It’s about time.... that
Chelsea FC offered Frank Lampard a new contract....
I’m too
tired and emotional to write about this topic in my own words especially if it
turns out the news I am about to quote is just media hype (AGAIN) but here is a
quote from today’s papers: “Frank Lampard will be offered a one-year extension to his current contract
according to reports today. The midfielder scored a stunning goal at Wembley
last night as England beat Brazil 2-1, raising further questions over how
Chelsea could allow the 34-year-old to leave when his contract expires at the
end of the current campaign. Despite enjoying a fine season which has seen him
score in double figures for the Blues this term, the European champions have
consistently maintained that the midfielder will not be offered a new deal. However,
if reports emerging today are true, it would appear they have had a change of
heart. “ PLEASE BE TRUE!
It’s about time...
that England beat Brazil....
Congratulations to a deserving England team who beat Brazil
2-1 last night at Wembley Stadium. England beat the host nation of the 2014
World Cup for the first time in 23 years.
As a Chelsea fan, my support for
England was compromised by my instinctive loyalty to David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar. It was great to see David Luiz back from
injury and captaining the Brazilian side.
I was surprised by the Brazilian team’s unconvincing and at times lack
lustre performance (has Chelsea been rubbing off on them?!). Neymar was a bit of a ‘fizzle’ as was
Ronaldinho and his sluggish and subsequently saved penalty. Not everything about the South American team
was bad, obviously the Chelsea contingent shone (especially Oscar who set up
many a squandered opportunity), as did the second half substitute Fred with his
welcome and equalising goal and a near second which hit the wood work. Julio Cesar continued the impressive form he
has been showing at QPR and made some great saves justifying his recall to the
National team having been dropped by the previous manager last February. Mark Hughes may have done little for QPR but
he did sign Cesar. Rooney scored England’s
first goal. Although he is a great
footballer, I personally and unreasonably struggle to appreciate him, not just
because he dons a red shirt most of the season and not because of his less than
impressive hair transplant – it is an irrational dislike and I apologise. Frank Lampard who was brought on in the
second half scored a magnificent and ‘superfrankly’ goal to give England the
win. Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshire were
impressive and Ashley Cole celebrated his 100th Cap. I have to mention Gary Cahill whose mistake unfortunately
led to Fred’s equaliser – I felt for him but as Roy Hodgson quite rightly
pointed out after the match, one mistake shouldn’t take away from 95 minutes of
great play... and yes I would have written this even if he hadn’t been a
Chelsea player!
It’s about time.... that
Ashley Cole got some credit....
Ashley Cole became the seventh England player to join the
100-cap club alongside Peter Shilton,
David Beckham, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Billy Wright and Steven Gerrard.
As a player who is often referred to as ‘the
world’s best left back’, Cole rarely gets the public recognition that he
deserves. Ashley Cole is more at home
receiving negative press and was moved by the reception he received at
Wembley. He said: "I was emotional. I'd like to thank the fans, because I
didn't really expect the reception I got.”
Ashley Cole has never let
events in his private life affect his performance on the football pitch – fans should
learn from him and not let his private life affect their judgement of him as a
footballer.
It’s about time....that
the Premier League limited spending
The Premier League says its
clubs will be punished with a points deduction if they breach new spending
controls. Each team will not be allowed
to make a total loss of more than £105m over the next three seasons and must
limit their player wage bills from next season. The cap on spending by the Premier League will
hopefully even out the playing field a little although the limit set is still
significantly more than the Financial
Fair Play regulations introduced by Uefa for sides in European competitions.
The FFP allows only a £38m (45m euros) loss.
It’s about time....
that Charing Cross Hospital was saved...
I know it’s not related to football but it is the nearest
A&E to Craven Cottage and while Fulham is in the Premier League then it
could implicate Premiership footballers!
For those of you wondering what I am going on about, Charing Cross
hospital is my local hospital and it has been under threat of closure due to
NHS cuts, with the A&E department being most at risk. As local residents we have benefited from the
hospital regularly over the years but what made me join the ‘save the Charing Cross
Hospital Campaign’ was their life saving treatment of my daughter E last year
after she went into anaphylactic shock.
I just received an email from Hammersmith & Fulham council stating: “Charing Cross Hospital has
been saved from virtual closure and is set for a £90million cash injection
after a concerted campaign by H&F Council and local residents forced a
rethink."
It’s about time.... that Jamie Carragher retired....
Just kidding!
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