filbertway Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 5 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Billy Gilmour's rubbing his hands together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stadt Posted 11 November 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 11 November 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Strange move from Lampard, must have been desperate to get back into management. Rangers would probably be a better move than there. To varying degrees, the Watford, Brighton, Brentford, Leeds, Leicester, (although I wouldn’t want him anywhere near us), Southampton & Everton jobs could be up for grabs between now and the rest of the season. Norwich don’t have the quality to stay up and it doesn’t seem a certainty they’d come straight back up a third time. Edited 11 November 2021 by Stadt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 3 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: Are the Rangers fans at least behaving with a bit of dignity compared to Celtic when we nicked Rodgers? I'd say yes. Compared to Celtic when we nicked Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetstonefox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 To be fair to Gerrard he could have taken the easy route , stayed at Rangers , possibly won a few more trophies and wait for Klopp to leave Liverpool. What he does at Villa will define his future chance of managing Liverpool. Brave move in some ways as no guarantee Villa will improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 3 minutes ago, KingsX said: I'd say yes. Compared to Celtic when we nicked Rodgers. AH WANT A BAG O CANS AND AH WANT BRENDAN RODGERS BACK TUH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urban.spaceman Posted 11 November 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 11 November 2021 16 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Question is, how do we accommodate Lampard AND Gerrard in the same relegation scrap? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejdeej Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Think it's a bit early to write off Gerrard in the Prem, I know the SPL isn't the hardest league to negotiate but what he's done there can only be described as positive. Alot seem to think that Gary McAlister is a large part of his success too, not sure if he's joining him too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 Looking at what is potentially out there NOW in terms of available managerial replacements is, well frightening. Dean Smith, Big Sam and Steve Bruce. Not a good time to be looking for a new Coach........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpylcfc Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I think Gerrard has made a big mistake going Villa. If he doesn't hit the ground running I think things could turn sour quickly for him. I think he should of stayed at Rangers. Europe guaranteed pretty much every season whether it's Europa or Champions League. Can't see him getting Villa anywhere near Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I find the possibility of Norwich appointing Lampard slightly bizarre. They have previously hired managers on the strength of analytics and foreseeing what managers greatly overachieve. Lampard isn’t that. Strikes as a board decision over operational in attempt to be perceived ‘Premier League’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, mozartfox said: Looking at what is potentially out there NOW in terms of available managerial replacements is, well frightening. Dean Smith, Big Sam and Steve Bruce. Not a good time to be looking for a new Coach........ One of the factors what normally would occur this summer is the lack of a World Cup. By July we’d be traditionally looking at six managers who fancy going back into club management. That’s going to occur now part way through a season in December 2022. Likes of Mancini, Luis Enrique and Hjulmand are going to await out this World Cup Edited 11 November 2021 by Cardiff_Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 13 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Question is, how do we accommodate Lampard AND Gerrard in the same relegation scrap? Sky will love it. They can spend most of the time talking about Gerrard time at Liverpool and Lampard at Chelsea before any of their games. Then they can talk about Villa and Norwich for 5 mins before KO. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 If Rangers manage to get rid of Gerrard for the reported £3m and replace him with Gattuso (who they should be going all out for) they will have won a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 14 minutes ago, sharpylcfc said: I think Gerrard has made a big mistake going Villa. If he doesn't hit the ground running I think things could turn sour quickly for him. I think he should of stayed at Rangers. Europe guaranteed pretty much every season whether it's Europa or Champions League. Can't see him getting Villa anywhere near Europe. There’s not going to be much pressure at Villa. They’ve got the basis of a good squad and have the backing to fill any gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tuna Posted 11 November 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 11 November 2021 4 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: Are the Rangers fans at least behaving with a bit of dignity compared to Celtic when we nicked Rodgers? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Fox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 A rambling article at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59243189 but a small bit in the middle really spells out what Gerrard's options were: "Even if he'd stayed and won everything for another season or two - a massive 'if' - would that have propelled him into a different stratum in England? Almost certainly not. History tells us that. Walter Smith went to a relegation-haunted Everton. Martin O'Neill went to Villa, Alex McLeish went to Birmingham, Gordon Strachan went to Middlesbrough, Neil Lennon went to Bolton, Brendan Rodgers went to Leicester. Those managers were dripping with Old Firm silver and they couldn't attract the biggest clubs." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 4 minutes ago, Golden Fox said: A rambling article at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59243189 but a small bit in the middle really spells out what Gerrard's options were: "Even if he'd stayed and won everything for another season or two - a massive 'if' - would that have propelled him into a different stratum in England? Almost certainly not. History tells us that. Walter Smith went to a relegation-haunted Everton. Martin O'Neill went to Villa, Alex McLeish went to Birmingham, Gordon Strachan went to Middlesbrough, Neil Lennon went to Bolton, Brendan Rodgers went to Leicester. Those managers were dripping with Old Firm silver and they couldn't attract the biggest clubs." Villa was a very attractive job when O Neill and went their likewise us with Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 If Gerrard keeps Villa in comfortable mid table position for now, the fans will be pretty happy. They have lost Grealish's captaincy that is something he has to sort out quickly. Jack is an excellent leader on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpylcfc Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 18 minutes ago, Stadt said: There’s not going to be much pressure at Villa. They’ve got the basis of a good squad and have the backing to fill any gaps. Even if there's no pressure from Villa themselves there's gonna pressure from the media with regards to the Liverpool job so if he doesn't hit the ground running we all know that the media will come out with is Gerrard good enough for the Liverpool job etc. If he can't that handle pressure then I wouldn't be surprised to see it all fall apart at Villa very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 (edited) I genuinely think Stevie g is going to smash it. He has all the qualities of a good manager. I think he is the type that will get the best out of everyone and also won’t be a soft touch like lampard and ole. I would have been very happy if he had been our next boss. Lampard to Norwich is just such a nothing appointment. They have gone from finding a hidden gem to the least imaginary choice going. The odds of them staying up were slim. If you wanted a proven person then the usual candidates are up for grabs. Or you go with someone from Europe who has a big potential and give them the season to see what they have. Even if you go down you’ll have the signs on whether they are going to be able to build something special for you. But they go for an unproven, unimaginative, big name option. Based on absolutely nothing. I like Frank and hope he proves me wrong but his cv is taking derby from 6th to 6th when he was gifted all the talent chelsea could offer him. Edited 11 November 2021 by Lambert09 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_up_north Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 I look forward to the formula of Lampard interviews. "Yeah the lads were great today, always a good laugh and Billy's great banter in the dressing room. But yeah, you're right, we lost 4-0 and that isn't good for morale." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 What does Gerrard need to do to get the Liverpool job? European football? Win a trophy? Hell of an ask in that respect. Don't get Norwich going for Lampard at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_danbury Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 has klopp even said he's leaving anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 14 minutes ago, Corky said: What does Gerrard need to do to get the Liverpool job? European football? Win a trophy? Hell of an ask if that respect. Don't get Norwich going for Lampard at all. Have to imagine that as long as Villa are in and around the European places (7th, 8th) he would be achieving bare minimum to get that job given who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTheFox Posted 11 November 2021 Share Posted 11 November 2021 15 minutes ago, Corky said: What does Gerrard need to do to get the Liverpool job? European football? Win a trophy? Hell of an ask if that respect. Don't get Norwich going for Lampard at all. I'm thinking of it more from the other point of view...I don't get why Lampard is going for Norwich. He's probably not had many offers but he's a brave man to go into a job where there is a very strong chance that he is going to be relegated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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