Thank goodness you are not the manager

"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit

My concern over Lampard- if it turns out to be true- is how well equipped he would be to handle a relegation dog fight. I could well envisage a scenario, similar to Chelsea, whereby any sense of pragmatism goes out of the window with the inevitable end result. Also, as others have mentioned, his handling of players seemed to leave something to be desired at Chelsea and the change in their fortunes since he left has been amazing.
Net net, he would have been down my list of choices for sure.
One final point- he bears many similarities in terms of style/background to Parish. Maybe something about recruiting in your own mirror image?
Anyway, lets see what transpires - could be nothing in it anyway.

I'm not trying to have a go at Dazza but I personally find it hard to believe that we have chosen Lampard. I also find it quite hard to believe that the contract is signed and agreed by all parties, and is watertight. Done deal, I doubt it.

Red and Blue Army!

No matter who is manager, we could get relegated next season. We've played Russian Roulette with the squad but we're not sure if the bullet misfired or not. This season still has the potential to go pretty dire too. There's a few feeling we'll be lucky to get any more points.

Red and Blue Army!

Do you know off the political pages of HOL I tend to agree your posts and this is no exception. Unless the package includes an upgrade in other coaching staff we will be seeking to run before we can walk.

I'm not really sure how I feel about Lampard because to be honest he's so new to management it could go either way. He wasn't awful at Derby or Chelsea, he just didn't excel either. If he came I would support it and wait and see what happens. Funnily enough, reading about Viera it sounds like he might actually be a better fit as apparently he is well-known for organising a tight defence, which for a smaller club like us is really important.

Personally I don't think Parish would risk handing the reigns over to such an inexperienced manager and if Roy leaves I still think it more likely it will be Dyche or Howe, who have both managed PL clubs of our level. I'm guessing, but I think the Lampard rumours are more a case of the media putting two and two together; i.e. Lampard is in London + Palace possibly looking for new direction = Lampard to join Palace. Punters like the idea of that slap some money down on it and soon Lampard becomes the "bookies favourite".