robsblubot 3,595 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Am I the only one who think Lampard is being evaluated and the club will only offer him a contract at the end of the season? I mean, there is a possibility the club still does not know whether to extend it or not. I does not mean it is a no!Indeed, his fitness levels may have dropped of late (top clubs test their players often), but then if he performs well where it matters...I think it was a tactical mistake (by AVB and then RDM) to make Lampard drop deep in a Gareth Berry role; it was a waste of talent. A player with his finishing should be allowed to shoot, not to mention that box-to-box players are pretty rare.Now, if he's got an offer from say LA Galaxy for a 3-4 year deal, then he should definitely go, because it's going to be great for him. He can always return to the club as a coach later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 But my angle really stands on your last sentence, if Lamps is leaving, which country/club/place would he pick over what he's been loving (or at least enjoying) for the past 12 years? I reckon Frank had to make a choice between a HUGE pay cut and half the game-time or leaving. I honestly don't blame him for choosing to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I reckon Frank had to make a choice between a HUGE pay cut and half the game-time or leaving. I honestly don't blame him for choosing to leave. Fair enough although aside from a few cases in the mostly unknown US market I can't think of many clubs that would satisfy both his wage requirements and the gametime-football level relationship that would fit him. I could more easily imagine him leaving for another PL club or retiring altogether than going to a non-English country not to mention the Chinas that I've seen mentioned during the course of these negotiations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I reckon Frank had to make a choice between a HUGE pay cut and half the game-time or leaving. I honestly don't blame him for choosing to leave. I honestly don't think it matters what Frank decides. I think this just about Roman wanting a change. I don't think Cole will be back either for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Fair enough although aside from a few cases in the mostly unknown US market I can't think of many clubs that would satisfy both his wage requirements and the gametime-football level relationship that would fit him. I could more easily imagine him leaving for another PL club or retiring altogether than going to a non-English country not to mention the Chinas that I've seen mentioned during the course of these negotiations.I can honestly see him playing for Lazio if his family agrees to moving to Italy. They're are a top team, with great players who play some excellent football.I honestly don't think it matters what Frank decides. I think this just about Roman wanting a change. I don't think Cole will be back either for the same reason.Surely the club wouldn't be so unreasonable to insist on him leaving had he accepted a big wage cut and a much smaller role a la Giggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 there was talk last season that Roman was furious with players for not backing AVB .. I wonder if this is one of the reasons for not keeping Frank CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 there was talk last season that Roman was furious with players for not backing AVB .. I wonder if this is one of the reasons for not keeping FrankI think it is. I think it's about Roman wanting a locker room with no strong, veteran presence so the manager can have complete control. Roman wants a new start and a new Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I can honestly see him playing for Lazio if his family agrees to moving to Italy. They're are a top team, with great players who play some excellent football.That's the point I guess. I have trouble imagining him leaving London and the UK at his age nevermind trying to convince his family. I think he's too responsible for that. As much as a fan could claim to know a player I'm under the impression Lampard will put his responsibility and the love for his surroundings, everything that encompasses*, over his love for the game or a need to maximize his income in the years he has left as a player. *Surely even things like having his father attend and watch most of the games cannot be trivial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 That's the point I guess. I have trouble imagining him leaving London and the UK at his age nevermind trying to convince his family. I think he's too responsible for that. As much as a fan could claim to know a player I'm under the impression Lampard will put his responsibility and the love for his surroundings, everything that encompasses*, over his love for the game or a need to maximize his income in the years he has left as a player.*Surely even things like having his father attend and watch most of the games cannot be trivial.I want him to stay, I really do and I would like nothing more than for you to be right about this, but I just don't want to give myself false hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Didn't post this in the Lampard thread because it may be missed, but i want you all to watch this if you haven't already. Credit to him. And proves that West Ham fans know nothing about football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Didn't post this in the Lampard thread because it may be missed, but i want you all to watch this if you haven't already. Credit to him. And proves that West Ham fans know nothing about football. Already been posted mate somewhere else Like I said on the previous post - where are those other players now! Lmao!!!And that c**t arguing, bet he feels a right mug now TorontoChelsea and Hutcho 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Ah sorry i just saw it and posted it. Was great to watch really, i'd love them to meet now and say 'told ya so'. Arry knows! Kinda wish he was at Chelsea instead of Rafa, he woulda been great for us. didierforever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 To be fair Matt Holland had a decent Career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 he woulda been great for us. Not realy. poor tactician for the high levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 While Lampard was wining back to back PL league titles and playing in CL semi-finals and winning the silver ball that Scott Canham fella was playing for the mighty Woking and then Farnborough!!! :lol2: says it all really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Big respect to Redknapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Already been posted mate somewhere else Like I said on the previous post - where are those other players now! Lmao!!!And that c**t arguing, bet he feels a right mug now The friends of that West Ham fan can laugh at him forever because of this. Any single time he opens his mouth to try to express an opinion on anything to do with football, they can just say, "Scott Canham is better than Frank Lampard" and he has to shut up. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Its scary how right harry was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 The friends of that West Ham fan can laugh at him forever because of this. Any single time he opens his mouth to try to express an opinion on anything to do with football, they can just say, "Scott Canham is better than Frank Lampard" and he has to shut up. Lmao - wish I knew him. Would make his life a misery Every goal lamps scored - I would project onto the outside of his house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 To be fair Matt Holland had a decent Career. Ipswich?Went out drinking with him, nice guy but a little to effeminate Ollie and bababoom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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