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

[Concrete John]

He bought well on a player by player basis but poorly in the sense that he failed to fill key positions and didn't identify the need for big personalities/leadership. So those two views are not mutually exclusive IMO.

I think that's fair, in hindsight.

I also think he was pinning a lot on El Ahmadi being a big player for us and replacing Stan, which clearly hasn't happened.

That's his biggest transfer blunder, IMO.

I wouldn't write off KEA improving and turning out to be a good player/signing, but we needed someone to hit the ground running in that position.

[Richard E]

I nearly crashed my car this morning when I heard his interview saying that we were playing long balls when we don't have the players to do so. Is he not the Manager for God's sake? Give them instructions not to do it then!

[Legion]

Safe job

[LeeB]

I initially thought he was worse than he is. I thought he was just a long-ball Britisher merchant, which he isn't. I just now think he's the wrong man at the wrong time.

I know you disagree but I think that's still a significant part of what he is.  It's been noticeable this season in games where things have gone wrong that we've very quickly resorted to kick and rush.

I don't buy that Hilts, I think they default to kick and rush. It's down to the character of the players.

[VinnieChase84]

Matt kendrick has tweeted that Vlaar is doing the pre match press stuff tomorrow instead of PL. he asks says he thinks the reason is "cause PL probably doesn't fancy having to answer questions right now"
If that's true that's truely shocking! Manager in hiding! After his bizarre subs last night, his air of desperation and now this, I'd say he's lost the plot!

[aj2k77]

Chairman M.I.A
Manager in hiding

My club deserves better leadership than this.

Lerner sell up and take your yes man Lambert with you.

[Small Rodent]

Matt kendrick has tweeted that Vlaar is doing the pre match press stuff tomorrow instead of PL. he asks says he thinks the reason is "cause PL probably doesn't fancy having to answer questions right now"
If that's true that's truely shocking! Manager in hiding! After his bizarre subs last night, his air of desperation and now this, I'd say he's lost the plot!

If that is so he is nothing short of a disgrace.

[onje_villa]

I voted "out" and it pains me to do so because I genuinely like him, I also think he can turn it around eventually but I just think something has to change. If he does stay, I really hope he turns it around as there'll be no-one happier than me.

[eastie]

Safe job

Seems to be pat murphys opinion and nothing quoted or confirmed as such in that report.

[Risso]

One of the lads in the office sent me that link with the email title LMAObert, whch I thought was unkind.

[aj2k77]

If you inherit a young team, with no personalities and or leadership and spend your transfer budget on some more young players with no leadership what do you think the final outcome will be?

[Eigentor]

I'm voting "in". He needs to win against Newcastle, though. Which should be possible based on our first-half display against W.B.A.

If he goes, I'm not convinced that the board will be able to replace him with someone better equipped to keep us up this season.

I think the best scenario possible for us now is to keep Lambert; bring in one or two experienced central midfielders and an experienced central defender. Possibly also bring in a new coach to help on the defensive coaching even if we're in the middle of a season. I'm not sure if there is much of a chance of that happening, though.

[villa `cross the mersey]

If you buy Championship players - you will get the Championship. What worries me is that the Bradford keeper was on the radio today saying how they had concentrated on our weakness of defending set pieces - a 4th Division outfit can work that out so what fecking chance have we got of survival if this manager and his coaches can`t sort it out - Staunton and Teale offered similar sentiments.
Last night was shambolic - his tactics were shocking. I said at the time it was like playground football and my sentiments have been echoed by many today.
Why the hell have we not scoured the League and Europe to bring at least 2 solid experienced playesr to lead this team?
Is it Lerner not playing ball or is Lambert less able than we all thought?

[hilts_coolerking]

I don't buy that Hilts, I think they default to kick and rush. It's down to the character of the players.

Perhaps but it appeared to be his 'go to' tactic last night after we went behind.  I don't think that was down to the players.

[Witton Warrior]

He must stay.
If I have to suffer, he can.