2021/22 Frank Lampard

[maccavennie]

We all agreed that this is a long term plan and the squad needs ripping up. Chopping and changing managers every 6 months is going to see us relegated.

No one agreed anything with you, you massive helmet

 

[BrendanGOT]

The awful result down south was due to the players no question of that. However our predicament is down to FSW for me no question of that. Some may disagree but I also point to certain players being forced out by FSW to the detriment of the club. Digne, boy we could have done with him now playing under Frank. Bernard could also of been useful to still have him. But the big one was James being forced out, boy we could have done with his skills at MF.

From James.

Al Rayyan midfielder James Rodriguez says he never wanted to leave Everton.
James was sold by Everton to Al Rayyan after failing to convince then Everton manager Rafael Benitez.
Asked about his situation, James lamented: "I wanted to stay at Everton a lot longer.
"This is an impressive club, they have amazing fans, but I ran into a manager who did not count on me. I wanted to be there."
James originally joined Everton from Real Madrid in 2020 on a free transfer.

From Richie

Everton striker Richarlison has hit out at former manager Rafael Benitez over the sales of James Rodriguez and Lucas Digne.
Speaking with TNT, Richarlison says Everton's players were disappointed with James' departure for Al Rayyan.
He said, "It also weighed a bit on the group. We know of the quality of James. Also of Digne, whom we finished up losing. So it weighs, it weighs. Like it or not, it weighs on the group.
"We had a tight group and we ended up losing two important players.
"When I arrived from the Olympic Games, I was even surprised by how much he (James) ran and dedicated himself to training, training well. And out of nowhere, the coach (Rafael Benítez) said that he no longer wanted him (James). And no one understood anything."
Richarlison added: "We had everything to reach the Europa League or the Champions League, but we lose players easily. We also lose players due to injury. That ends up making the competition difficult."

Honestly, it's seems like Benitez really tried to do a number on us. He removed all creativity from the team. There's absolutely no reason or benefit to do so

 

[Theoneandonly]

One had a starting position level with everyone and a better squad to pick from.

The other was 17 points behind 8th. With a team who hadn't won in 4 months.

Stop being a kopite fella, ey?

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

 

[MACCA75]

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

I’m done with this forum until this guy is banned tbh.

 

[ToffeeTim]

So Frank's remit is to avoid relegation. Rafael's remit was to finish top 8. Double standards here.

Frank has 1 in 3 in the league, it will likely be 1 in 4 soon, he has the easiest FA Cup draw, then we have difficult matches in Spurs and Wolves..

I can easily see Frank going 1 in 8 and relegated.

Frank took over a side in 16th place with 1 win in 15 games. Did we start the season in 16th and on a losing run like that? Are you actually serious

Frank's remit this season is to avoid relegation, absolutely 100% yes. He took over a team in a huge relegation scrap so of course that's the objective.

If he achieves it then he obviously needs to do better next season. Midtable would be the aim, so about 10th-12th at worst.

You seem to be eager for Frank to fail. Who do you support again mate?

 

[royvernon39]

James Rodriguez cost nothing and although his wages were massive he was great to watch,
and scored and made goals. The team had no one like him and his absence stands out. Agent Rafael,
one victory in 14, forced him out before bagging 6 million.

 

[BrendanGOT]

So Frank's remit is to avoid relegation. Rafael's remit was to finish top 8. Double standards here.

Frank has 1 in 3 in the league, it will likely be 1 in 4 soon, he has the easiest FA Cup draw, then we have difficult matches in Spurs and Wolves..

I can easily see Frank going 1 in 8 and relegated.

His remit is to avoid relegation because Benitez went on a run of 1 win in 14 games, sold off our most creative players and bought two full backs who don't start games for us and has made it almost impossible for Lampard to get top 8. And if Lampard does end up relegated it'll be the clubs fault for actually backing Benitez and giving him too long. Don't see how you can see it any other way or how you feel Benitez was somehow hard done by. He died on his own sword

 

[COYBL25]

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

 

[Parker]

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

One inherited a team that was second in the league on boxing day and was comfortably a European placed team until injuries hamstrung them.

And boohoo, there where plenty of fans willing to give him a chance and if the guy could manage a team to more than *clears throat and puts megaphone to mouth*

ONE WIN. IN 4 WHOLE MONTHS!!!!

Then he might still have a job.

If he hadn't completely alienated everyone associated with the club with his arrogant stubbornness that is. Which he did.

Also, I think you'll find the fatman had those 2 wingbacks that you are referencing. Not Lampard.

And after the absolute mess that that man left this club in, we could have appointed Stalin and I would've been willing to give him my full support.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

We all agreed that this is a long term plan and the squad needs ripping up. Chopping and changing managers every 6 months is going to see us relegated.

"us"

 

[Toffeelover]

Honestly, it's seems like Benitez really tried to do a number on us. He removed all creativity from the team. There's absolutely no reason or benefit to do so

Perhaps you are right and he was looking for a bumper pay packet.

 

[Nymzee]

So Frank's remit is to avoid relegation. Rafael's remit was to finish top 8. Double standards here.

Frank has 1 in 3 in the league, it will likely be 1 in 4 soon, he has the easiest FA Cup draw, then we have difficult matches in Spurs and Wolves..

I can easily see Frank going 1 in 8 and relegated.

We start the season in 8th place and Benitez said 8th is the aim but he left us in 15th

 

[ToffeeTim]

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

Why did Benitez sign two full backs not ready to start in this league, if money was so tight? Why did he sell our capable left back and replace him with a worse one? Why did he refuse to even put Digne on the bench just because he didn't like him?

And no one wanted to lose football matches. Losing is crap. So give it a rest with that tosh.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

One had a starting position with a team breaking FFP rules and needed to sell top players in order to buy. Had the fans on his back before he even signed his contract. With fans willing us on to lose every game.

The other had the fans on his side from day 0, had 2 new wingbacks, 2 new midfielders and a new winger to utilise straight away. Has fans making up excuses for his silly mistakes.

Back again after a loss are you? Imagine my shock.

 

[TheNinja]

His remit is to avoid relegation because Benitez went on a run of 1 win in 14 games, sold off our most creative players and bought two full backs who don't start games for us and has made it almost impossible for Lampard to get top 8. And if Lampard does end up relegated it'll be the clubs fault for actually backing Benitez and giving him too long. Don't see how you can see it any other way or how you feel Benitez was somehow hard done by. He died on his own sword

As bad as he was, I very much doubt Rafael sanctioned the moves for Patterson and Mykolenko. I think they were already in the clubs scouting systems and were happening anyway. But the rest, yeh.