Lambert Out?

[Chris Smith]

Lerner might do better now he isn't weighed down with his responsibility to the Cleveland Browns.

He's still got people like Faulkner working for him though.  A man who thinks that the decision to appoint McLeish was only a bad one with the benefit of hindsight.

It seems to me that Faulkner is essentially an overseer of the business side of things and has little input into football decisions, I doubt it was his decision to appoint Mcleish and in defending it he's just sticking up for his boss and toeing the party line.

You may be right chris but I feel we could do with an experienced football man on the board to help out Paul and randy.

To do what, exactly? I don't like the concept of board room interference of in team matters, I'd rather allow a manager be allowed to do his job and sink or swim by his own decisions.

[dave.woodhall]

It has been posted on here before, get rid of Faulkner and get someone in with a football brain before we have any more American shitty style half time entertainment ( in the bloody Championship)

Not having half-time entertainment being the prime reason to sack a CEO?

[Risso]

It has been posted on here before, get rid of Faulkner and get someone in with a football brain before we have any more American shitty style half time entertainment ( in the bloody Championship)

Not having half-time entertainment being the prime reason to sack a CEO?

I think there's more than enough ammunition without that to be honest.

[TopDeck113]

Am I happy with the start to the season? No.

Do I still think Lambert is the right man for the job? Yes.

We'll be alright. Things will pick up and we'll be mid-table this season - and push on next.

[Risso]

Am I happy with the start to the season? No.

Do I still think Lambert is the right man for the job? Yes.

I agree with that, but I do think that Lerner needs to make some more money available in January, and this time it shouldn't all be spent on lower division players.  There's no point in scaling back our wage bill, if our turnover gets reduced by us getting relegated.

[eastie]

Lerner might do better now he isn't weighed down with his responsibility to the Cleveland Browns.

He's still got people like Faulkner working for him though.  A man who thinks that the decision to appoint McLeish was only a bad one with the benefit of hindsight.

It seems to me that Faulkner is essentially an overseer of the business side of things and has little input into football decisions, I doubt it was his decision to appoint Mcleish and in defending it he's just sticking up for his boss and toeing the party line.

You may be right chris but I feel we could do with an experienced football man on the board to help out Paul and randy.

To do what, exactly? I don't like the concept of board room interference of in team matters, I'd rather allow a manager be allowed to do his job and sink or swim by his own decisions.

Nothing to do with team affairs obviously,  but to provide valuable experience of running a football club and advice. Someone like graham Taylor or houllier on the board would be an asset.

[Mister E]

Am I happy with the start to the season? No.

Do I still think Lambert is the right man for the job? Yes.

I agree with that, but I do think that Lerner needs to make some more money available in January, and this time it shouldn't all be spent on lower division players.  There's no point in scaling back our wage bill, if our turnover gets reduced by us getting relegated.

But how do we know that buying "lower division players" is the wrong approach? - Lowton and Bennett have shown me enough to suggest that - given time - they will become very good EPL players.
not all the budget was spent on such players: we have brought in four internationals from the Dutch / Belgian leagues: they should be good enough to ensure our EPL status and then for us to build through next year.

In fact, PL has done exactly what people on here were clamouring for over the last two seasons: offload the expensive MON players and shop for bargains elsewhere.

[eastie]

Am I happy with the start to the season? No.

Do I still think Lambert is the right man for the job? Yes.

I agree with that, but I do think that Lerner needs to make some more money available in January, and this time it shouldn't all be spent on lower division players.  There's no point in scaling back our wage bill, if our turnover gets reduced by us getting relegated.

But how do we know that buying "lower division players" is the wrong approach? - Lowton and Bennett have shown me enough to suggest that - given time - they will become very good EPL players.
not all the budget was spent on such players: we have brought in four internationals from the Dutch / Belgian leagues: they should be good enough to ensure our EPL status and then for us to build through next year.

In fact, PL has done exactly what people on here were clamouring for over the last two seasons: offload the expensive MON players and shop for bargains elsewhere.

All of lamberts signings have shown they could be good acquisitions and I think maybe a couple of experienced heads in January would be ideal, I certainly am not concerned at the players lambert has bought in .

[Risso]

I don't think any of them have shown that they're particularly good enough yet, and having half the team trying to get up to speed at the same time is what's lead us to our current position, ie our worst start for nearly 30 years. 

[Mister E]

... and having half the team trying to get up to speed at the same time is what's lead us to our current position, ie our worst start for nearly 30 years. 

True.
The issue is all about their ability to get up to speed in enough time to become mid-table rather than relegation fodder.

[dave.woodhall]

It has been posted on here before, get rid of Faulkner and get someone in with a football brain before we have any more American shitty style half time entertainment ( in the bloody Championship)

Not having half-time entertainment being the prime reason to sack a CEO?

I think there's more than enough ammunition without that to be honest.

With everything and everyone so wrong I'm amazed the club still exists.

[Chipsticks]

It has been posted on here before, get rid of Faulkner and get someone in with a football brain before we have any more American shitty style half time entertainment ( in the bloody Championship)

Not having half-time entertainment being the prime reason to sack a CEO?

I think there's more than enough ammunition without that to be honest.

With everything and everyone so wrong I'm amazed the club still exists.

Didn't you hear? We've already been relegated and Bent is holding the club hostage.

[hilts_coolerking]

With everything and everyone so wrong I'm amazed the club still exists.

All I can say to that is if Randy's so marvellous and we're lucky to have him, how come the last two years have been like an explosion in a shit factory?

[Risso]

It has been posted on here before, get rid of Faulkner and get someone in with a football brain before we have any more American shitty style half time entertainment ( in the bloody Championship)

Not having half-time entertainment being the prime reason to sack a CEO?

I think there's more than enough ammunition without that to be honest.

With everything and everyone so wrong I'm amazed the club still exists.

No you're right, everything at the club is just tickety-boo.

[dave.woodhall]

With everything and everyone so wrong I'm amazed the club still exists.

All I can say to that is if Randy's so marvellous and we're lucky to have him, how come the last two years have been like an explosion in a shit factory?

No exaggeration there at all.