Lampard back to Chelsea?

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:21 am

Talk sport talking about him going back as caretaker - what the hell is going on there!

club in a mess

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:59 am

Let's hope so. They've gone from oligarchy club to comedy club.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:07 am

Be bonkers if he ended up back at Chelsea, he failed 1st time around, and then took Everton to the brink of relegation before they got rid.

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:15 am

At least we'll be able to laugh at his World Cup winning, fist-pumping celebrations if they get something this Saturday at Wolves.

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:15 am

Can't see it myself in tuchel & potter they have sacked better managers, he might go back in some capacity but it won't be any 1st team managerial position.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:23 am

More chance of him going Notts Forest when Cooper is sacked in the next day or 2

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:14 am

They might take him back as a stopgap till the end of the season, not much really to lose if they do that, then take stock and appoint someone new full time.

Can't see him being the long term boss.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:01 am

Luis Enrique is in London for talks with Chelsea

Surely would make a lot more sense than Frank!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:26 pm

Viera being touted for Forest. Lampard would only be short term until season end.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:56 pm

I thought Todd was going to manage the team.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:58 pm

You only have to see the difference SD has made at Everton to see what a poor manager Frank Lampard is.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:19 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:58 pm
You only have to see the difference SD has made at Everton to see what a poor manager Frank Lampard is.

Fully agree

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:23 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:58 pm
You only have to see the difference SD has made at Everton to see what a poor manager Frank Lampard is.

a backhanded compliment if ever there was one.

and sd has had less than a dozen games as manager of everton. hardly scientific.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:39 pm

This Boehly and Co sound absolutely clueless. If I was a Chelsea fan I’d be very worried.

Obvious they need a striker why can’t they see it.

Oshkoshclaret · Post by **Oshkoshclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:49 pm

Todd Boehly is giving me Dan Snyder vibes.

Vincent'sCap · Post by **Vincent'sCap** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:37 pm

These guys that own these clubs have way to much money,it makes you wonder how they made any money at all they are that numb.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:52 pm

Stupid is as stupid does

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:09 pm

Stupid is as stupid does

Here's-Johnny · Post by **Here's-Johnny** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:15 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:09 pm
Stupid is as stupid does

Some folk are twice as challenged as others.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:12 pm

Lampard has accepted an offer until the end of the season apparently.

Just needs to be signed etc

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:58 pm

Astonishing decision to take him back. I can only assume they’ve got the next man lined up for the summer.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:21 pm

I take it that Chelsea are mathematically safe then if Frank has got the gig. Just what was the point of potting Potter when they did, to then do this? Incredible decision.

welsbyswife · Post by **welsbyswife** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:44 pm

Superjohnnyfrancis wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:39 pm
This Boehly and Co sound absolutely clueless. If I was a Chelsea fan I’d be very worried.

Obvious they need a striker why can’t they see it.

It is amazing isn't it. Those in charge spend over £600m and fail to buy a striker and yet you rarely hear of the people in charge of recruitment getting sacked. Always the manager who carries the can.

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:46 pm

Fat Frank back with the Fat Cats

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:52 pm

Absolutely bonkers decision

Transpennine · Post by **Transpennine** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:58 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:52 pm
Absolutely bonkers decision

Aye...Funny though... I reckon we'll finish above them this season now...

Here's-Johnny · Post by **Here's-Johnny** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:07 pm

Lump on Real Madrid to beat Chelsea .

TravisBickle · Post by **TravisBickle** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:04 am

Did a decent job first time round and a good job at derby. Think he can only be an improvement on the last two!

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:35 am

Nothing to lose, just gives them more time to make the right decision for the permanent job. Did a decent job the first go around.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:52 am

Ask any fans and boards, probably, of the other 91 league clubs if they would swap their current boss for Frank Lampard. That would give you the answer as to whether he is good enough for a big 6 club. Pretty much no Prem club would swap and most of the championship for a start. Incredible decision.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:33 am

Nailed on to be unbeaten until the end of the season. Employ him full time, spend another £500m and sacked in October

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:57 am

A comment from Michael Keane stood out for me last week.
He mentioned that Lampard was a good person but when asked what else he could do to get in the side the answer was
“At your age, I’m not going to tell you what to improve, what you should work on. You just need to keep going and see what happens”

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:58 pm
Astonishing decision to take him back. I can only assume they’ve got the next man lined up for the summer.

From his interview it doesn't seem they have anyone lined up as yet.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65199597

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:55 pm

welsbyswife wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:44 pm
It is amazing isn't it. Those in charge spend over £600m and fail to buy a striker and yet you rarely hear of the people in charge of recruitment getting sacked. Always the manager who carries the can.

Looks like Marina was the brains behind this operation, absolute car crash waiting to happen now. Simple thing to do would be get Lukaku back!

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:35 pm

I would **** my sides if he went and fluked the Champions League this season

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:58 pm

I bet he can't believe his luck.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:15 pm

Should’ve chucked my hat in the ring…. I’d do the same job for far less money.

What on earth was the thinking behind this??? Was there even any thinking???

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:51 pm

Barmy!

roperclaret · Post by **roperclaret** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:52 pm

Lampard back at Chelsea, Roy back in at Palace, rumours that Leicester are talking with O’Neill?! What’s next Allerdyce back to West Ham and Redknapp back in at Spurs???????

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:58 pm

4:20 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:35 pm
I would **** my sides if he went and fluked the Champions League this season

Didn't Roberto de Matteo win the Champs League and get potted soon after the following season ... Chelski have history of that ...

willsclarets · Post by **willsclarets** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:20 pm

I'm not writing lampard off as a manager yet. I like him a lot, seems a decent bloke and very bright. He just got a big job far too soon, though I think he did fine with young kids at Chelsea first time around. Not a mad decision, he can't do much worse than potter, and it gives Chelsea a bit of time. Lampard needs to ultimately go back to the championship I think for more experience. But I think he'll get there.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:26 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:15 pm
Should’ve chucked my hat in the ring…. I’d do the same job for far less money.

What on earth was the thinking behind this??? Was there even any thinking???

nowt to play for, nowt to lose, give themselves more time to pick the right permanent manager. I'm surprised others are surprised

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 am

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:26 pm
nowt to play for, nowt to lose, give themselves more time to pick the right permanent manager. I'm surprised others are surprised

But by the sounds of it, they are not necessarily looking at a permanent manager, but seeing how Lampard does.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 am

Spijed wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 am
But by the sounds of it, they are not necessarily looking at a permanent manager, but seeing how Lampard does.

How have you figured that out?

It’s been reported Luis Enrique is in London to have talks with them and that they’ve been in contact with Julien Nagelsmann.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:10 am

Spijed wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 am
But by the sounds of it, they are not necessarily looking at a permanent manager, but seeing how Lampard does.

They’ve said they’re looking for a permanent manager, probably Nagelsmann who said he wants a break first.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:21 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 am
How have you figured that out?

It’s been reported Luis Enrique is in London to have talks with them and that they’ve been in contact with Julien Nagelsmann.

"Frank Lampard said the chance of a sensational return to Chelsea as caretaker manager had come out of the blue, but he would not rule out taking the role on a longer-term basis."

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -of-season

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:23 am

Spijed wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:21 am
"Frank Lampard said the chance of a sensational return to Chelsea as caretaker manager had come out of the blue, but he would not rule out taking the role on a longer-term basis."

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -of-season

Well he wouldn’t would he?! I bet he can’t believe his luck!

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:35 pm

https://twitter.com/MirrorFootball/stat ... C3QUg&s=19

Erm....I don't even know what to make of this

Culmclaret · Post by **Culmclaret** » Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:52 pm

I reckon he’ll keep them up…..

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:45 pm

Hmm! Frank takes the reins and Chelsea still draw a blank, it's almost like they need to sign a striker isn't it.