Sky Blue Goblin
Well-Known Member
Might of been testing the waters, to see how well people would take it
Might of been testing the waters, to see how well people would take itI was pretty sure it would be Lampard the minute King actually said his name in that interview. Odd thing to do otherwise.
More likely he was het up after the spicy fans’ forum and Turner seized his chanceMight of been testing the waters, to see how well people would take it
I’m sure if we offered to take Edwards Luton wouldn’t say no.I’m starting to think the Edwards thing has merit. Maybe we’re dangling a carrot to Frank knowing he’d negotiate but ultimately be out of our league.. hang it long enough so Edwards becomes available
Like I said earlier in the thread, I first heard Lampard at QPR away. Was told no different after Robins went. Asked the question yesterday and was told still Lampard. I suppose people can speculate as to whether or not it needs to appear as though it's been a thorough application process.Breaking my heart Jim. Any update on Lampard and if we can expect to hear something soon?
Crikey… my god there are some great theories on here! Lampard and Ash Cole as assistantI’m starting to think the Edwards thing has merit. Maybe we’re dangling a carrot to Frank knowing he’d negotiate but ultimately be out of our league.. hang it long enough so Edwards becomes available
If that was the case they’d have sacked him. I mean I’m not saying Lampard isn’t a target - I’m thinking he’s the second choice. If he’s applied we know he’s interested.I’m sure if we offered to take Edwards Luton wouldn’t say no.
I guess to be fair even if it was a thorough application, bias can turn the blinkers on.Like I said earlier in the thread, I first heard Lampard at QPR away. Was told no different after Robins went. Asked the question yesterday and was told still Lampard. I suppose people can speculate as to whether or not it needs to appear as thought it's been a thorough application process.
Just catching up on this thread, seems as though news is leaking that talks are advanced, would suggest final stages, all depends on what the terms are.
I've not heard if / what coaching staff he may bring.
Guessing Cole / Morris would be in the running.
If they sack him it costs them money. Not that I think he’s on our radar anyway to be clear.If that was the case they’d have sacked him. I mean I’m not saying Lampard isn’t a target - I’m thinking he’s the second choice. If he’s applied we know he’s interested.
Agreed. Only he will know what his thought process was.I guess to be fair even if it was a thorough application, bias can turn the blinkers on.
For all the positive and negative feel like Doug is very head strong when he makes a decision and this might just be more of the same (Don’t mind Doug much better than Sisu and I do trust him to do what he thinks is right).
Absolutely correct and Luton continue to probably pay him until his contract would run out or he takes another jobIf they sack him it costs them money. Not that I think he’s on our radar anyway to be clear.
Same here on thoughts but must be difficult for yourself as you’ll be privy to information we won’t from people who have their own opinions and views.Agreed. Only he will know what his thought process was.
I can only go by what I hear. I actually didn't believe it when I heard at QPR, the first time I'd thought my source had to be wrong.
I didn't think King would want to pay him out of his contract.
Then when Robins was let go, my instant thought was it must be Lampard.
My thoughts on King are obviously mixed, by what I hear. I try to remain balanced though, because I do see the good he has done both behind closed doors and what we as supporters get to see and know about.
Think he won’t pick up Sheffield but couldn’t see why he would start after Tuesdays match. Understand it’s a hard first match but surely he’d want to start as soon asI’m gonna call it now.
Lampard announced on Thursday/Friday. He’ll get a presentation on the pitch before the Sheff Utd game (live on Sky). Will only officially take charge on 27/28th (after Burnley away). Gets a few days with the players before what really should be a gimme at home to Cardiff.
This is exactly right. My information is second hand, though usually correct, it's never certain to be unbiased.Same here on thoughts but must be difficult for yourself as you’ll be privy to information we won’t from people who have their own opinions and views.
The Morris that he's fell out with?Like I said earlier in the thread, I first heard Lampard at QPR away. Was told no different after Robins went. Asked the question yesterday and was told still Lampard. I suppose people can speculate as to whether or not it needs to appear as though it's been a thorough application process.
Just catching up on this thread, seems as though news is leaking that talks are advanced, would suggest final stages, all depends on what the terms are.
I've not heard if / what coaching staff he may bring.
Guessing Cole / Morris would be in the running.
Wasn't aware they had fallen out. As I said, purely guessing.The Morris that he's fell out with?
Didn’t Morris come out the other day and say he’d work with Lampard againThe Morris that he's fell out with?
Yeah he didDidn’t Morris come out the other day and say he’d work with Lampard again
Think he won’t pick up Sheffield but couldn’t see why he would start after Tuesdays match. Understand it’s a hard first match but surely he’d want to start as soon as
The games are only 3 days apart, he wouldn’t have any time to implement anything. Wouldn’t want to make any radical changes either with no time. And it’s obviously a very hard fixture.I don’t understand why they’d hold off until after Burnley.
This actually sounds quite logical. Sometimes a view from the stands can give a new manager more food for thought.The games are only 3 days apart, he wouldn’t have any time to implement anything. Wouldn’t want to make any radical changes either with no time. And it’s obviously a very hard fixture.
Get the players in with Lampard on Sunday for a first meeting, Carr takes proper training Monday and the match on Tuesday, Lampard takes over fully on Wednesday.
If I recall correctly Jody Morris said he would be open to working with Frank Lampard again but certain things would need to align (whatever they may be).Didn’t Morris come out the other day and say he’d work with Lampard again
So we're now excluding the good run in the middle of tehe season so we can get an even bigger 14/15 month.
Fk me we were poor in some of the L2 season he's been shit for 7 years - new Top Trump!
No way have we spent £45m either, but as I alluded to above, we're competing with bigger and better budgets, the '£45m' was self generated from his sales and even then would include not only stage payments not reached without success, but also of lower quality than two huge players going out or would have cost the same. Players are valued at £20m for a reason. Even if you replace them with a strong £7m player, to expect the same woudl be folly or the club paying £20m would have bought them instead for less!
We can't have it all ways. Equally not all signings will be a success - at any club.
no because hes not one of the best owners in england ? why would you think he is , thats incredibly odd
Well a job offer would be helpful !If I recall correctly Jody Morris said he would be open to working with Frank Lampard again but certain things would need to align (whatever they may be).
I’d say if every job in the championship was available, we would be around 10th most appealing
Do you think he's doing a bad job? What would you tell Doug to do to improve things?
Genuine question. If an owner came in tomorrow, what would you tell him to do different?
Possibly the top 3... after that I'm strugglingI'd be interested to hear those 9 other names.
Do you think he's doing a bad job? What would you tell Doug to do to improve things?
Genuine question. If an owner came in tomorrow, what would you tell him to do different?
I'm shocked tbh , do you see doug king as one of the best club owners in England ?
You clearly do as you wouldn't keep going on , what is it you think separates him from the rest ?
Keep the fuck away from laps of honour and squad photographs for starters.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?