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Does Mourinho really want Lamps and Drogba?

Premier League Chelsea
by James Heal (U3253875) 19 June 2008
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Apparently Jose Mourinho has confirmed he wants to sign Drogba and Lampard, and Deco. That's if you read the headlines. If you actually read his comments he says he'd never say no to those players if they were offered to him, but he's not obsessed with the idea of signing them.

This makes perfect sense - one of the main reasons Mourinho was annoyed at the signings of Ballack and Shevchenko at Chelsea was, apart from not being his choice, not part of his policy - Mourinho likes buying players who will make their name under him, and preferably younger guys than any three of thse players linked with Inter.

It would be a wrong move for Lamps - the language barrier, new style of football at his age wouldn't suit. A move to Spain would make more sense, what with his wife's Spanish connections. It appears Lamps is more interested in a long contract and he deserves one at Chelsea, although he may have to be prepared for a younger challenger to get more of a look in next season.

Drogba probably would do well in the Italian league - but another change of country/language might write off a season to adapt to the lifestyle again - he'd be better off going to Barcelona to play alongside Thierry Henry. He's done a great job for Chelsea but hasn't made a secret of his lack of loyalty - i think most fans would say they're happy either way if he stays or goes, as long as a suitable replacement is brought in (and the likes of Sheva and Pizzarro join him through the exit).

Fernando Torres or Luca Toni would be the ideal frontmen for Chelsea but it just won't happen - Berbatov or Eto'o seem more realistic. Getting both would be a real coup. Berbatov on his own might be a bit unfruitful - we all know how moody he can be, laying alongside Anelka would just not work!! Maybe Scolari has ideas from the Euros - Pavleychenko and Arshavin look pretty useful....

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comment by Bellion-Wonderland (U1831183)

posted Jun 20, 2008

But he tends to go for hungry players.
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They don't come a lot hungrier than Fat Frank

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comment by The-Mainevent (U11321095)

posted Jun 20, 2008

As much as i like Drogba and Lampard if they want to go then GO! I rather have players who want to play for Chelsea then players we don't.

There both getting on in there careers and they have one last "BIG" move left in them.

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comment by Take it to the Bridge (U11638274)

posted Jun 20, 2008

It won't make a massive difference to us whether they stay or go.

Last season we had to make do without so many goals from Drogs due to the African Cup and injury. We still had an excellent chance to win the Champions League and the EPL.

We have more quality midfielders at the club than you can shake a stick at. With a first choice central midfield of Ballack and Essien we'll be at least as effective as last season.

If the squad got us to the position we finished in at the end of the season (also rans but damn close) under Avram (nice but not the real deal) Grant then I hardly think we need be concerned about Scolari's retirement plans!

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comment by ChelseaLioness (U12408448)

posted Jun 20, 2008

"Chelski wont finish in the top 3 next season"

ha! what planet are you mate?

I would hate to see Drogba go but Im not so concerned about the departure of lamps. Not many other Chelsea fans admit this but he gives the ball away more the any other player! I have a season ticket at the bridge so Im not just watching the highlights on MotD, I see the whole game. lamps is not the player he used to be so let him go.

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comment by FATHERZ (U9294849)

posted Jun 20, 2008

I THINK ITS HIGH TIME THESE TWO GUYS PUT THEIR ACT TOGETHER,CHANGING TEAMS IS NOT THE SOLUTION OF GRIEVE.DROGBA AND LAMPARD

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comment by kingsmeadom (U12442825)

posted Jun 22, 2008

mouri have ever been a jealous manager right from the genesis of him being a manage..........i strongly beleive in drogba and lampard.....the cannot leave chelsea...even if the do we still have other strikers who can do more than...but the should always rememeber that....chelsea is a club for the future ..so my dear brothers and friend...pls dont let go.............

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comment by kingsmeadom (U12442825)

posted Jun 22, 2008

pls you guy's should let lampard..and ..drogba be..pls am begging with the name of God...dont put at the same situation which henry is facing now in barca...,ronadinho...,and many other players......chelsea is for lampard..and drogba.and the are for chelsea..they are not going any where...ooh...plzzzzz

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comment by hessamaminichelsea (U12410218)

posted Jun 28, 2008

Mourinho should know Chelsea has no reason to sell a big star like Lampard who scored more goals than the other players of Chelsea in the last season.
And a dought Frank Lampard prefers Mourinho to a good manager like Escolari.


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comment by disc2wo (U11686978)

posted Jul 2, 2008

i will advice our legend Lampard to stay in chelsea because its good for chelsea and himself too

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comment by saintkay (U12622144)

posted Jul 10, 2008

Please dont go lampard,i believe in u so much.Dont look at the parsonality it is the love for the club that supposed to prevail.This is our season.Pleaseeeee

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