Frank Lampard

[Tomo 21,733]

Just watched the City game back and there was a moment in the second half when the ball flashed across goal and if Lampard wacked his foot out he would have almost certainly scored.

That and playing Giroud onside, conscious catching up with him?

[lionsden 4,689]

Admit it, we all still love him.

He played a huge part in my love for football as a whole, huge part.

Speak for your self

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Speak for your self

Lol.... He's still lampard. I'm furious he extended his contract beyond January but seeing him at the Bridge still reminds us of what he's done for us

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Like some mentioned. I thought it was absolutely awesome of our fans to start chanting "Chelsea" when he came on.

They all gave him a nice applause, but they didn't let a super frank chant get started.

Absolute class. Couldn't have handled it any better.

[generaldane 64]

The only way I would find it resonable to start hating Lampard is if we was to take a giant dump on the club's logo, am I saddened to see him at City? of fucking course but so I hate him for it? FUCK NO! Lampard has done some much for the club in all the years he was here that its borderline ungrateful to suddenly start hating him now because he's playing for City.

[LAB 1,030]

Lampard, walking on SB pitch, applauded by fans, embraced by Jose, Terry and others is a very powerful image.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I don't think Jose really offered him a contract extension and if that is true then part of this whole situation is our fault. Say what you want but I am pretty sure we could have used him as a squad player role this season(has the same role at City)

Jose just never thought that he would move to City or any other premier league rival. I am not defending Frank here but Jose should have kept him for another season knowing very well that Frank wanted to continue playing at the top level.

[tiby2979 175]

Lampard, walking on SB pitch, applauded by fans, embraced by Jose, Terry and others is a very powerful image.

That's right. Despite how I feel about it, I'm pleased he wasn't booed. The club and the fans showed much class. In fact, more class than he had of when he joined our rivals. Being understood as Loyalty = Class. If i had been in his place i would have felt ashamed of myself when was cheered by Chelsea fans while i walked in front of them in a City shirt.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I don't think Jose really offered him a contract extension and if that is true then part of this whole situation is our fault. Say what you want but I am pretty sure we could have used him as a squad player role this season(has the same role at City)

Jose just never thought that he would move to City or any other premier league rival. I am not defending Frank here but Jose should have kept him for another season knowing very well that Frank wanted to continue playing at the top level.

Lampard gets paid close to £200k a week for City. We aren't going to offer anyone that is only a squad player at most that.

[Roquila 1,335]

Why do some posters here feel entitled to determine who's a proper fan or not?

If i say i don't like Lamps anymore i'm not a proper fan? I've never read that rule anywhere.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Lampard gets paid close to £200k a week for City. We aren't going to offer anyone that is only a squad player at most that.

yeah I am sure it wasn't about the money. just think we did not offer him a contract in the first place at all.

[The Skipper 20,593]

yeah I am sure it wasn't about the money. just think we did not offer him a contract in the first place at all.

How are you so sure that this is fact please? It's been discussed already, no one knows whether we actually offered him a contract or not. Mourinho said we did, Lamps said we didn't. It's up to you who you choose to believe, and believe it or not, after Lampard has lied this much about the whole ordeal I know who I'm more inclined to believe.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The only way I would find it resonable to start hating Lampard is if we was to take a giant dump on the club's logo, am I saddened to see him at City? of fucking course but so I hate him for it? FUCK NO! Lampard has done some much for the club in all the years he was here that its borderline ungrateful to suddenly start hating him now because he's playing for City.

Agreed. I think we have the right to be upset at him and the way he was so deceitful in his move, but hate him? Can't understand that.

Besides, I fully expect everything will calm down now. We'll probably never play against him again. Unless we draw City in the UCL... fuck.

[manpe 10,861]

So how big is his goal tally against Chelsea? One out of how many? Did he ship any past us as Wet Spammer?

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

How are you so sure that this is fact please? It's been discussed already, no one knows whether we actually offered him a contract or not. Mourinho said we did, Lamps said we didn't. It's up to you who you choose to believe, and believe it or not, after Lampard has lied this much about the whole ordeal I know who I'm more inclined to believe.

well I am not stating that we did not offer an extension but since most of the people here are assuming that,I just wanted to look at the other side of the debate as well.

If Frank has really said that he wasn't offered then I see no reason why he would lie, In fact it would support my argument of why he went to City in the first place.

[The_Flash 1,144]

Good on him I couldn't agree more

We handled it perfectly, I thought. No lionising, no Super Frank ( ) chants, no boos (important - image wise) ... just muted, polite applause to remind him that even though he may have forgotten and disregarded the last 13 years in favour of lies and deceit, we haven't. We'll give you your recognition as a returning hero, albeit a returning hero who will never be seen the same way again.

The real kicker for him though must be the loud cheers reserved for Didier - a real, bona fide icon.

Also agreed, was wonderful to hear Didier getting a huge cheer I think Jose did that on propose was marvellous

[OhForAGreavsie 5,890]

well I am not stating that we did not offer an extension but since most of the people here are assuming that,I just wanted to look at the other side of the debate as well.

If Frank has really said that he wasn't offered then I see no reason why he would lie, In fact it would support my argument of why he went to City in the first place.

And Jose said both Frank and Ashley were offered contracts. Other than the fact that Jose's English is sometimes a bit difficult to penetrate and he fails to quite say what he wants to, it's hard to square that circle.

[Whiskey 173]

No player is bigger than the club.

Fuck this guy you just dont do what he did. NO MATTER WHAT.