Frank Lampard Loan Extension

[Midas Mulligan]

I was a bit busy. Active now

Oracle, gif me "Exxxxxxcellent"

Thanks

 

[Ahab_Flanders]

Oracle, gif me "Exxxxxxcellent"

Thanks

Meh. I would've preferred "Entitled *****," but it works.

 

[JayH]

I suspect now that a decision has been made and they are waiting a few days so they can water it down with a flurry of other January transaction announcements. I'm not saying that will dampen any potential disappointment but it may be the delivery strategy. In any case, I am excited to see what's to come in the next weeks.

 

[BxLio91]

The plot thickens

 

[Kjbert]

Someone already mentioned this - but if his loan deal was only through December, doesn't there need to be some sort of official announcement that keeps him eligible for EPL and UCL?

 

[BxLio91]

Search NYCFC on twitter.

 

[Nicholas Constantino]

I suspect now that a decision has been made and they are waiting a few days so they can water it down with a flurry of other January transaction announcements. I'm not saying that will dampen any potential disappointment but it may be the delivery strategy. In any case, I am excited to see what's to come in the next weeks.

Yeah I think so too. I am trying to keep a lot of the negativity out of my mind as this is such an exciting time for the club that I am excited no matter what. Yeah it would be awesome if Lampard is 100% committed from the start and arrives when he is supposed to, but even if he doesn't I still have a lot to be happy about.

 

[BxLio91]

If you wanna stay positive and confident, then don't do what I said in my previous post.

 

[Kjbert]

Great read

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...as-registration-expires-on-New-Years-Day.html

 

[Ahab_Flanders]

Great read

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...as-registration-expires-on-New-Years-Day.html

The Prem absolutely should not allow them to sign the extension early. If he's out of contract and the window isn't open yet then that's that, he'll have to miss two games. MCFC shouldn't get to bend any rules on this.

The good news though is that this means we will know within a week when the loan is being extended tthrough.

 

[Kjbert]

Or if he signs a contract with NYCFC. If you read that article, he's not even an NYCFC plqyer

 

[franchise646]

Or if he signs a contract with NYCFC. If you read that article, he's not even an NYCFC plqyer

Yeah kinds seems like BS to me. But we will find out soon.

 

[BxLio91]

If you put your cards on the table and explain clearly what your plan is, it's easier for fans to understand and trust you so they don't get up in arms or feel duped when new information comes to light. That may work in Manchester, but it won't fucking work here.

 

[franchise646]

It looks like they will soon find out what a pissed off New York fan base looks like.

 

[Goodfella]

"Lampard and City are expected to re-assess his situation in the club in mid-February, with the prospect of the player returning to New York in time for the start of the MLS season a month later still a possibility."

 

[FredMertz]

Or if he signs a contract with NYCFC. If you read that article, he's not even an NYCFC plqyer

I don't think that's the correct read. He has a signed contract that starts on January 1st. That's not the same as "he's not an NYCFC player".

I think the distinction that he is not on loan, but rather on a short-term deal, actually works in NYCFC's favor. It would seem that they would now have to work out a loan, which seems like a bigger hill to climb than extending a loan.

I would be shocked if he's allowed to sign before the transfer window opens. The other 19 clubs would HOWL. You think Mourinho and Abramovich would let that happen without a fight?

 

[BxLio91]

What about the fact that he was advertised as a NYCFC player before he actually was?