In answer to your question,I can't see Lampard getting the better of Gerrard, no doubt it would appeal to audiences down south. I don't think he'd cope with the pressure, a lot of people down south have no idea how passionate fans are here or of the intensity of the game here,maybe since Stevie has been here they might have some idea,but I think a lot of managers underestimate the pressures of managing either of the old firm.That’s not the question I’m asking mate?
The picture in my mind when I read that made me laugh out loud.I think there's more chance of Susan Boyle going on love Island.
Love this post.I don't think Lampard would even give the Yahoos a 2nd thought. It ain't happening.
They're getting Alex Neil, O'Neill/Keane, Jack Ross or some obscure European like Deila.
Reality is going to smack these chimps flush on the face soon enough.
They have completely blown their opportunity to end us and will now have to suffer the consequences.
I totally disagree with your first paragraph. There were discontent/murmurs and questions were being asked after the exit to Hears in the Scottish but any calls for his head were from a tiny minority.
The " keep winning " quote makes me laugh.Just watched BBC Brekky sports report and Pep was asked about Lampard's sacking. His reply was basically it is alright having a project but you have to keep winning. This comment made me realise just lucky we are to have the board we have who despite not winning anything in 2 years have backed our boss to the hilt. When 55 arrives a big thank you to all the board and friends of Rangers who have had a part to play.
If that's the case, Lampard should never have been given the job.Had they listened to the fans Gerrard would have been sacked this time last year despite clear progress being made each season
The Lampard situation is different though, he spent a lot of money on some extremely talented young players only to play them out of position in a side that concedes goals for fun
Lampard spent more in one window than any other Chelsea manager I believe, 200m.Had they listened to the fans Gerrard would have been sacked this time last year despite clear progress being made each season
The Lampard situation is different though, he spent a lot of money on some extremely talented young players only to play them out of position in a side that concedes goals for fun
I have a feeling they'll go for John Terry.
Aye i started a thread last year backing him too when the pressure was getting ramped up after our bad results after the new year. It was a bad run no one was denying it but we you would have to be mental to deny serious progress was being made.I had an argument last season with someone on here who wanted Gerrard out and Bilic in!
Often wonder what would've happened if the season played out as intended because it probably helped Gerrard keep his job.
Our fans were becoming disgruntled and the team looked devoid of confidence, partly because we were losing games we should have won and secondly, I felt that Gerrard publicly slating the team meant the dressing room were not pulling in the same direction.
This season, we've been excellent on all fronts and Celtic have completely collapsed.
Lampard should've got to the end of the season at Chelsea, he has earned that right as one of the Clubs all-time greats.
Unfortunately, Abramovic doesn't do patience when it comes to football managers and the rest, as they say, is history.
Followed up by the poorest performance of his reign against Hamilton at home as well. I don't think he would have been sacked by the board but its possible he would have walked if the performances deteriorated further and he felt his players didn't have the heart - which he had questioned himself after Tynecastle.Looking back on it now, this felt like a bit of a cross roads...
Good on you, Mr Souness.Aye i started a thread last year backing him too when the pressure was getting ramped up after our bad results after the new year. It was a bad run no one was denying it but we you would have to be mental to deny serious progress was being made.
I think that's unfair on Lampard.The difference between Gerrard & Lampard?
One has a presence, an aura and one doesn't.
Still think it was way too soon for Frank to lose his job though
I never said he was a poor manager, he's not.I think that's unfair on Lampard.
He definitely has a presence and is a highly intelligent man who has been treated terribly by his Club.
He gave opportunities to Abraham, James, Mount and Gilmour that will probably be diminished now as Touchel will come in on the remit to win the PL.
They gave him over £200m to turn things around and he wasted itIf that's the case, Lampard should never have been given the job.
You can't bring in a Legend of the club, that's only managed Derby for 5 minutes and not give him 2 years at the very least to turn things around....... madness. !
Some fans maybe, maybe the same ones on here who thought he should have been sacked after last week's Motherwell match or after the St Boo defeat.Had they listened to the fans Gerrard would have been sacked this time last year despite clear progress being made each season
The Lampard situation is different though, he spent a lot of money on some extremely talented young players only to play them out of position in a side that concedes goals for fun
That's the way I remember it.I totally disagree with your first paragraph. There were discontent/murmurs and questions were being asked after the exit to Hears in the Scottish but any calls for his head were from a tiny minority.