MANCHESTER CITY COULD BENEFIT FROM NEW YORK SIGNINGS Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has announced his departure from Chelsea after 13 years at the London club. Lampard, who will turn 36 during the World Cup in Brazil, has been linked with a lucrative move to New York City FC where he could join Spain striker David […]
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Manchester United silent on Luke Shaw bid rumours
Southampton left back Luke Shaw could be in for a busy summer after rumours of a £27m bid from Manchester United emerged shortly after Chelsea left back Ashley Cole tweeted the news that he had been left out of the England squad by Roy Hodgson. Cole said on Twitter tonight: “I got the call from […]
England saved by the old guard
ENGLAND 1, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1. It took a goal from the ever-dependable Frank Lampard, one of England’s old guard, to save the team from a Wembley defeat against the Republic of Ireland. The Chelsea midfield player’s equaliser cancelled a goal from Shane Long in a friendly which was part of the Football Association’s […]
Lampard penalty ends City’s unbeaten run
CHELSEA 2, MANCHESTER CITY 1 Frank Lampard came off the bench to score a late penalty which condemned City to their first Barclays Premier League defeat of the season. It followed Gael Clichy’s sending off as Chelsea came from behind to resurrect their title challenge at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s players went into a celebratory huddle at the […]
Captain Lampard’s nod of approval is pain for Spain
England 1, Spain 0 A tale of two posts put the stamp of approval on England’s win over World champions Spain at Wembley. Four minutes into the second half, Manchester City’s James Milner curled a deliciously teasing free kick from the left deep into the heart of the Spanish box. Darren Bent rose above Sergio […]