Joey Zhou 14 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 First, we don't know for sure if the club is reluctant to give him a new contract. Maybe they are trying to work out something.Secondly, we don't know Lampard's wage demand, it certainly wouldn't be the wisest thing in the world to pay a ridiculous amount of money to a 34 year old.Thirdly, Lampard is one of the best players who's ever put on a chelsea shirt, i love him to death. BUT he has not been able to produce the goods consistently this season, yes he still scored more than 10 goals in the PL this season but his overall performance hasn't been up there. Different to Cole (who also experienced a dip in form due to age) but still is one of the best fullbacks in the world.Last point, just because a legend is leaving doesn't mean you have to love the club less, no one is bigger than the club. I love Lampard a huge amount, as well as Drogba who left. Would I be heart broken if Lampard leaves, or Terry in the near future? heck yeah I would probably shed a tear like I did when Drogba left. Would I love Chelsea less, no way.You are a true blue! Beepu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I also admire Frankie a great deal. One classy footballer in my view who brought many memorable moments in my life just by watching him play.Since he is 34 year old, the club must move & replace him with younger player.Most of you will argue, Frank still scores plenty. Well, that is true but can he play 90 minutes twice a week as needed ? I doubt it.Will he lower his salary to let´s say half of current one ? I doubt it too. Therefore, he must be let go. Wish him much luck elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 he is not suited to playing in the double pivot. i would still play him occasionally in CAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 IF lamps will accept a lower salary- need to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I think the main problem is, does really Lampard want to have less wages, less gametime, just to stay here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 It is time for him to go. He can get a last massive pay day in China,MLS(LOL), or even Russia. If we are serious about rebuilding, then we need to get the youngsters some game time. This can be achieved better with him gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Lampard is one of three players to feature in both games against Southampton (2-2 draw at home, 2-1 loss away) and QPR (0-0 draw away and 1-0 loss at home). In fact by my reckoning of the last six games we've lost, the only TWO players to start each of them has been Ivanovic and.....Lamps. (Southampton away, Man City away, Steaua away, Newcastle away, Swansea home, QPR home). That doesn't include the Man United FA Cup game that he came off in when we were 2-0 down, before coming back to draw 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! bushman 2,043 Posted April 4, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted April 4, 2013 Meaningless stats. Chelsea lost those games as a team & not because Frankie played in them. Joker10, Rmpr, Hutcho and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 it would make sense. Our board doesn't do sense.Hi only place to be! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Oh look, another one of these topics.Merged with the thread called 8. FRANK LAMPARD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADEZ 9 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I know why some people have such a feeling,they can't afford to see him in another team's jersey so am i but let us all wish for a bright future for the team,terry, drogba,lampard, and the rest will always be there for us even if they leave the team,1year contract will be enough for frankie. xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 this is the first time in many years that Lampard is not in the promotional stuff for a new kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 this is the first time in many years that Lampard is not in the promotional stuff for a new kit...think it's pretty clear now. sad that he's leaving but like drogba, it's the right time English Freak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Really, guys? Really? A Marketing campaign is signalling Lamp's leaving? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Yes, in this case it really is, because its pretty strange that after all those years this is the first time he is not involved at all. Even Ba is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Yes, in this case it really is, because its pretty strange that after all those years this is the first time he is not involved at all. Even Ba is there.If he doesn't leave can I rub it in your face? Even if you say no, I'll do it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 If he doesn't leave can I rub it in your face? Even if you say no, I'll do it anyway.is there a scenario where he'll stay? The board has held firm on it's view of not offering Lampard a new contract despite the incessant support from the fans. only way is if Jose comes and says he wants to keep Frank around. only will have that much power and balls to face the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 He's not leaving just because he's not in the add, but it's another hint to add to the mountain of indexes pointing to his departure in the summer. Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 You wouldn't incude a player whose contract situation is up in the air. It's as simple as that.I still think Mourinho's appointment could change things but in terms of Frank Lampard the player and not Frank Lampard the Chelsea icon, I don't know if he's doing enough on the pitch to earn a new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wasn't walcott not in the Arsenal 2013 calender?Wouldn't look much into this Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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