Lambert in or out? Poll reset with majority 'in', 7th May

[mrfuse]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

[pauliewalnuts]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

Whether the fans would accept it or not won't come into it.

This is a board who appointed Alex McLeish.

[eastie]

Thanks dc5.

[Ross]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

Whether the fans would accept it or not won't come into it.

This is a board who appointed Alex McLeish.

And also the board who uninvited McLaren for an interview because of things said on "the Internet".  I've no doubt McLeish went largely due to the an reaction and expected season ticket nosedive. They'd listen and Lambert would be out if he didn't walk first.

[pauliewalnuts]

And also the board who uninvited McLaren for an interview because of things said on "the Internet".

We dont know that, though. The press said it was the case, that doesn't necessarily mean it is true.

I'd also suggest that we'd be hard pressed to find someone better qualified to bring us back up than Lambert.

[TheSandman]

If they knocked back Shecond Choice Schteve because of the reaction then why the feck did they appoint our erstwhile manager whose name should not be mentioned who was only going to provoke an even worse reaction?

[pauliewalnuts]

If they knocked back Shecond Choice Schteve because of the reaction then why the feck did they appoint our erstwhile manager whose name should not be mentioned who was only going to provoke an even worse reaction?

Indeed.

[kippaxvilla2]

Incidentally, I note there still hasn't been a credible alternative suggested, if we were to sack him now.

That says it all.

I did suggest Ray Wilkins to support him as a Senior Coach?

I note with interest that Keith Hill of Barnsley is now available.

[Clampy]

If they knocked back Shecond Choice Schteve because of the reaction then why the feck did they appoint our erstwhile manager whose name should not be mentioned who was only going to provoke an even worse reaction?

Maybe because the board based the protests on the fact that he was coming from down the road, not his poor record for playing terrible football.

[pauliewalnuts]

Incidentally, I note there still hasn't been a credible alternative suggested, if we were to sack him now.

That says it all.

I did suggest Ray Wilkins to support him as a Senior Coach?

You cant really force a support staff on a manager, though. It'd have to be a new manager or stick with what we have (Lambert, Culverhouse and Karsa are a team in the same way MON, Bibs and Cones were).

[Ross]

If they knocked back Shecond Choice Schteve because of the reaction then why the feck did they appoint our erstwhile manager whose name should not be mentioned who was only going to provoke an even worse reaction?

Indeed.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/16/steve-mcclaren-confirms-aston-villa

I recall David Pleat also saying as much on five live based on a conversation he had with McClaren.  I won't disagree with the baffling contradictory decision on TSM though. Predictable and rational they ain't!

[Dave Clark Five]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

Whether the fans would accept it or not won't come into it.

This is a board who appointed Alex McLeish.

And also the board who uninvited McLaren for an interview because of things said on "the Internet".  I've no doubt McLeish went largely due to the an reaction and expected season ticket nosedive. They'd listen and Lambert would be out if he didn't walk first.

So the best ITK will be if the Ticket Office start phoning round in March again, asking if people are going to renew.

[Ross]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

Whether the fans would accept it or not won't come into it.

This is a board who appointed Alex McLeish.

And also the board who uninvited McLaren for an interview because of things said on "the Internet".  I've no doubt McLeish went largely due to the an reaction and expected season ticket nosedive. They'd listen and Lambert would be out if he didn't walk first.

So the best ITK will be if the Ticket Office start phoning round in March again, asking if people are going to renew.

Could well be!  But fear not Randy will get his 'magic 8 ball' out again to make the decisions. It can be the only explanation.

[old man villa fan]

I do not think for a minute that Lambert thought at the start of the season he would be sending out this side at Xmas in a 3-5-2 formation:

Guzan, Clark, Herd, Lowton, Lichaj, Bennett, Ireland, Holman, Bannan, Benteke, Weimann

Subs: Given, Westwood, Bowery, El Ahmadi, Carruthers, Stevens, Albrighton

To lose Vlaar who Lambert identified as his captain and leader of young players has been of a major significance and should not be down played because he has made a few mistakes coming to terms with the premier league.

The failure to sign an attacking midfield player has hurt us but having failed to bring in Dempsey it was not through not seeing what was required.

In hindsight, it is clear we need a dominant midfield player to protect the younger players.  Perhaps he thought that playing more on the front foot that this type of player would not be required.

He is currently going through a game having been dealt a few shit hands.  Let's hope the cards improve.

[Chipsticks]

If Lambert gets us relegated, there isn't a cat in hells chance that he will stay in the job. Can you really see the fans accepting that?  Long term planning goes out of the window if we are relegated.

No the fans wont accept that but the fans should have more patience, behind me if we pass backwards there's nearly a riot so God know's what would happen if we were relegated

Whether the fans would accept it or not won't come into it.

This is a board who appointed Alex McLeish.

And also the board who uninvited McLaren for an interview because of things said on "the Internet".  I've no doubt McLeish went largely due to the an reaction and expected season ticket nosedive. They'd listen and Lambert would be out if he didn't walk first.

By that logic why did they appoint McLeish then? Considering there was a riot at Villa Park.