Despite his record elsewhere, I think the reaction to Challinor would be really bad. He’d be right up against it…
How on earth would Carlton Palmer know We were Roy Keane's Sunderland when he took over, and he didn't do too bad
The way I would see it is, he's good with young players, would have good connections for loans, most of our players will love him as they'll have watched him growing up so he would get respect. He would be hungry to do well too
If people think Rosenior failed in the championship then look at the squad Lampard had. 6th was a poor return imo and he completely blew the play off final with his tactics, in my opinion. They had a squad that included Tomori, Lawrence, Mount, Wilson, Knight. Then some great experience in Huddlestone, Martin, Davies, Johnson. For me he was given the squad for top 2 but never got them into an effective group for any run of form. Arguably as well Jody Morris was important on the training pitch.
Think Lampard would convince Rigg to stay as well. Lampard was a wonderkid midfielder who lived up to his potential, his advice and guidance would be priceless for Rigg (and Neil)
That’s one way to look at it. The other is that he should have done better with that squad he had at Derby. Strong team at the time. His Everton spell & Chelsea caretaker spell was very poor too. I’d be relatively okay with Lampard, but his teams were very open (especially Everton), who now look a lot more solid under Dyche. I’d fear for our defence if he came in and had us open constantly. Unless we sign a top quality CDM and probably another CB.
…as would any coach coming in. I know you’re trying to look for the positives (as you have with every bloke linked) but I just don’t see it with Lampard.
I remember being in disbelief that Jack Marriott didn't start that final after his semi final 2nd leg performance.
There's not a chance Lampard would move up to the NE ... ... I want someone with commitment. I'd rather have Challinor than Lampard.
Being a good player does not mean you are a good coach, also doesn't mean you know how to pass advice onto players who play a similar position to what you did. He has no real style of play. 'Connections for loans' is a myth, we signed Amad without a head coach and didn't use Mowbrays good relationship with Liverpool once. I honestly think he's the worst name linked so far and I include Robinson in that.
