How do we compare how Lampard is doing, my opinion is that he could have done better. Yes we all understand the attitude of this squad but having a settled formation, style and team is far more conducive to changing your fortunes than changing formation game by game and changing the way they play within that, IMO.
We don`t need to look to far to see how this works, look at Howe at Newcastle. Went in, they were dead and buried and adopted a 4-1-4-1 cum 4-3-3 formation and almost instantly he got points, don`t forget this was BEFORE they had the lads in the January window. 4-1-4-1 was the choice of Moyes don`t forget and the same formation he is taking forward at West Ham. Man City is probably the best exponents of this style.
Howes 1st 7 games claimed 5 points for the barcodes, 1 win 2 draws and 4 defeats. The 11 games since they have claimed 21 points, again it appears they started slow as they learnt the tactics but then have taken off going on a very good run.
Lampards 1st 7 Premier League games by comparison have brought 6 points (0.86 PPG) which consists of 2 wins and 5 defeats, if we continue with that PPG we will end the season on 34 points. Will that be enough, it maybe but it may not and is probably too close for comfort.
Newcastle are reaping the rewards of playing with consistent formation, consistent tactics and a consistent selection which has brought about consistent results. I don`t think we will get that with Lampard and all the tinkering he does. 5 at the back does not suit this side, 2 in the middle does not suit this side yet this is what we persists with!
I`m all for Lampard but FFS pick a formation and style and stick to it!
