Fernando

I appreciate all this guy did for the team and hope he enjoys his time at Real Madrid. However I just get this feeling that he might not be as good as they want. Kinda of like Bale, and hence the club will never be in love with him like Chelsea was. But the good thing is that he didn't burn his bridges like Courtois.

I'm okay with this. Need depth and he is good to have at the team. Like Jorgi he should be better next season.

True point. About Bielsa, that guy is a master. Lampard is just starting. One thing I like about Lampard is his mental ability to learn quickly. I'm sure he would have learned a lot from those encounter with Bielsa. That being said the fact that many youth are wanting to stay is a positive. Because for AGES and I mean ages I been wanting a manger that will do youth. Even if we crash and burn I will be happy with that. I remember wanting a manager that will do just that since after RDM. But instead we went for big names in Mourinho, Conte and Sarri. And by that we got stuck with dead wood and lost time on youth.

50-50, but after gambling on Mourinho coming back, Conte and Sarri then it was about time we gamble on ex players. Like I said in the past this season is a write of, so even if we suck no one will care. Hence perfect time for a one year experience at the club as management and what not.

If we bring more of the old guard that should help. Because remember Juventus was so crap for ages until they restructured board and set up. I think with Cech, and if lampard and Maka returns we are going in the right direction. Want Ballack in, and also Fabregas some day. That guy is very smart and can do great at Chelsea in some sort of position.

To me it seems like a great season for him to start. A season where it basically considered a write of, so no pressure at all. If he does comes good, no doubt he will be face of the club next season. Lets see how he does in the new season.

Well it was a good loan now we can let the next manager get the striker he wants. For now we do with what we have and see if any striker from the youth surprise us like Tammy or what not.

But United and Arsenal are not that great neither. Lampard compare to Ole and Emery might get the best of those two.

The only thing I'm glad is that we finally will have a chance to introduce some youth. With Lamps and Jody, youth should get some chances. I have always said I don't care who the manager is, if you give time to youth you got my backing. I cut slack to managers who will do youth. Think this is the best we will get as far as for youth.

Really what a shame this Courtois. Not only for us but for Atletico. Way to burn your bridges.

Yeah should be Lampard. Allegri would be more of the same nonsense.

I still chuckle at that fan that put Hazard as a rat and put his name as LaZzard.

One thing you can't argue with is that she tried her best to back managers. The last example is the higuain situation. Sometimes it does not go through those deals but I do see she tries her best to work with the coach.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11736622/chelsea-appeal-fifa-transfer-ban-to-court-of-arbitration-for-sport As it stands, Chelsea can sign players but are unable to register anyone until June 2020. .............. I thought that was an interesting statement from skysports.

I think Barcelona did something like that. They bought someone and loan him. After the ban passed they register him.

Lampard went to City.....

What about the Ajax coach? Erik ten Hag But likewise with Pochetino he's been at Ajax for a couple of years now. So he wasn't good in the first year. And the clubs and the fans want instant success.....

Bielsa is good for one season. Would give time to us and see how Lampard progress.

United made a mistake in not waiting for Pochetino because I believe the same, poch is leaving after this final. I'm surprised that juventus want Sarri instead of Pochetino but maybe Barcelona will go for him?

Bielsa!

Genius from the board! Buy zappacosta from them, give them oina for a lesser price that we paid for their player. Best run club in the world! Continue forever with these amazing board members that run our club so great.

I think with Lampard we might finish in 10 place. Hopefully the fans feel happy about that, after singing fuck Sarri.

He is leaving because the fans wanted him out. Got what they wish for. In comes Lampard.....

UEFA fault for sending a European final over there.

Serious? Men that will be a step down. PL is the best league in the world, and Pep doing great with City. Juventus is the only team in that league. Is like going to PSG....There's no competition there! Unless Pep just wants the CL, then go for teams like Juve and PSG who don't have any fight in their leagues.