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**snowy25** · February 1st, 2017, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by victor meldrew

I rarely watch England and would rather not have our players near the set up, most who wear the shirt these days are an embarrassment.

I feel the same when it comes to national team. I do not believe in the players or the manager these days alongside as well the FA itself. It appears they want fans to give a fuck about the team, show our support, back them 100% and yet the players don't seem to give a shit. Why should any fan care about the national side when half the team selected doesn't?

**snowy25** · February 2nd, 2017, 11:50 AM

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. Lampard made 649 appearances for Chelsea and won 106 England caps.

I can't say I am his greatest fan but at the same time he does have some impressive stats from his time in the game. He is only behind Giggs and Barry in PL appearances. He has the most goals, 41, from outside the box. he is also the 4th highest goal scorer in the PL. Not bad for a midfielder. The only thing that is a negative in regards to his career is like Gerrard he failed to bring club form consistently to the national side.

**footstep** · February 2nd, 2017, 12:10 PM

Great player. Retirement this year, 2 big ones Lampard and Gerrard.

**snowy25** · February 2nd, 2017, 12:20 PM

It looks like Lampard wants to follow Gerrard and move into coaching which is unusual for English players of their reputation. Most choose the more simple and often more lucrative option of punditry or commentating. Both have a lot of knowledge to pass on which surely can only be a good thing for young players.

Also we have a distinct lack of English managers who played at the top level. So if they are good enough and not based only on reputation hopefully we may see them managing a top club down the line.

**footstep** · February 2nd, 2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by snowy25

It looks like Lampard wants to follow Gerrard and move into coaching .....

A lot of ancient payers here did that.
With different fortune!
I remark (10 last years) those who were captain have results : Deschamps Blanc Zidane.

**victor meldrew** · February 4th, 2017, 02:57 PM

Palace would appear to be doomed 0-4 down at home to Sunderland at HT.

We are winning at Southampton. Will it last?

**gordian_knot** · February 4th, 2017, 03:45 PM

I dreamed that West Ham beat Southampton 3-2 last night. Quite why I don't know (currently 3-1).

Chelsea beating Arsenal and now it looks like their title. Liverpool having another away disaster, 0-2 down. Everton 5-2 up and in good form. Could Everton yet crash the top four?

**footstep** · February 4th, 2017, 04:00 PM

West Ham

Reds

ginny76 · February 4th, 2017, 06:42 PM

I like this new improved Liverpool team who are as shit as the last lot. Bwing back Woy.

Allardyce - HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

**Motorboater** · February 4th, 2017, 09:12 PM

Everton players scored 7 goals last night

Last night for me. It's 9:12am right now.

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February 2nd, 2017, 11:50 AM	#19492
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	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. Lampard made 649 appearances for Chelsea and won 106 England caps. I can't say I am his greatest fan but at the same time he does have some impressive stats from his time in the game. He is only behind Giggs and Barry in PL appearances. He has the most goals, 41, from outside the box. he is also the 4th highest goal scorer in the PL. Not bad for a midfielder. The only thing that is a negative in regards to his career is like Gerrard he failed to bring club form consistently to the national side.

February 2nd, 2017, 12:10 PM	#19493
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	Great player. Retirement this year, 2 big ones Lampard and Gerrard.

February 2nd, 2017, 12:20 PM	#19494
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	It looks like Lampard wants to follow Gerrard and move into coaching which is unusual for English players of their reputation. Most choose the more simple and often more lucrative option of punditry or commentating. Both have a lot of knowledge to pass on which surely can only be a good thing for young players. Also we have a distinct lack of English managers who played at the top level. So if they are good enough and not based only on reputation hopefully we may see them managing a top club down the line.

February 4th, 2017, 02:57 PM	#19496
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,871 Thanked 179,944 Times in 15,764 Posts	Palace would appear to be doomed 0-4 down at home to Sunderland at HT. We are winning at Southampton. Will it last?

February 4th, 2017, 04:00 PM	#19498
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	West Ham Reds

February 4th, 2017, 06:42 PM	#19499
ginny76 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 481 Thanks: 429 Thanked 4,565 Times in 477 Posts	I like this new improved Liverpool team who are as shit as the last lot. Bwing back Woy. Allardyce - HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

February 4th, 2017, 09:12 PM	#19500
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,491 Thanked 38,250 Times in 4,299 Posts	Everton players scored 7 goals last night Last night for me. It's 9:12am right now.