FOOTBALL legend Frank Lampard was in Swindon today, to cut the ribbon at the new clinic of close friend and osteopath Carl Todd.

Carl, who began working with Frank through Chelsea and England 10 years ago, opened his third healthcare centre yesterday in Lancaster Place, South Marston Park.

He already has a practices in Corsham and at the BMI Ridgeway Hospital, Wroughton.

Frank, a three-time Premier League winner who is now with Manchester City, said: “I became friendly with him first and foremost off the pitch, because he’s such a good bloke. He was very amiable and all the players were very friendly with him.

“He’s been getting the best out of me and helping me get through games when I was too stiff.”

Carl continues to work with Chelsea, despite Lampard’s departure last summer and despite City having its own medical team in Manchester, such is Frank’s closeness with his friend he continues to seek his advice on any niggles he might struggle with on the pitch.

“If I ever have a really big issue, Carl will be the first man I ring up to try and sort it out,” he said.

For more information about the osteopathy business, visit: www.thecarltoddclinic.com

See Frank prepare to open the clinic today and read the full story in the Adver tomorrow:​

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Carl Todd and Frank Lampard today. Picture by Thomas Kelsey