2021/22 Frank Lampard

[MikeH72]

He wouldn't; he's terrible in a back 4. We also shouldn't play a 5 man defence ever.

How many times have you seen him play there to deduce that? He would be by a country mile our best defender in any formation.

 

[Nymzee]

How many times have you seen him play there to deduce that? He would be by a country mile our best defender in any formation.

Few times last season, even in a defeat vs us he played there, he can't do it. Same as Ben White.

 

[Theoneandonly]

Worth noting that Benitez had a full pre-season to get the squad playing his style of play.

Lampard has inherited that squad after its had every ounce of confidence knocked out of them, and is trying to convert them to playing a positive attacking style mid season. A tougher task for Frank.

Should we stay up, a closer comparison would be the first 19 games of next season.

But then Lampard would have had nearly a full season. Rafael never had that. So that isn't a fair comparison either.

 

[Nymzee]

But then Lampard would have had nearly a full season. Rafael never had that. So that isn't a fair comparison either.

No. Even including cup games your hero got more games as Everton manager to impress.

Benitez = 22 games for Everton

Lampard = 20 games for Everton (+ whatever else we do in the FA Cup)

 

[nsno-chris]

But then Lampard would have had nearly a full season. Rafael never had that. So that isn't a fair comparison either.

Shut up you obsessed weirdo

 

[MikeH72]

Shut up you obsessed weirdo

I PM’d him asking him very politely to leave the forum but it appears unfortunately he hasn’t heeded my advice.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Coady's got one of those snide boats I'd never get tired of punching.

The type of player we need at this moment in time mate.

 

[davek]

The type of player we need at this moment in time mate.

I'd accept help from anywhere.

He relished that on Saturday. Hopefully we get to pay him back next season.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

But then Lampard would have had nearly a full season. Rafael never had that. So that isn't a fair comparison either.

 

[heatmeiser]

I hate to say it but I think as harsh as it would be he’s got to go already

Nothing against him but he’s swimming with sharks in this relegation fight. Dyche and Hodgson have been there and Leeds may very well pull away with bamford back and a new manager

This is serious now. I genuinely didn’t think there was a danger but Sunday’s results have now put us in there for real

LOL

 

[Baines' left foot]

But then Lampard would have had nearly a full season. Rafael never had that. So that isn't a fair comparison either.

Bollocks.

 

[mahermi1]

Bollocks.

Sometimes short answers are the best.

 

[davek]

A bit subdued, I thought.

 

[Drico]

A bit subdued, I thought.

He needs to start earning his keep now. Avoiding defeat is a must tomorrow night. Newcastle are a poor side on a good run. They have an experienced manager with a record. But they are very beatable. Lampard needs to start proving his worth now. The time for blaming the past is over. We simply cannot lose tomorrow night. Crunch time, Frank. Enjoy the football.

 

[davek]

He needs to start earning his keep now. Avoiding defeat is a must tomorrow night. Newcastle are a poor side on a good run. They have an experienced manager with a record. But they are very beatable. Lampard needs to start proving his worth now. The time for blaming the past is over. We simply cannot lose tomorrow night. Crunch time, Frank. Enjoy the football.

He was looking backward again today in his press conference talking about "it was this way before I arrived".

That has to stop.

Three points tomorrow and this will all feel way better.