Lambert meeting supporters at Villa Park tonight

[JJ-AV]

Anyone going?

I managed to get a ticket through the OS.

[mjlions]

Yes will be there my Daughter was lucky in the ballot, will be interesting to hear what he's got to say

Do you know how many people were invited?

[PeterWithesShin]

I heard that about 3K applied but they can only fit a fraction of that in so had to do the lucky ballot.

[JJ-AV]

No idea, three of us applied and only one of us got in.

Never been to an event like this before, quite excited.

[RunRickyRun]

I got showjumping and table tennis.

[DangerousBri]

I won a ticket in the ballot but am working afternoons which is a shame but i have given the ticket to my old man but i been to ones before when they have been at the barn social club and there all good fun.. so hope you enjoy it if your going if you cant go its going to be played at 7pm friday eve on BBCWM

[dave.woodhall]

Around 300 here. Not really much being given away in terms of news.

[Toronto Villa]

So we're not signing Neymar and Van Persie then?

Lambet and Faulkner out!

[timeoutbigbar]

We'll be playing on grass, wearing green with 11 players.  Thats yer lot.

[London Villan]

He talked a lot about getting the fans on side and creating a rocking atmosphere at Villa Park. Also about the character of the team and needing create that team mentality and a hard work ethic. But... he can't change things overnight and won't set targets (publicly anyway) to be measured against.

He's definitely not a gag a minute manager, but he seems very determined and knows what wants out of the players.

So, nothing you wouldn't expect a new manager to say, positive and likeable. I hope it all come true on Saturday.

[JJ-AV]

Came across well. From what he said I'd imagine Warnock, Hutton and Makoun will all be gone sooner rather than later.

One worry I did have was how in awe he was of O'Neill.

[villajk]

His comments about Makoun made me laugh. 

I don't think this sort of thing is his forte but he came across better than I thought he would.  Was difficult to understand his strong Glaswegian accent at first but got used to it.

I agree about his feelings regarding McNeill.  Just a little worrying but I think he's his own man with his own way of dealing with things.

All in all I was quite impressed with him.

[London Villan]

Without wanting to kick off a MON debate, it must be said for all his faults he was a good manager, add to this the experience Lambert picked up in Europe, which you know who never had, then we might have an even better version on our hands.

[JJ-AV]

Another thing - I'd wager we've seen the last of Clark in centre mid.

Lambert spoke very, very highly of him. But said something along the lines of Clark never making a midfielder.

[Shrek]

Well come on then, spill the beans..

What did he say about Makoun? What did he say about Clark and being in midfield? Anything else worth mentioning?
Cheers, thank you much very :-)