Frank Lampard Rumours (15 Viewers)

[Sick Boy]

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Deep.

 

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[Nick]

So we have either recruited River Phoenix or Billy Ocean.

Great. One's dead and the other hasn't had a hit for decades

The Red Light Spells Danger is still a banger.

 

[Nick]

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Who is he actually quoting?

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Best I could find was a poet online.

 

[The watchmaker]

Who is he actually quoting?

Probably Einstein. Seems he'd never heard of tidal rivers or the water cycle.

 

[ccfc1234]

I do get what you are saying, and I strongly agree Robins should be acknowledged by ALL as one of our greatest mangers ever.

But I struggle with the running on empty excuses we continually hear with regard to the end of last season. These are professional sportsmen and they should be capable of playing this amount of matches. It really is not that exceptional. What seemed clear to me is they collectively didn’t have the mental strength to see out the season. Whether some had decided we couldn’t get into playoffs and were planning their beach breaks or whether some just did not have a winning mentality Or whether stuff going on in the dressing room had an impact, I don’t know, but I do know we should have finished stronger and had more fight.

When Robins took over we were a mess. Fast forward nearly a decade and he has ultimately restored the clubs pride and dragged us up from our lowest ebb. During the Sisu years, he consistently extracted performances from players working under microscopic budgets, often assembling competitive squads through shrewd, low cost recruitment.

His ability to outpreform, turning limited resources into competitive teams that punched well above their weight helped to create the platform we now have. The fact he's done this multiple times at the club speaks volumes about his quality and loyalty to the club.

Regarding the end of season performances you mentioned, while professional athletes should maintain standards, the context of a long, grueling season with minimal squad rotation can't be ignored. Robins historically managed these challenges exceptionally well, which made the drop off even more puzzling and I now suspect some of that was due to AV and Marks relationship perhaps ad much as the FA cup.

The manner of his departure (to me at least) still feels deeply disrespectful to someone who has been so fundamental to our survival and rise up the leagues.

Doug's treatment of Robins appears to be part of a larger pattern of arrogant and inflexible behavior but unlike the children's ticket pricing issue, where he could quickly reverse course when faced with backlash, his attitude and leadership style may have more lasting consequences as this matter can't be easily fixed with a quick policy change. If Doug gets this next appointment wrong everything he claimed at the fans forum he was trying to prevent I.e. putting the investment at risk will quickly come back to bite him and we could see a crisis this club has not seen for a while.

I support whoever Doug appoints as I love the club but the last few weeks have made me question Dougs judgement as a strategic footballing leader and if we don't have an appointment by the weekend, it would seem the recruitment process is being as poorly conducted as Mark's sacking.

 

[Nick]

Alright, mate, let’s put it like this – that poem, “The River Can’t Go Back,” yeah? It’s bang on about what’s goin’ down at Cov right now. Think of the river as the club, right? It’s been flowin’ along steady, but now it’s got to dive headfirst into somethin’ bigger – new gaffer, fresh start, the lot.

• Change’s comin’, no stoppin’ it: The river can’t turn back, just like Cov can’t stick with the old ways. Mark Robins, bless ‘im, did a solid job, but his time’s up. Got the boot, didn’t he? Eight years, longest-servin’ manager in the league, and now it’s all up for grabs. (reuters.com)
• Bit nervy, innit? The river’s all, “What happens when I hit the ocean?” Same for us fans – who’s takin’ over? Will it be a masterstroke or a proper cock-up? Gotta back the board on this one and hope they get it right.
• Bright side, though: New manager, new ideas – it’s like givin’ the team a rocket up their backside. Could be Frank Lampard comin’ in, maybe even Ruud van Nistelrooy. Big names, big potential. Fresh blood to shake things up. (talksport.com)

So yeah, this whole river-ocean thing? It’s like Cov – leavin’ the safe old waters and divin’ into somethin’ bigger. Scary? A bit. Excitin’? Oi, 100%. Let’s hope the new fella’s got what it takes to smash it.

 

[quinn1971]

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i Used to watch 321 as A kid, he’s quoting the late ted rogers. “ the opposite of back is front, take the first two letters of front and what do you get, that’s right FR, now he’s mentioned the ocean, what do you find a lot of in the ocean, a boat maybe ? now the opposite of flowing might be stopping, what stops a boat ? An anchor, take FR and the first 3 letters of anchor and what do you get . That’s right you’ve just hired Franc Lampard, pretty obvious when you think about it ,

 

[robbiethemole]

Anyway, wonder how long this is going to drag on for , do you reckon frank wants 25k a week and doug won't budge at 18k and sheffield united will sign him up instead ?

Lets fucking hope so !!

 

[quinn1971]

i Used to watch 321 as A kid, he’s quoting the late ted rogers. “ the opposite of back is front, take the first two letters of front and what do you get, that’s right FR, now he’s mentioned the ocean, what do you find a lot of in the ocean, a boat maybe ? now the opposite of flowing might be stopping, what stops a boat ? An anchor, take FR and the first 3 letters of anchor and what do you get . That’s right you’ve just hired Franc Lampard, pretty obvious when you think about it ,

sorry But not even ted rogers could get nistleroy out of that clue,

 

[Stevenage_sky_blue]

When Robins took over we were a mess. Fast forward nearly a decade and he has ultimately restored the clubs pride and dragged us up from our lowest ebb. During the Sisu years, he consistently extracted performances from players working under microscopic budgets, often assembling competitive squads through shrewd, low cost recruitment.

His ability to outpreform, turning limited resources into competitive teams that punched well above their weight helped to create the platform we now have. The fact he's done this multiple times at the club speaks volumes about his quality and loyalty to the club.

Regarding the end of season performances you mentioned, while professional athletes should maintain standards, the context of a long, grueling season with minimal squad rotation can't be ignored. Robins historically managed these challenges exceptionally well, which made the drop off even more puzzling and I now suspect some of that was due to AV and Marks relationship perhaps ad much as the FA cup.

The manner of his departure (to me at least) still feels deeply disrespectful to someone who has been so fundamental to our survival and rise up the leagues.

Doug's treatment of Robins appears to be part of a larger pattern of arrogant and inflexible behavior but unlike the children's ticket pricing issue, where he could quickly reverse course when faced with backlash, his attitude and leadership style may have more lasting consequences as this matter can't be easily fixed with a quick policy change. If Doug gets this next appointment wrong everything he claimed at the fans forum he was trying to prevent I.e. putting the investment at risk will quickly come back to bite him and we could see a crisis this club has not seen for a while.

I support whoever Doug appoints as I love the club but the last few weeks have made me question Dougs judgement as a strategic footballing leader and if we don't have an appointment by the weekend, it would seem the recruitment process is being as poorly conducted as Mark's sacking.

Agree with this 100%.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

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If you turn your phone upside down the clouds spell out Frank Lampard Sky Blue Army.

 

[Evo1883]

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The comment asking if he is on drugs is about right tbh

 

[rob9872]

sorry But not even ted rogers could get nistleroy out of that clue,

I wouldn't worry as we'll end up with fekkin dusty bin anyway

 

[itsabuzzard]

Ju

Certainly wouldn't meet my X in the bushes outside Ryton. She has a contract out on me.

Just out of idle curiosity, how much is the contract?

 

[Sbarcher]

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It is isn’t it. Must be Leam Richardson.

 

[lewys33]

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the earth is flat, so the ocean goes to the arse end of nowhere …

Nicky Butt 40/1 lump on

 

[Otis]

Ju

Just out of idle curiosity, how much is the contract?

Not worth the paper it's written upon.

 

[Peter Billing Eyes]

Tidal Reference? Someone who is ‘current’ly with the club?

 

[long way home]

Tore André Flo..

 

[RobinsSkyBlues]

Tidal Reference? Someone who is ‘current’ly with the club?

As he waves goodbye to several more.

 

[ovduk78]

Anyone else thinking it is taking a ridiculous amount of time to appoint an out of work manager/head coach. A cynic could think that King doesn't want FL to start against Sheff Utd & Burnley?! Or maybe it isn't going to be FL.

 

[Chris1987]

Anyone else thinking it is taking a ridiculous amount of time to appoint an out of work manager/head coach. A cynic could think that King doesn't want FL to start against Sheff Utd & Burnley?! Or maybe it isn't going to be FL.

Could be a number of reasons but yes I am thinking that this is taking excessive time. I'm not taking the cynical route but I do believe that we should have had an appointment by now if it is indeed Lampard. Maybe King wants to put the whole new coaching team in place simultaneously and that'd what's causing the delay.

 

[Chris1987]

Current
Lampard 1/8
Keane 7/1

 

[Balli001]

Could be a number of reasons but yes I am thinking that this is taking excessive time. I'm not taking the cynical route but I do believe that we should have had an appointment by now if it is indeed Lampard. Maybe King wants to put the whole new coaching team in place simultaneously and that'd what's causing the delay.

Well of course any new manager would want his preferred staff to join him. It isn't taking excessive time in reality. If his name hadn't been leaked in the media so early nobody would be complaining really

 

[tom88]

We always seem to take ages with everything so it’s nothing new these days.

 

[Sick Boy]

Could be a number of reasons but yes I am thinking that this is taking excessive time. I'm not taking the cynical route but I do believe that we should have had an appointment by now if it is indeed Lampard. Maybe King wants to put the whole new coaching team in place simultaneously and that'd what's causing the delay.

I think this is the most likely reason but at this point it’ll obviously be Lampard.

 

[Otis]

I think they are waiting until us fans are less angry about it and have calmed down.

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

Anyone else thinking it is taking a ridiculous amount of time to appoint an out of work manager/head coach. A cynic could think that King doesn't want FL to start against Sheff Utd & Burnley?! Or maybe it isn't going to be FL.

I tend to agree with this . A defeat against Sheffield Utd and Burnley would be an awkward start. The Robin's fans would pile on.
Having said that, wins for the laptop wankers could piss on Franks parade. Doug in limbo

 

[Senior Vick from Alicante]

I think they are waiting until us fans are less angry about it and have calmed down.

I think we will be waiting until the next 2 results are in, wouldn't want the new coach having his arse handed to him first 2 games in charge.

 

[stupot07]

I think they are waiting until us fans are less angry about it and have calmed down.

They will have a long wait I think.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I suspect if he wants to bring in some of his own staff etc that takes a while to sort out negotiations with them.

 

[Deity]

It doesn’t seem, crazy to me.

It isn’t just a case of selecting your preferred candidate. You then need to agree their package, the number of support staff they can bring in and their packages, the transfer budget and policy going forward, etc etc.

Ambitious managers will have ambitious demands and finding deals that work for all parties can take time.

Not everything needs to be a conspiracy theory.

 

[torchomatic]

Current
Lampard 1/8
Keane 7/1

Christ, Keane. My worst fucking nightmare appointment.

 

[edgy]

I support whoever Doug appoints as I love the club but the last few weeks have made me question Dougs judgement as a strategic footballing leader and if we don't have an appointment by the weekend, it would seem the recruitment process is being as poorly conducted as Mark's sacking.

I've seen this mentioned before and I disagree. The time it is taking has no indication of the quality of the process. If anything, a longer period indicates a thorough process.