villianusa Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We have 11 days to save our league status. If nothing happens tomorrow, then I believe we are stuck with him until the end of the season. The club may be improving behind the scenes, but where it truly matters I have never seen it so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 11, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2015 The club may be improving behind the scenes, but where it truly matters I have never seen it so bad. I'd even argue that it isn't improving behind the scenes. The same man is at the very top and is the single biggest reason we are where we are in terms of shelling out buttons each season to maintain a Premier League squad at a time of unprecedented riches. I don't regard the hiring of a sticking plaster to cover a gaping wound to be any kind of tangible improvement. I find it baffling that these recruitments are happening at all in the current climate at VP. The mixed signals make my head spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We are not improving behind the scenes were a club in total freefall in every aspect, improving finances wont mean shit when we lose out on 100's of millions because were relegated. We're an absolute joke and Lamberts record is completely indefensible to even his most staunch suporters now, what excuse does he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The scariest thing for me is that Fox and Lerner will still back him after this. The media should be going mental, but the fact is they won't. The media on twitter have turned on him and the club tonight , there is no getting away from how poor we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The club may be improving behind the scenes, but where it truly matters I have never seen it so bad. I'd even argue that it isn't improving behind the scenes. The same man is at the very top and is the single biggest reason we are where we are in terms of shelling out buttons each season to maintain a Premier League squad at a time of unprecedented riches. I don't regard the hiring of a sticking plaster to cover a gaping wound to be any kind of tangible improvement. I find it baffling that these recruitments are happening at all in the current climate at VP. The mixed signals make my head spin. Looks rather foolish when your hire a chief commercial office and he is quoted as saying "I am particularly looking forward to working with a senior management team that understands the opportunity that the Premier League's global television reach offers clubs today '' the very same day the team puts in another woeful non goalscoring performance and slip into the relegation zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The club may be improving behind the scenes, but where it truly matters I have never seen it so bad. I'd even argue that it isn't improving behind the scenes. The same man is at the very top and is the single biggest reason we are where we are in terms of shelling out buttons each season to maintain a Premier League squad at a time of unprecedented riches. I don't regard the hiring of a sticking plaster to cover a gaping wound to be any kind of tangible improvement. I find it baffling that these recruitments are happening at all in the current climate at VP. The mixed signals make my head spin. I would agree. What I meant is, we hired someone of Tom Fox's caliber. I w.as surprised we got him the way things have been going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) The club may be improving behind the scenes, but where it truly matters I have never seen it so bad.I'd even argue that it isn't improving behind the scenes. The same man is at the very top and is the single biggest reason we are where we are in terms of shelling out buttons each season to maintain a Premier League squad at a time of unprecedented riches. I don't regard the hiring of a sticking plaster to cover a gaping wound to be any kind of tangible improvement. I find it baffling that these recruitments are happening at all in the current climate at VP. The mixed signals make my head spin.Looks rather foolish when your hire a chief commercial office and he is quoted as saying "I am particularly looking forward to working with a senior management team that understands the opportunity that the Premier League's global television reach offers clubs today '' the very same day the team puts in another woeful non goalscoring performance and slip into the relegation zone.They don't think we will go down, I'm sure of it. They think, somehow, we will escape. >We have done it twice before and have a better squad with more experience< They can't see past that, and the fact Lambert doesn't cause problems. Edited February 11, 2015 by DK82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm baffled to how Lambert is so sure we will get safe. There is nothing to indicate that we have any chance. It's not a blip in form it's a copitualtion nearing on self destruction. I fear if we do go we will end up like Leeds. I've just got back for one of the worst performances I can think of against a team who are in as bad as form as us. It's a joke. It's time for Lambert to do the right thing and admit it isn't working. 11 days to save our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 He isn't sure of anything but what else is he really going to say? Even 10 years from now he'll probably never admit that he did a poor job here, thats the way managers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Whilst we're in touching distance of safety Lerner isn't going to sack him. I think in the coming days the club will release a statement which will esentially be a vote of confidence. Don't be surprised to see Randy jetting in soon too, to give the players a pep talk it's something he often does when things are looking hairy. Are you for real ? An inept chairman , giving a pep talk to this team , instead of the inept manager , yea , I can really see that being the catalyst . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We desperately need a change, some new ideas and optimism will definitely change the mood around the club. Lambert has done his best under difficult circumstances, but we both need a break from one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Whilst we're in touching distance of safety Lerner isn't going to sack him. I think in the coming days the club will release a statement which will esentially be a vote of confidence. Don't be surprised to see Randy jetting in soon too, to give the players a pep talk it's something he often does when things are looking hairy. Are you for real ? An inept chairman , giving a pep talk to this team , instead of the inept manager , yea , I can really see that being the catalyst . What are you talking about? Am I for real. It's something that Randy has done on more than one occasion in the past, as report by the local and national press. I didn't say it would be a catalyst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What I think will end up happening is this: We continue to falter in the league while the board still back Lambert citing his experience in keeping us up in previous seasons. When we go down this changes to backing Lambert because he has a history of promotions with Norwich. Despite protests, the board still stick with him and we go into the new season with Lambert still in charge. I think the board's plan then will be to see how things work out with regards to promotion and if we're not on track for automatic promotion by Christmas they'll get rid then, at which point we'll probably have horrendously low attendances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lexicon Posted February 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2015 I don't feel any ill-will towards Lambert as it stands but he's got to go. It's not working out and I think the Hull game was the tipping point in terms of whether he could rescue it or not. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What I think will end up happening is this: We continue to falter in the league while the board still back Lambert citing his experience in keeping us up in previous seasons. When we go down this changes to backing Lambert because he has a history of promotions with Norwich. Despite protests, the board still stick with him and we go into the new season with Lambert still in charge. I think the board's plan then will be to see how things work out with regards to promotion and if we're not on track for automatic promotion by Christmas they'll get rid then, at which point we'll probably have horrendously low attendances. I dont care what anyone says about this statement but if Lambert is here after this summer regardless of what happens between now and then i am disowning this club until Lerner and Lambert are both gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villanun Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What I think will end up happening is this: We continue to falter in the league while the board still back Lambert citing his experience in keeping us up in previous seasons. When we go down this changes to backing Lambert because he has a history of promotions with Norwich. Despite protests, the board still stick with him and we go into the new season with Lambert still in charge. I think the board's plan then will be to see how things work out with regards to promotion and if we're not on track for automatic promotion by Christmas they'll get rid then, at which point we'll probably have horrendously low attendances. I hope you're wrong. I fear you're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Obviously I made a lot of assumptions there, but if I had to pick one single most likely outcome it would be that. I just can't see Lerner sacking Lambert immediately even if we go down. I just get the impression that they'll back him until the precedents run out. Edited February 11, 2015 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted February 11, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ten goals less than any other team in the PL Eleven goals less than any team in the championship, Division 1 or 2 Worse by -5 Goal difference than any other PL team Two wins in 21 games Bottom based on ten game form guide Why is he still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycVILLA Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sorry Paul, but its time to go. We need some fresh ideas and motivation, something you no longer bring to the team. Glenn Hoddle is my realistic pick as the replacement, now. Andre Villas-Boas would be my long term target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ten goals less than any other team in the PL Eleven goals less than any team in the championship, Division 1 or 2 Worse by -5 Goal difference than any other PL team Two wins in 21 games Bottom based on ten game form guide Why is he still here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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