Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard Sets 118-Year Chelsea Record After Real Madrid Loss
19 Apr

Frank Lampard Sets 118-Year Chelsea Record After Real Madrid Loss

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Frank Lampard is now the holder of an unwanted 118-year Chelsea record after losing to Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Blues went down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge - the same scoreline they lost by in Madrid a week prior - to not only exit this season's competition, but likely end all hope of qualifying for any kind of European football in 2023/24. Chelsea legend Lampard was appointed as caretaker manager in early April, after the club opted to sack Graham Potter less than seven months into the five-year contract he signed when…
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Frank Lampard Reveals Why He Took Chelsea Caretaker Manager Job
06 Apr

Frank Lampard Reveals Why He Took Chelsea Caretaker Manager Job

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Frank Lampard has insisted it was an 'easy decision' to return to Chelsea as the club's caretaker manager. The legendary midfielder re-joined Chelsea on Thursday afternoon, taking on an interim role while the club continue their search for a new permanent manager. He was previously in charge at Stamford Bridge from 2019 to 2021 before taking over at Everton. Speaking at his unveiling press conference, Lampard insisted taking the job was a no-brainer. He said: "Easy decision for me, this is my club. I'm also a very practical person. I've been on a different path since I left Chelsea but…
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‘Lampard Starting To Sound Like Mentor Mourinho’ – Chelsea Are In Premier League Title Race, Says Hoddle
15 Dec

‘Lampard Starting To Sound Like Mentor Mourinho’ – Chelsea Are In Premier League Title Race, Says Hoddle

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The Blues boss says talk of a challenge for the crown is “ridiculous”, but one of his predecessors considers those comments to be mind games Frank Lampard is starting to sound like his Chelsea managerial mentor Jose Mourinho, says Glenn Hoddle, with the Blues very much in a Premier League title race despite their manager considering that debate to be “ridiculous”. On the back of sizeable investment during the summer transfer window, those at Stamford Bridge are under pressure to force their way back into contention for domestic supremacy. A positive start has been made to that quest, with the…
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‘Giroud Getting Better With Age’ – Chelsea Simply Can’t Afford To Sell Evergreen Striker In January
03 Dec

‘Giroud Getting Better With Age’ – Chelsea Simply Can’t Afford To Sell Evergreen Striker In January

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The 34-year-old Frenchman became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League as he netted four times against Sevilla on Wednesday Chelsea manager Frank Lampard argued last week that veteran striker Olivier Giroud is "getting better with age". The Frenchman proved his point with a stunning performance at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Wednesday night. The 34-year-old became the oldest player in Champions League history to score a hat-trick before then converting a penalty, which he had won himself, to put the seal on a sensational 4-0 win that sealed top spot in Group E for the…
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Lampard says Kane and Son will ‘comfortably’ break his Premier League record set with Drogba
27 Nov

Lampard says Kane and Son will ‘comfortably’ break his Premier League record set with Drogba

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The Spurs pair have already combined for nine top-flight goals this term and are on course to chase down the all-time number held by the Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes that Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will "comfortably" break the Premier League record he shares with Didier Drogba for the most goal combinations by a duo, as the Chelsea manager prepares to welcome the Tottenham pair to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues will host their old rivals in a London derby this weekend, as their boss prepares to square off against his former coach Jose Mourinho once again under…
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