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I think it's a good appointment, and it's really cool to see this new generation of managers taking the reins at massive clubs. It's a breath of fresh air tbh.
You sound like you have seen a pattern here, but in fact you haven’t even seen Lampard as a manager? So if Lampard has had Derby playing a possession based game, related to the styles of Guardiola and Sarri, what will that do to your train of hypothetical reasoning?It is risky because of what is connected to a Sarri appointment. Those coaches have clear visions of their team, training facilities, transfers and so forth. The club commits itself to this vision and backs the manager's philosophy and backs him against resistances when he pushes it through. Change always means risk because you break habits and convenient organizational structures, so you inevitably upset many people who don't want that.
Yes, the appointment of a no name is risky, too, but after all the motive behind such a decision is that you choose the familiar over the unknown. Or do you really believe Lampard or Solskjaer will turn their clubs upside down?
If I were to guess, I'd say Chelsea appointed Sarri because he had a very good reputation but they weren't aware what that signing actually meant. They didn't expect all the inner conflicts and that he wanted so many changes so they decided to let him go. Now that they've made this experience, they want to go back to someone who is far more convenient and will fit in much better with the already existing structures and people, not realizing that they need this change to remain at respectively find back to the top.
Besides that, it's also such a ridiculously clear break in philosophy. There's no continuity or overarching philosophy. When they appointed Conte after Mourinho, it made sense. When they chose Sarri, I thought the, wanted to abandon this style and follow City's role model. Now they appointed Lampard and if his style as a footballer is anything to go by his style of play is as far away from Sarri's as it gets. As I said: no continuity.
Paul Ince got a PL job after 18 months in League 2.Sol Campbell was right. One year at Derby and he gets this job? I don't to see anyone saying there isn't a bias towards white managers in this country
shhhPaul Ince got a PL job after 18 months in League 2.
Yep.Does he really?
Agreed. Far more interesting than the likes of Huudink, Scolari, Ancelotti, van Gaal, Mourinho etc. I like Lampard (even if he is a Tory) and hope he can make a success of it, though I hope he has a torrid time on opening day.I think it's a good appointment, and it's really cool to see this new generation of managers taking the reins at massive clubs. It's a breath of fresh air tbh.
OleWho gets sacked first? Lampard or Ole?
Complaining about a pen that should’ve been called? For the love of Christ I’m sure Roman is regretting the decision now.He was no better than the average Championship manager in terms of self presentation. Whined like a little bitch when his team didn't get a penalty awarded against Forest. Few people might see another side to Fwankie this season.
Wasn't thinking about the average Chelsea dumby, more the rest of us who've been sold the idea that Frank Lampard is a reasonable man with reasonable opinions and a reasonable temperament. He is not. He runs screaming round his house after midnight wearing a night dress and lipstick yelling about that over-the-line goal against Germany. He is very very egotistical and I for one will sit back and laugh when you inevitablatably enter a transfer embargoed post-Roman empire sentimental managerial choice decline.Complaining about a pen that should’ve been called? For the love of Christ I’m sure Roman is regretting the decision now.
Wasn't thinking about the average Chelsea dumby, more the rest of us who've been sold the idea that Frank Lampard is a reasonable man with reasonable opinions and a reasonable temperament. He is not. He runs screaming round his house after midnight wearing a night dress and lipstick yelling about that over-the-line goal against Germany. He is very very egotistical and I for one will sit back and laugh when you inevitablatably enter a transfer embargoed post-Roman empire sentimental managerial choice decline.
Rudd Gullit became Chelsea manager with no experience at all. Also, how many 'white english' ex players get to manage a Champions league team? Dont see them whinning about bias against them.Sol Campbell was right. One year at Derby and he gets this job? I don't to see anyone saying there isn't a bias towards white managers in this country
Smart guy. Didn't get it tattooed.I keep forgetting he went to City. This guy hasn't forgotten.
If things don't go well at Derby next season, he may be shown the door just as well. Only in that scenario his stock won't be anywhere near what it is now and him taking over at Chelsea would be a remote possibility. This is a very competitive business, things change fast and jobs like Chelsea's are far and few in between. Of course, it's a risky move and a high pressure position but if you don't take those opportunities when they present themselves, you may never get them again.It's not like a player coming to the end of their career though, if anything it's the exact opposite Lampard has all the time in the world to become Chelsea manager. Not only does the move show a lack of loyalty to Derby the move itself could be a major setback to his managerial career. Lampard himself knows how it'll go if things dont go well for him at Chelsea next season, he'll be shown the door like every other manager has at which point where does he go from there?
Does a good property portfolio beat an A in Latin, though?Terry is an intelligent guy (look at his property portfolio)
Well I know which one i'd rather have haha.Does a good property portfolio beat an A in Latin, though?
I gladly admit I've been wrong, then. And I would be extremely surprised if Lampard of all ex players would turn out to be a similar coach to Sarri. After all he's like the embodiment of classic English football. Very vertical and direct, man long balls and long shots, crosses etc. I mean, from all top players of that era, I think Lampard would've been one of the worst fits for Barca's playing style.You sound like you have seen a pattern here, but in fact you haven’t even seen Lampard as a manager? So if Lampard has had Derby playing a possession based game, related to the styles of Guardiola and Sarri, what will that do to your train of hypothetical reasoning?
The only one of that trio that is good looking is RLC.With Lamps as boss, RLC in midfield and Marina running things we really are the best looking club, and that's all that really matters.
I’m curious myself, but if I’ve learnt one thing, it is that players don’t often become coaches similar to the players they were. Often quite the opposite.I gladly admit I've been wrong, then. And I would be extremely surprised if Lampard of all ex players would turn out to be a similar coach to Sarri. After all he's like the embodiment of classic English football. Very vertical and direct, man long balls and long shots, crosses etc. I mean, from all top players of that era, I think Lampard would've been one of the worst fits for Barca's playing style.
Nothing much coming through the youth system? Are you joking? The youth system is probably the brightest point about the club at the moment.He's a patsy isn't he, he's the Solskjaer for them, the romantic option? No matter what he does there good bad indifferent, he's having the bullet soon as another ideal candidate becomes available.
I think he knows that as well, but the money is better there than Derby. He can't buy any one, Hazard gone, nothing much coming through there youth system? I feel hes got a tough job there. Transfer ban has not helped at all.
The press will love him though?
So if he wins the league and Champions LeagueHe's a patsy isn't he, he's the Solskjaer for them, the romantic option? No matter what he does there good bad indifferent, he's having the bullet soon as another ideal candidate becomes available.
I think he knows that as well, but the money is better there than Derby. He can't buy any one, Hazard gone, nothing much coming through there youth system? I feel hes got a tough job there. Transfer ban has not helped at all.
The press will love him though?
Not much coming through the youth system? Christensen, RLC, Hudson-Odoi, Ampadu and maybe Abraham will be part of the first team squad and there a load waiting in the wings if Lampard needs them. It'll be more youth players than Chelsea have had for literally decades.He's a patsy isn't he, he's the Solskjaer for them, the romantic option? No matter what he does there good bad indifferent, he's having the bullet soon as another ideal candidate becomes available.
I think he knows that as well, but the money is better there than Derby. He can't buy any one, Hazard gone, nothing much coming through there youth system? I feel hes got a tough job there. Transfer ban has not helped at all.
The press will love him though?
Dalglish won the league for Liverpool 3 out his first 5 seasons. He was the opposite of a disaster as a rookie manager.He will be sacked a few months in. He will be there version of Kenny Daglish or OGS. Has disaster written all over it.