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by Steve Bott on 05 June 2008
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Let Cristiano Ronaldo and Frank Lampard go! They are not bigger than their clubs and at least it might stop us hearing any more about Frankie boy doing it for his dear departed mother. Sir Alex Ferguson is definitely panicking and thinks there is a lot of substance in Real Madrid's approach for his Manchester United star. Forty-plus goals last season, two top winners' medals and all the rest was bound to attract attention and it wouldn't be a surprise if Ronaldo did go to Spain or one of the other big European clubs. But like a lot of the greedy, self-loving Premier League footballers of today, Ronaldo has simply exposed himself as a sneaky, sneering, Portuguese show pony. Only days ago he was live on TV saying "I stay" when asked whether he was going to leave Manchester United. Now he says he is going to tell us his decision in a few more days. Let him go. I for one would not shed a single tear. As for Chelsea's Lampard, he will be past his sell-by date in a year or two, so fair enough, he is looking to cash in. Inter and a reunion with Jose Mourinho seems on the cards. Lampard was such a waste of space for England against the USA last Wednesday that maybe he had other things on his mind ... like teaming up with his darling Special One again. Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is being touted all over the place at the moment for a top managerial position and Chelsea and Manchester City are mentioned. City could be the one, but don't be surprised if Sparky suddenly decides they are not quite big enough and stays put until a better offer emerges. Coincidentally, I'm sure, Fergie has promised to finally sling his hook after two more seasons at Old Trafford.And who in their right mind would want to work for Thaksin Shinawatra?
Comments (13)
by Callum Hill on June 05, 2008
Why do people always slate frank lampard. Futhermore i find this article really offensive, he has just lost his mother and it was very sudden i think you and everyone else should get of his back because he is an outstanding player who has acheived a lot throughout his carear. He is a fantastic idol. All the ex liverpool pundits(all of them) need to look at things fairly rather than sucking up to steven gerrard the whole time.
by ashley on June 05, 2008
it would be very ungrateful it ronaldo leaves man utd , ronaldo will follow in the same footsteps of ruud & beckham , but if he go's he will soon realize its a huge mistake , but good luck to him if he does (no player is bigger than man utd)
on June 05, 2008 on June 05, 2008
What the heck is wrong with you...get of Lampards back. Who wouldn be griefing after they've lost their mother. I agree with Callum, Frank is a great player and Gerrard's not that good!
by chris h on June 05, 2008
Personal abuse will not be tolerated eh?and then comments like that about Lampard"s mum. First and last visit to this place...supposed journalism at its worst.
by roy keane on June 05, 2008
ManU certainly realizes Ronaldo is now at his peak value $$$ wise. Will he be valued at the same figure next year? Probably not. I for one would be happy to un-load Ronaldo for a considerable sum, with no hard feelings. He did what he had to do at the club and no longer feels loyal enough to honour his contract. He won't be in as good form next year, the man's energy is drained from a long campaign not including the Euro's. However SAF stance of fighting off a possible transfer to REAL seems more of a stand to show that REAL arn't the biggest brand in football anymore and MANU won't be bullied or unsettled. If I was the MANU board he'd be out the door... along with his stepovers and back heels.
by Francis Goncalves on June 05, 2008
This could only be put down to Jealousy!! They are two of the biggest names in world football because they perform. would this hack say the same about Maradonna or Pele? The players must make up their own minds on where they wish to go. The premiership is amazing with their, amongst others, talent. imagine the league without them, Gerard, Rooney, Terry, and many other top performers. Boring comes to mind! One who should go is Drogba. He shamed footballers and fans worldwide!
by Frank Chuo on June 05, 2008
Show some respect to the grieving Frank Lamapard. He's arguably the best central midfielder in premier league clubs and he's definitely not a waste of space for England as he's got the goals to prove it.
by Paul on June 05, 2008
This is not journalism. Lampard's has said nothing about his recent loss, it is the media that are making an issue of it. He is a great player (the stats don't lie) and although it may be time for Chelsea to move him on before his value goes, he will be greatly missed.
by ATANDA ABIODUN on June 06, 2008
This is no ttime to put anyone down. Lanpard isa grate player there is no dout about that, so lets agreed that the shock of his mum death is still responsible for his failure in the last league
by oladipupo oyediran on June 06, 2008
i dont why while ppl are talking to drogba nd lanpard like that dis guys are too much,Ronaldo want 2 go real m because of big money,world best and he know that there is nothing for man u next session pls dont blame him.let us wait and seethe result
by Steve Bott on June 06, 2008
We are in the business of watching and writing about football not doing obituary columns. So Frank was wrong to bring his grief onto the football pitch. It should remain where it belongs....at home with the ones who really matter. End of!
by kiran limbu on June 07, 2008
wat a waste piece of writing!!! totally biased article......... if these guys want to move then let them....... whatever they have done shall be cherished n remembered forever........ n about lampard.... he has hasn't had the best games since the WC.... but didn't anyone see the three lions 's game before the WC .....qualifyings, Euros, etc..... ppl have very short memory........... the this type of writing is really disgusting
by kopite on June 07, 2008
lampard better den gerrard? gerrard not that good? lol get real..
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