I think Lampard is really underrated. He was a lot less exciting to watch, but Gerrard played the same position and his output didn't even come especially close. He had another gear to step up in big games that Lampard didn't have, but was less consistent. There's definitely a debate there for those who can be arsed.
Just coming back on this. He won five trophies in 2013, and I thought his performances were probably better. He was a monster in that Champions League run in in 13, whereas in 2014 he's only scored two non penalty CL goals (both against English clubs). I think he's just became more fashionable and done better in matches that are being observed rather than being a better player or having a better year.
That was probably Gerrard's peak and he was way way better than Lampard. IMO.
Three and a half years ago
Yup, this particular Eagle is absolutely delighted. Perhaps his comments about how lucky we were under Pulis were the final straw, but he's so obviously out of his depth that it was just getting painful. No idea who we'll get to replace him, and I almost don't care. Maybe Pulis and our chairman can kiss and make up? Or get Freedman in as a long term bet, even if we do go down this year.
Heh, I read somewhere that Arsenal are the biggest team in Africa. Might be some truth to that.
Hard to know, but I would say it's still Man Utd and Liverpool in SA.
Southampton (with a side order of Groningen)
