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Tariq Lamptey

bluedave said:
I had my doubts that throwing this kid in at the deep end in a high- pressure London derby was a good idea, but he did very well. What other recent Chelsea manager would have taken that chance?
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I actually think Morris had a big day on these things. He seemed pretty vocal about something looking to almost convince a contemplative Lampard shortly before the change. 

 
bluedave said:
I had my doubts that throwing this kid in at the deep end in a high- pressure London derby was a good idea, but he did very well. What other recent Chelsea manager would have taken that chance?
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At that stage we and he literally had nothing to lose and everything to gain.

We needed some productivity and dynamism going forward at fullback, if it backfired he f**ked up and we lost 2-0 then it didn't really matter but if he helps turn the game around he's a hero.

 
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He's always stood out for the youth team. As I said before the match perhaps a bit on the small side( similar to Jay DeSilva), great potential and from what I've seen has plenty of energy to burn. Good prospect.

 
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The boss praises his assistants Jody Morris and Joe Edwards for their faith in Tariq Lamptey when considering our full-back options with Azpi carrying a knock and James and Alonso out. He says he has seen Lamptey train a lot and he adds a different dimension. #ARSCHE

This is the major plus side of having Morris and Edwards in the  first team backroom staff. They know the character of the young players, if they're mentally strong enough and how best to use them.
 
Very bold move by Frank when he put him in, I was not sure what to expect. Happy for the youngling!

 
Very impressed with Lamptey, its unbelievable how many possible stars we have up and coming

 
He did well but lets not get carried away after one game.  He isn't going to be in the senior side often this year.  Will head on loan most likely

It's great to see them do well when used but some of our fans want them playing week in week out if they simply pass a ball 5 yards with a backheel

 
If we ever go back to a back three again (before suitable players are signed) he just start as the RWB, he's literally the only player aside from Alonso who's a specialist in that position.

 
unfortunately in the modern game height and aerial ability is a really important attribute.... Lamps also like an aggressive way of playing .. at 5'3 he is simply not tall enough for a top team.. players will always look to cross deep and wingers will take advantage of him.. but he is a good lad.. and i hope he proves me wrong..

 
Out of contract in 6 mths. The club will have to make a decision soon, especially as he has now been in the shop window for clubs looking for a bargain.

 
charierre said:
Out of contract in 6 mths. The club will have to make a decision soon, especially as he has now been in the shop window for clubs looking for a bargain.
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I'm sure I read somewhere Frank has said he wants to renew his contract.

 
Jangz said:
unfortunately in the modern game height and aerial ability is a really important attribute.... Lamps also like an aggressive way of playing .. at 5'3 he is simply not tall enough for a top team.. players will always look to cross deep and wingers will take advantage of him.. but he is a good lad.. and i hope he proves me wrong..
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Theoretically he should be the one stopping those crosses not heading them away.

I'm sure someone knocked Messi for his height at one point. 'Yea, he'll never be able to beat people in the air'. 

 
Jangz said:
unfortunately in the modern game height and aerial ability is a really important attribute.... Lamps also like an aggressive way of playing .. at 5'3 he is simply not tall enough for a top team.. players will always look to cross deep and wingers will take advantage of him.. but he is a good lad.. and i hope he proves me wrong..
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Surely it's the opposite now. In the past, it was hard to make it as a footballer if you were short, but these days the best players on the planet are short. They aren't as short as Lamptey, but they are still pretty short.

 
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