1) When the board ask a manager what it will take to get the club competing at the top again, he will ask for significant investment in players and time. Fair demands.
At the same time, there will be minimum expectations in place. None of us know the full details but you can....
At the same time, there will be minimum expectations in place. None of us know the full details but you can....
2)....bet a top 4 finish was one. The new signings making a positive difference during the season - to the teams style of play while elevating the team to better results as progress moves to season three - probably another expectation.....
3) Yes there has been no pre season, Covid cases have caused havoc, no fans in stadiums, more fixtures piled in [to fit the Euros schedule this Summer], but every club is in the same boat.
For me, you give Lampard the end of this season to turn things around and improve what...
For me, you give Lampard the end of this season to turn things around and improve what...
4)....is clearly a concern. Access the progress the end of the season.
This reasoning doesn’t mean Lampard isn’t immune to criticism. There are many things I feel he’s got wrong & woefully misjudged. But the key is he learns & improves. But as each week passes, time gets shorter.
This reasoning doesn’t mean Lampard isn’t immune to criticism. There are many things I feel he’s got wrong & woefully misjudged. But the key is he learns & improves. But as each week passes, time gets shorter.