Frank lampard

[BensGrandad]

IMHO he will either go back to Chelsea in some role but if he continues playing it will be at Swansea under Paul Clement with a coaching/No 2 role offered.

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Frank's COMING, I heard that

Who are you, Christine Bleakley ?

 

[BensGrandad]

Who are you, Christine Bleakley ?

Mrs Christine Lampard.

 

[dazzer6666]

http://the72.co.uk/74299/frank-lampard-turns-down-move-to-championship-high-flyers/

 

[Nathan]

From the BBC...

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career.

The 38-year-old, who spent last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the US, announced his decision on social media on Thursday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37985587

 

[Albumen]

 

[LamieRobertson]

Blimey Frank ..what's happened to your hair....bit heavy on the sunbed too

 

[crodonilson]

From the BBC...

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired, bringing to an end a 21-year professional career.

The 38-year-old, who spent last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the US, announced his decision on social media on Thursday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37985587

Priveliged to have watched him live, what a player. One of Englands best ever midfielders, a joy to watch.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Priveliged to have watched him live, what a player. One of Englands best ever midfielders, a joy to watch.

Really? Best ever is a bit strong. A great premier league player for me, who struggled at international level and was in Gerard's shadow.


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[Albumen]

Priveliged to have watched him live, what a player. One of Englands best ever midfielders, a joy to watch.

One of the best domestic midfield players, granted. As with a lot of players, wasn't as good internationally.

 

[Keith Patel]

From his Social Media:

After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer. Whilst I have received a number of exciting offers to continue playing at home and abroad, at 38 I feel now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life. I’m immensely proud of the trophies I’ve won, of representing my country over 100 times and of scoring more than 300 career goals.

I have many people to thank. I thank my parents for instilling in me the values of hard work, dedication and professionalism, values which I have carried with me in everything that I do. I am forever grateful for the support of my family, my wife Christine and my two daughters Luna and Isla. What you have given me off the pitch has always been my strength on it. I love you all very much. Also, my friends and my own team that have always been there for me. I would like to thank the amazing team-mates, coaches, managers and backroom staff that I was privileged to work with. I’d also like to pay tribute to the clubs that I have represented. Firstly, West Ham United who gave me my debut in 1996. Thanks to the people there that believed in me at that young age. More recently Manchester City and New York City FC. I greatly enjoyed my last playing years at these two clubs and really appreciate the support I received from City Football Group and both clubs’ fans.

Of course, the largest part of my heart belongs to Chelsea Football Club, a club which has given me so many great memories. I will never forget the opportunity they gave me and the success that we managed to achieve together. It is impossible to give thanks individually to all the people that helped and supported me in my 13 years playing there. All I can say is from the day I signed until now and going forward, I'm eternally grateful for everything and to everyone. Chelsea fans gave myself and my teammates such incredible support. Their passion and hunger drove me on personally to give my best year after year. I couldn't have done it without them.

Looking forward, I'm grateful to the FA for the opportunity to study for my coaching qualifications and I look forward to pursuing the off-field opportunities that this decision opens.

https://www.facebook.com/franklampard/videos/1206831346096688/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

 

[darkwolf666]

One of the best domestic midfield players, granted. As with a lot of players, wasn't as good internationally.

But he did score THAT goal (not) against Germany, so at least he had a part in bringing goal-line technology to the fore.

 

[Rod Marsh]

Really? Best ever is a bit strong. A great premier league player for me, who struggled at international level and was in Gerard's shadow.


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"One of" he said. That really can't be argued. At international level he was never used properly. I don't think he could ever be effective in a 2 man central midfield. At Chelsea the system was perfect for him.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

"One of" he said. That really can't be argued. At international level he was never used properly. I don't think he could ever be effective in a 2 man central midfield. At Chelsea the system was perfect for him.

The issue is 'best ever' one or otherwise (bit pedantic tbh). [emoji2] though I think it can be argued as surely the biggest stage is internationally.

Whether used effectively or not, you basically agree that he never shone at international level then?

Given how prolific he was at club level, it's frustrating that he didn't replicate it at major tournaments.


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[wellquickwoody]

Really? Best ever is a bit strong. A great premier league player for me, who struggled at international level and was in Gerard's shadow.


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Never, never in Gerards shadow, overated toxxer.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Never, never in Gerards shadow, overated toxxer.

Matter of opinion and definitely disagree.


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[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

9th all time to scorer for England.

The absolute epitome of a player who is not the best at any one individual skill but worked SO hard to develop his game.

It's not luck that he found himself in THAT position where he used to get most of his goals from.

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

I'm very anti-Chelski, but in fairness to Lampard, he maximised his ability 100%, and it's hard to take anyone seriously that doesn't respect that.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Priveliged to have watched him live, what a player. One of Englands best ever midfielders, a joy to watch.

For me he's in the second tier, decent for England but nothing special. No better than Keegan, not as skilful as Hoddle or Gascoigne, not as profilic as Bobby Charlton, not as influential as Bryan Robson.

That said, for Chelsea in club football he was immense.