Agreed, but then again so was Scholes 10 years ago.
Ok let me rephrase that last statement, Lampard is more effective when he can make runs from a central midfield role into/near the box.
Agreed, but then again so was Scholes 10 years ago.
Lampard can't play that role half as good as Scholes, his passing range does not compare nor does he have the tactical awareness either.
Lampard can't play that role half as good as Scholes, his passing range does not compare nor does he have the tactical awareness either.
That is the risk though, same with if Torres gets injured are you confident with just Lukaku and Sturridge as back-up because im not. I am not saying "don't sign Modric" i am saying if we don't sign Modric then we can deal with it.
I'll tack on a 'yet' to that. I didn't think Gerrard could be a disciplined central midfielder until the Euros, so anything's possible.
If Lampard reaches even half of Scholes level its a job well done to him
Scholes adapted into that role. I am not saying he is or will ever be as effective as Scholes in that role, all i am saying is that it can be done.
I'll tack on a 'yet' to that. I didn't think Gerrard could be a disciplined central midfielder until the Euros, so anything's possible.
Agreed, but then again so was Scholes 10 years ago.
Meh, I think so too, but I'm unwilling to totally write him off yet. However, I think blindly hoping he can adapt like Scholes did is a pretty terrible idea.
Aye, players like Scholes who can adapt superbly to a deep-lying role later in their career are not born often. It would be a mistake on RDM's part to go into the new season with Lampard being our starter in that role
Yeh but as it is such a key position, you need someone good there. not someone who is playing there just because of his club reputation, he does not demand a first team spot.
Lampard doesnt even compare to Scholes Carl. Scholes used to be one of the best registas (and he still is one of the best even at 37). Lampard played that role decently enough, but his contribution from that position is far less effective than the contribution Modric delivers. I love Lamps, but his tired legs and lack of tactical awareness are his biggest enemies now. Btw, I dont agree with that purely wrong statement that Lampard doesnt have good passing range. Its bollocks.
When has he demanded a first team slot, post the evidence please.
I never said he could compare to Scholes and i know for a fact he will never be anywhere near as effective in that role. My point is that he can play the role and do so very well last season.
Aye, players like Scholes who can adapt superbly to a deep-lying role later in their career are not born often. It would be a mistake on RDM's part to go into the new season with Lampard being our starter in that role
I never said he demanded one, I said "he does not demand a first team spot" because of his club reputation. Meaning despite what a wonderful player he has been for Chelsea he can not last forever, he has weaknesses in that position and there are better players out there who can dictate a game so much more than Lampard. It is such a key position and that position is one of the most important, can effect the whole team/match.
When has he demanded a first team slot, post the evidence please.
I never said he could compare to Scholes and i know for a fact he will never be anywhere near as effective in that role. My point is that he can play the role and do so very well last season.
He trusted Lamps in that role last season so i wouldn't be surprised if he did next season either.
Providing even if RDM does, which would be a mistake, he can't play every game anymore, so who would be the alternative option to play there, McEachran is not ready and relying on him would be a huge gamble, if you want to challenge for everything next season.
The whole reason of him reverting to a DLP is that there is less running involved. The games Josh has played for the first team he has been the stand out player, why not give him games?