Lampard?

[MadAmster]

I think we are all agreed on Lampard being a gamble.

IMO, so would anybody else be.

[ManxRam]

I think we are all agreed on Lampard being a gamble.

IMO, so would anybody else be.

That is absolutely true, failure is such a big part of being a football manager.

The fans even turned on Wenger in the end and yet he rarely finished outside the top 4.

Expectation is such at derby that anything less than promotion or play offs is or will be deemed a failure.

Only 3 clubs can go up so the chances on whoever comes in achieving the chairman's goal are no better than1 in 8.

[ramAnag]

I think we are all agreed on Lampard being a gamble.

IMO, so would anybody else be.

Spot on ‘Amster.
Don’t really understand all the objections to Lampard.
I think my preference would actually be Paul Cook, but he doesn’t seem to be in the running so...Lampard...why not?
He is that rare thing...an intelligent and articulate former top level footballer. He has vast experience of domestic football, is ambitious, has what should prove to be some very useful contacts as far as the loan market is concerned and everyone has to start somewhere.
Didn’t notice Rangers fans objecting to the appointment of Steven Gerrard.

[Manofpride]

Spot on ‘Amster.
everyone has to start somewhere.
Didn’t notice Rangers fans objecting to the appointment of Steven Gerrard.

True, though I think Stevie G has gone the easy route, he only has one team to compete with!

[mistaram]

[QUOTE=ramAnag;38901031]Spot on ‘Amster.
Don’t really
understand all the objections to Lampard.
I think my preference would actually be Paul Cook, but he doesn’t seem to be in the running so...Lampard...why not?
He is that rare thing...an intelligent and articulate former top level footballer. He has vast experience of domestic football, is ambitious, has what should prove to be some very useful contacts as far as the loan market is concerned and everyone has to start somewhere.
Didn’t notice Rangers fans objecting to the appointment of Steven Gerrard.[/QU

RA it would be a massive gamble i know all managers are a gamble But a world of difference between a calculated gamble (ie experienced ) and someone who has never even coached a team never mind managed But if fans are prepared to take that risk just because they assume he has good contacts then so be it Personally I like him and respect him as a person and a player and realise they have to start somewhere But think he should starting in league one or two like most managers have done

[ramAnag]

[QUOTE=mistaram;38901103]

Spot on ‘Amster.
Don’t really
understand all the objections to Lampard.
I think my preference would actually be Paul Cook, but he doesn’t seem to be in the running so...Lampard...why not?
He is that rare thing...an intelligent and articulate former top level footballer. He has vast experience of domestic football, is ambitious, has what should prove to be some very useful contacts as far as the loan market is concerned and everyone has to start somewhere.
Didn’t notice Rangers fans objecting to the appointment of Steven Gerrard.[/QU

RA it would be a massive gamble i know all managers are a gamble But a world of difference between a calculated gamble (ie experienced ) and someone who has never even coached a team never mind managed But if fans are prepared to take that risk just because they assume he has good contacts then so be it Personally I like him and respect him as a person and a player and realise they have to start somewhere But think he should starting in league one or two like most managers have done

Take your point but anyone we appoint is a gamble, mista.
He’s bright, understands the game and, one imagines, has the contacts...that’s a start.
How hard can it be and can he be much less effective than Clement, Pearson, McClaren 2 and Rowett, at least three of whom were very experienced?

[Geoff Parkstone]

I think the problem with Lampard is that he would need an experienced DOF alongside him. We all know (with the exception of the late lamented Spunky) that the manager basically need not be involved in the transfer deals, contract negotiations and the financial side of the business, which is where your DOF fits in. Thus the manager can focus on team, tactics, performance etc - ie everything on field; the scouts can scout; the DOF can deal with the finance and admin side of things.

Problem therefore is, with Rush and Percy not being active at the club any more, who will shoulder that responsibility? If there was a strong incumbent in that post, I would feel comfortable that Lampard could deal with the playing side. If however he also has to take on a lot of the DOF stuff if we are cutting the role out (or its too expensive to fill the post) then his lack of experience will shine through

[Carpe_diem]

[QUOTE=ramAnag;38901121]

How hard can it be and can he be much less effective than Clement, Pearson, McClaren 2 and Rowett, at least three of whom were very experienced?

You don't want to ask yourself that question!

[ramAnag]

[QUOTE=Carpe_diem;38901148]

You don't want to ask yourself that question!

Lol...point taken.

[Romanis]

I have to revert to 'my loyal opposition' role.
I thought you folk only claimed Forest have too many managers?