Rovers13 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I try to imagine Lambert at rovers. Could he sort out the mess? He's probably one of the few that could 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) It's a real pity there was a tiny minority intent on calling for his head. I hope now they let go of that and accept that they should be backing him It wasn't a tiny minority. I think that's rewriting history. Even I at one stage "lost it". It's nice to be wrong once in a while, it keeps you on an even keel.in terms of the fan base dave a few on a couple of websites calling for the managers head was a tiny minority. Didn't hear many chants at matches calling for his head, the wider fan base stuck with him Edited July 19, 2013 by Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Also, and I just thought of this, how many managers would have been able to keep Villa up? He basically had to buy/slash integrate an entire new first team and do this while cutting a wage bill filled with vastly overpaid players. And he only just kept Villa up, so who else would've been able to do so? Seems like the championship was almost surely a destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Most stuck with him, agreed. But the majority were far from happy, including me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 It's a real pity there was a tiny minority intent on calling for his head. I hope now they let go of that and accept that they should be backing him Now now Richard, let's be fair things looked pretty bad back then. He looked absolutely clueless and the massive turnaround certainly wasn't looking likely. Anyone that hasn't changed their mind now though is bonkers.they did chap, but it wasn't the time to lose heads and sack the manager three months into a total rebuilding job where we had just had four managers in just over three years. But I agree with your summary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I think Lambert has the potential to be the best Villa manager in the last 30 years but I don't think he's there yet. Certainly the best manager we've had in a decade though. Potential maybe but its going to be difficult for him to achieve as much as Taylor, Atkinson or Little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'd say the majority (aka people at games) were behind him. It was summed up after we were 0-4 to Spurs and the Holte End still sang "Paul Lambert's Claret and Blue Army!" If we can win a cup with Lambert that would be fantastic! Or get back into Europe. We need to tie this manager down, he's the man to take us back to the top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 After the Bradford fiasco, Lambert was not looking good at all, but I thought he could come through it ok, and he has. He's stuck to his guns and the players believe in him. He's also rather shrewd in the transfer market, which bodes well for the future. Onward and upward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Most stuck with him, agreed. But the majority were far from happy, including me.absolutely and understandably you were far from happy. But as situations change so did your opinion, again rightly. I think it's fair to say you are quite pro lambert and all I am saying is I hope those who called for his head can now alter their stance and back the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'm looking forward to the August Optimism thread. But if we get smacked by Wycombe, Luton, Crewe and Walsall i'm calling Lambert Out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoD Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 PL has really played a blinder this pre-season. Now we just need to get him on a new contract as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Gold Star today Mr Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I would think Randy wants to see improved results early on this season before tying him down on a long contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I think most people must have had there doubts about whether it would work out with Lambert at some time last season but he really is fantastic. What a man! I love the man. Credit to Lerner as well for believing in him. Exciting times at the fantastic Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I had doubts when I turned up to Newcastle at home and he was playing 3/5 at the back again. Ridiculous how long he stuck with that formation. Anyway, all is looking good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbdrum88 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 next contract extension needs to be yours lambo, fantastic job so far this pre season .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 It's a real pity there was a tiny minority intent on calling for his head. I hope now they let go of that and accept that they should be backing him I said the same about O'Neill, Houllier & McLeish It's nice to finally feel vindicated that I said it about Lambert too! Ultimate positivity looks good when things actually start going right! In Lambert We Trust! (Now... The sun has gone (in Halesowen anyway) so it's time to watch the season review from last year, followed by the Wycombe friendly on AVTV! HAPPY DAYS!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I'd say the majority (aka people at games) were behind him. It was summed up after we were 0-4 to Spurs and the Holte End still sang "Paul Lambert's Claret and Blue Army!" If we can win a cup with Lambert that would be fantastic! Or get back into Europe. We need to tie this manager down, he's the man to take us back to the top. Hopefully Lambert can be to us, what Moyes WAS for Everton. Stay for many, many years and only leave if a TOP job becomes available (which we wouldn't begrudge him, if a Chelsea/Man U comes calling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 20, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 20, 2013 Sign him up, sign him up, sign him up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I think lambert has bought into the whole history of the club - i can't see him leaving unless a huge offer came his way in a few years from the likes of Dortmund maybe - and with lambert at the helm we could be a top 6 team at least pretty soon , good times ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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