Paul Lambert press conference

[James]

PWS - Hogg is doing well at Pompey (I think). I realise they're not spoiled for choice but didn't I read on here that he won Player of the Year?

We sold Hogg to Watford didn't we?

[Dave]

It is pretty tough to expect a 21 year old to go from Shamrock Rovers to the Premier League in one jump.

Without sounding funny......Then why sign him in the first place?

Because he has potential and came cheap. Doyle, Coleman and Mclean have shown that singing League of Ireland players can be a shred move.

I really wish the notion that players of 21, 22, 23 etc have potential. They have potential at 16, 17, 18. By the time they get to 21 they should have made the grade or not. They aren't kids anymore!

When Didier Drogba was 21 he hadn't signed his first professional contract. At age 24 he was a reserve in the French second division.

He should presumably have just given up at that point.

[PeterWithesShin]

PWS - Hogg is doing well at Pompey (I think). I realise they're not spoiled for choice but didn't I read on here that he won Player of the Year?

We sold Hogg to Watford didn't we?

According to Wiki he came 4th in the Watford POTY.

[brian green]

Stayvie Bull was driving a fork lift truck at 26.

[brian green]

Allegedly

[Risso]

A very good piece in the mirror (ahem) to get the old expectation rising.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-nursey-reckons-aston-villa-866222

His English is terrible.  Not very impressive at all.

[maidstonevillain]

A very good piece in the mirror (ahem) to get the old expectation rising.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-nursey-reckons-aston-villa-866222

His English is terrible.  Not very impressive at all.

It is for the Mirror. Catering for the lowest common denominator.

[Risso]

A very good piece in the mirror (ahem) to get the old expectation rising.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-nursey-reckons-aston-villa-866222

His English is terrible.  Not very impressive at all.

It is for the Mirror. Catering for the lowest common denominator.

"I think Lambert will normally always play to win" indeed.

[Matt Collins]

Normally always eh?

[Nev]

I don't know if it has been mentioned but the new manager wants to swop the dugouts around so that the home one is nearer to the Holte.

A very small, some would say insignificant move, but a clever one in my opinion. Reminds me of something Sir Graham would've done, it's the attention to detail.

A work colleague has asked why they are in the position they are at the moment, is there a reason why the visitors are nearer to the home end? Is there a story behind this and moreover, does anyone care?

[Mazrim]

I like details like that. Its the sort of thing that would never have crossed TSM's mind for instance. I liked when MON had the big daft Recaro seats torn out of the dugouts because he didnt want his subs feeling comfortable.

This may be nothing more than a microscopic edge but it all adds up. Also, a change is as good as a rest.

[Concrete John]

I also remember MON moving the away fans from behind the goal in the lower North Stand.  Always thought that was a good move.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I like details like that. Its the sort of thing that would never have crossed TSM's mind for instance. I liked when MON had the big daft Recaro seats torn out of the dugouts because he didnt want his subs feeling comfortable.

This may be nothing more than a microscopic edge but it all adds up. Also, a change is as good as a rest.

I didn't realise that, bit harsh considering he never used them

[Hadley83]

I also like the idea of swapping the Dugout's around. At least he is thinking of the little things from the off.

On a seperate note, Does anyone know why the Subs warm up towards the North Stand and not the Holte? I preffered it the otherway around, think it was easier to help spur them on.

[Risso]

I don't know if it has been mentioned but the new manager wants to swop the dugouts around so that the home one is nearer to the Holte.

A very small, some would say insignificant move, but a clever one in my opinion. Reminds me of something Sir Graham would've done, it's the attention to detail.

A work colleague has asked why they are in the position they are at the moment, is there a reason why the visitors are nearer to the home end? Is there a story behind this and moreover, does anyone care?

Seeing as Graham Taylor has been here twice, he clearly didn't think of it or they wouldn't need changing!