Aussiedan 154 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 His a Chelsea great, one of the all time greatest Chelsea player, the last 7 years he would've been the first picked player in the starting 11.Why wouldn't you feel frustrated that your now sitting on the bench even know your our top scorer this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaretta985 131 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 ?from Wikipedia:In 2000, Lampard, Ferdinand and Kieron Dyer appeared on a sex video that was filmed at the holiday resort of Ayia Napa in Cyprus. Channel 4 aired a brief clip as part of their 2004 documentary Sex, Footballers and Videotape, claiming it was used to "remind the viewer that this is based on real life." On 23 September 2001, Lampard, along with three other Chelsea players was fined two weeks wages by the club for his behaviour whilst on a drinking binge on 12 September. Lampard and the others had abused grieving American tourists at a Heathrow hotel, just 24 hours after the September 11 attacks. A hotel manager stated "they were utterly disgusting. They just didn't seem to care about what had happened". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Terry and Lampard deny the 9/11 accusations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 His a Chelsea great, one of the all time greatest Chelsea player, the last 7 years he would've been the first picked player in the starting 11.Why wouldn't you feel frustrated that your now sitting on the bench even know your our top scorer this season?His frustration would only be justified if he was actually performing well. Right now the difference between what Meireles brings to the team and what frank brings is not a whole hell of a lot. Raul may be shit but so is frank. Perhaps he should be starting over Raul in certain games but it's not as if there's a huge difference. Both hardly provide anything. All lamps is good for now is his runs into the box. Meireles brings something different. The fact is Meireles is being totally wasted at that DM position. Hes useless there. He should be played higher up with Romeu or Essien at DM. I think he'd be much better if played there and would provide much more than lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! LDN Blue 7,903 Posted February 23, 2012 Popular Post! Share Posted February 23, 2012 His frustration would only be justified if he was actually performing well. Right now the difference between what Meireles brings to the team and what frank brings is not a whole hell of a lot. Raul may be shit but so is frank. Perhaps he should be starting over Raul in certain games but it's not as if there's a huge difference. Both hardly provide anything to our attack. All lamps is good for now is his runs into the box. Meireles brings something different.The fact is Meireles is being totally wasted at that DM position. Hes useless there. He should be played higher up with Romeu or Essien at DM. I think he'd be much better if played there and would provide much more than lamps.Indeed. Imo, Frank committed 'professional suicide' when he decided to throw a strop when André dropped him. Correct me if I'm wrong, but last season a majority of people here said the next manager should have the balls to drop the likes of Lampard & co. Now it's happened most of the same people are backtracking on their words.The fact is, even when Lampard does come on he's a liability. When he came on in Naples he almost cost us a 4th goal. His first touch is catastrophic, his instincts are shot, and while he'll always remain a threat for those last minute goals, some are often blinded by that and claim he deserves to start because of those. He's not as sharp as he used to be and his unwillingness not to accept that is become detrimental to the squad.It's a shame, Frank's the last person I'd expect to be causing commotion. Tomo, DYC., Term-X and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaretta985 131 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 at the start of the game against Napoli my dad was bitching about Lamps being benched, he was like "is AVB crazy or what??". at the end of the match he was shaking his head and muttering "he seems to have no great desire to play" Correct me if I'm wrong, but last season a majority of people here said the next manager should have the balls to drop the likes of Lampard & co. I still think this is the right thing to do, or things would only get worse. Beirut_Blues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Lampard has been one of my favorite ever player but I've been massively disappointed with his recent behaviour especially when I look up to him for his professionalism in recent years and for what he has done for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 It's correct decision to bench Lampard. The only worry is that we haven't got much better alternatives, hence why some people changed their minds about that. I still maintain that he needs to play a lesser role. It's a shame he wasn't benched by Modric, but by Meireles. Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Lampard's attitude is not a surprise,he is a better player than Raul and yet he is benched.He has all the right to be angry,he's scored 13 goals for us so far and most of them in some crucial games.If AVB would play Josh(if he stayed) or even Piazon instead of Lampard then I would understand but Raul over Lampard is just an enigma. Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 @Blue Armour -The 3 in the picture :Cole and Lampard - reportedly 'up in arms' and sore over not being picked to startMikel - knows won't be getting a game with Romeu around.Not difficult to see they'd stick close and act like bumchums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaretta985 131 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2105109/Frank-Lampard-wont-allow-Andre-Villas-Boas-force-Chelsea.htmlI know the source is meh, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 His a Chelsea great, one of the all time greatest Chelsea player, the last 7 years he would've been the first picked player in the starting 11.Why wouldn't you feel frustrated that your now sitting on the bench even know your our top scorer this season?RVP is Arsenal's top scorer. He is also their best player.Lampard is our (joint) top scorer. He has been one of our most inconsistent, and at times worst players this season.Scoring goals is only half of what it takes to be a great midfielder. You need to be a commanding presence, and Lampard is no longer that. Ergo he is no longer a great midfielder, merely a good one, and an ageing one at that. zolayes and eldo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito 459 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 To play midfield you need to be consistent throughout the entire game. Forward is different, you can have a moment of brilliance and score and that's all you need. But in midfield you touch the ball way too much just to have one moment of brilliance to have a good game.Our midfield isn't consistent enough throughout The game. They not only are no where near creative enough but they also don't make the simple passes consistently enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 http://www.dailymail...ce-Chelsea.htmlI know the source is meh, but still... oh ffs not more of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Frank is giving an object lesson in how to destroy legendary status .. Now he will never be mentioned alongside Zola Badboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Don't be so harsh. We don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but I completely understand Franks frustrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Frank is giving an object lesson in how to destroy legendary status .. Now he will never be mentioned alongside Zolayou're jumping to premature conclusions BleedsBlue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 183 goals Great performance by him today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Double figures in 9 consecutive seasons...just wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Lampard admits issues with AVBI've been here a long time, I'm 33, I'm realistic, it doesn't mean I want to play every game but, if I sit on the bench, I want to see Chelsea win.I'm sure we're all frustrated at the minute, everyone who's involved - especially people who have got Chelsea in their hearts, who have been here a long time and want to see us performing as we should do.The only way we can push on from now - and secure Champions League football next year, potentially move through in the FA Cup and the Champions League this year - is to be positive.It's in the club's interest. It's not about any one individual here and negative things can take the shine off it.http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1027298/chelsea?&cc=5739Hitting nails into the coffin here Frank.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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