Frank Lampard loan spell extended, cynical?
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At the beginning of the season more than a few eyebrows were raised when Frank Lampard was loaned to Man City from his 'new' US team having never turned up for training let alone kicked a ball for them. It was only during the U.S. closed Season and his loan was to expire on the 31st Dec cried those in defence and it wasn't a cynical attempt to bypass the financial Fair Play Rules.
It now appears his loan has been extended to cover the remainder of the PL season which will now be to the detriment of his new US club for 3 months........should the FA now investigate this and if confirmed as a ruse to bypass the FFP rules throw the book and start the process of stamping out cheque book football for good.
It now appears his loan has been extended to cover the remainder of the PL season which will now be to the detriment of his new US club for 3 months........should the FA now investigate this and if confirmed as a ruse to bypass the FFP rules throw the book and start the process of stamping out cheque book football for good.
Lost soul said:
BlackLabel said:
I'm still surprised he went to city in the first place - you could understand him going back to Upton Park or another smaller EPL side but to play for City after spending 13 years with Chelsea is unfathomable.
Why to both points ? After all he has done for Chelsea and all the memories he has given us and the goals he has scored, he doesn't owe us anything.
Amirhussain said:
Lost soul said:
BlackLabel said:
I'm still surprised he went to city in the first place - you could understand him going back to Upton Park or another smaller EPL side but to play for City after spending 13 years with Chelsea is unfathomable.
Why to both points ? After all he has done for Chelsea and all the memories he has given us and the goals he has scored, he doesn't owe us anything.
Chelski let him go after all which I consider a blunder of Wengarian scale
amare32 said:
It'll be interesting to see where Gerrard ends up in the U.S.
Am sure Gerrard will show he is the classier player not to leave his believed club only to be farm out back to an English rival.
Am sure Gerrard will show he is the classier player not to leave his believed club only to be farm out back to an English rival.
Edited by amare32 on Saturday 3rd January 14:06
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epom said:
Am I correct in saying that Chelsea didn't offer him a new contract? If so, then tough. He owes nothing to anyone, least of all those who call themselves Chelsea supporters.
I think we can all agree on that, its the fact Man city bought him by proxy to avoid FFP thats a little naughty.pinchmeimdreamin said:
epom said:
Am I correct in saying that Chelsea didn't offer him a new contract? If so, then tough. He owes nothing to anyone, least of all those who call themselves Chelsea supporters.
I think we can all agree on that, its the fact Man city bought him by proxy to avoid FFP thats a little naughty.aeropilot said:
pinchmeimdreamin said:
epom said:
Am I correct in saying that Chelsea didn't offer him a new contract? If so, then tough. He owes nothing to anyone, least of all those who call themselves Chelsea supporters.
I think we can all agree on that, its the fact Man city bought him by proxy to avoid FFP thats a little naughty.(According to reports)
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