I’m going to start this by being Frank and reminding everyone that Frank Lampard is no longer a Chelsea player, he is a New York City player and Frankfully for them they can do what they want with him – he, like so many other modern footballers, has, quite Frankly, become an asset. Frank.
Obviously it will be painful to see him in a different shade of blue, but no one should harvest any ill feelings. The man some are labelling a traitor, is the same man who rejected moves to Inter Milan and Real Madrid in his prime – now, I don’t know him personally, but I reckon it’s fairly safe to assume he didn’t reject such offers so that he can join Manchester City on loan once he’s turned 36.
I appreciate it’s not as clear cut as that, he didn’t have to accept the loan move so close to home. But from a purely selfish point of view, were to he to follow his fellow New York City marque signing, David Villa, on the long haul flight to Australia for six months, he also puts an end to his England ambitions (maybe he should do that anyway, but that’s still his decision).
Manchester City are very much so sitting at the top table of European football, on their second Premier League victory in 3 years, and sure to be competing on all fronts again this season; it shows a desire from Lampard to continue at the top level for as long as possibly.
Today, Jack Rodwell completes his move to Sunderland and in a long season, injuries happen and form matters; Lampard can still do it and don’t be surprised if he extends his loan and stays all season.
Getting upset by his ‘decision’ is like telling someone their time at your party is up, but feeling furious by their arrival at another one. If you feel “betrayed” or let down by his decision, imagine how he felt after the club’s to let him go.
I say, good luck and Franks for the memories.
(Sorry, but, to be fair, writing such brilliant puns is Lamparder than you’d imagine.)
