2022/23 Frank Lampard

[Nosidoog]

The board should not be the only target for Everton fans. Yes, they are doing a terrible job of overseeing the club and should be replaced but they are not responsible for on-field performances.

That is the job of the manager.

I really wanted Frank Lampard to succeed and it is nice that he is ‘a lovely guy’ but that’s not what he is paid many millions of pounds a year for. His job is to get points in the league and wins in knockout competitions. Being entertaining while doing so would be a bonus.

Of course the players share ‘the blame’ for where we are in the league but it doesn’t really matter because the manager ALWAYS bears the consequences. It’s how the football system has always worked.

There is no need to feel too upset for Frank. Unlike most of the rest of us if we lose our jobs, he would get a multi-million pound payoff to add to the fortune he made as a great footballer. After a break, he would go on to make more millions as manager of another team, a TV pundit or through his real estate investments. I don’t begrudge him any of it. Good luck to him.

As for Everton fans, we will hope that a new manager (or Frank) can get just enough out of the squad to stay in the Premier League (like he managed to do last season) and justify the best part of £1,000 that we spend each year on season tickets, jerseys and other stuff.

I don't care who the new manager will be (or even if there isn’t a new manager) provided we stay in the Premier League. If we get relegated, getting back up will be a challenge that the club shows no sign of being prepared for.

 

[PhilRegan]

Hes getting the UTD game because the board already know the outcome and it gives them more time to waste

 

[Toff33Blues99]

Absolutley disgraceful he has been allowed another game in charge. No doubt he will come out post match with the usual nonsense. Sack him now, its embarrassing

 

[Colonel Getafe]

Hes getting the UTD game because the board already know the outcome and it gives them more time to waste

That and it gives them the opportunity to say Frank's sacking was also based in part on going out of both cup competitions instead of just his league numbers.

 

[PhilRegan]

That and it gives them the opportunity to say Frank's sacking was also based in part on going out of both cup competitions instead of just his league numbers.

Yes it's just another false wall for the board to protect themselves with. Not an opportunity for Lampard.

They've then got a few other meat shields in place before it even reaches kenwright

 

[Gilbert..]

Hes getting the UTD game because the board already know the outcome and it gives them more time to waste

Or. They have absolutely nobody lined up and havent a clue where to start.
They'll prob go for dyche or martinez as both are out of work.
You can read this Everton board like a book.

 

[Moomin]

Lampard didn't use him even when he was fit though.

He did, but he done his ACL in the Palace game after he was bossing the game for us.

 

[Colonel Getafe]

Yes it's just another false wall for the board to protect themselves with. Not an opportunity for Lampard.

They've then got a few other meat shields in place before it even reaches kenwright

The words 'Kenwright' and 'meat shield' in the same sentence together is enough to put anyone off a barbecue buffet for life...... ?

 

[MikeH72]

He did, but he done his ACL in the Palace game after he was bossing the game for us.

??

 

[Moomin]

??

I was away on a family weekend in the lakes drinking quite a bit at the time.

But, the game changed when he went off injured after 20 mins and playing well.

Thats what i remember but i could be wrong.

 

[Toff33Blues99]

I was away on a family weekend in the lakes drinking quite a bit at the time.

But, the game changed when he went off injured after 20 mins and playing well.

Thats what i remember but i could be wrong.

It did coincide with his departure but not sure it was that alone. Palace stepped up their game and started beating our press until we stopped the press altogether

 

[Furey1878]

I really think he is sincere in his interviews. He just has to turn this around but I literally cannot even fathom a way in which this team comes out on top tomorrow.

Let's say we do have a City-esque performance and fluke through on pens... Is that a turnaround? I'm not so sure.

 

[davek]

I really think this is Frank's last 24 hours as Everton manager. He'll soon have f.a. to do with Everton....the jammy get.

 

[Swartzy]

Im curious, dont want to make a new thread or come across as overly negative.

But simple question, if we get beat tomorrow, would you :

1. Want to see Lampard sacked
2. Give him more time

Can I just say yes to both.

I have and do really want to see him turn things around and show us he has got what it takes, but the bloke is making it really really hard to hold onto that.

And although its only a cup game, if I have to sit through another capitulation again then my immediate reaction will be a Taxi back to London waiting for him after the game...

I think his demeaner tomorrow will play a massive part in my thinking..
( Obviously the same goes with the players, has he lost them !!!

 

[BlueStevie35]

Absolutley disgraceful he has been allowed another game in charge. No doubt he will come out post match with the usual nonsense. Sack him now, its embarrassing

Blame the cowards on the board for that, not Frank. This is why the fan groups have come together with that plea because the men at the top are killing this club