problems being mostly a substitute or not playing he can move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I don't see where he fits into the team anymore. Ramires, Mikel and even Romeu are better and/or more suited to the Double Pivots. In attacking areas, well you know the story there. We should play our best team and opt for the better and younger options as we are transitioning as a team. Lampard shouldn't (in an ideal world) start based on Status alone and to appease some fans. Taking this into account, he wouldn't be getting many starts. This has to be his last season IMO or even until January where we may buy a CM. Than next season we can use Josh and/of KDB in CM. All set up for Pep, seemingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hopefully Lampard wasnt rested for Arsenal yesterday. Lamps is good but we need pace in the double pivot vs Arsenal.Actually he has an ankle injury according to Eddie; he's a doubt for Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 So, Ramires is a chance to play in the pivot? Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 A little bump for Frank. I feel it was a good decision to leave him on the bench, Ramires's energy was really helpful in that position (his best I feel) and paired nicely with Mikel. What role will Frank have in games? Would he be good enough further up the pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Impact sub, or against weaker teams...Not his fault AGE respects fuck all and is relentless! xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 He'll still play plenty. RDM is very tactical so I assume Ramires will play in games where he wants to clog up the middle of the pitch and Lampard in games where he wants to attack more. (In other words, I think Ramires will start mostly in games where we use the Mata/Hazard/Oscar front 3 and Lampard if we use wingers.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Weird that there's almost nothing in the media about Lampard not starting or even playing today, normally if he doesn't play it's such a big deal lol. And in such a big game too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Weird that there's almost nothing in the media about Lampard not starting or even playing today, normally if he doesn't play it's such a big deal lol. And in such a big game too.Have to thank Arsenal's poor defending (again) on set pieces. Sheva. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land 331 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He migh have stayed on the bench because of his injury,I wouldnt be surprised if rdm returns with the defensive winger formation and lamps on the double pivot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Weird that there's almost nothing in the media about Lampard not starting or even playing today, normally if he doesn't play it's such a big deal lol. And in such a big game too.Well, most of the attention was on Terry today..when he's in the spotlight, everything else tends to take a backseat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He'll be back for the FCN game on Tuesday and no doubt score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Weird that there's almost nothing in the media about Lampard not starting or even playing today, normally if he doesn't play it's such a big deal lol. And in such a big game too.Its because this year we've bought so many attacking players. Everyone realises the time is now right to phase out Lampard. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Its because this year we've bought so many attacking players. Everyone realises the time is now right to phase out Lampard.agree that's why I think he should only be offered a one year extension at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Weird that there's almost nothing in the media about Lampard not starting or even playing today, normally if he doesn't play it's such a big deal lol. And in such a big game too.Yeah usually theres some massive drama about it with some picture of him looking pissed off,usually a photo that is years old and one of whoevers manager at the time looking guilty and some 'omg what is going on' headline Sheva. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONI. 1,291 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 RDM: "Lampard's future at the club is very strong, he's an important player, he's very supportive of the team when he's not in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 No-one seen this yet then?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19797579This is how it should be handled, AVB. I'm glad that RDM commands respect and is a good guy, stability is what the team needs. He backs every single player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I used to have accurate Frank's stats but I kinda lost myself lol. Anyway, how many goals does he need to reach 200? Then plus 2 and he is TOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Matthew Alrick Brown @alrickbrown Frank Lampard has now scored 189 goals for Chelsea and is now only 4 behind Kerry Dixon for second all-time, 13 behind Bobby Tambling. Milan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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