Lampard for Villa?

[darren woolley]

I wouldn't want him especially if it stops the progress of someone like Gary Gardner plus his wages would be too much.

[KevinGage]

Tottenham is the obvious one. 

Arsenal going in for him wouldn't totally stun me either. It would be a move away from Wenger's policy of only signing young players, but maybe a move he needs to make. Even Manure, for not totally dissimilar reasons.

More than likely at least two of those clubs will be able to offer him CL football too, but will have enough squad depth to rotate him when needed.  And at 34 years of age, he will need it.

For us - and for the level of financial commitment it would take to make the deal happen- we'd need him to play virtually every game to make it worthwhile. Plus, if Stan is still here that will be a central midfield with a combined age of 70. What we need is more legs in there, not another steady old pro.  For that, and for all the other reasons listed, I just can't see it happening.

[garyshawsknee]

Wages too high,legs too old,no ta.

[N'ZMAV]

Man City would sign him.

[luke25]

Can't run, can't pass but can shoot? He's an old man's Craig Gardner, no thanks.

[Merv]

Still has plenty of quality but needs that strong midfield base around him to allow him to do what he does best - getting forward and threatening the opposition goal. It's the reason Chelsea are struggling to justify a place for him, and the reason he's not suitable for us.

[D.boy]

Cant see Christine in Mr Egg after a Saturday night in the Arcadian.

If that bag of bones turned side on you wouldn't be able to see her anyway.

[not3bad]

100% yes.  He's got the experience and the footballing brain, and he's a winner, and we need people like that at the Villa, if only for a short time.  He can have the same effect as we've all seen Keane having.  Get him in and make him captain.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I can only imagine the amount of laughter that would come from Lampard if he saw this thread. And from most fans around the country as well.

[cdbearsfan]

I would be delighted if we signed him. Would give us the drive from midfield and leadership we need while being an excellent influence on our youngsters like Keane has been. We won't though. We'll sign some no mark like Craig bloody Gardner.

[PaulWinch again]

I'd rather we look abroad and try and find the next Lampard type player who's young and more affordable.

[lordmcgrath5]

No thanks.

[Matt C]

Wouldn't be completely surprised to see him end up at Old Trafford but all depends on who the Chelsea manager is.

[Chris Harte]

Pigs might fly.

[PaulTheVillan]

Do people think that the quote is a recent one?

That's from years ago.