"Worst managerial appointment in Premier League history" - Fans slam Frank Lampard as Everton run the risk of suffering relegation for the first time since 1951
Everton lost 3-2 against Burnley in a crucial bottle-of-the-table Premier League clash on Tuesday night. In a consequential battle of the two relegation-threatened teams, the Clarets scripted a comeback victory against Frank Lampard's hapless side.
The Toffees now have 25 points after 29 matches and are placed 17th, one spot above Burnley, who have 24 points to their name.
Watford and Norwich City are the two teams below them on 22 and 18 points, respectively, after playing 30 games each.
Leeds United are on 30 points after 31 matches and have a little breathing room in the relegation scrap.
The Toffees' defeat on Wednesday night made it a real possibility for them to get relegated for the first time in their Premier League history.
Everton fans are naturally displeased with how their beloved team have performed over the last few matches, with the situation becoming gloomier with every passing week.
Here are some of the reactions from the Everton faithful following the club's 3-2 defeat against Burnley:
If Everton go down, is Frank Lampard the worst managerial appointment in Premier League history?
Everton might actually be relegated under Lampard.
I’m actually crying. 😂😭
Whoever decided to hire Frank Lampard should never be allowed make a football decision again
Putting Lampard in charge of a club fighting relegation deserves relegation.
Everton even scored two pens 😭 Lampard thinks he can fraud his way through management like he did his playing career
Frank Lampard in charge of Everton in the Premier League:
Matches - 9
Won - 2
Lost - 7
#BUREVE https://t.co/GelmG1n6BZ
I genuinely believe Benitez would’ve kept Everton safe the man knows how to manage a game to take a draw.
7 losses, 2 wins from Lampard, poor game management, too reckless to take a point, draws are the bread and butter of relegation.
Remember that time frank lampard shouted at klopp https://t.co/jgim5GCkLA
That Lampard appointment is among the worst hires I've seen in football. Fighting for your life. A guy that underwhelmed at Derby and Chelsea.
Everton are one point clear of the relegation zone with games against Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Leicester and Chelsea still to play.
When Everton sacked Rafael Benitez they were 5 points clear of the relegation zone with 2 games in hand. Ten games later they are 1 point clear of the relegation zone with no games in hand.
Burnley scored two goals in the second half to beat Everton
Burnley opened the scoring in the 12th minute via Nathan Collins at Turf Moor. Richarlison then dispatched two penalties in the 18th and 41st minutes to help the visitors go 2-1 up.
Jay Rodriguez restored parity for Burnley in the 57th minute, with Max Cornwell hitting a late winner in the 85th minute.
Upcoming games for Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard took charge of the Merseyside club in January 2022, replacing Rafa Benitez at the helm. The Englishman was expected to lead them out of a minor relegation threat. Instead, the Toffees are now embroiled in a proper relegation scrap.
He has won four and lost eight matches in all competitions since taking over and the club will need to arrest their sliding form to avoid relegation.
Their next five games are against Manchester United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Leicester City again. It is likely to prove to be a steep challenge for Lampard's men to get any decent results from these ties.