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Credit Where Credit is Due

Frank Lampard has had a horrendous time of it in the past couple of years. He lost his mother, and now he has had troubles with his long time girlfriend which has led to his home being split. How do the media in this country react? Despicably, as usual.

Newspaper stories have circulated about the behaviour of Lampard and one programme on LBC about Lampard infuriated the Chelsea star. Lampard’s sister was left distressed at what she was hearing, ringing Lamps and pleading with him to ring the radio station directly and talk to the presenter James O’Brien. What day was this programme broadcast? On the anniversary of the passing of Lampard’s mother.  Terrible.

It’s about time that the media realise that there are times when you have to back off. The newspaper articles said that Lampard was doing the wrong thing because there were children involved. Well, answer me this, what would have happened if Lampard’s children had heard the radio station on that day? It’s about time the media start to grow up.

In amongst all the pain and heartache that Lampard has suffered, surprisingly, he has shown some of the best form of his Chelsea career. I, for one am surprised that he is not one of the nominees for the PFA Player of the Year award. Even though he has often been the scapegoat for numerous reasons, it’s about time that people lay off Frank Lampard, paying him some of the respect that he deserves. Well done Frank.

Cruel Twist of Fate

Poor Phil Jagielka. Probably Everton’s Player of the Season, and out for the rest of the season. Jagielka scored the winning penalty in the semi-final against Manchester United and he has been excellent all season. Jagielka has made the step up fantastically and he is equally adept whether playing at centre-half, full back or in central midfield. It was a terrible shame that Jagielka got injured and there is no doubt about the fact that he will be missed by the side when they step out at Wembley. The game has its good guys, Jagielka is one of those honest players who fans love because he gives his all every time he steps onto the field of play. 

Anybody Out There?!

Nottingham Forest

Barnsley

Norwich

Southampton

Charlton

What do they have in common? Yes, they are all Championship sides. Yes, they are the bottom 5 sides in the league. But, more poignantly, they are all ex-Premier League sides.

It’s all good and well being a Premier League side, but when you get relegated, who cares? Is there anyone left who looks out for you? Yes, there are parachute payments, but is there much else? Both Southampton and Charlton are in money problems, Norwich and Barnsley are at risk, while it has been a fall from grace for Forest who were European champions a couple of decades ago. When you get relegated from the Prem, the money disappears. The pot of gold that you found at the end of the rainbow is no longer there and you are left to manage on your own.

When sides get relegated from the Premier League, two years of meagre parachute payments are not enough. With more and more money available to Premier League teams, relegated sides need more support. They deserve more support. If they don’t get it then…then expect a hell of a lot more teams to be entering administration. Teams are crashing and burning, and nobody cares. Manchester United do not give a damn about Southampton. Manchester United give a damn about Manchester United and Manchester United only. This is not the way that football should be.

If you want to have more money available in the game, then you have to be prepared to help others.

This is meant to be a footballing community. It’s about damn time that certain people are reminded of the meaning of the word ‘community’.

Penalty? Hold on…

Are you seriously suggesting that Gomes fouled Carrick? Seriously?! Come on, be reasonable. Gomes did brilliantly to capture the ball and punch it to one side before he even touched Carrick. So, why did the ref choose to give a penalty when it was blatantly not a penalty? Oh sorry, I didn’t realise we were at Old Trafford. Carry on…
The Toon are Tryin an’ Failin…Don’t You Just Love It?!

What is the difference between Alan Shearer and Newcastle United? 

Alan Shearer will be on Match of The Day next season.

By akvbcfc