Lampard backs Robinho to 'light up the league'

    Friday, August 29, 2008

    Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes Robinho's talent will 'light up the league' when the Brazil forward signs from Real Madrid. Chief executive Peter Kenyon is confident of wrapping up the deal for Robinho, with Chelsea's official website pre-empting the move by taking orders for kits with the 24-year-old's name printed and the number 'to be confirmed'. Despite Real president Ramon Calderon insisting 'the coach and the sports director want the player to stay and I am sure he will', Robin ...

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