Well b back 3,603 Posted January 25, 2021 BREAKINGChelsea set to sack Lampard BBC Sport confirms the Blues are to dismiss their manager and former midfielder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,590 Posted January 25, 2021 I'm surprised he's lasted 18 months there. The owner's never been one to look at things long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,010 Posted January 25, 2021 This is someone's quote on the BBC By 2028 you'll never be more than 2 socially distanced meters from an Ex-Chelsea manager.  🤣 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 993 Posted January 25, 2021 Chelsea under Abramovich have spend £110 million on manager payoffs before today. Thats crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,590 Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, First Wazzock said: This is someone's quote on the BBC By 2028 you'll never be more than 2 socially distanced meters from an Ex-Chelsea manager.  🤣 That's one gas, one electric.....😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) So, no more Frank Lampard's Chelsea. Add to that Frank Lampard's Derby County and you wonder where he might end next Edited January 25, 2021 by Making Plans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted January 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, First Wazzock said: This is someone's quote on the BBC By 2028 you'll never be more than 2 socially distanced meters from an Ex-Chelsea manager.  🤣 That applies to Watford as well Wazzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,207 Posted January 25, 2021 You would think that by appointing a young manager, the Chelsea board would have seen it as a long-term strategy and ride out a few dips. Apparently not. I suppose he has been given 18 months, but this seems particularly stupid as I don't believe there was any real pressure from the fans either. Perhaps there is more too it (or maybe not given its Chelsea) but it just seems bizarre they would hire a manager who has absolutely no experience at this level, and extremely limited experience in general, and then sack him when they have their first poor period of results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,603 Posted January 25, 2021 Now confirmed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55794158 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted January 25, 2021 The biggest headline here is who is likely going in... Thomas Tuchel. Ex-Dortmund main man who has close ties with DF. Will we be seeing some Chelsea talent coming our way on loan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted January 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Michael Starr said: The biggest headline here is who is likely going in... Thomas Tuchel. Ex-Dortmund main man who has close ties with DF. Will we be seeing some Chelsea talent coming our way on loan? If (still a big if) we get promoted we'll need to beef up our midfield. Ruben Loftus-Cheek maybe, assuming Fulham get relegated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 207 Posted January 25, 2021 Lambert to chelsea? 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,749 Posted January 25, 2021 I think this also highlights the danger of hiring club legends as managers- it will almost always end in tears and potentially harm their legacy. Bryan Gunn springs to mind. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted January 25, 2021 Off to Ipswich 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thumbbass 365 Posted January 25, 2021 Trump in, make Chelsea great again. He knows all about the soccer goals, in fact he's the best at it. He could continue to work with his Russian friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,819 Posted January 25, 2021 Thought he was there for the long term. Stupid decision imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,779 Posted January 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, Making Plans said: So, no more Frank Lampard's Chelsea. Add to that Frank Lampard's Derby County and you wonder where he might end next Shamberts replacement 😇 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 777 Posted January 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, Ian said: You would think that by appointing a young manager, the Chelsea board would have seen it as a long-term strategy and ride out a few dips. Apparently not. I suppose he has been given 18 months, but this seems particularly stupid as I don't believe there was any real pressure from the fans either. Perhaps there is more too it (or maybe not given its Chelsea) but it just seems bizarre they would hire a manager who has absolutely no experience at this level, and extremely limited experience in general, and then sack him when they have their first poor period of results. I think with Eden Hazard leaving and the transfer ban they weren't an attractive proposition for many managers, especially as Chelsea managers don't tend to last long. Lampard had enough clout with the fans and club to be an effective stopgap for 12 months. If the rumours are true and Thomas Tuchel gets the job (after leaving PSG last month), then Chelsea were just waiting for a more experienced manager to be available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 777 Posted January 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Van wink said: Off to Ipswich Harry Redknapp got him an interview after Mick McCarthy left, but Frank said after talking with the club he wasn't interested because they didn't have any money to spend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,819 Posted January 25, 2021 49 minutes ago, Making Plans said: So, no more Frank Lampard's Chelsea. Add to that Frank Lampard's Derby County and you wonder where he might end next This would seem a good match up.... http://www.ceredigionleague.co.uk/Clubs/Clubs-Lampeter.html After all, "Frank Lampard's Lampeter" rolls off the tongue quite nicely....... Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted January 25, 2021 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 401 Posted January 25, 2021 Frank Lampard's Chelsea just sacked Frank Lampard from Chelsea? Jesus, I need a sit down and a drink to get my head around the inception level of sacking there. Who's club is it now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,207 Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: I think with Eden Hazard leaving and the transfer ban they weren't an attractive proposition for many managers, especially as Chelsea managers don't tend to last long. Lampard had enough clout with the fans and club to be an effective stopgap for 12 months. If the rumours are true and Thomas Tuchel gets the job (after leaving PSG last month), then Chelsea were just waiting for a more experienced manager to be available. I think if that were the case there would be surely better options for a stop-gap than a rookie club legend reportedly on 5.5 million a year? Edited January 25, 2021 by Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,131 Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Van wink said: Off to Ipswich  2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,736 Posted January 25, 2021 Don’t think it’s really done Franks stock any harm, plus big payout personally, he’s done a decent job all things considered. Suspect we will see him bottom half Prem/Top half Championship soon enough when the manager merry go round gets into full swing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,603 Posted January 25, 2021 @Icecream Snow said If the rumours are true and Thomas Tuchel gets the job (after leaving PSG last month), then Chelsea were just waiting for a more experienced manager to be available. Hopefully you quickly placed a bet on Sky-bet ? 'Tuchel announcement likely on Tuesday' This is from The Athletic journalist David Ornstein: "Thomas Tuchel is currently in Germany: subject to a negative Covid test he should be in London within 48 hours. Chelsea are working on a quarantine situation, but they hope he’ll be exempt as he's joining an elite sports environment. Announcement likely Tuesday." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,603 Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, dylanisabaddog said: Â Strange thing is his pay off would possibly raise enough to buy the club lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,502 Posted January 25, 2021 Mind-boggling levels of delusion with straw-clutching thrown in. At least the first response sounds sane. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,207 Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Drazen Muzinic said: Mind-boggling levels of delusion with straw-clutching thrown in. At least the first response sounds sane. Good Lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted January 25, 2021 And to think. If they had got rid 3 weeks ago they could have had Allardyce. Perfect fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
