Frank Lampard

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Love how some are saying "well, he's being forced to go there", no.. he isn't, when he 'decided' to join Man-City's american side he knew the implications of that.

Even Ashley Cole has more class than Lampard, he said he wouldn't join another PL club and he had plenty of interest, Liverpool etc. Ironic that, considering what Ash is known for..

Ashley Cole left Arsenal, the team he came up with, in the middle of his career because he wanted more money. There's nothing wrong with that at all, but you can't say he's a super loyal player or any other nonsense just because he didn't play in the EPL after leaving Chelsea. It's incredible to me how blind supporters are. It doesn't go one way. You can't demand loyalty of players and then get rid of them when you want. Lampard has a chance to play for the Premier League champions who are you to say "no, you can't because you used to play for Chelsea." We let him go. We didn't want him anymore. He can play wherever he damn well pleases. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

[Leif 6,006]

Of course he won't play against us lol why would he start over Toure & Fernandinho? Christ.

[Term-X 7,891]

Ashley Cole left Arsenal, the team he came up with, in the middle of his career because he wanted more money. There's nothing wrong with that at all, but you can't say he's a super loyal player or any other nonsense just because he didn't play in the EPL after leaving Chelsea. It's incredible to me how blind supporters are. It doesn't go one way. You can't demand loyalty of players and then get rid of them when you want. Lampard has a chance to play for the Premier League champions who are you to say "no, you can't because you used to play for Chelsea." We let him go. We didn't want him anymore. He can play wherever he damn well pleases. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

He is Chelsea, an ambassador for the club, synonymous with us, once you become that.. you will rightfully be treated differently.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

He is Chelsea, an ambassador for the club, synonymous with us, once you become that.. you will rightfully be treated differently.

So why do we have the right not to re-sign him but he doesn't have the right to go where he wants? It's like saying to a worker "you were a model employee for 20 years but we are firing you but you can't go to any rival companies".

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Why are people so sure Lampard won't play much? Yaya could play as the number 10 next season, which leaves them with Fernandinho and Fernando in the pivot and Lampard and Garcia as back ups. Fernando could struggle to adapt in the PL and also the fact he is bang average could easily see Lampard playing a lot more then People think.

[Term-X 7,891]

So why do we have the right not to re-sign him but he doesn't have the right to go where he wants? It's like saying to a worker "you were a model employee for 20 years but we are firing you but you can't go to any rival companies".

Chelsea is bigger than the board, or current circumstances.

And a comparison like that is ridiculous, it's like Setve Jobs going to Microsoft, Lampard is a huge part of the clubs identity. Lampard & Terry are the last of their kind, we won't have legends like that at the club again, it's the end of a bygone era.

[bababoom 4,478]

It's weird that Lampard wanted to join City even if it's ony a loan, but come on how can this tarnish his legacy at this club? In 5, 10 or even 20 years time do you think we'll fucking remember that Lampard trained with them for a few months?

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Chelsea is bigger than the board, or current circumstances.

And a comparison like that is ridiculous, it's like Setve Jobs going to Microsoft, Lampard is a huge part of the clubs identity. Lampard & Terry are the last of their kind, we won't have legends like that at the club again, it's the end of a bygone era.

It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there?

[MichaelDance 552]

The thing is he wasn't forced to from what I can tell, he signed up with NYCFC and that's where the contract lies, not with Manchester City. They might own the clubs but he signed with another party. For example a mate of mine works for Waitrose, now Waitrose and John Lewis is the same company he can't just go and work at John Lewis, he's an waitrose employee and he's contract is with them.

[manpe 10,855]

It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there?

You're just searching for excuses to prepare yourself for the blasphemous sight of Lampard appearing in an enemy's shirt.

[Term-X 7,891]

It's not like Steve Jobs going to Microsoft. He was a founder of the company and the CEO. Lampard was an employee. Yes, he is the best player we've ever had, but WE, not him, decided to let him go. You don't have the right either legally or morally to expect loyalty when you don't give that same loyalty. Lampard was given the chance to play for the Premier League champions. What should he do? Say "no" because some Chelsea fans don't want him to go there?

Jobs was the face of apple, JT & Lamps are the face of Chelsea (which is essentially what I was getting at).

These are not mere employees though are they, and the current board are not Chelsea. He should have thought of the fans because it's bigger than that. Lamps should have been intelligent enough not to sign for the City family in the first place; why end your career on a sour note.

He should have respect for the fans and his legacy, it comes with responsibility. He's lost part of his identity now, not proper chels like JT.

[Spike 12,049]

People associate Giuseppe Meazza with Inter, not Juve or Milan.

/discussion

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Good lord, the season needs to start soon.

[LeonDavis23 371]

Melbourne is good Should go there instead

[Spike 12,049]

Melbourne is good Should go there instead

He should join Brisbane if he wants to win something.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Jobs was the face of apple, JT & Lamps are the face of Chelsea (which is essentially what I was getting at).

These are not mere employees though are they, and the current board are not Chelsea. He should have thought of the fans because it's bigger than that. Lamps should have been intelligent enough not to sign for the City family in the first place; why end your career on a sour note.

He should have respect for the fans and his legacy, it comes with responsibility. He's lost part of his identity now, not proper chels like JT.

Jobs was forced out of Apple and started up his own company. This is a weird comparison.

I guarantee your thinking is very much in the minority. This guy is a Chelsea legend, he was the captain on our greatest night and he's given so much to this club.

I simply don't understand your comments on this. I think you need to take some time and just refresh your memory about Lamps.

[Term-X 7,891]

"Man City are bringing in Lampard so they can comply with PL/CL HG quota, how disrespectful to one of the best players this country has seen."

Great move from City tbh though, humiliating for both Chelsea and Lampard. Our legends can be bought, it's almost as if Chelsea is such a nothing club that our ambassadors are more than happy to end their careers leaving a bad taste in the mouth.

Jobs was forced out of Apple and started up his own company. This is a weird comparison.

It's not a full comparison, just the image/being synonymous like JT association.

[the-bovril-stand 7]

Jobs was the face of apple, JT & Lamps are the face of Chelsea (which is essentially what I was getting at).

These are not mere employees though are they, and the current board are not Chelsea. He should have thought of the fans because it's bigger than that. Lamps should have been intelligent enough not to sign for the City family in the first place; why end your career on a sour note.

He should have respect for the fans and his legacy, it comes with responsibility. He's lost part of his identity now, not proper chels like JT.

I completely disagree with that statement. Ofcourse " He's proper Chelsea ", how the hell can he not be after all that he has contributed to the club. The club weren't going to offer him a new contract so he signed for New York, and as he's not required until December he's keeping his eye in with another team.