Lampard

Everton have sacked their manager Frank Lampard after a dreadful run of 11 defeats in 14 games that culminated in a 2-0 loss at West Ham.

Everton chose to stand by their latest manager with Moshiri claiming he had faith in Lampard’s work and that stability was required only 13 days before sacking him. There were chants of “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” towards Lampard’s players as well as renewed calls to sack the board following the loss to Southampton, when directors stayed away on the advice of the club’s security staff. Everton sold last season’s leading goalscorer, Richarlison in July to help them comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules. Lampard had expected to be backed in the January transfer market given there is a recognition throughout the club that the team’s striking options must improve. Lampard had overseen just one win in his last 12 Premier League matches and had been in a precarious position since the Boxing Day home defeat by Wolves, who were bottom at the time. Moshiri left the London Stadium, where he made a rare visit to watch the team, bizarrely claiming that a decision on Lampard’s future was not his to make.

Everton sack manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge, with the club second from bottom of the Premier League.

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