12 Aug 2017 09:17:44
Somebody mentioned bringing Rickie Lambert back to the club. I agree 100% with this, not as a player but as an inspirational coach. He and Le God remain as the best penalty takers the PL has ever seen and by God one thing we're crap at is penalties. He also would be a great motivator to the academy as he was a very average player when he started his career in football but proved that anything is possible if you just keep determined to succeed. I may be being a bit sentimental over this but the man was adored at SFC and always wore his heart on his sleeve. The good feeling he would bring to the club would surely be worth a go and he and us would have nothing to lose.


1.) 12 Aug 2017
12 Aug 2017 13:58:07
Can't think of many better penalty takers than Lambert or Le Tissier. Shearer, of course. Probably the best three

Where is Lambert heading? I haven't checked for a week or so, but something about Plymouth showing interest. He's still a high level player. No disrespect to the Argyle or anything, but Lambo should still be a regular at a higher level. I'd pick him for Cardiff every time over their other options. I'd have him back at Southampton, no questions asked!

To be fair though, Lambert lived the dream. A great story. To go from being rejected by Liverpool's academy or whatever to having to work in a beetroot factory before playing for various lower division sides, gaining a reputation as a fine frontman, got that crucial move to Bristol Rovers, picked up a lot of interest and showed his pedigree as a goal machine. The move to Southampton was perfect for all parties, and took him (and he took us) to the highest level. Not only did Rickie Lambert become one of the country's leading goal scorers, but he then reached the pinnacle by playing for England. And scoring with his first touch. His first touch! Scoring with his first touch in that important game against Scotland, picking up a handful more caps and being involved in the World Cup squad too. Great stuff. Then of course he also (back to the gist) go his dream come true of playing for his boyhood club, his beloved Liverpool. Shame that didn't really catch fire

But still, what a wonderful career, and, it's not over yet.


2.) 12 Aug 2017
12 Aug 2017 14:27:36
That awkward moment when you realise what you've written is factually incorrect. D'oh, I've just discovered Lambert has already left Cardiff City. The Saints legend is currently without a club

Let's get him then!