Sack Lampard yes or no.

[roy vernon]

the key to moving upfield quickly is not entirely route one. It very much depends on where we regain possession and how we force the opponent to commit passing error higher up the pitch. Any turnover will likely trigger a 4 on 4 or 3 on 3 counter and we do have the players with enough pace to counter with speed. That is the only way and the easiest way we can play now and that requires a lot of tactical discipline and coaching. I’m not sure if Lampard is capable of.

The current approach requires Gray/Gordon/McNeil/maupay to regularly get pass a solid defensive shape(2 banks of 4)before they even had a chance to shoot, they can’t, and any of the players we’re link with can’t do that either.

The problem with pressing higher up is that our centre backs are so slow that they will be caught out easily by a ball into the space behind them and if they don't play higher up our, very limited, midfield will be isolated. Our only chance of staying up is spending a relatively large amount in the transfer market. I don't think Moshiri is willing to do that now.

 

[Bedfordblue]

I fear it may already be too late. Position, form, atmosphere, it’s a pretty toxic mix for anyone to walk into. I fear there’s as much chance of going down with or without him now. Should have been binned end of last season when it was pretty apparent he wasn’t up to it.

 

[COYB75]

You ain't met his wife yet

True, but it’s more than most would offer! ?

 

[Oasis1878]

We need a change in form and we need it NOW or we’re going down. We haven’t got £££ for new signings so we simply must change manager.

Our squad is pretty crap but is he getting 100% out of them? Not for me. His in-game management is pathetic, he’s far too reactive.

20 losses in 37 games.

 

[Axlswhk]

The problem with pressing higher up is that our centre backs are so slow that they will be caught out easily by a ball into the space behind them and if they don't play higher up our, very limited, midfield will be isolated. Our only chance of staying up is spending a relatively large amount in the transfer market. I don't think Moshiri is willing to do that now.

not every team in this league are bless with lightning pace defenders but they can implement high press with tactical discipline much better. It’s really down to the tactical experience of the manager. I agree the only way is to spend big, but ffp is a big mess. Replacing Lampard is the only other solution.

 

[roy vernon]

not every team in this league are bless with lightning pace defenders but they can implement high press with tactical discipline much better. It’s really down to the tactical experience of the manager. I agree the only way is to spend big, but ffp is a big mess. Replacing Lampard is the only other solution.

I fully agree that Lampard has to go l,.but, I don't believe that, on its own, will get us safe. We really need additions and I can't see us doing more than a couple of loan signings.

Time will tell mate, but, I just don't think this squad are good enough to survive.

 

[Sheedy's right peg]

If he really "gets us" then he'd do the honourable thing and resign.

Sadly it hasn't worked out but he must have many millions in the bank and should just walk away to save us more problems with that financial fair play weirdness.

 

[everton1953]

Reluctantly yes, although the dire situation is not entirely of his making. It is just beyond his competence to get poor players to play better and the apparent lack of vision and planning by those responsible for the signings condemns his best efforts.

 

[Westie76]

Lampard and Gerrard couldn't play together and they can't manage either.

 

[Moderatelywarmwater]

I fear it may already be too late. Position, form, atmosphere, it’s a pretty toxic mix for anyone to walk into. I fear there’s as much chance of going down with or without him now. Should have been binned end of last season when it was pretty apparent he wasn’t up to it.

It’s not as late as you think due to the World Cup…

we’re only where we’d be at Xmas in a normal season… there’s a lot to play for still. (Not that I’m not very worried, cuz I am)

 

[billyblue80]

I backed him because sacking manager after manager isn't helping but he's totally out of his depth and tactically bereft has to go.

 

[AirMo]

It’s not completely his fault as I don’t think the squad is good enough but equally he’s not getting an awful lot out of the players he does have and I think someone could do a bit better.

Time to go.

 

[EGWToffee]

When it’s 90٪؜ it’s a given

 

[matty1878]

I backed him because sacking manager after manager isn't helping but he's totally out of his depth and tactically bereft has to go.

same

 

[hibbo'sclass]

Unfortunately Bournemouth x2 and the lack of progress since the restart are his undoing in my eyes.
Comes across as a decent bloke but results and performances are what count.
God knows who the replacement will be - oh, Sean Dyche isn't it?