Frank Lampard

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The man is a legend, but it's time to step aside.

He should be really thankful Jose made that phone call when he was about to sign for Galaxy after AVB, di Matteo and Benitez tried to move him on.

We looked great tonight with a proper DM and a speedy box to box player to connect our back 4 to our attack.

He should get a few minutes here and there but, at 35, he is no longer physically capable to perform at the highest level, no matter how determined he is.

I like how Jose turned to 4-3-3 when he subbed him in. I think he's starting to realize that he can't play in the pivot against any team with a decent midfield.

[Jase 43,479]

I like how Jose turned to 4-3-3 when he subbed him in. I think he's starting to realize that he can't play in the pivot against any team with a decent midfield.

And/Or maybe because he just want to keep things tight and compact with that narrow lead in midfield.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

And/Or maybe because he just want to keep things tight and compact with that narrow lead in midfield.

He kept him in the pivot when defending the lead against both Hull and Villa. But I guess the future will tell.

[Jase 43,479]

He kept him in the pivot when defending the lead against both Hull and Villa. But I guess the future will tell.

We were already 2-0 up against Hull and Mourinho probably thought there was no need to change to 4-3-3 to defend the lead. But yeah..

[Phil Driver 503]

Got to be back for Spurs ,Rammy - Obi stunk again yeserday . Rammy does not quite have the quality for the more advanced role but does have the legs,bite and simple pass ability to compliment Lampards natural match winning abilities.

Van Ginkel had a 95% pass success rate v Basle it is not difficult and Rammy can match that if told to keep it simple and to time his lung bursting runs with Lampard dropping off when he does.

Rammy and Mikel would leave us very vulnerable in this fixture ,I still have visions of West Ham away last season where we were dire.

[lucio 5,418]

Got to be back for Spurs ,Rammy - Obi stunk again yeserday . Rammy does not quite have the quality for the more advanced role but does have the legs,bite and simple pass ability to compliment Lampards natural match winning abilities.

Van Ginkel had a 95% pass success rate v Basle it is not difficult and Rammy can match that if told to keep it simple and to time his lung bursting runs with Lampard dropping off when he does.

Rammy and Mikel would leave us very vulnerable in this fixture ,I still have visions of West Ham away last season where we were dire.

i think rammy - lampard is worse.

i feel restricts rammys license to bomb forward.

[Stats 7,135]

Got to be back for Spurs ,Rammy - Obi stunk again yeserday . Rammy does not quite have the quality for the more advanced role but does have the legs,bite and simple pass ability to compliment Lampards natural match winning abilities.

Van Ginkel had a 95% pass success rate v Basle it is not difficult and Rammy can match that if told to keep it simple and to time his lung bursting runs with Lampard dropping off when he does.

Rammy and Mikel would leave us very vulnerable in this fixture ,I still have visions of West Ham away last season where we were dire.

IMO, Ramires and Mikel would be the best option for this match. In this fixture last season when we on 4-2 we had a midfield pairing of Mikel and Ramires and although Spurs scored 2, we bossed the game and they formed a good partnership in midfield.

[Phil Driver 503]

Not on yesterday and at West Ham plus Bale was missing for Spurs last season so it was easier and our Three AM's turned it on for the 4-2 you are right though we did concede 2 . I feel sure after Fulham that Mourinho will have seen that Mikel - Rammy is flawed ,Rammy was dire and Mikel was his usual self ,White Hart Lane is the place for our leaders and big game players. Swindon will tell us the team for Spurs. When Mikel plays his record is win one ,draw/lose 2 and after the Fulham win we are due a set back.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Lampard will remain on the bench. Of that I have no doubt.

He wouldn't even see the ball against these new breed of Spurs players.

[Stats 7,135]

Not on yesterday and at West Ham plus Bale was missing for Spurs last season so it was easier and our Three AM's turned it on for the 4-2 you are right though we did concede 2 . I feel sure after Fulham that Mourinho will have seen that Mikel - Rammy is flawed ,Rammy was dire and Mikel was his usual self ,White Hart Lane is the place for our leaders and big game players. Swindon will tell us the team for Spurs. When Mikel plays his record is win one ,draw/lose 2 and after the Fulham win we are due a set back.

Yeah and Bale will be missing this season as well...... For games like this, Mikel and Ramires are a much more better fit IMO. You mentioned the West Ham game. I can play that game too. Lamps was awful against United in the Cup last season and when he got subbed of you could see the difference when Ramires and Mikel played together second half as they were solid.

[Phil Driver 503]

New breed of Spurs players?

You are making me feel scared ,not . I am sure they are more scared of Lampard them him of them .

[Tomo 21,751]

When Mikel plays his record is win one ,draw/lose 2 and after the Fulham win we are due a set back.

Between December 08 and April 11, Drogba played in every single League, FA Cup and Champions League defeat we suffered. We didn't lose in any of those competition's when he was not playing.

The only game we lost in that 2 and a half year period without Drogba was to Newcastle when our team were teenagers and fringe players, and even then we still scored 3.

Its amazing what you can do with stats