Tag: Frank Lampard
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Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?
With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…
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Chelsea Blog: Lay Off Frankie!
Former Chelsea favourite Frank Lampard has raised more then a few eyebrows after it was announced last week that the Blues legend and former vice captain will be wearing Manchester City blue during a six month loan spell from New York City FC for whom he has recently signed. After making 429 appearances for…
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Lampard speaks out on City move
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has spoken out on his summer loan-move to Manchester City and views the temporary arrangement as the perfect stepping stone prior to his fresh start in the United States next year. Lampard, 36, who has completed a deal which will see him play on loan to the Premier League…
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City look forward to arrival of ‘world class midfielder’
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has hailed former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as ‘world class’ and said sister club New York City FC have made a ‘fantastic’ signing in the 36-year-old. Chelsea fans’ favourite Lampard has signed to Man City as part of a deal which will see him play for the Premier League…
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Lampard calls Man City move a ‘fantastic opportunity’
New Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has discussed his move to the club and called it a ‘fantastic opportunity’. The 36-year-old was not given a new contract at Chelsea in May and instead decided to leave the club and search for a new side, joining New York City FC. However, before he can feature for…
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Mourinho explains decision over Terry
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he chose not to call time on his ageing captain and centre-back John Terry despite shipping-on fellow senior squad members in favour of younger legs. It has been a summer of major change at Stamford Bridge Long-serving fan favourites have departed on the expiry of their contracts…
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Pellegrini: Lampard will fight for a position
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has said that new loan signing Frank Lampard will have to fight for his position in the team. The Chilean boss confirmed on Saturday that former Chelsea midfielder Lampard would be joining City on a short-term loan deal until December. Lampard agreed a move to City’s franchise New York City…
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
