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38 yrs young and still the boss, now in the MLS. 2 late goals last night turned a 1-2 defeat into a 3-2 victory. The 2nd goal in particular, was pure class. 9 goals in 9 games now.
I tell you, at Lampard's funeral, he'll arrive at the graveside at the perfect time without anyone noticing and them bury himself right in the corner!
I tell you, at Lampard's funeral, he'll arrive at the graveside at the perfect time without anyone noticing and them bury himself right in the corner!
TwigtheWonderkid said:
38 yrs young and still the boss, now in the MLS. 2 late goals last night turned a 1-2 defeat into a 3-2 victory. The 2nd goal in particular, was pure class. 9 goals in 9 games now.
I tell you, at Lampard's funeral, he'll arrive at the graveside at the perfect time without anyone noticing and them bury himself right in the corner!
Lampard is an outstanding example of how with a moderate (in world terms) level of natural talent coupled with an incredible level of desire, determination and hard work it is possible to get to the very pinnacle of the game.I tell you, at Lampard's funeral, he'll arrive at the graveside at the perfect time without anyone noticing and them bury himself right in the corner!
So many youngsters have amazing talent but often because of this they don't work hard so never realise their real potential.
Frank is the opposite.
An absolute legend and I'm a United fan.
Announced retirement today. Official Statement:
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 NYCFC. 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, 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.
Great/legend are overused words in football, but not in Frank's case.
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 NYCFC. 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, 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.
Great/legend are overused words in football, but not in Frank's case.
Fantastic player and a huge contributor to a decade of success.
Always turned up for normal games and big games. Whenever the strikers couldn't deliver Frank would pop up and save the day.
You wouldn't think timing a run to the box would be that hard. I'm suitably unfit that I'd be guaranteed to arrive late but very few players have the art of timing a run.
Always turned up for normal games and big games. Whenever the strikers couldn't deliver Frank would pop up and save the day.
You wouldn't think timing a run to the box would be that hard. I'm suitably unfit that I'd be guaranteed to arrive late but very few players have the art of timing a run.
Thankyou4calling said:
Lampard is an outstanding example of how with a moderate (in world terms) level of natural talent coupled with an incredible level of desire, determination and hard work it is possible to get to the very pinnacle of the game.
So many youngsters have amazing talent but often because of this they don't work hard so never realise their real potential.
Frank is the opposite.
An absolute legend and I'm a United fan.
Yeah I'd agree with that, he's the Chelsea Gary Neville So many youngsters have amazing talent but often because of this they don't work hard so never realise their real potential.
Frank is the opposite.
An absolute legend and I'm a United fan.
TCEvo said:
211 goals, a Champions League, three Premier Leagues, four FA Cup, two League Cups, the Europa League and a Community Shield for Chelski's some record - must make him the most successful English player of the PL era?
Gary Neville has:-- 2 Champions League (FL 1)
- 8 Premier Leagues (FL 3)
- 3 FA Cup's (FL 4)
- 2 Football League Cups (FL 2)
- 3 Charity Shields (FL1)
- 1 Intercontinental (FL 0)
- 1 Club World Cup (FL 0)
Tuvra said:
TCEvo said:
211 goals, a Champions League, three Premier Leagues, four FA Cup, two League Cups, the Europa League and a Community Shield for Chelski's some record - must make him the most successful English player of the PL era?
Gary Neville has:-- 2 Champions League (FL 1)
- 8 Premier Leagues (FL 3)
- 3 FA Cup's (FL 4)
- 2 Football League Cups (FL 2)
- 3 Charity Shields (FL1)
- 1 Intercontinental (FL 0)
- 1 Club World Cup (FL 0)
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Announced retirement today. Official Statement:
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 NYCFC. 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, 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.
Great/legend are overused words in football, but not in Frank's case.
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 NYCFC. 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, 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.
Great/legend are overused words in football, but not in Frank's case.
Great player, not good, great. I'm sure he'll be a success at whatever he now does. A player I would have always had in my team and always hated him playing against my club. A 1 in 3 goal ratio from midfield tells only a part of his command of midfield. A true box to box player and the guy seems to have morals compared with many of his fellow players.
I am sure that he will go on to be a good coach or maybe manager
I am sure that he will go on to be a good coach or maybe manager
TCEvo said:
Think it's Neville then, FL impressive goal record notwithstanding.
Rooney may top Lampard too actually:-- 1 Champions League (FL 1)
- 5 Premier Leagues (FL 3)
- 1 FA Cup's (FL 4)
- 2 Football League Cups (FL 2)
- 4 Charity Shields (FL1)
- 1 Club World Cup (FL 0)
Lampard 274 Total Career Goals, 177 in the PL.
TwigtheWonderkid said:
TCEvo said:
TwigtheWonderkid said:
I think Ryan Giggs comfortably tops the trophy haul
13 Premier Leagues
4 FA Cups
3 League Cups
2 Champions League
1 Euro Super Cup
1 Intercontinental Cup
1 World Club Cup
9 Community Shields
I said English though. 13 Premier Leagues
4 FA Cups
3 League Cups
2 Champions League
1 Euro Super Cup
1 Intercontinental Cup
1 World Club Cup
9 Community Shields
Tuvra said:
TCEvo said:
Think it's Neville then, FL impressive goal record notwithstanding.
Rooney may top Lampard too actually:-- 1 Champions League (FL 1)
- 5 Premier Leagues (FL 3)
- 1 FA Cup's (FL 4)
- 2 Football League Cups (FL 2)
- 4 Charity Shields (FL1)
- 1 Club World Cup (FL 0)
Lampard 274 Total Career Goals, 177 in the PL.
bad company said:
He was always abused when he played against West Ham, unfortunately we have our share of 'brain deads' among our supporters.
A top guy and great player.
I doubt he took it personally, it's just football. The best players get the most stick. Look at the abuse Gerrard took off us at Chelsea (and we tried to sign him!).A top guy and great player.
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