Frank Lampard - Would you give him a new contract?

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

There's a debate on Talksport there about Frank and whether or not Chelsea should give him (and Cole) a new contract. It's looking unlikely that they will but the guy has earned one surely? He has been outstanding for Chelsea for over a decade and is still one of the best attacking mid's in the Premiership.

Thoughts on Frank?

[The Godfather 75,550]

Depends on if he's willing to take a pat cut. He's on crazy money at Chelsea.

[Ryan_1 1,136]

Of course he should be, his worth was proved last Sunday with his double against Everton.

He doesn't have to be played week-in-week-out, but for games like Sunday his experience and goals are absolutely vital.

As for Cole, well if he isn't given a new contract then I'll lose all faith in football. On his day, he's still the best left back in world football bar none, if Chelsea don't give him a new deal I'll cry.

[dummiesoot 16,234]

defo would.

[Amac9 2,060]

Absolutely.

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

Depends on if he's willing to take a pat cut. He's on crazy money at Chelsea.

According to Jason Cundy Frank is rumoured to be willing to accept a £100,000 a week pay cut.

[Back2BackChampions 31]

Definitely! I read in gossip column today he is willing to take a paycut to stay, paper talk I know but if true they would be mad not to

[gazza27 15,729]

Yes

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

Of course he should be, his worth was proved last Sunday with his double against Everton.

He doesn't have to be played week-in-week-out, but for games like Sunday his experience and goals are absolutely vital.

As for Cole, well if he isn't given a new contract then I'll lose all faith in football. On his day, he's still the best left back in world football bar none, if Chelsea don't give him a new deal I'll cry.

Indeed, I think Abramovich blames Cole and Lampard (and Terry) for the AVB disaster. Whatever, it would be crazy to get rid of them both.

[The Godfather 75,550]

According to Jason Cundy Frank is rumoured to be willing to accept a £100,000 a week pay cut.

In that case it should not even be a question then.

I think they are afraid of another Malouda situation where they won't leave and are happy to be on big wages although with Frank that wouldn't happen.

Cole is the best LB in England IMO and replacing him with a very ordinary Bertrand is not going to go well for Chelsea.

[rubyred90 118]

Sometimes you need to think long and hard on here, other times you just post shite.

This one is simple though ......................YES

[caseyjones 3,009]

He still has something to offer, but Abramovic/Chelsea have shown that they will hire and fire staff on a whim.

[Moody Blue Legend 63,292]

I think they should, yes. Quality player who would be difficult to replace. Getting on a wee bit but still top drawer.

[MasterD 7,457]

Yes and I'm sure if the manager had a say in it he'd want to give him a new contract too.

[The Godfather 75,550]

I think he could be invaluable when De Bruyne comes back, learning you're trade from one of the best in Frank could do nothing but help.

I have watched the lad at Bremen and I reckon he could be every bit as good as Frank in the future if he gets the chance, although at Chelsea you pretty much need to be a ready moulded product to be given the chance.

[BlueSuedeSambas 56,337]

Both of them (Cole & Lampard) deserve new deals IMO.

Getting rid of them now, especially Cole who is still one of the best players in the world in his position, would be foolish.

[Creampuff 22,630]

Don't see why you'd get rid of either.

Cole's still one of the World's best in his position. In honesty, Lampard isn't, but he's still absolutely good enough to be a squad player at the very least, plus his experience could be invaluable to the youngsters.

[Escobar 13,676]

Yes.

[King_gazza 1,065]

100% yes!

[Lando 249]

Two things came to mind: Will the Gers afford to pay him? Second, what makes him willing to play for the Gers? I read some Jiggy's tweets that he would love to play with Lampard on the same team.

[caseyjones 3,009]

Two things came to mind: Will the Gers afford to pay him? Second, what makes him willing to play for the Gers? I read some Jiggy's tweets that he would love to play with Lampard on the same team.

Get yourself into the Junkies thread.

[derek1872 548]

Get yourself into the Junkies thread.

[rfcfraserrfc 262]

Yes, been the best midfielder in England for the past 10 years.

[derek1872 548]

Cole is the best LB in the league by a fair distance so its a no brainer with him. Lampard has seen better days but defo is still good enough to make up the numbers if injuries or suspensions occur.

[derek1872 548]

Yes, been the best midfielder in England for the past 10 years.

every year? or combined?