Lampard thrilled with clean sheet versus Leeds

Jonjoe. I'm just made up for the lad. His attitude is really starting to come through. He will give us flexibility as well as commitment. I'm not going to contradict myself, I was unsure a few years back, but some are later starters. The smile on his face speaks volumes for how much he is enjoying football and Everton, even when on the sidelines warming up and celebrating with the team when we score even though he's not on the pitch. I'll make no apologies in repeating myself, he led the team over to the supporters at Stamford Bridge at the end.

And the much maligned Iwobi. Maybe the manager says it all; if we can get him to show belief, the talent can come through.

All of these players and the new ones are on a clean slate now.

Keep it going Alex, we are all rooting for yer.

It would be extremely naive for any Evertonian to get carried away just yet. How many times have we taken one step forward then two steps back the following week. Leeds was a few baby steps in the right direction.

Even so, everything about the club feels totally different since Frank Lampard has arrived with his excellent coaching team. The appointment just feels right and Paul Clement supporting Frank is an absolute master-stroke.

The far bigger challenge of consistency of performance now awaits. Both for the players and the manager.

Have a read of this brief but interesting article about Ancelotti /Clement/ Lampard when they were at Chelsea. It gives a glimpse of the psychology at play within the set up with regards to player responsibility and accountability . Getting them invested in the whole approach to a game , and motivated to execute the ideas and plan of action.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-clement-reveals-carlo-ancelotti-22928636

If he starts getting a tune out of some of our very expensive under performers we'll all be happy

The best thing in football is when the man in charge of the team has confidence in you though. Although it's very early days, it definitely makes a massive difference to any player with ability who has been struggling. Hopefully it's going to be a combination of having a manager who trusts him, and a few cockneys who understand him, meaning Iwobi is hopefully going to flourish.

It will be amazing if Lampard can do what all these managers failed before him in that getting these serial losers to go up and at least stay at the level they have now set. Including Iwobi. I suppose we will know a lot more after tomorrow.

We can't underestimate the coaches we now have to work on this group. Very un-Everton but exiting as much as the boss himself.

As for Van de Beek, if he stays... great; if not, I'm sure a Plan B or Plan C will kick in. That's what top professional clubs do. No more reactionary biscuit-tin mentality.

As for FFP, there's at least four big-wedge earners going so that may help our plans.

Great pictures on Twitter of Ashley Cole giving Jonjoe Kenny one-on-one training and coaching.

Also how brilliant for Everton that he will be carrying on his work with England's youngsters, I am sure he will be reporting to Frank who might be of interest to Everton.

Also, with working with Cole they will probably be happy to come here and carry on working under Ashley Cole.

Lampard knows the value of clean sheets to a team and, although he has made us more proactive going forward, under him and his coaches they will be making sure that when we lose the ball all our players are in the right positions to stop counter-attacks and to win the ball back early.

As he says the further upfield we can win possession back then it's a shorter distance to our opponent's goal so that should allow us to create more chances.

Obviously Iwobi impressed in training but he has done this under previous managers only to fail when it came to matchday. Undoubtedly that was his best performance for a very long time, he now has to follow that up against Southampton.

I think that's the first time in a long time that Iwobi started and finished the game, normally he has been the first one subbed and on some of his performances he can't complain.

I also thought it was a clever move to bring Calvert-Lewin off and replace him Rondon someone else who has felt the wrath of the crowd. Had he put the chance away what a finish to a great ball that would have been.

So despite injuries to key players Frank and his staff have come in and pressed the reset button on every player at the club, and you can see the difference. Jonjoe Kenny looked as if he would be on his way out, but he put in a fantastic performance and will be hoping to keep his place against Southampton.

Confidence is so important at a club at any level and Frank and his coaches have given every player a shot in the arm and now those that have already played under him believe they can be first team regulars.

As well as the crowd being fantastic against Brentford and Leeds, you could see each player grow in confidence. Let's hope we cantake that new-found confidence into the Southampton game and pick up all 3 points.

He has form on that type of finish - 1min 50sec in to the video:-

Left foot volley

Welcome to the Everton family, Frank. Here's hoping you enjoy a long and successful time here on Merseyside.

If you find time, have a look at the story of Brian Clough on YouTube; you are very similar to him – a wonderful player and now you are in the process of beginning a career as a manager.

You have a good team behind you, stick to a plan of how you want us to play, and always have a Plan B in case of injuries when a reshuffle is needed. Communicate your intentions clearly to players and fans, be brave.

This is a Golden opportunity for you to make your mark not only in the Premier League but worldwide. Ride out the stormy weather that may come your way... be honest and you will be adored here on Merseyside.

Good Luck!

Brian. If you follow the opinion of some TWers it'll be simply because nobody else was in for them. ;-)

I alluded to Frank Lampard being well liked in football circles and obviously this helps the players heeding his message and carrying it out on the pitch.

I am quietly confident that our old trait of giving crap teams an easy win will be put to the sword and Southampton take over the mantle as no one would give us a chance against Saints so why not dent their pride.

Now I know some cynics will say he is just telling them what they want to hear. I know Barrett-Baxendale was quoted after the Brentford game saying Frank came into the boardroom and said he knew what Alan Ball meant when he said "Once Everton touches you".

I genuinely think he has been overwhelmed by the fans reaction to him his coaches and the team. Only time will tell if he is the right person to lead us back to where we want to be, but everything I have read or heard from him tells me he is the right person to help reclaim former glories.

I know we have seen more false dawns than any weatherman, and would make even the most enthusiastic Everton wary, but this just feels right to me.

Going forward, let the conversation be about the Lampard way. It will take time for the manager to perfect his preferred style and it may even take one or two windows for him to bring in the players he needs to achieve his goals. As for having a plan B, well it can only be a tinkering with his preferred way of playing.

You don't see Pep running with a Plan B, even in his first season at City he stuck to his principals and at the end of the season he identified what was needed recruitment wise to better implement his style of play. He had the confidence of the City Board and the patience of the fan base and he has paid them back in spades.

Patience is a virtue.