Just stop it mate! Stop talking sense, it wont get you any where on this site

Howe was a pundit on TSN last night for the Leeds game. The way he was talking he is definitely targeting a return to the PL, whether that is with us or not is another matter. He said something along the lines of needing to stay up-to-date with the changing face of the PL in order that he can return to management. Personally I think he'll be in the PL next season, but not the Scottish one. Whether it is with us or someone else is another matter.

I imagine Frank is a very popular bloke back in west London, he might attract a heap of youngsters who want first team football but can"t break in to a multi million pound team, could be a good move when Roy decides to move upstairs.

I’m a fan of the though of Lampard in terms of the potential whole package- brining Jody Morris/Eddie Newton etc in, all of whom have a great reputation in the game for coaching and development which is our absolute priority now we have the new Academy and are unlikely to generate much income to buy players.

As for Frank as our Manager, he intrigues me but I’d take some convincing about things like his in-game tactical nouse and seeing games out etc.

He is however certainly a name in the game that could not only attract young prospects but also coaches to work with/for him. I’m also thinking the likes of Cahill when he retires from playing may be interested in staying around in a coaching capacity.

More of a risk than the other two - but not without merit imo.

An advocate of the “inverted winger” whilst at Chelsea (something that only works when quality full backs can bomb on and provide attacking width and is very much dependent on personnel) is a big negative as far as I’m concerned! We’ve been blessed over the years at the Palace with tricky wingers who go past a full back and whip a cross in and I love to see us play that style of football. We’ve done that in all our most successful eras.

Having said that Lampard has proven himself in giving youngsters a go (if good enough) and, as has been pointed out, has a really credible back room team. In addition Lampard is a household name that many young players will have admired as a brilliant player and may jump at working with.

The more I think about it - not the worst thing that could happen.

Is Roy going to be moved upstairs and effectively replace Freedman as Director of Football? Personally I think this is a good idea as our recruitment of players has been generally poor. This has a knock on effect on our manager I can't see Dyche or Howe agreeing to come without complete control on player matters. SP has been reluctant to take a step away so putting Roy as a buffer between manager and Chairman has advantages. This in my view then makes Lampard more possible he already has a relationship with Roy through England and may welcome the older head if things get difficult.