Comments about Player's weights

mikemac

Why?

I've seen it in tabloid papers, the radio and lots of threads here including a new thread from today.
Can the posters who use it post here and justify it?

I mean the guy is a professional sportsman and in great shape. If you don't like his style or play or just reckon he's rubbish I can understand people slating him. After all, judging football is subjective.

But there is no way anyone imo that this nickname is justified. This was the 2nd pic in a google search. I'd kill to be in that shape, I don't know about the rest of ye.

Btw, I'm not a Chelsea fan, it's Newcastle

Thanx 4 The Fish

I have been stood a couple of yards from him and he does seem to have a bit of a belly.

Not sure if that is the reason.

Little-Devil

micmclo wrote: »

Why?

I've seen it in tabloid papers, the radio and lots of threads here including a new thread from today.
Can the posters who use it post here and justify it?

I mean the guy is a professional sportsman and in great shape. If you don't like his style or play or just reckon he's rubbish I can understand people slating him. After all, judging football is subjective.

But there is no way anyone imo that this nickname is justified. This was the 2nd pic in a google search. I'd kill to be in that shape, I don't know about the rest of ye.

Btw, I'm not a Chelsea fan, it's Newcastle

What the f**k? You serious with this post

mikemac

It's a valid question.

And to turn it around, why do people quote a longish post and add one line? Slows everyone down when reading the thread.
Think of that before knocking my thread

LuckyLloyd

You are correct. But football fans don't tend to be the most logical or brightest lot. Just go with the flow imo.

Pure Cork

There's a dedicated site "I Hate Fat Frank Lampard" http://www.bouldering-monkeys.co.uk/subdomains/fatfrank/index.html

Dave!

Check out those love handles son.

evil_seed

cos he was a chubby sh1te when he was with the hammers. and he's always eating. even in that pepsi ad lol

SuprSi

Need I say any more?

Little-Devil

micmclo wrote: »

It's a valid question.

And to turn it around, why do people quote a longish post and add one line? Slows everyone down when reading the thread.

Probably just you that is slow when it comes to reading :rolleyes:

DeadSkin

micmclo wrote: »

Why?

Chubby Frank doesn't quite have the same ring

Seriously tho', I don't think Frank gives two sh!tes!!!

Kevster

Anyone who thinks that he is 'fat' or unfit is, simply put, ignorant and stupid. He just has a stocky build and, if you remember, he broke the record last season for playing consecutive games.

Kevin

Chardee MacDennis

Kevster wrote: »

Anyone who thinks that he is 'fat' or unfit is, simply put, ignorant and stupid. He just has a stocky build and, if you remember, he broke the record last season for playing consecutive games.

Kevin

Really? Next you'll be telling us that Becks doesn't have Golden Balls :eek:

OP it's a nickname he picked up for looking like he has a few extra pounds on him and he was a very lazy player at west ham and the beginning of his Chelsea career...

Fall_Guy

I absolutely love the fat frank nickname, never ceases to bring a smile to my face. I honestly don't think i've referred to him as anything other than fat frank (or FF if the mood takes me) in years.

And yes, it is in no way accurate at this point in his career, he's super-fit and pretty damn lean (at least by most people's standards) and to be honest, that just makes me like the nickname even more. I like the name so much I even invented a drink after it.*

Anyway he deserves it, the fat b@stard!

*for those interested, to indulge in the ridiculously decadent "Fat Frank", simply (1) get yourself an empty glass, (2) Fill it with 1/3 can of Red Bull, (3) Take one shot of melted butter, (4) Drop shot (glass and all, jaegerbomb stylee) into red bull, (5) Knock it back in one and let the magic happen....this drink contains no alcohol, but the large amount of caffeine and fat may not make it the most suitable drink for someone with a weak heart

Pigman II

I dunno, he's looking a bit fat in that photo. He could definetly afford to lose a few pounds or even half a stone.

mikemac

Who changed the title of the thread?

If it was a mod and they don't want that title coming up in a google search I understand, is that the reason it was changed?

MagicMarker

For a professional athlete who basically runs around for a living he is most definitely carrying a few extra pounds in that picture.... hardly fat though.