Frank Lampard

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Because hiding behind the keyboard is easy to say anything. Wait until we play them at Stamford Bridge and someone on here come out holding the banner Judas Lampard, they will probably be kicked out of the stadium or start a fight among the fans.

Also it is just in the heat of the moment, give it a few days and most people who said it will calm down and feel apologetic inside. It is the same with people talking shit about Drogba for his terrible peformance(me included) against Schalke, now looking back it doesn't really matter anymore as we still have 5 games to make it right. In theory the result today was a good one for us considering all the other top teams bar Arsenal lost.

[The_Flash 1,144]

Jose has said he DID offer him a new deal, yes it was less money but doesn't he have enough already??

The less money contract was fine for our Captain but no Frank so he goes to as Jose said today 'our main competitors' and the 'the love story is over'

Yeah I agree Jose after the love everyone gave Frank he was desperate to score and grab out points and the headlines, thanks Frank.

[Myself 793]

Jose has said he DID offer him a new deal, yes it was less money but doesn't he have enough already??

The less money contract was fine for our Captain but no Frank so he goes to as Jose said today 'our main competitors' and the 'the love story is over'

Yeah I agree Jose after the love everyone gave Frank he was desperate to score and grab out points and the headlines, thanks Frank.

As I said above, he's a true pro. If in the contract he didn't offer him sufficient playing time, I don't blame him for leaving. He wants to play, and if he won't get that here, he'll have to get it somewhere else.

Because hiding behind the keyboard is easy to say anything. Wait until we play them at Stamford Bridge and someone on here come out holding the banner Judas Lampard, they will probably be kicked out of the stadium or start a fight among the fans.

Also it is just in the heat of the moment, give it a few days and most people who said it will calm down and feel apologetic inside. It is the same with people talking shit about Drogba for his terrible peformance(me included) against Schalke, now looking back it doesn't really matter anymore as we still have 5 games to make it right. In theory the result today was a good one for us considering all the other top teams bar Arsenal lost.

Exactly, doubt they would say it out loud, in front of other fans.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Also the Lampard contract issue is a delicate situation. Lets say we offered him 50k per week to stay for 1 more year, but New york offered 100k for 2 years. Why on Earth would he turns them down and stay? Being a legend is all and earn you love from your fans but this is a job and he is into the last 3 years of his career, he need to make as much as possible to set him up for life.

Will fans love pay him those 50k per week difference in the future?

[The_Flash 1,144]

Also the Lampard contract issue is a delicate situation. Lets say we offered him 50k per week to stay for 1 more year, but New york offered 100k for 2 years. Why on Earth would he turns them down and stay? Being a legend is all and earn you love from your fans but this is a job and he is into the last 3 years of his career, he need to make as much as possible to set him up for life.

Will fans love pay him those 50k per week difference in the future?

The lesser contract was fine for JT, he loves this club and obviously doesnt want to be anywhere else.

Frank chose CITY of all places??

People can feel how they feel and I AM ENTITLED to say how I feel.

He really didn't need to do it, ah well done now, points and game gone.

Onto the next one we are doing exactly what Frank wanted everyone to be talking about him.

He wanted the glory, he got it

[CHOULO19 24,332]

You may have noticed by the fact that the Lampard thread is locked that we are trying to minimize the talking about Frank while all the emotions are high. It will be opened tomorrow when everyone has calmed down.

Thread locked.

[Special Juan 27,429]

This is back open now but let this be a quick note to any members who want to start slinging mud at each other and insulting/derailing the thread WILL be warned, it's that simple.

Play nice.

[Fernando 6,464]

Got to love the away fans.

Clapping for Lampard despite scoring against us.

Proper Chels!

[Blue Traveler 256]

Next thing would be: Hey look Lampard just raped my wife but he is a legend and did lot of good for us so what...

[didierforever 7,349]

Next thing would be: Hey look Lampard just raped my wife but he is a legend and did lot of good for us so what...

so SFL scoring a goal while playing for city is somehow equivalent to him raping your wife?

hmmmm...

[Blue Traveler 256]

so SFL scoring a goal while playing for city is somehow equivalent to him raping your wife?

hmmmm...

Did i applaud for him and sang his name when he scored against us? but if you did SOMEHOW it's like that!

[Special Juan 27,429]

He gave us the respect we deserve and we gave it back.

Top pro, top player and he just did what Frank Lampard does best.......scores goals.

[boshman 1,073]

I mentioned this in the post match thread and I am going to put it here as well now since this was locked at the time.

I have changed my opinion on the Lamps situation. When it all happened I was upset and angry.

Watching him after his goal, he just got up and walked away. He looked gutted. After the game he barely acknowledged the City fans and went straight to the Chelsea fans. It looked as if he was going to burst into tears. In 3 post match interviews of his I have seen of his, he always referred to City as 'City' or 'this club', he never used the words 'us' or 'we'. I don't think he feels any affiliation with them at all. He is a Chelsea boy at heart and always will be.

And as for people who say he shouldn't have scored? He is a professional footballer! His job is to do the best for Manchester City. That's why they pay his wages! He is not going to gather the ball, turn around and hoof it clear is he!

He may have taken two points off us yesterday but after all the points he won for us over the years, all the championships, cups and memories. I'll forgive him for it

[didierforever 7,349]

Did i applaud for him and sang his name when he scored against us? but if you did SOMEHOW it's like that!

read the post underneath yours.

[lucio 5,418]

for me his "legend status" is in limbo. and dependent on us winning the league. scoring an equaliser for a rival , is not something i will forgive easily (especially as he said he wouldn't play for another prem club)

[CHOULO19 24,332]

You can't blame him for scoring the goal. He's a top professional and I'd be disappointed in him if he did not give his best.

But you can blame him for choosing to go to a direct rival and putting himself in a position where he needs to play against us and try to take points off us.

It's funny how people are portraying him as the victim here. He chose to go there, he takes full responsibility for that decision.

[Blue Traveler 256]

He gave us the respect we deserve and we gave it back.

Top pro, top player and he just did what Frank Lampard does best.......scores goals.

I mentioned this in the post match thread and I am going to put it here as well now since this was locked at the time.

I have changed my opinion on the Lamps situation. When it all happened I was upset and angry.

Watching him after his goal, he just got up and walked away. He looked gutted. After the game he barely acknowledged the City fans and went straight to the Chelsea fans. It looked as if he was going to burst into tears. In 3 post match interviews of his I have seen of his, he always referred to City as 'City' or 'this club', he never used the words 'us' or 'we'. I don't think he feels any affiliation with them at all. He is a Chelsea boy at heart and always will be.

And as for people who say he shouldn't have scored? He is a professional footballer! His job is to do the best for Manchester City. That's why they pay his wages! He is not going to gather the ball, turn around and hoof it clear is he!

He may have taken two points off us yesterday but after all the points he won for us over the years, all the championships, cups and memories. I'll forgive him for it

Rape and rape!

[Special Juan 27,429]

Rape and rape!

A really well thought out and solid response once again.

Come back when you can contribute without silly little responses that do nothing but provoke people.