Lampard Set To Stay But Move Angers New York Fans
Thursday, 1st Jan 2015 12:31

City have confirmed that Frank Lampard will remain on loan at the club until the end of the season. The 36-year old former Chelsea star had originally been set to complete his loan spell this month and return to MLS side New York City FC ahead of their season.

Lampard who has scored 6 times in 17 appearances so far this season for City will now miss the start of the season for his new side.

New York City FC director of football Claudio Reyna said that Lampard is a star and it is no surprise City is rewarded by his contributions on the field every single day.

The deal though as angered some on the other side of the Atlantic and was quickly denounced by New York supporters' group The Third Rail.

"On behalf of the Third Rail, we would like to publicly denounce City Football Group's and Frank Lampard's decision to extend his loan to Manchester City until the end of the Premier League season," a statement on the group's website said.

"Many fans, including our members, decided to support the team, committed to season tickets, and bought merchandise under the impression that Frank Lampard would be playing for New York City Football Club, not Manchester City. Many of those fans are rightly outraged by this decision, and we support any course of action they take to voice their discontent over this decision.

"Our support for our ownership group has been unwavering until now, but this we cannot support. We reject out of hand any suggestion that NYCFC is in any way secondary to Manchester City FC, regardless of the source, and are disappointed that City Football Group would give such an appearance.

"The Third Rail will forever act as a voice for the fans of New York City Football Club."

http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/manchestercity/forum/134623/are-the-new-yo

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