🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Frank Lampard

[Superblue 6,372]

19 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Petr in coaching gear working with Kepa is a worrying photograph. It's not news to anyone that Petr's role is undifined, but we need him to work out a function where he operates with the executives of the club. Instead that photograph suggests he is tempted to gravitate toward what he knows, the training ground.

Obviously there is no problem with Petr attending training. He needs to take a step back from hands-on involvement however. His brief now is to observe, assess and advise. Importantly, that advice needs to flow upward. It's perfectly natural for Frank and Petr to trust each other, so if the new manager wants to use his mate as a sounding board that's fine. If Petr allows this to become his role however, he'll be letting the club down. I'll be more encouraged if I see him wearing shirt and tie at least as often as training tops and boots.

Of course, it's entirely possible that Petr is just having a chat with Kepa.

 

I don't think it's anything like that. All the pictures and videos so far of the keepers training has been Hilario doing it. As you said it could simply just be an innocent chat, but even if it is a bit of advice we're talking about a genuine world class talent back in his prime, Kepa would be stupid not to pick that brain sometimes if its available to him.

Emenalo was regularly seen watching at the training ground, and kitted in training gear so again I wouldn't read much into this.

It's a very weird summer. With no work needed on transfers in, it actually gives Cech opportunity to concentrate on what is at the club already and the chance to work closely with Lampard and the coaches whilst on tour in pre season. It was detailed when he was appointed that part of his role would be acting as a link between board and coach and he can focus on this element at present. Lampard being inexperienced himself will need as much support as possible from all corners. Cech would obviously know Lampard well from a team-mate previously but their relationship now needs to be altered somewhat due to their different roles within the club so its a good chance for both to adapt to this.

Don't forget too that it also works both ways. The board will also likely want feedback from Cech with regard to the playing and coaching staff; his role in and around the training ground won't comprise solely of supporting Lamps.

 

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

When did Frank win the Uefa Supercup?

[Strike 7,492]

GOALKEEPERS: Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Cumming

DEFENDERS: Alonso, Azpilicueta, Christensen, David Luiz, Emerson, Tomori, Zappacosta, Zouma

MIDFIELDERS: Barkley, Bakayoko, Drinkwater, Jorginho, Kanté, Kovačić, Mount

FORWARDS: Abraham, Batshuayi, Giroud, Kenedy, Palmer, Pedro (+Pulisic)

25-member squad flying to Japan for pre-season tour.

Reece, Ampadu, Willian, RLC and CHO are yet to join up so I imagine they will replace Zappa, Baka, Palmer, Drinkwater and Kennedy/Alonso?


 

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Ampadu should have travelled instead of Drinkwater/Bakayoko. He's already a better player than both of those guys.

[1905didierblue 748]

11 minutes ago, Bosnian Blue said:

Ampadu should have travelled instead of Drinkwater/Bakayoko. He's already a better player than both of those guys.

He might not view him as a DM/CM. The only 45 mins he played was as a CB where we are already loaded with Luiz, Rudi, andreas, Zouma and tomori. Getting ampadu a loan would probably be the best for him.

[1905didierblue 748]

32 minutes ago, Strike said:

GOALKEEPERS: Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Cumming

DEFENDERS: Alonso, Azpilicueta, Christensen, David Luiz, Emerson, Tomori, Zappacosta, Zouma

MIDFIELDERS: Barkley, Bakayoko, Drinkwater, Jorginho, Kanté, Kovačić, Mount

FORWARDS: Abraham, Batshuayi, Giroud, Kenedy, Palmer, Pedro (+Pulisic)

25-member squad flying to Japan for pre-season tour.

Reece, Ampadu, Willian, RLC and CHO are yet to join up so I imagine they will replace Zappa, Baka, Palmer, Drinkwater and Kennedy/Alonso?


 

Reece -- Zappa

Willian -- Kenedy

CHO -- Palmer

RLC -- Drinkwater

Ampadu - Loan

[coolhead23 1,147]

1 hour ago, Bosnian Blue said:

Ampadu should have travelled instead of Drinkwater/Bakayoko. He's already a better player than both of those guys.

I think it is the right call to send him on loan as he needs games ... With Kante, Kovasic, Mount (he will get games), Jorginho, Barkley, RLC we have the midfield covered (I feel) and Ampadu wouldnt get much games this season. 

Yes he is a better player than Drinkwater.Bakayoko

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

2 hours ago, coolhead23 said:

I think it is the right call to send him on loan as he needs games ... With Kante, Kovasic, Mount (he will get games), Jorginho, Barkley, RLC we have the midfield covered (I feel) and Ampadu wouldnt get much games this season. 

Yes he is a better player than Drinkwater.Bakayoko

Yes, I saw Frank's quotes about Ampadu and he is absolutely right. The lad could really benefit from a good quality loan where he could play week in week out. I hope its a Premiership team rather than Championship as I think he is already ready for the PL but the most important thing is the kid getting chances. 

[Tomo 21,751]

1 minute ago, Bosnian Blue said:

Yes, I saw Frank's quotes about Ampadu and he is absolutely right. The lad could really benefit from a good quality loan where he could play week in week out. I hope its a Premiership team rather than Championship as I think he is already ready for the PL but the most important thing is the kid getting chances. 

I'd prefer Bundesliga.

[coolhead23 1,147]

18 minutes ago, Bosnian Blue said:

Yes, I saw Frank's quotes about Ampadu and he is absolutely right. The lad could really benefit from a good quality loan where he could play week in week out. I hope its a Premiership team rather than Championship as I think he is already ready for the PL but the most important thing is the kid getting chances. 

I think Championship would be an ideal place ... Less pressure and more opportunity (if he is really is good) as compared to the PL. Like u said, he needs more chances ... day in day out to be considered next season at the Bridge. 

[Superblue 6,372]

2 hours ago, coolhead23 said:

I think Championship would be an ideal place ... Less pressure and more opportunity (if he is really is good) as compared to the PL. Like u said, he needs more chances ... day in day out to be considered next season at the Bridge. 

I would agree with this, I'd much rather see him playing in the Championship and playing regularly every week, getting that rhythm and experience to his game that he needs compared to possibly a Premier League role where he's not a regular fixture. The club also needs to make a decision on where they see his future, whether its as a defender or midfielder because ideally he should be playing for a team that need him for the position we see him likely to develop in. 

[milka 3,393]

[Jase 43,479]

13 minutes ago, milka said:

Pulisic as the No.10 is just wrong.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

9 hours ago, Mana said:

Next month.

Its a serious question, why is the Supercup symbol on the wall?

[MoroccanBlue 5,383]

12 minutes ago, NiclasCFC said:

Its a serious question, why is the Supercup symbol on the wall?

In error. 

[Jase 43,479]

26 minutes ago, NiclasCFC said:

Its a serious question, why is the Supercup symbol on the wall?

I want to say that's the Intertoto Cup he won with West Ham in 1999 but that doesn't look like the trophy..

[Milan 17,959]

[killer1257 3,282]

3 minutes ago, milan.cech said:

His technique is sooo good. Hopefully, players that never score like Kovacic can learn from Lamps

[Special Juan 28,141]

If Frank can get Kovacic scoring he deserves a 20 year extension to his contract and penis.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

1 hour ago, killer1257 said:

His technique is sooo good. Hopefully, players that never score like Kovacic can learn from Lamps

It's alright showing the technique but Frank had a 6th sense when it came to finding space. Just constantly looking for the pockets to glide into