Frank Lampard has a special bond with his Derby players, Shay Given reveals
Shay Given says Derby boss Frank Lampard has a special bond with his players.The Rams became the first club in play-off history to lose the first leg of their semi-final at home and still progress following a remarkable 4-2 triumph against Leeds at Elland Road.Lampard went nuts after the victory2
Lampard went nuts after the victory
It tasted extra sweet for Lampard, who was the subject of ridicule from Leeds fans after the Spygate saga earlier in the season.The Derby boss had the last laugh, though, by leading the chants of Stop Crying Frank Lampard in the dressing room – and reports claim he then picked up a 2,800 bar bill in a local pub.The bill believed to be Lampard’sSNAPCHAT2
The bill believed to be Lampard’s
And Given, Derbys goalkeeping coach, says the Chelsea legend has developed a unique relationship with his young squad.It was a special night for us, Given told talkSPORT.We enjoyed the moment and we know weve got a massive final to play. The players and the staff see Franks emotions before the games, at half-time and after the games.They know what it means to him and he really has bonded with this group of players.Thats shown after the game, but before the game he had the lads fired up and well organised because Marcelo Bielsas Leeds are a fantastic team as well.We knew we had to get the system right and how we played right.The bar bill, believed to be Lampards, featured 209 beers, 75 Jagermeisters and one diet coke which certainly didnt belong to Given.If you believe that, youll believe anything! he added.

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
  • Charlton vs Doncaster (Friday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Manchester City vs Watford (Saturday, 5pm) – talkSPORT
Attention now turns to the play-off final against Aston Villa on May 27 and Given knows the Rams, who have already lost to their opponents twice this season, will be underdogs.Weve got a massive game against Aston Villa. We know how tough thats going to be after the run that theyve been on for the last four or five months,” he continued.Theyll be big favourites going into the final. But if we can play and get the performance like we did the other night, we can play against anyone.Its not going to be easy, itll be a special day.
Matches played: 164 / Minutes played: 14,738

Marouane Fellaini got off to a flying start in China by netting the winning goal during his Shandong Luneng debut. The former Manchester United midfielder helped his new club secure a 1-0 victory
Marouane Fellaini Scores On His Shandong Luneng Taishan FC
Is this the best combined XI between Liverpool and Barca?

Man Utd ask about Juventus star in Paul Pogba transfer talks. Paul Pogba returned to Manchester United in 2016 for a then world-record £89million fee from Juventus
Transfer News: Man United Want Juventus Star As Paul Pogba
The duo were part of an exciting Liverpool team in the 90’s

PITCH INVADER The left-back joined in the celebrations on the pitch at the Etihad following City's 2-1 win over the current league leaders Injured Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was chased by stewards who thought he was a pitch invader after their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Thursday.
Stewards chase Benjamin Mendy thinking he is pitch invader
Doncaster Rovers face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup

Transfer news and gossip: Juventus plot stunning Mohamed Salah swoop, Frank Lampard responds to Chelsea links, Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot Tuesday, 12 February 2019 talkSPORT.com rounds up all the biggest transfer news and gossip from Tuesday's papers and online…
Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool offered Mohamed
Tuchel may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation for United’s visit

Premier League launches No Room for Racism campaign, with Raheem Sterling and Virgil van Dijk featuring in. The campaign will run between Saturday 30 March to Monday 8 April, carrying a clear message that racism is not acceptable in the top flight or indeed the wider. premier league - TalkSport 7:50am PDT - March 30th, 2019
Jamie Carragher sends message to far right extremist Tommy
It was honours even at Deepdale in an entertaining draw

Manchester City news: Nicolas Otamendi planning summer exit with West Ham and Wolves interested. The 31-year-old is desperate for regular first team football, and reportedly sees a move as the way to get it. By Ben Henderson. 28th April 2019, 5:37 pm. Nicolas Otamendi could be on his way out of Manchester City this summer.
Report: West Ham and Wolves lead the chase for Manchester
Firmino celebrates his equalising goal

Jose Mourinho gave an interview to Hristo Stoichcov in which he spoke about Man Utd players Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard.
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho WAS MISQUOTED - this is what he
Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for months on the sidelines

Everton investigating own fans over 'racist' chant about defender Yerry Mina Toffees are working with Kick It Out after footage of supporters attending the Manchester City clash was flagged up
Everton fans 'singing racist song about Yerry Mina' | Sport
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde

Graeme Souness has told Chelsea fans they can expect a long trophy drought after the Blues' 2-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday. Goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson secured a win for Everton
Eden Hazard situation creates big conundrum for Chelsea, says
Cardiff have been relegated in their first season back in the top flight since 2014
Real Madrid appoint interim boss Santiago Solari as new
Javi Gracia’s Watford are looking for their first piece of major silverware

Injured players Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic could hardly contain their excitement at home as they celebrated watching Manchester United's win over Paris Saint-Germain. Lingard and Matic both missed out on United's historic Champions League comeback at the Parc des Princes to go through to the quarter-finals on away goals, but that did
Man Utd 0 PSG 2: Nemanja Matic says Red Devils - goal.com
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo continues to impress

Antonio Conte wins legal battle vs Chelsea. Compensation revealed plus impact on Inter Milan ahead of the final round of Serie A fixtures. with the club ordered to pay their former head coach
Conte wins Chelsea legal battle | Football Italia
Welbeck is working his way back to full fitness

FA Cup: Newport County 1-4 Manchester City highlights • Watch highlights as a brace from Phil Foden helps Manchester City overcome a brave Newport County side in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Rodney Parade.
FA Cup final prize money: How much will Man City and Watford
Gattuso is the current AC Milan manager

Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, alongside son Tony, has officially launched a brand new wrestling company called All Elite Wrestling. Former WWE star Cody Rhodes and the Young
Fulham owners Shad and Tony Khan announce launch of wrestling
Paul the Liverpool fan has a big decision to make

Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri said he "wanted to kill" Aboubakar Kamara after the striker snatched the ball off team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic and missed a late penalty against Huddersfield. The pair argued and designated spot-kick taker Mitrovic was furious after Kamara refused to give him the ball. "He did not respect me, the club, the
Claudio Ranieri says he 'wanted to kill' Aboubakar Kamara