Apart from being the lionheart that every team needs a lesser known fact about Lampard is that he has an IQ of 150 which puts him right up there with other Bill Gates and other such geniuses.Really.

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From the Evansville Courier Press, May 16, 2009
I always tell campers and youth soccer players that practice makes permanent, not perfect — that how and what you train will stick with you on game day.
According to acclaimed author Malcolm Gladwell, practice — not natural ability — is the key to becoming a world-class expert in your field. Click to continue reading...

In more dumb rumors with a very, very slim chance of being true...
Someone is reporting that Bill Gates and Microsoft could be putting in a bid to buy Newcastle.
And I'm sure I'll be signed at the star striker.
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Newcastle United fans protested during the home game against Hull on Saturday. Some with banners (see above) others by just flat out not attending. The BBC has some nice video of unhappy Toon Army fans including one lady who says the new owner has ruined her life. Supporter protests are usually completely ignored by boards [. Click to continue reading...