CHELSEA boss Frank Lampard consulted his players before imposing a strict disciplinary code.
Lamps maintains arriving on time for work is more about respect for team-mates than sneaking a lie-in.
Frank Lampard has introduced a strict fines policy at ChelseaCredit: Getty – Contributor
A leaked list from the training ground showed rolling up late for training results in a £20,000 fine.
And under this season’s code of conduct, if your mobile rings in a team meeting it’s a grand!
The cash from the fines will go mainly to good causes.
And Lampard ran the rules past the players’ union via skipper Cesar Azpilicueta with everybody’s approval.
The Blues chief said: “The players were part of the process. I’m not here to be a dictator.
“We’re here to be successful as a football club and discipline is part of it.
“I can understand it might sound harsh. But it’s not harsh if you’re not late. It’s nothing.
“My only concern when that came out was it makes me look like trying to be Mr Tough Guy. I’m not.
“We spoke with the players and I gave the list to Cesar when we set out the fines.
The Chelsea rule sheet that was leaked online last week
“I expect them to look after each other on the pitch and when they train, so I expect them to respect each other in terms of turning up.
“If you talk about coming late to training, we arrive at ten and start training at 11.
“If you’re like an hour and 15 minutes late without any excuse, that’s quite a big deal if you’re preparing for a game against Man City on the next day.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
