hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thing is Lampard won't be playing, he's only there to be an HG player. Then again he has no choice. He cannot say no even if he wanted to because the owners of Manchester City technically own New York as well. Can't believe that people can hate him for that. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobematabryant 400 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 There are so many decisions that Frank got wrong. The fact he signed with NYFC, a club owned by the same owners of our direct rivals and also him going to City instead of Melbourne. I still definitely respect him obviously. Unlike Lampard, players like Ashley Cole, Drogba played for non-English teams which was the best the fans could ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 In a sense it's a reminder of how lucky we are. Arsenal have the prospect of a 27 year old Fabregas playing against them, whereas we face legends when they're 35/36. Liverpool lose Suarez, Spurs lose Bale, but we don't tend to lose players in their prime if we still want them.Yeah, losing stars in their prime is so much worse. After watching this video, I felt about hundred times better: 1.40 min.Sucks to be an Arsenal fan. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Love how some are saying "well, he's being forced to go there", no.. he isn't, when he 'decided' to join Man-City's american side he knew the implications of that.Even Ashley Cole has more class than Lampard, he said he wouldn't join another PL club and he had plenty of interest, Liverpool etc. Ironic that, considering what Ash is known for.. LDN Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted August 2, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted August 2, 2014 Love how some are saying "well, he's being forced to go there", no.. he isn't, when he 'decided' to join Man-City's american side he knew the implications of that.Even Ashley Cole has more class than Lampard, he said he wouldn't join another PL club and he had plenty of interest, Liverpool etc. Ironic that, considering what Ash is known for..Ashley Cole left Arsenal, the team he came up with, in the middle of his career because he wanted more money. There's nothing wrong with that at all, but you can't say he's a super loyal player or any other nonsense just because he didn't play in the EPL after leaving Chelsea. It's incredible to me how blind supporters are. It doesn't go one way. You can't demand loyalty of players and then get rid of them when you want. Lampard has a chance to play for the Premier League champions who are you to say "no, you can't because you used to play for Chelsea." We let him go. We didn't want him anymore. He can play wherever he damn well pleases. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Viper22, Stats, hjperdeath and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Of course he won't play against us lol why would he start over Toure & Fernandinho? Christ. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ashley Cole left Arsenal, the team he came up with, in the middle of his career because he wanted more money. There's nothing wrong with that at all, but you can't say he's a super loyal player or any other nonsense just because he didn't play in the EPL after leaving Chelsea. It's incredible to me how blind supporters are. It doesn't go one way. You can't demand loyalty of players and then get rid of them when you want. Lampard has a chance to play for the Premier League champions who are you to say "no, you can't because you used to play for Chelsea." We let him go. We didn't want him anymore. He can play wherever he damn well pleases. You can't have your cake and eat it too.He is Chelsea, an ambassador for the club, synonymous with us, once you become that.. you will rightfully be treated differently. Blue-in-me-Veins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 He is Chelsea, an ambassador for the club, synonymous with us, once you become that.. you will rightfully be treated differently.So why do we have the right not to re-sign him but he doesn't have the right to go where he wants? It's like saying to a worker "you were a model employee for 20 years but we are firing you but you can't go to any rival companies". Sidzeret, zolayes and The only place to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Why are people so sure Lampard won't play much? Yaya could play as the number 10 next season, which leaves them with Fernandinho and Fernando in the pivot and Lampard and Garcia as back ups. Fernando could struggle to adapt in the PL and also the fact he is bang average could easily see Lampard playing a lot more then People think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 So why do we have the right not to re-sign him but he doesn't have the right to go where he wants? It's like saying to a worker "you were a model employee for 20 years but we are firing you but you can't go to any rival companies". Chelsea is bigger than the board, or current circumstances.And a comparison like that is ridiculous, it's like Setve Jobs going to Microsoft, Lampard is a huge part of the clubs identity. Lampard & Terry are the last of their kind, we won't have legends like that at the club again, it's the end of a bygone era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's weird that Lampard wanted to join City even if it's ony a loan, but come on how can this tarnish his legacy at this club? In 5, 10 or even 20 years time do you think we'll fucking remember that Lampard trained with them for a few months? The Skipper and BlueLion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Chelsea is bigger than the board, or current circumstances.And a comparison like that is ridiculous, it's like Setve Jobs going to Microsoft, Lampard is a huge part of the clubs identity. Lampard & Terry are the last of their kind, we won't have legends like that at the club again, it's the end of a bygone era.It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there? Melanicus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The thing is he wasn't forced to from what I can tell, he signed up with NYCFC and that's where the contract lies, not with Manchester City. They might own the clubs but he signed with another party. For example a mate of mine works for Waitrose, now Waitrose and John Lewis is the same company he can't just go and work at John Lewis, he's an waitrose employee and he's contract is with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there? You're just searching for excuses to prepare yourself for the blasphemous sight of Lampard appearing in an enemy's shirt. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there? Jobs was the face of apple, JT & Lamps are the face of Chelsea (which is essentially what I was getting at).These are not mere employees though are they, and the current board are not Chelsea. He should have thought of the fans because it's bigger than that. Lamps should have been intelligent enough not to sign for the City family in the first place; why end your career on a sour note.He should have respect for the fans and his legacy, it comes with responsibility. He's lost part of his identity now, not proper chels like JT. Blue-in-me-Veins, lionsden and LDN Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 People associate Giuseppe Meazza with Inter, not Juve or Milan./discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good lord, the season needs to start soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Melbourne is good Should go there instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Melbourne is good Should go there insteadHe should join Brisbane if he wants to win something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Jobs was the face of apple, JT & Lamps are the face of Chelsea (which is essentially what I was getting at).These are not mere employees though are they, and the current board are not Chelsea. He should have thought of the fans because it's bigger than that. Lamps should have been intelligent enough not to sign for the City family in the first place; why end your career on a sour note.He should have respect for the fans and his legacy, it comes with responsibility. He's lost part of his identity now, not proper chels like JT.Jobs was forced out of Apple and started up his own company. This is a weird comparison.I guarantee your thinking is very much in the minority. This guy is a Chelsea legend, he was the captain on our greatest night and he's given so much to this club.I simply don't understand your comments on this. I think you need to take some time and just refresh your memory about Lamps. Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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