If she didn’t know it before she does now; Christine Blakely discovered yesterday that there is another side to being a WAG; one that is less about glamour and luxury and more about standing by your man in difficult times.
The famous TV presenter was in the stands watching her boyfriend, Frank Lampard, playing for Chelsea in their game against Bolton. Chelsea managed to secure their first win in a long time. However, the reaction of the crowd to Lampard’s performance manifested itself in the solemn look on Blakely’s face.
It also showed in the body language of Frank Lampard Senior, who sat watching the game next to Christine. Himself a former West Ham player and assistant manager, Frank Lampard senior is not new to the fickle, moody nature of football supporters. Nevertheless, he looked angry and crossed his arms while witnessing the fans’ disapproving reception of his son’s performance.
The game was Frank Lampard’s first appearance for Chelsea after a spell on the sideline because of injury. And despite the win, thanks to Florent Malouda’s 61st minute goal, the supporters remained less than convinced by their team’s current form.
Frank will no doubt find consolation in the presence of his girlfriend. As she watched him play, the 31 years old TV Presenter was wearing a beige Mac and a black polo neck and clutched a brown handbag. Perhaps Frank can hope for more loving eyes from the crowd in the coming matches if Chelsea regains their verve on the pitch. But, unlike Christine and Frank's apparent steady relationship, the romance between the crowd and Chelsea's star player might end up with more than a few fans left unsatisfied. Instead of watching Chelsea perhaps they would prefer to start dating again, a few new girlfriends out there could be happy not to become football widows, for a short while at least.
Despite the doubtlessly awkward moments in the stadium all is going fine with Frank. The couple has been together for almost a year. Celebrating Christmas early, the couple were spotted coming out of an exclusive night club in London at 3am. Merry and rather sleepy, they jumped into a taxi and headed home.