He’s the perfect fit, he would sort out the defence, tactically spot on similar to Rafa and he’s also good enough to push us towards the top 6 over the next few years l.
Basically Bruce is gone so material Edwards used to wind up fans has gone. Now he knows none of us want lampard so he is using that.
Out of all the journalists out there he is one who won’t have a source under the new owners
He’s not likely to just come in and immediately try to get them to play his style, that will come over time and with better players. Good managers use the players they have and get them playing to their strengths.
It’s a more positive appointment than the others also based on the fact they have been holding talks with him since the summer. It shows this is a considered decision and not rushed.