August 14, 2008
Frank Lampard has signed a new five year contract with Chelsea that extends his stay at the club till 2013. The charismatic midfielder, who hails from England, is at present one of the highest earners in Chelsea.
According to reports, his decision to stay with the football club was more an emotional one rather than professional.
Lampard lost his mother Pat in April this year and at that time got a lot of support from his teammates.
During the London Club’s face off against Manchester United in last season in which the Stanford Bridge’s side emerged winners, the players came out with a shirt having Lampard’s name on it. According to sources, the midfielder received a lot of emotional support from his teammates after the death of his mother.
Lampard said that he was very much helped by his teammates in those trying times and the support he received from the club was something he would never forget. It was because of this loyalty, the England midfielder has decided to stay with the club despite lucrative offers from Inter Milan.
The midfielder said that he made his decision after prolonged thoughts on what would be best for him. The player was very determined to get a five year deal despite turning 30 this year, as he felt there would be no compromise in his play due to his age.
Lampard has said that he had no qualms about his decision of continuing to play at the Stamford Bridge and not joining former Chelsea manager and close friend, Jose Mourinho, at Inter Milan and wished him all the best for his future.
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July 29, 2008
Twenty eight year old England international Michael Owen, who had an injury prone time at Newcastle since his arrival in 2004, is now fit and hopes to go into the new season to bring success to the club.
Most of the last season, he was injured, but his return to form in the end of the season marked one of the best goals per match ratios for a limited period, netting seven goals in nine matches. This time, he says that he wants to continue his form.
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has confirmed that the man in question, with a year still remaining in his contract, will be captaining The Magpies this season.
Captaining the side most recently since his return from injury in January 2008, he says that there is a new feel good factor in the team now following the end of the season run, in which he showed his talent to keep the team away from relegation.
According to reports, the manager is so impressed by Owen that he has even urged owner Mike Ashley to begin negotiations over a contract extension.
Newcastle United has what seems to be the smallest squad in the Premiership but Owen feels otherwise. According to him, the players are tightly bonded together and that it is honorable to be having so much quality and versatility in such a small squad.
New additions to the St. James Park side this year include Liverpool midfielder Danny Guthrie and Argentinean winger Jonas Gutierrez.
Looking at the continuous insisting of the manager to bring at least four more additions this year seems to prove the point that rumors of players like Shay Given and Charles N’Zogbia willing to leave the club may be real.
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June 1, 2008
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