The Scarlet Pimpernel

For him.

Why the childish petty insult?

We start the season the same as any other, trying to win every game. Momentum & enthusiasm around a club can mean a lot. Lets see what happens.

Quiet in't it!

Thought it interesting that we all assume Mel will be quid's in if we gain promotion but its not that easy. Bournemouth for instance had a wage bill of £70m for the year. £100m is quite common. Of course we would be better off than where we are now but it gives some kind of perspective.

I think firstly top level football experience (Lampards level) trumps being experienced in management. Following along behind top level football experience comes integrity, character, intelligence & drive. Management experience is vital if you are not so hot on the initial qualities.

One of my general gripes in life, respect and manners seem to be almost extinct...……but that's a discussion for the pub section I suppose..

Only our fans chanting "who are ya" to small teams fans when we score!

Didn't someone say Ipswich only offered £300k pa.

A manager wouldn't be asked to run the company. Others do that.

When some say "He doesn't have enough management experience" what do you mean?

Exactly. Was never impressed by his backroom team. I suppose they might be great but to me always came over as lower league.

I think it may be the other way round. Perhaps you are dismissing him just because he was a "big name player". Has a lot of qualities in my opinion does Mr Lampard. He would give our club a huge boost. Is there a risk? Yes, but well worth taking.

You did very well. Sorry if I was one of them. Was I?

Maybe someone inspirational & with excellent contacts within the game at the top level can achieve more? There will be money to spend just have to be self financing and prudent.