Frank Lampard IS WORLD CLASS

[Madmax 9,219]

Sadly have to disagree due to this

He entered the Diving Hall of Fame that night.

Hell he entered it long before that, just showed us all again why he's in that list.

[eldo 868]

Track back and do what put a tackle in that usually results in a freekick, when he plays out wide left for england do you see where he actually plays? he plays on barry/lampards shoulder tucked right in leaving a gaping hole down the left and unbalancing the whole formation, he is as thick as two short planks, the big difference between the two is lampard is a team player gerrard it seems plays for himself and is only ever looking for individual glory.

Agree with that. Against Germany he went to play as CM. He left Ash with two players to deal with.

He can bee good. Even at defending and tracking back. But he doesnt do that for whole match.

[Madmax 9,219]

This is the moment I realised Frank Lampard is one of my favourite players ever. I still get a little emotional just watching this.

Is there honestly one supporter who didn't cry (with joy) that night or cry (in pain) after the final? I'm not ashamed to say I did both times. Legendary season that, even though we lost 3 finals.

[DYC. 7,542]

Hell he entered it long before that, just showed us all again why he's in that list.

[Badboy 1,526]

If you put Lampard in the Liverpool midfield he would suffer. Lampard plays with a world class target man that will flick the ball into his space, Gerrard plays with an out and out goal scorer who will not set him up as much. Gerrard would shine if he played for Sunderland, Lampard would struggle for Sunderland. Lampard needs players around him to supply his runs Gerrard has the pace and agility to do it him self !

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I do think it's a bit harsh to deny him of that night in Istanbul. I thought the whole team was magnificent that night, I don't recall Gerrard diving for the penalty. A truly legendary night of football - The whole team were heroes, not just Gerrard.

[chrismada9 1,948]

If people say that Steven Gerrard is better than Frank Lampard then they know fuck all about football.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If you put Lampard in the Liverpool midfield he would suffer. Lampard plays with a world class target man that will flick the ball into his space, Gerrard plays with an out and out goal scorer who will not set him up as much. Gerrard would shine if he played for Sunderland, Lampard would struggle for Sunderland. Lampard needs players around him to supply his runs Gerrard has the pace and agility to do it him self !

What?! Gerrard can only play when he's got a striker ahead of him. His combination with Torres is the only reason Liverpool win games (99% of the time). When Torres does not play, Gerrard doesn't perform. Same thing with England, an England without Rooney = A quiet Gerrard.

Lampard's got the ability to drive into the box, with the ball and strike it home for a goal. His free-kick ability outshines Gerrard too, hitting the target every time he steps up (for England). The argument about Sunderland is wrong too. Lampard would provide genius, innovation and simplicity. He wouldn't try and go for glory when things aren't going his way, he'll be smart. He'll look up, within a second he'll identify who's he's passing too, how he's passing it, the weight needed. If he's going to shoot he'll decide, within the second, how far does he need to be, where does he need to (positional wise) and is it the best option

He's also someone that will be in the box supporting the man with the ball. So if someone shoots and if rebounds off the keeper, 90% of the time, you'll see Lampard ready to fire home. For a cross it'll be the same, he'll be in the box, ready to head home.

[Badboy 1,526]

I do think it's a bit harsh to deny him of that night in Istanbul. I thought the whole team was magnificent that night, I don't recall Gerrard diving for the penalty. A truly legendary night of football - The whole team were heroes, not just Gerrard.

Yes he arrived late in the box and he powered a header past DIDA to start it all. That is what im talking about he inspires players, did you see what he did in the FA cup final 2006, Lampard could not do that in his dreams because he does not have that type of drive. Tevez Rooney Gerrard Essien Eto'o are driven players that can make a significant difference in any situation, Lampard is laid back and relaxed.

Gerrard was performing wayyyyyyy before torres arrived.

[Kostas 1,468]

This must be a wind-up.

KTF

[Lampards Bitch 21]

Lampard isnt a c**t and doesnt need to make a specticle of himself by lunging in and running around like a moron. How can you say Lamps doesnt have drive? Of course he does! He hasnt won trophies by resting on his laurels has he!!!!! Lamps is far more intelligent player and knows what he is doing and doesnt have to chuck his toys out of the pram. He has a massive impact in midfield and that has been obvious to see while we havent had him.

[strong centreback 157]

If you put Lampard in the Liverpool midfield he would suffer. Lampard plays with a world class target man that will flick the ball into his space, Gerrard plays with an out and out goal scorer who will not set him up as much. Gerrard would shine if he played for Sunderland, Lampard would struggle for Sunderland. Lampard needs players around him to supply his runs Gerrard has the pace and agility to do it him self !

You do realise that franks runs are often late and into the unoccupied space to get his shots off, that is intelligence something gerrard lacks.So gerrard would shine at sunderland which I take is your point that he would shine anywhere? if thats the case why has he been so non existent for the last two seasons? great players stand out from the crowd when the going gets tough they drag their team up by the scruff of the neck, not walk around hands on hips with a look of 'why am I here' across their mug like I said gerrard is a very good player when utilised right but you need to build a team round him to compensate for his lack of teamwork he needs two defensive minded players sitting constantly to cover the space he leaves, whereas with frank he uses his brain to know when to make his late run when nobody is picking him up and he isnt leaving a glaring hole with which the opposition can counter into, because of that he doesnt have to make the rash tackles gerrard has to to make up for it, key word here is intelligence a very important characteristic of a world class player one which they all have had from beckenbauer to redondo to zidane, they all have an awareness of what is going on around them as well as what is infront of them, gerrard has only the latter.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yes he arrived late in the box and he powered a header past DIDA to start it all. That is what im talking about he inspires players, did you see what he did in the FA cup final 2006, Lampard could not do that in his dreams because he does not have that type of drive. Tevez Rooney Gerrard Essien Eto'o are driven players that can make a significant difference in any situation, Lampard is laid back and relaxed.

Gerrard was performing wayyyyyyy before torres arrived.

And you don't think Lampard would be in the box in a situation like that? He'd have been there, at the right time, in the right position to head home - I guarantee that

Gerrard is driven, yes I'll give you that. But the example of the 2006 final I think is unfair to say Lampard would've not done the same. Gerrard's goal came in injury time, so all the players would've done the same. Lampard, in a cup final, would've been demanding the ball.. He would've been running tirelessly to get a goal (or set one up). The circumstances are different.

Gerrard will not be involved for 90minutes. There are long and frequent times where Gerrard, like Drogba, will just ghost through a game. Providing moments of energy and inspiration. Lampard will be present for the full 90. He will be operating the midfield, demanding the ball and distributing it in all the right areas. He's the type that looks to create (which is actually more effective than going for glory all the time.)

[Madmax 9,219]

I do think it's a bit harsh to deny him of that night in Istanbul. I thought the whole team was magnificent that night, I don't recall Gerrard diving for the penalty. A truly legendary night of football - The whole team were heroes, not just Gerrard.

You have your answer at 05:37

He's made up his mind to go down as soon as he arrives into the box, doesn't make an attempt at dribbling/shooting even when just one on one with Dida. And at a mere tap on the back from Gattuso, Eshtevie Me is on the floor.

[Styles 9,790]

Yes he arrived late in the box and he powered a header past DIDA to start it all. That is what im talking about he inspires players, did you see what he did in the FA cup final 2006, Lampard could not do that in his dreams because he does not have that type of drive. Tevez Rooney Gerrard Essien Eto'o are driven players that can make a significant difference in any situation, Lampard is laid back and relaxed.

Gerrard was performing wayyyyyyy before torres arrived.

Did you watch the Champions League final when Lampard scored and got us back in the game?

How about the 2007 FA Cup final when Lampard set up the winner for Drogba with a marvellous dink? Or in 09 when he scored the winner himself?

You comments are laughable and deserve no serious replies. :champions: