Frank Lampard

[DDA 9,924]

Frank has this magnificent way of proving me wrong :-)

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Lampard now on 168 PL goals. 7 goals behind 3rd placed Henry in the list of all time top PL goalscorers.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Frank re Oscar: "I've never seen a #10 with workrate like that"

Daily Mail: “Lamps diss: Whassa Mata with your defending, Juan?”

Daily Mirror: "Lampard blasts “lazy” Mata"

[Special Juan 28,091]

Magical today.

[Barbara 15,149]

played in a position that flatters his qualities, this man can still win us matches and be immense. Today's match is a testament to that. And unlike other players we have in the squad that played in a certain way will pay off, playing Lamps the way we played today doesn't detract from us in the big scheme. It adds without taking away

[tapa 11]

the best today no doubt. maybe old but he can play football

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

played in a position that flatters his qualities, this man can still win us matches and be immense. Today's match is a testament to that. And unlike other players we have in the squad that played in a certain way will pay off, playing Lamps the way we played today doesn't detract from us in the big scheme. It adds without taking away

But it is only possible with Mikel and Ramires on the pitch at the same time, too, which will not be the case too often.

But stil lthis game should show that Lampard is not "done" like many users here put it. He was our best player today and really made a difference. He still has something to give esp with his offensive abilities.

[The_Flash 1,144]

SUPER FRANKIE

He was great today, fought for the ball? Got it back for us many times and could have had a hat trick. He is such an asset to our team

[Jase 43,479]

One of Lampard's better performances in recent times and think that was partly owed to the fact that he had Mikel and Ramires helping him out to do the dirty work in midfield and also likely to be because it's West Ham. He always turn up against them.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Farcical. Another dagger to the back of an attacking player while Lampard's status is unscathed despite being completely atrocious throughout the season. Even Hodgson knows he can't do it any more, why can't Mourinho grow a pair and do the right thing.

We might win today, and Frank might even score, but that won't mask his overall inefficiency and acute lack of mobility.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

How old are you, 12?

I stand by what I said and say, for once Lampard was out of the pivot and we had a balanced team. That was my whole point. Yesterday he played in a position where his deficiencies are less detrimental to us.

One game does not change the calamity we've had to endure of him playing alongside Ramires in front of the back 4.

[Phil Driver 503]

QUALITY . The goals the energy ,the stamina he unlocked West Ham, our back four and the holder had it easy yesterday it was all about unlocking West Ham and goals win matches ,man of the match by a dist him and Oscar ripped West Ham apart . Jose was correct, teams have been sitting against us Newcastle and West Brom sat ,we could not unlock them , trying to walk the ball in you defend deep against Lampard and he will shoot and score . Lamps can play the holding role with his eyes closed but is he ready for that yet when he still has the most important ability in fottball ,PUTTING THE BALL IN THE NET. The new contract will not be long now............................

[lucio 5,418]

QUALITY . The goals the energy ,the stamina he unlocked West Ham, our back four and the holder had it easy yesterday it was all about unlocking West Ham and goals win matches ,man of the match by a dist him and Oscar ripped West Ham apart . Jose was correct, teams have been sitting against us Newcastle and West Brom sat ,we could not unlock them , trying to walk the ball in you defend deep against Lampard and he will shoot and score . Lamps can play the holding role with his eyes closed but is he ready for that yet when he still has the most important ability in fottball ,PUTTING THE BALL IN THE NET. The new contract will not be long now............................

no sorry. he is a dire holding midfielder. still one of the best in the attacking 3rd though. playing him in a 2 in front of the defence is just poor

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Lets not try to get carry away too much guys, we played 4-3-3 yesterday and he was essentially playing as a CAM like he used to for the last 10 years, making runs and score. He essentially did nothing defensively since Mikel was always there to do it, Oscar as well on occasion. Basically now we need to keep playing 4-3-3 or benched him permanently or playing Mikel as the other CDM all the time.

I think Jose will probably stick with 4-3-3 which might mean more chance for Kevin, but Mata will definitely continues to suffer, our wingers as well since now Hazard is undroppable as LW, only really RW left for Schurrle, Willian, Ramires. CM will be occupied by Lampard, Oscar and probably from now on Mikel most of the time.

[The only place to be 11,313]

He essentially did nothing defensively since Mikel was always there to do it, Oscar as well on occasion.

Hey. Lampard led the midfield in tackles and was constantly putting pressure on the West Ham players....so, um what are you talking about? Did you watch the match?