Frank Lampard

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

Just had the craziest idea, but I think we should play Lampard up front instead of Torres.

[Reddish-Blue 2,237]

I still think Lampard has a role to play at Chelsea. If he does end up leaving, hopefully he comes back as a coach someday!

[Ollie 4,400]

It's obvious Lampard wont be with us next season but at least he knows the club are now ready to move on and are in very good hands. I always thought that when the Lampard's, Cole's, JT's are gone, we'll be fucked. That wont be the case. We're now playing the modern way and we're gonna only be better and get stronger. The signings of Ramires, Oscar, Hazard, Marin, Mata, Romeu, Azpi etc were master strokes. We're in such a good place right now. This time last year i was worried because let's face it, we were fucking shit. The turn around has been quite dramatic and it's been mainly without Lampard. We all love and respect him for all he has done but it's the end of an era.

The Jose era, i still see it as. Cech, Terry, Cole, Drogba, Lampard imo was the Mourinho era, even in the last 2 or 3 years. The tough, physical, slightly long ball boring at times (but fucking ruthless and i personally loved it) era is over. Let the entertainment begin.

[Magic Lamps 11,469]

Lamps has been badly missed against Shakthar, ManU and Swansea, esp as a leader and finisher. Still should not be written off, even though it is true he probably won't be with us next year. he won't fit into the giggs/scholes role simply because neither Scholes nor Giggs ever were the player Lamps was. Lamps has not only contributed but was our most important player for 10 years, regardless of age, manager or critics.

On the other hand I am certain, Lampard CAN adapt. He could play striker, in the hole or as a deep lying playmaker but only if he wants.

However, still has a massive part to play this season.

[Milan 17,835]

[Spike 12,049]

I haven't seen Lamps and JT start together for a while. I'm having withdrawls.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The last time we played a CL without Lampard, Terry and Cole was against Napoli away last season.

[nachikethas 1,149]

i miss him

[DH1988 1,200]

I'd be very happy if he just came out and said "Look I understand we've got some amazing players coming through and I'm going to do for them what Veron/Petit did for me, taught me everything they knew to improve me as a player and help the team whereever in whatever games I can"

Sort of like what Scholes and Giggs do for United, however I realise that only happens in a non-existent world for Chelsea.

[Ankit 3,176]

Frank Lampard has agreed a deal to sign for Chinese side Guizhou Renhe in January, according to reports from China this morning. #CFC

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

"@TransferNewsCen: CCTV reporter Liu Siyuan Sina: "Guizhou chairman Dai Yongge told me that he has officially signed Lampard and will be revealed in January""

[Leif 6,006]

As far as being a 'legend' goes, it would be sad to see him go.

As for as being strictly a footballer goes, we'd be a better team without him.

He simply doesn't play too well anymore and he's on astronomical wages when you take into consideration what he offers us these days on the pitch. Imagine the amount of top players we could bring in and spread Lamps' wages amongst (in theory).

Sad but true.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

I can't imagine Mrs. Lampard will be agreeing to move to China somehow.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Fuck this shit , Lampard has to stay forever at the club.

[DH1988 1,200]

Cya

[Amblève. 4,995]

How many times have we read such news? Yeah, you know how probable that is.

[Hutcho 8,443]

HE has given his all for this club and he is a legend if he chooses to stay or go. He still has something to offer, and i love to see him play when he does. It is obvious the current system we play doesnt suit him as he can't really play behind the striker right now and isn't a holding midfielder/ramires... I will be extremely sad if he does choose to leave but it would be an end to a sparkling chelsea career that it has been a privilege to watch...

[DH1988 1,200]

Accept a one year deal, do the right thing, don't be money hungry, receive a new one year deal at the end of the season. Same to Cole.