Lampard- The Impending End of an Impressive Era
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- Written by James Palmer
The 1st of July, 2001, Frank Lampard moves across London from West Ham United to Chelsea in an £11million deal.
The 1st of July, 2001, Frank Lampard moves across London from West Ham United to Chelsea in an £11million deal.
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