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[Gem]

Yeah yeah yeah we know he may not last as long as he says, and better players will be coming through - but its still a nice thing to hear. I know some want him shipped off, but I firmly believe he is a very important player for us and will be for the next 4/5 years.

Anyway, I'm pleased!

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[Alan]

Great news if true, Lampard is a Chelsea legend and a brilliant player {SMILIES_PATH}/frank.gif

[abramovich]

It's great that Frankie wants to stay with the club for the rest of his career. After being mistreated at West Spam he had found his home at the Bridge and became one of the club's legends. It's very important to have that English core of players in place, people who know what Chelsea tradition is all about etc

Having said that, under new management we're looking into making serious changes in personnel. Our central midfield is packed with quality, the competition is tough and there's only so many players you can field on a regular basis. We're definitely looking to bring more creative players into our midfield and i wonder if Lamps will be content if he's not an automatic starter anymore and would the club be willing to keep the player reaching 30 this year and making more money than most in that role,too.

I want Lamps to stay, but i wonder if he'd be willing to adjust to a new situation. I'm sure there's plenty of clubs where he can ply his trade without worrying of losing his place in the starting eleven. Just a thought.

[Chelsea FC Champions]

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[Barn]

This is great news (as long as it's true!), Frank offers a lot more than just his footballing ability.  He and JT run the players on and off the field, they organise the lads and it's largely thanks to the two of them that we've got the sort of atmosphere amongst the players that is allowing us to get through the current turmoil (JM going and endless injuries and suspensions to key players).
All that and he's still a cracking player!

[Lofty]

The same story apparently confirmed by Sky Sports:
http://www.skysports...3019062,00.html

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Frank Lampard has delivered a major boost to Chelsea by claiming he wants to finish his career with the club.

Speculation on the England international's future has been rife this season after contract talks with The Blues were put on hold so he can concentrate on his football.

However, despite being linked with the likes of Juventus and Barcelona, the 29-year-old loves Chelsea too much to contemplate leaving.

Lampard has 18-months remaining on his existing contract although he has now stated he would happy to end his career at Stamford Bridge.

[ethicalstrategy]

Unfortunately there is quite a big gap between "I want to" and "I definitely will"

I suspect it will depend on a lot of things including whether or not the club will give him a 5 or 6 year contract and what other offers are on the table.

I hope he stays but we will see.....

[blizeH]

"Gem":1e3r0q0c said:

...and better players will be coming through

You reckon? I love Frank and think he's massively underrated atm, by general football fans anyway.

[Nibs]

Good News.

I'm someone that thinks that Lamps should not be a nailed on starter week in week out like he was throughout the Mourinho era. However, there is no doubt his value to the squad and when he is on form he is vital to us. I think it will be hard to get back that real spirit we had a couple of seasons ago when we had JT, Lamps, Cech, Gallas, Duffer and Eidur - unfortunately you lose players and some of that team spirit undoubtedly goes with it. But if we are about to bring in more new comers like Anelka etc, we need the stability of the likes of JT and Lamps and I hope they both stay with us until they finish their careers.

[Gem]

"blizeH":3ixxv6ia said:

"Gem":3ixxv6ia said:

...and better players will be coming through

You reckon? I love Frank and think he's massively underrated atm, by general football fans anyway.

I always stand in Frank's corner and constantly fight his case. However, to think that in 4 or 5 years time someone younger won't be pushing for a starting place is crazy - just look at Makelele.

Seriously, I know he's underrated by a lot of people, he is vital to our team and any chances of trophies.

[blizeH]

That's a good point actually, I think for the next three or maybe even four years though he's going to do enough to warrant a first team start as long as he stays fit and doesn't have a massive dip in form.

[cappy]

sorry just posted another topic on this ! Ill try delete it.

[JT26CFC]

well remeber when Mourinho said he'd be staying until 2010; but we all know how that turned out {SMILIES_PATH}/BackJose.gif

[loz]

and to think somebody once claimed the reason Frank was leaving was because Grant is the manager.

[AmericanBlue]

I for one think that the squad has improved since Frank's injury.  Sure, Ballack won't score as many goals as Frank at the position.  But I feel that his passing and creation skills are superior to Lampard.  This being said I'm sure that Frank's leadership ability in the dressing room and off the pitch are underrated.

Neither are a long term solution.

[wicksy]

"loz":2ndaagqa said:

and to think somebody once claimed the reason Frank was leaving was because Grant is the manager.

Call me a cynical old ba****d, but in my view he ONLY factor which will decide whether Lamps stays at Chelsea is money. So long as Chelsea give in to his outrageous wage demands he'll stay, simple.

[loz]

"wicksy":4wfkecqe said:

"loz":4wfkecqe said:

and to think somebody once claimed the reason Frank was leaving was because Grant is the manager.

Call me a cynical old ba****d, but in my view he ONLY factor which will decide whether Lamps stays at Chelsea is money. So long as Chelsea give in to his outrageous wage demands he'll stay, simple.

Probably 80% right (at least) with the remainder probably being the ongoing rumours that his pbetter half wants a return to SPain.

[wicksy]

"loz":ko23222i said:

"wicksy":ko23222i said:

"loz":ko23222i said:

and to think somebody once claimed the reason Frank was leaving was because Grant is the manager.

Call me a cynical old ba****d, but in my view he ONLY factor which will decide whether Lamps stays at Chelsea is money. So long as Chelsea give in to his outrageous wage demands he'll stay, simple.

Probably 80% right (at least) with the remainder probably being the ongoing rumours that his pbetter half wants a return to SPain.

I can't remember who, but someone on Chelsea tv (possibly Jason Cundy?) said that his Mrs loves living in London and doesn't want to return to Spain. Obviously there's no way of knowing if that's true, just as there's know way of knowing if Lamps really loves Chelsea (personally I think the £120 k per week helps considerably) but if true then there's no reason why he should go to Spain....... unless for the money  {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif

[loz]

phhh what does Cundy know - he once said on radio that Chelsea don't have any fierce rivals - well he would, he did go to Spurs {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif

[ethicalstrategy]

"wicksy":3t8o80jz said:

"loz":3t8o80jz said:

and to think somebody once claimed the reason Frank was leaving was because Grant is the manager.

Call me a cynical old ba****d, but in my view he ONLY factor which will decide whether Lamps stays at Chelsea is money. So long as Chelsea give in to his outrageous wage demands he'll stay, simple.

You cynical old bar steward!

In my view it is rarely just about money at that level.  Money is just used as a gauge.  So Frank reckons he has been one of the key contributors to our success over the last 3 years and feels that this should be reflected in his contract.

Translate that to the real world - you are doing a great job at work and your boss brings in someone else, on higher wages, who doesn't do as good a job.  How do you feel?  Pretty naffed off I suspect.  

But, you love your job and the people you work with so what do you do?  You go to your boss and say, I'm worth as much, if not more, than this new guy, and my contract will run out soon, I'd like a new one on the same basis, or better.

You want to stay but you're not going to let your boss take the piss out of you.  If you can agree a new deal that you believe reflects your achievement and status in the company then that's great.  Otherwise you might just decide that you'll consider other offers.

The amounts of money involved in football may well be considered obscene but the basic principal remains the same.