Frank Lampard

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This is such a non-point its unbelievable. Mata is nowhere near Lampard when it comes to legendary status. I wouldnt even call Mata a Chelsea legend.

...I think that's his point.

[The only place to be 11,313]

He could've just said that he's flatered and happy to have the chace to continue playing at this level. Which is clearly something else. But he said it like it's something new. Or at least that's how it sounds to me. Whatever, this is pointless. The damage is done, he will play there and that's it.

I just hope that John Terry retires as a Chelsea player.

I think you're reading more into it than is there.

[Special Juan 28,089]

Some awesome words used towards Frank in here....

'Judas' and phrases such as 'Damage is done'

I can understand people being disappointed but I also think some people really need to grow a set.

[Cosmin 2,484]

Some awesome words used towards Frank in here....

'Judas' and phrases such as 'Damage is done'

I can understand people being disappointed but I also think some people really need to grow a set.

His image has been damaged, from my point of view. He broke his promise. I'm sure time will heal it, but I'm am really really disappointed at the moment. I'm sorry I'm not as tough as you.

[Special Juan 28,089]

His image has been damaged, from my point of view. He broke his promise. I'm sorry I'm not as tough as you.

Not as tough as me, what is this a toe to toe using feather dusters?

Fuck all to do with toughness at all. 'His image has been damaged'......I will add that to the list of silly phrases that has been posted in this thread too.

[DYC. 7,542]

Just had a look on City's website at his bio, they mainly focus on him being an 'England player'.. using the pic of him in an england shirt etc.

I'd imagine the marketing men at NYC are going to use this to describe him as 'Former Manchester City player, Frank Lampard'. It chips away at their brand to even use the word 'Chelsea'. Millions of american kids getting into soccer will know Lampard as 'The Former Man-City player'.

You mean the same kids who were looking for a Wifi connection on the day they were born? Come on now, Frank will always be Chelsea.

[The Rising Sun 711]

Frank Lampard is like Tiger woods in one way.

Both are greats, but will always be remembered by the people for having cheated on their love.

Lamps will always be a chelsea great, but signing for city, that too for 6 months is just plain wierd considering his history here.

however, the fact that he has signed for the same owners in america must have played a part.

Thar being said, i dont think he is judas or any such thing.

I get that this is the real world, but the moment when he celebrates scoring a goal for city this season, a big chunk of what he built over the last 10 years will be lost.

Still a legend. Just tainted .

[Term-X 7,891]

You mean the same kids who were looking for a Wifi connection on the day they were born? Come on now, Frank will always be Chelsea.

Not necessarily NYC fans who will google it, but 'new' American football fans in general who will look at things on face value. 'Frank Lampard, former Manchester City player' that's his identity now to the NYC PR team. Not every kid gives enough of a shit to look up peoples life story, and the NYC marketing depart know that.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Frank Lampard is like Tiger woods in one way.

Both are greats, but will always be remembered by the people for having cheated on their love.

I don't agree with this at all. He hasn't cheated on us in the slightest.

Still a legend. Just tainted .

Nope.

[bababoom 4,478]

Not necessarily NYC fans who will google it, but 'new' American football fans in general who will look at things on face value. 'Frank Lampard, former Manchester City player' that's his identity now to the NYC PR team. Not every kid gives enough of a shit to look up peoples life story, and the NYC marketing depart know that.

Honestly who cares? Proper football fans know he's a Chelsea legend.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Honestly who cares? Proper football fans know he's a Chelsea legend.

Obviously plenty of people..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

If Gerrard leaves Liverpool and decides he wants to go and play in the A-League for Melbourne City F.C., but goes to City to train and stay fit for six months, will he be considered a judas as well? Will he be remembered as "former Manchester City player, Steven Gerrard"? No he fucking won't. The same for Frank.