Nevertheless, in the end, Lampard’s warning that Everton won’t be too welcoming when the first whistle blows ultimately stood firm with Boreham Wood suffering a 2-0 defeat on Merseyside. There’s just something so grounding about seeing Premier League players walking out alongside footballers who play four leagues below them, reminding everyone what the English game is really all about. It truly is one of those moments where the well-worn cliché that is ‘The Magic of the FA Cup’ couldn’t feel more pertinent with non-league and top-flight football coming together in a beautiful collision. “It most definitely meant a lot to myself and the Club these moments are few and far between at our level.” Soccer Football – FA Cup Fifth Round – Everton v Boreham Wood – Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain – MaBoreham Wood manager Luke Garrard with fans after the match REUTERS/Peter Powell The magic of the FA Cup Frank.”įrank Lampard's text to Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard after the draw was made.Ībsolute class □□ /1U元YdQEJrĪnd although the ITV cameras could only catch a glimpse of Garrard’s reply, the very start of his message can be seen reading: “Evening Frank, really appreciate the message, can’t thank you enough. “Hopefully not too welcome when the game starts. “Don’t normally touch base like this before games but just wanted to say that I, and we as a club will make you all feel very welcome when you come to Goodison. “Purely on a coach-to-coach level, I could see what it meant to you and that’s why we do the job! Some achievements from you and the lads. Just wanted to congratulate you on the result yesterday. The text, which has also been corroborated by the Liverpool Echo, reads: “Hi Luke, Frank Lampard here. Soccer Football – FA Cup Fifth Round – Everton v Boreham Wood – Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain – MaEverton manager Frank Lampard during the match REUTERS/Peter Powell Lampard’s text to Boreham Wood manager It’s clear to see what Lampard’s text meant to the 36-year-old coach, who has managed over 300 games at the helm of the Meadow Park club having taken the job just six days after Jurgen Klopp landed at Liverpool.Īnd according to the Express, Lampard’s text to Garrard was briefly shown to the world during ITV Sport’s coverage of the game – and the message was just as classy as it was previously made out to be.
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