'Arry tells 'em how it is - A look back at what Redknapp thought of a young Frank Lampard (Video)

West Ham have developed some of England's finest players over the past 15 years or so and you can argue that Frank Lampard is the best of that brilliant bunch from the Irons academy.

The man who is currently on the verge of becoming Chelsea's all time top goalscorer has enjoyed a magnificent career which has seen him win the Premier League, FA Cup, the League Cup and, of course, last year's Champions League. Not too shabby, eh?

There were some, however, who thought that Frank wasn't all that back in 1996 when he was just a young lad and questioned then manager Harry Redkanpp's choice to start him on such a regular basis.

'Arry answers his critics in true 'Arry fashion, though, stating that he thinks Lampard will be one of the best mdifielders in the world and that whoever questions his choices should 'Fark off son!'.

OK, maybe that last bit isn't true but 'Arry certainly knows a good player when he sees one which is why he bought Chris Samba for QPR in the January transfer window! 

I'm joking, I'm joking. But take a look at this fantastic clip from what looks to be a West Ham fans forum attended by good ol' 'Arry and a young Frank Lampard.

Please note the stupid haircuts. Lampard's I can forgive as he was young and perhaps a little naive but Redkanpp's is truly shocking.

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