Lampard

But he was no Lampard, speeding by, waving his arms, pointing to his watch and patting his pockets to excuse his not stopping.

a source close to lampard said : " the two sides are very close . the signs are everything will be sorted within the next week or so . "

"Ashley is tough enough to deal with whatever is thrown at him, " Lampard said in The Sun.

Lampard is at the front of the diamond, Essien at the back while Joe Cole, on his first return to the Boleyn Ground, is on the bench.

Lampard was booed every time he touched the ball but had the last laugh on his old club by setting up two of their four goals.

As with all managers, Ancelotti will instil his philosophy into the side, and as Lampard mentioned, organisation is a massive part of that.

But Lampard's agent, Steve Kutner, says his client has already received a huge pay increase to put him in line with the club's top earners.

Frank Lampard believes his equalising goal for Chelsea against Everton was one of his most important.

Lampard is delighted to see his former West Ham and current Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole earn a place in the final squad of 23.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has reiterated his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge for the rest of his career.

Assumption #1: That Lampard (and that's who I'm centering on as he's the one mostly being targeted) is no longer of any use to Chelsea.

But the visit to London came as Lampard faced the prospect of having to take Chelsea to court to uphold his right to leave.

He is nevertheless expected to be able to go toe-to-toe with Lampard on Sunday afternoon when Liverpool entertain Chelsea at Anfield.

He ran to Lampard and the Chelsea fans in delirious celebration. It had been Chelsea's second corner.

Frank Lampard is brushing up on his language skills, but has reassured Chelsea fans that he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge.

But Lampard acknowledges there will be the 'Shearer effect' to overcome as the former United striking legend steps out to a hero's welcome.

Lampard had gone public on his desire to stay at Chelsea but his hopes of a five- year deal look shattered .

Lampard is most certainly one of those individuals, in fact, his name is near the top of the list.

Lampard has been rotated on and off the bench this season but he is still the club's top goal-scorer with seven goals to his name.

Carvalho, for me, is now coming into the shortlist for Player of the Year to date alongside Drogba, Essien, Terry and Lampard.

Chelsea are ready to offer Frank Lampard a new deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge for life.

Lampard concedes he was disappointed by his tournament performances, but believes Barton's comments were ill-advised.

Lampard has been continually linked with a move to Barcelona after impressing at Chelsea over the last few years .

The relatively low size of the fee reflects the fact that Lampard only had one year left on his existing contract with the Blues.

John Terry was at the front too with Frank Lampard stood on the first seat.

"Arjen is a great player and a good lad, " Lampard told the Sun.

They played with a little more depth which released Lampard to score the first goal - a bad goal from our point of view.

According to Italian media sources, Lampard touched down in Positano last night and will be in Milan to sign the contract later today.

Frank Lampard's free-kick was cleared but when Stewart Downing returned the ball, Terry was in the right place to capitalise.

Lampard limped off with a hernia and Terry limped along with a hamstring injury, but the band continued to play.

And I choose Lampard because of his incredible footballing vision. His passing and his shooting from midfield are outstanding.

of this morning Frank Lampard's private residence was the subject of a burglary.

Lampard saw his penalty saved against Japan to follow on from his spot-kick miss against Portsmouth in the FA Cup final.

Tears glistening in his eyes, his right hand clutching his black armband, Lampard pointed to the heavens.

He remained Frank Lampard's near-permanent partner in the centre and was our fourth most used player in his first season at The Bridge.

Lampard has been in protracted negotiations with the Blues in an attempt to extend his present deal, which has two years left to run.

Lampard, 27, was a key player as England booked their place in Germany.

Lampard was soon booked for dissent, with Terry following, Chelsea fuming at what they perceived as a Torres dive looking for a free-kick.

Frank Lampard has been ruled out of tonight's England international in Andorra due to a wrist injury.

Frank Lampard has been playing through the pain barrier after breaking a toe during the tour of the United States.

Frank Lampard anticipates spending the rest of his playing career with Chelsea.

New captain John Terry is of course in the party, as are Frank Lampard and Wayne Bridge. Joe Cole's current injury prevents his selection.

'You can imagine what the atmosphere is going to be like, ' said Lampard.

Frank Lampard believes he cannot be considered a great player until he has won the UEFA Champions League.

'I think all the partnerships all over the pitch are important, ' began Lampard's answer.

As well as plotting the downfall of Arsenal, he spent some of Friday in consultation with skipper John Terry and vice-captain Frank Lampard.

The 2-0 win at Blackburn on Sunday was the first time Mourinho was able to combine Lampard and Ballack for a full game.

Frank Lampard claimed last night that Liverpool players helped to get John Terry the yellow card which rules him out of the second leg.

lampard apart however , mourinho has promised a strong line - up at the hawthorns with little influence from the game in barcelona.

I am joining with big names like Terry, Lampard, Drogba and Anelka and I can be part of this great team.

Frank Lampard's was the outstanding individual performance in the FA Cup quarter-finals according to a poll of supporters.

A spectator threw it back on the pitch and Lampard picked it up and marched purposefully back towards the area.

Frank Lampard was superb in early season but has tailed off as his team-mates began to struggle.

And Clarke also confirmed that Lampard had no problem with Steve McClaren's decision not to risk him against Andorra.

They have been with me three years and what makes me happy is exactly the same that makes Lampard, JT , Drogba happy.

Neither is Essien a creator, though he is a wonderful destroyer, so in midfield, it all is up to Frank Lampard.

He is not flash at all. The car he drives is nothing special and he has a big knowledge of football, as do Gerrard and Lampard.

For me, he is a player like (John) Terry or (Frank) Lampard with two more years of contract.

A team without big ammunition, without the two target strikers, Didier, Pizarro and without a top scorer like Lampard.

The Reds midfielder is in contention alongside international teammates Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney.

Lampard is a central midfielder known for his powerful long-range shots and prolific goal scoring abilities from midfield.

Lampard revealed that boss Jose Mourinho has helped the players to feed off the criticism and use it to their advantage.

Frank Lampard feels Chelsea once again answered their critics with a gritty victory over Valencia.

'Lampard is fit and excited about starting and he will be very important, 'Ancelotti reports.

Lampard had sympathy with Capello over deciding who to axe from his initial squad of 30 on Tuesday before the squad flew to South Africa.

BARCELONA coach Frank Rijkaard has played down talk of a move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

England were denied an equalising goal when a Frank Lampard shot from 2O metres out hit the crossbar and dropped well over the line.

I don't want to enter into details because tomorrow we will have it all over the papers that we are working on Lampard and that is not true.

With Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Wayne Bridge unsettled , the number of departures could reach double figures.

Lampard will be eligible to invoke that rule in less than two months and has already caught the eye of Barcelona and AC Milan.

Frank Lampard volleyed a magnificent England winner against Poland tonight, Wednesday, to take his international tally to double figures.

Terry added that he feels Jose Mourinho and close-friend Frank Lampard should also be handed new deals.

England footballer Frank Lampard -- whose club side Chelsea recently launched an official website in Mandarin -- also appeared.

As you can see, the game mostly passes him by. Frank Lampard is stronger and takes his position.

The Blues are keen to keep Lampard and are planning to offer him a lucrative contract extension.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes they're again showing their title-winning form after Saturday's victory over Charlton Athletic.

Back in England Frank Lampard has been scrutinized more than most this week.

Catching up with Lampard's life on and off the pitch could not be easier for Orange customers.

Sir Trevor Brooking believes Michael Ballack's arrival at Chelsea has had an adverse effect on Frank Lampard.

Lampard added: "It's a must -not- lose game for us. Our intention is to win the game and if not then draw. "

Lampard leaving the dugout area in the last few minutes of the team's 4-1 win over Swansea added fuel to the fire.

"It is up to us to keep doing our talking on the pitch and answering the questions every time we go out to play, " said Lampard.

FRANK LAMPARD insists Chelsea will not underestimate Liverpool ahead of Saturday's crunch clash.

The absence of Lampard is an important reason of this terrible lose.

Frank Lampard has identified Steven Gerrard as the best player in England.

My job will be to not lose sight of Frank Lampard, especially when he gets into the danger zone.

He was delighted with his side's display but full of praise for Chelsea and Frank Lampard's "stunning" performance.

Lampard - who has 52 caps - is, though, confident the England team will not be affected by the occasion.

Ferreira overlapped from Mikel's pass, cut into the area and fed galloping Lampard whose shot was held sharply by van der Sar.

The England star's fiancee is Spanish and Lampard is determined to ensure his daughter, Luna, grows up multilingual.

Wright-Phillips replaced Joe Cole giving a midfield of Wright-Phillips, Gudjohnsen, Maniche, Lampard and Robben.

The German does not have Lampard's dynamism, energy or range of passing.

Then when Lehmann spilled Robben's tame shot, Lampard pounced , turned but struck the base of the post. Agony!

That third goal, a penalty from stand-in captain Frank Lampard, gave the midfielder his first hat trick for the Blues.

Lampard admitted Arsenal had started very strongly and deserved their early lead but Chelsea weathered the storm.

Terry and Lampard are both keen to remain at Chelsea but want pay parity with top earners Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack.

FRANK LAMPARD is reluctantly poised to quit Chelsea after contract talks between him and the club sensationally collapsed.

Steve Kutner, Lampard's agent, described the Chelsea insider's statements as 'preposterous'.

Lampard still hails Mourinho, the designer and chief engineer whose future at Chelsea has appeared in doubt.

Frank Lampard is expecting a difficult game tomorrow when the Blues travel to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

John Terry and Frank Lampard are both set to make their 300th Chelsea appearance over the Christmas period.

Meanwhile, under-fire Frank Lampard has stated his penalty-taking duties with Chelsea have not come to an end.

Lampard has first-hand experience of Eriksson's managerial style having played under the studious tactician during his time with England.

If you look at their goalscoring records, Lampard will probably just about edge it, although Ballack has scored a few for Bayern.

Add those to the tally and then only Cesc Fabregas and Frank Lampard have created more goals in the league this season.

"He's very intelligent, almost in the way Mourinho was at Chelsea, " said Lampard.

Lampard dreads driving to his home ground on match days.

In Spain, where England are now training, Lampard is struck on the hand by a Rooney shot.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has praised Chelsea youngsters Ben Sahar and Michael Woods.

Frank Lampard is a great player too, but for me I see something very special in Steven Gerrard.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard accepts his first team place is under threat for both club and country.

Barcelona midfield ace Xavi admits he'd welcome Chelsea star Frank Lampard to the Nou Camp next season.

Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard wants to finish his career at Stamford Bridge, according to the player's agent Steve Kutner.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are going head-to-head for Chelsea midfield ace Frank Lampard.

Juventus have identified Chelsea's Frank Lampard as their number one transfer target this summer, according to the Corriere dello Sport.

FRANK LAMPARD last night insisted England boss Sven Goran Eriksson knows what he is doing.

However, Eriksson has backed Lampard to come good for both club and country this season.

When Lampard arrives at Chelsea, the club's training ground consists of six small dressing rooms.

Meanwhile, Lampard has urged critics to realise there is a lot more to his game than scoring goals.

We all know Lampard and that he could contribute a lot to the team.

JOSE MOURINHO insists contract rebels John Terry and Frank Lampard will be at Chelsea next season.

terry , lampard and cech make up half the list for player of the year.

Frank Lampard struck a hat-trick, but was only played after Blues boss Jose Mourinho dropped Lassana Diarra for arriving late.

Chelsea's equaliser came courtesy of Lampard, who had only flown into Frankfurt on Sunday morning after illness.

The consensus of opinion in Vital Chelsea headquarters is that Lampard should not be risked this weekend.

Despite a lazy man how Aladdin, but through the magic ring and lampard's role.

Today he's likely to line up alongside Frank Lampard and Jack Wilshere against Switzerland.

Lampard admits it is a shame for those players who will miss out, but is refusing to make any excuses.

It's Lampard's 21st of the season and Chelsea's first in a first-half in six games.

Lampard believes that Chelsea must make a good start if they are to regain the title.

Not even injuries to Frank Lampard and John Terry could fluster the Italian.

Frank Lampard hit a fierce shot from distance that stung the palms of Howard and signalled an onslaught from the Three Lions.

Also being a regular in the England side, Lampard has ambitions beyond his club.

They have all been questioned; Lampard, Gerrard - Rooney has been questioned at 20, Zidane had been questioned at 20.

He revealed that Michael Essien and Frank Lampard will start the game.

Frank Lampard achieved a hat-trick plus an assist to Wright Phillips.

Lampard signed a five-year deal in 2004, but under European Union employment law he can buy himself out of the contract from May.

Kenyon added he is hopeful Lampard will put pen-to-paper on their contract extension offer.

I thought Joe Cole and Frank Lampard were very good driving them forward and Didier Drogba worked hard for them up front.

Sources in Spain say a swap deal for Frank Lampard could see Deco heading to Stamford Bridge.

I think in midfield with Essien, Lampard and Ballack, they have good control of the game.

David Beckham may have been the most ubiquitous English player of he decade, Lampard has been the most important.

"My mind was closed to other cultures back then, " Lampard admits.

Lampard dispatched it with careful power and precision to score 20 goals for the second season running.

Our midfield missed Lampard because he is responsible for the first phase of the game, and Ballack is more in the second phase.

In the football pure point of view, Lampard is top.

Frank Lampard played 64 minutes, going off at 2-0. Joe Cole played the whole game. Glen Johnson played just the second-half and was booked.

"I don't think Joey should talk about me and Steven. You shouldn't talk about other players too much, " said Lampard.

But Scholes finally became the first booking just before the hour for tripping Lampard fractionally outside the area.

Lampard scored the first two goals in the original game at the Bridge as the Blues battled back from 1-0 and then 3-1 down to save the tie.

Lampard is not panicking about Chelsea's lacklustre recent run and believes they can still reel in United.

On 54 minutes, Flamini became the first Arsenal booking for catching Lampard.

wright - phillips was substituted after 67 minutes and cole after 74 . frank lampard played the whole game.

Lampard ready for long Chelsea stay.

But when I saw him and Lampard, I always remember u.

Frank Lampard seems certain to remain a Chelsea player after receiving a big pay rise.

Lampard misses training and in the afternoon his partner Elen gives birth to their daughter Luna.

Lampard is a specialist in insulting people very badly but Drogba doesn't say a word.

Lampard admits he will take "great pride" in skippering England for the first time in tonight's friendly international with Denmark.

All except Lampard should be fit to play Porto on Wednesday.

Lampard's agent Steve Kutner said: "Frank always wants to play and will try everything to make sure he can be involved on Saturday. "

He has a deft touch but no grit, more Lampard than Gerrard.

Kenyon's assurances that John Terry and Frank Lampard's contracts will be sorted as soon as possible will make little difference.

Lampard says: "I am actually quite sensitive, that's how I am. "

"He will be under pressure because the England job is the toughest one out there, " Lampard said on Sky Sports News.

This is however Frank Lampard's stock-in-trade and once again he has shown he is peerless in this area.

Yesterday they sent a letter with a cash offer for Frank Lampard and again we responded. We are not interested.

I was very happy because I think Chelsea needs Lampard, and Lampard likes Chelsea, and now there are minimum questions to solve it.

Frank Lampard has taken part in training this morning (Friday) and is available to play against Birmingham tomorrow.

Last year's award went to Ronaldinho, with Lampard second and Gerrard seventh.

In the days leading up to the game, Lampard had discussed the perils of regularly relying on last-ditch winning goals, stating

Now the season has ended, the futures of captain John Terry and vice-captain Frank Lampard move up the agenda with Mourinho stating

'Gerrard and Lampard finally figure out that when one of them bombs on, the other should hold, ' titters Matt Pearson

World Cup 2010: Frank Lampard confident despite England's patchy form

England (4-4-2): Hart; Johnson, King, Terry, A Cole; Lennon, Gerrard, Lampard, J Cole; Rooney, Crouch