on January 25, 2021, 11:31 am, in reply to "Exactly. Although that was media speculation. United always said he'd be given time."
If that was their plan then it was a massive long shot that he’d turn out to be their Pep. 
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Different at Chelsea where as you point out Ov, its their to bullet people no matter who or when. Previous Message
Easy to forget OGS appeared on the verge of being sacked before we lost to them at Goodison in the league in November. Now they are top of the table. Previous Message
....out of his depth. You could argue the same about OGS's appointment at United and he's been afforded time, is part of the fabric of the club, has been there as a player and has led the team to gradual improvement. He's also overseen players out of form return to it. None of this is beyond Lampard. Previous Message
A season at derby? It was a massive gamble. In most games he's up against the sort of tactical knowhow that the likes of our own manager has, or at least managers who've seen it all at different levels, what experience and knowledge does he have to draw on?
Unsurprisingly, his team looks like a collection of expensive and talented individuals lacking the sort of tactical coherence and adaptability from game to game that is now essential.
It might work if they stick with him and allow him to learn on the job, as he seems a decent and enough chap willing to learn, but that was never going to be permitted at Chelsea. Previous Message
....to deliver. Is 18 months long enough?
5th round of the cup, still in the Champions League and with some winnable league games in the next 6 weeks a chance to climb the table.
It still amazes me that managers aren't given time when history shows that those that are often produce results. Wenger, great example, much maligned for lack of trophies in the latter years of his Arsenal role but what they'd now for someone who could pretty much guarantee them top 4. Previous Message
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