Frank Lampard

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

See, this is why Rio got it spot on, he went to relegation fodder, keeping his distance from United.

because he's shit.

[Sheva. 5,373]

This is an ultimate "fuck you" message from City to Chelsea, for mistreating Lampard's departure. Lampard should've been given a testimonial match or a proper goodbye to him. Well now he isn't getting a testimonial.

He wasn't mistreated. According to Mourinho, Roman let him decide what he wanted.

[The only place to be 11,313]

See, this is why Rio got it spot on, he went to relegation fodder, keeping his distance from United.

He's been washed-up for a year.

Yeah that's fair enough and again I do understand him wanting to try and showcase his talents at the very top of his game. We won't know what happened between the club and him, in terms of receiving a contract. But I'm sure Roman & Mou didn't tell him he's not allowed back to train. In fact, even Mou said Roman assured Lampard he'd always have a place here... So why not train with us?

As for your last bit, he's contributing to their success over us whatever he does. That is already a problem imo.

He probably wouldn't play much for us though, not with Matic and Fabregas starting and Ramires and Van Ginkel on the bench.

It's a shame but from his perspective this is probably one of the better moves.

[The Chels 2,502]

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He probably wouldn't play much for us though, not with Matic and Fabregas starting and Ramires and Van Ginkel on the bench.

It's a shame but from his perspective this is probably one of the better moves.

Yea, but this is a 6-month loan. Even at City he's last on the pecking order, but with Chelsea he'd still be rigorously training under Mourinho, he'd still be a dressing room leader and that in turn would get him on the pitch. Mourinho loves experienced players in big games especially.

[killer1257 3,282]

At least he has not completely lost his mind

[Term-X 7,891]

All he'll be doing is running around cones and using the gym, if he wants 'practise games' with pros he can do that with his uncle at QPR. Beckham trained with Arsenal during LA Galaxy's off-season; why the fuck does Frank need a squad number and a place on the bench to boot.

[iseah100 5,612]

@ChelsTransfer: Frank Lampard has made it clear to City that he does not want to play against Chelsea. (Mirror) #CFC #MCFC #NYCFC

[Polo7 3,496]

Means nothing to me. Terrible decision by Lamps. Really losing respect for him.

[The Chels 2,502]

[The only place to be 11,313]

All he'll be doing is running around cones and using the gym, if he wants 'practise games' with pros he can do that with his uncle at QPR. Beckham trained with Arsenal during LA Galaxy's off-season; why the fuck does Frank need a squad number and a place on the bench to boot.

QPR are a rival. They're actually based quite close to us.

FYI, we don't like them.

[Term-X 7,891]

He doesn't want to play against us... but he'll happily contribute for City in a title race that directly involves Chelsea.

[Madmax 9,219]

Jesus. I was dreading this ever since he signed for NYC. The worse thing is it's not just emotionally damaging, knowing his professionalism and will to win, he'll hurt us on the pitch and the league table as well. The right and best move for him but I'd be lying if I said it's not a dagger to the heart.

[Term-X 7,891]

QPR are a rival. They're actually based quite close to us.

FYI, we don't like them.

He won't be playing for them though, he'll never officially be a player..

Like Beckham with Arsenal.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

The plan is to tell Jose all about their tactics and ideas!

Sneaky sneaky Jose!

But jokes aside, this really is a messed up deal.

[Barbara 15,149]

So now we're questioning the loyalty of a player who stepped up for this club so soon after his mother passed away?

The guy who was captain that night in Munich?

The guy who scored the goals to win us our first title in 50 years?

next there will be pictures of Chelsea #8 shirts being burned. I'll keep away from twitter because only the thought of that makes me cringe.

It sucks, but well, that's life and he's a professional. I can't demand loyalty from him when we as a club couldn't offer the same. We couldn't (didn't want) offer him a new contract. Where he goes from there on is on his best interest. I saw the loan to City coming the moment he signed for NYC people even mentioned it here. I thought it was a possibility, not a given, I'll hate seeing him in the fade blue of them, but I agree with you that they aren't even our traditional rivals. I'm just happy he didn't go to QPR on loan. That would be disgusting, but still wouldn't have erased who he is for us and for me.

[zolayes 14,489]

If a man gets rid of his wife for a younger woman ,,has he really any right to complain who she chooses

[Cech's helmet 220]

It would be ridiculous if Frank agrees on this move.