Frank Lampard

[LDN Blue 7,903]

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.

[kiaretta985 131]

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.

[Jase 43,479]

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.

[manpe 10,861]

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.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

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.

[Madmax 9,219]

@Blue Armour -

The 3 in the picture :

Cole and Lampard - reportedly 'up in arms' and sore over not being picked to start

Mikel - knows won't be getting a game with Romeu around.

Not difficult to see they'd stick close and act like bumchums.

[kiaretta985 131]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2105109/Frank-Lampard-wont-allow-Andre-Villas-Boas-force-Chelsea.html

I know the source is meh, but still...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

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.

[Miguelito 459]

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.

[Tomo 21,733]

http://www.dailymail...ce-Chelsea.html

I know the source is meh, but still...

oh ffs not more of these.

[zolayes 14,489]

Frank is giving an object lesson in how to destroy legendary status .. Now he will never be mentioned alongside Zola

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Don't be so harsh. We don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but I completely understand Franks frustrations.

[manpe 10,861]

Frank is giving an object lesson in how to destroy legendary status .. Now he will never be mentioned alongside Zola

you're jumping to premature conclusions

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lampard admits issues with AVB

I'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=5739

Hitting nails into the coffin here Frank..

[Badboy 1,526]

Frank is acting like a fucking tool, I never thought he would hang the dirty laundry out in public like this. He's not world class any more and he does not deserve to just walk into the side !

[zolayes 14,489]

atm I would rather have Stevie G and Id rather have Bellamy than Malouda

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Extremely unprofessional by Frank. I am absolutely shocked! I expected better, especially from him.

It is ripping my heart out to see Frank destroying his legendary status by him self.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I am not surprised.

It is why I wanted him bench from the beginning of pre season!