Super Frank Thread

[Azul 1,615]

 
Well, based on what we've seen during the past several years at Chelsea its unlikely you will see that. Only this week have we even seen press stating that his position is under threat.
Regardless, I still think they are close to that point. Loss to Leicester will be the tipping point IMO, unless there is an upset against Fulham before that.

The media didn't predict what happened to Conte, Ancelotti etc. I don't think Roman cares about what the press think. Looking at our results and the amount we've spent I'm extremely surprised that we haven't seen Lamps sacked. It's worrying if he doesn't get sacked after this result.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

32 minutes ago, Jason said:

I really don't get why Lampard should be given 1 more league match to see if he can turn things around. The doubts, the issues aren't going to just go away even if we win at Fulham. They are far bigger than the results right now. If Roman really wants to sack him, then he should just do so now.

Exactly and after Fulham its Leicester...Wolves..Burnley.. Spurs. So even if win against Fulham can't see many points gained after.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

30 minutes ago, Azul said:

3 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

 
Well, based on what we've seen during the past several years at Chelsea its unlikely you will see that. Only this week have we even seen press stating that his position is under threat.
Regardless, I still think they are close to that point. Loss to Leicester will be the tipping point IMO, unless there is an upset against Fulham before that.

The media didn't predict what happened to Conte, Ancelotti etc. I don't think Roman cares about what the press think. Looking at our results and the amount we've spent I'm extremely surprised that we haven't seen Lamps sacked. It's worrying if he doesn't get sacked after this result.

Don't think the media can ever truly predict when something's going to give, but there's usually a lot of noise coming out of the Chelsea camp prior to that, via the press.

Its taken 4 defeats including one at Stamford Bridge for something to come out. 

I'm not disagreeing with you about the fact that its only a matter of time, but I doubt that it will be anytime this week.

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

What's sad is that he will be gone and he will not even try some very logical things like Ziyech as number 8 or Werner in 442 system. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

This sucks really., and honestly can't wrap my mind around this...its been hours since the match and its a been long streak of poor results, but its STILL difficult to accept that things have come to a boiling point and just move on.

Its a heart versus head matter.. All the signs are pointing to an inevitable conclusion, and what is likely better for the club, but its a tragedy that its come to this stage. A club legend, OUR club legend ending up in this situation. A lot of rival fans mocked us when he was first appointed, saying that it would end in tears, and it looks like they are getting what they wanted.

I feel like I need to give myself a break from all Chelsea related news for a few weeks. In the end, no matter what happens to Lampard, his legacy as a player here will remain untouched.

[Jase 43,479]

Fair point this...

 

[Strike 7,474]

6 hours ago, Jason said:

I really don't get why Lampard should be given 1 more league match to see if he can turn things around. The doubts, the issues aren't going to just go away even if we win at Fulham. They are far bigger than the results right now. If Roman really wants to sack him, then he should just do so now.

Time to find a replacement.

[Jase 43,479]

There's the story from The Athletic yesterday about Lampard being on the brink and then there's this from Matt Law...

It's really amazing the kind of "support" a manager can get when he's English...

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, Strike said:

Time to find a replacement.

Personally, I think the club will give him a bit more time, for better or for worse. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Just now, Jason said:

There's the story from The Athletic yesterday about Lampard being on the brink and then there's this from Matt Law...

It's really amazing the kind of "support" a manager can get when he's English...

Well...at the very least, he will be managing at least until the Fulham game.

Wonder if he will use the interim period to go back to the drawing board and try something new., at least in an attempt to save himself.

He hasn't departed from his 4-3-3 formation and wing play tactics for even one match this December, let alone for a few minutes.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

Personally, I think the club will give him a bit more time, for better or for worse. 

True, but doesn't mean they won't be keeping an eye out. At least as contingency.

[Jase 43,479]

3 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

This sucks really., and honestly can't wrap my mind around this...its been hours since the match and its a been long streak of poor results, but its STILL difficult to accept that things have come to a boiling point and just move on.

Its a heart versus head matter.. All the signs are pointing to an inevitable conclusion, and what is likely better for the club, but its a tragedy that its come to this stage. A club legend, OUR club legend ending up in this situation. A lot of rival fans mocked us when he was first appointed, saying that it would end in tears, and it looks like they are getting what they wanted.

I feel like I need to give myself a break from all Chelsea related news for a few weeks. In the end, no matter what happens to Lampard, his legacy as a player here will remain untouched.

I don't know if it's the accumulation of years of being shit but there's really not much fun watching us play these days. It's bad enough that we look tactically naive, clueless and like clowns on bad days, but our playing style is not even enjoyable anymore. We have basically turned into an expensive version of Burnley!