davieG Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Premier League champions Leicester have been cut into 8/1 by SkyBet to sign former Chelsea star Frank Lampard. The 38-year-old midfielder is available on a free transfer after leaving MLS side New York City, following the expiration of his contract. SkyBet have made Leicester new fourth favourites in the race to sign the former England international, with Crystal Palace out in front at Evens, West Ham United at 11/2 and Chelsea listed third at 7/1 Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri is obviously a big fan of the midfielder - the 38-year-old was the Italian's first signing when he was Chelsea boss in 2001. Whether Lampard, at his age, could still do a job in the Premier League is debatable, but he would be worth signing just for the experience and know-how he would bring to the dressing room. His goalscoring record form midfield is second to none, with 271 goals in 904 career appearances. With the January transfer window just around the corner, there will surely be a handful of clubs who would love to have Lampard in their squad for the second half of the season. Could Ranieri make a move for his former player and provide his side with a much needed boost? http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/12/02/odds-slashed-leicester-cut-into-81-to-sign-former-champions-leag/
les-tah Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Would have to change formation to allow him to play.. not what we need right now.
foxy boxing Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 he has lots of experience and quality but at 38 years old would only offer guidance to the young players and not much else would he be like a Cambiasso type figure for the club offering his wealth of experience, would need a lot of young players around him who would do all the running while he sprays passes around
sylofox Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Why do we need to wait till January he's been released we could sign him today.
TiffToff88 Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 he's still at 33/1 with paddy power. just tried to stick £10 on it, but apparently the max stake they will allow on it is £8.41. is that common practice? never heard of that before
StanSP Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 4 minutes ago, sylofox said: Why do we need to wait till January he's been released we could sign him today. i guess we can't register him til January?
sylofox Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 6 minutes ago, StanSP said: i guess we can't register him til January? I thought you could sign free agents anytime. Anyone know the ruling.
TiffToff88 Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 If Football Manager has taught me anything, its that the official end date of the MLS season (or at least contracts) is the end of December. So its likely that although NYCFC have no more games, he's probably still technically under contract for the rest of the calendar year. Hence the rumored January signing date
peach0000 Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 2 minutes ago, sylofox said: I thought you could sign free agents anytime. Anyone know the ruling. Only if he became a free agent before the last transfer window ended
StanSP Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 3 minutes ago, sylofox said: I thought you could sign free agents anytime. Anyone know the ruling. you can sign them, but whether they can play in the Premier League until they have been registered is a different matter. Think they can play in other competitions but not the Premier League. Or if we have space in the 25-man squad then they can be added.
Fox 4 Life Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 My all time favorite premier league player, would absolutely love him to join. Still think he can do a job and would be great for morale and helping drinky. GERRIMIN
dbtcity Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 I'd be trying to get him in as a player coach, mainly the coaching part as he'd be massive for our young mindfielder ie Amartey and Ndidi if we bag him, I imagine he'd have a similar effect on them as super Kev had with our strikers
Ric Flair Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Would still take him as a player to bring on and pinch a goal.
sylofox Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 52 minutes ago, peach0000 said: Only if he became a free agent before the last transfer window ended Thanks for that explains a lot.
Alf Bentley Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Says here that he's keen to get into coaching: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37769929 I'd forgotten that it was Claudio who actually signed him for Chelsea from West Ham, so if they still have a positive view of one another, who knows..... He strikes me as someone who could make a good coach/manager. Seems quite balanced. Intelligent and articulate without being pretentious, self-confident without being arrogant, comes across as a strong, grounded character. If he's serious about getting into coaching, LCFC could be a good opportunity for him (particularly with our midfield problems). Would seem a good option as a coach and experienced squad player to come off the bench.
STUHILL Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 He would not be able to cope with the pace of the Prem anymore. I can see why the link, as he is always full of admiration for Claudio, but I highly doubt it. 2 years ago maybe! Can see Claudio maybe raiding Chelsea for a loan player though, Mikel or Loftus-Cheek for 6 months perhaps
bald reynard Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 44 minutes ago, Alf Bentley said: Says here that he's keen to get into coaching: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37769929 I'd forgotten that it was Claudio who actually signed him for Chelsea from West Ham, so if they still have a positive view of one another, who knows..... He strikes me as someone who could make a good coach/manager. Seems quite balanced. Intelligent and articulate without being pretentious, self-confident without being arrogant, comes across as a strong, grounded character. If he's serious about getting into coaching, LCFC could be a good opportunity for him (particularly with our midfield problems). Would seem a good option as a coach and experienced squad player to come off the bench. Well, we need an extra Coach - Walshie did a bit of that, as well as the Scouting stuff - and his replacement (that Spanish guy, whose name I've forgotten) doesn't - he's not even in the UK much from what I've been told. Bring Frankie in as a Player / Coach - simples !
Benguin Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 2 hours ago, peach0000 said: Only if he became a free agent before the last transfer window ended I thought the whole point of bosman ruling was to ensure a player can always find work when not under contract.
RowlattsFox Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 As a player coach I'd take him, in our current predicament he'd offer some experience in the midfield. Coupd be the next boss too.
Guest Lako42 Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 Wow, some serious desperation creeping in here. A 38 year old Frank ****ing Lampard, Jesus wept.
dbtcity Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 24 minutes ago, Lako42 said: Wow, some serious desperation creeping in here. A 38 year old Frank ****ing Lampard, Jesus wept. What sort of age would you find acceptable for a coach?
AKCJ Posted 2 December 2016 Posted 2 December 2016 As a coach? Absolutely yes. As a player? Definitely not.
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