Talking to the Sun before the game yesterday, the former Portsmouth man expressed incredulity that the Chelsea star's contract hadn't yet been renewed and revealed his admiration for Lampard, who scored the opening goal for the Blues in their 2-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
"It's surprising that a player of that quality is being allowed to have his contract run down. He's a player I'd love to have back at West Ham if the deal was right; he'd be a great player to sign if the club could get hold of him."
The story has flared up again now after allegations that Lampard, 34, was the victim of missiles thrown by Hammers fans after he crassly celebrated his goal in front of the away end yesterday. O'Neill perhaps isn't aware of the history between Lampard and West Ham fans but, having been a virtual passenger yesterday as the England midfielder led his side to an all too comfortable win over the Irons, he really hasn't done himself any favours with these comments.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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