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

[pauliewalnuts]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

[eastie]

If we can get any kind of positive run going in the remaining games it will be a good sign going into next season. But it's absolutely vital he learns from his errors and sorts out our weakness in defence and our lack of reliable experience.

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though. There's been some positive aspects lately but at the same time, I want to see that Lambert has learnt from these and can keep them going. I want to see that the defence keeps improving (slightly).

If he's in charge next season, in the Prem and things start as they have this season, we should act swiftly. If we're still scrapping around the bottom 3 in November he has to go. We need enough time to get a new man and leave him time to identify tarets for the Jan window. 

Very good assessment supertom.

[eastie]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

Mcleish was saying similar the day before he was sacked- he said randy was behind me and spoken with him , he said he went into faulkners office to talk plans for next season and was sacked- what lerner may have told lambert several months ago may change by the end of season  - i think if relegated he will go , but lets hope we survive .

[dave.woodhall]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

Mcleish was saying similar the day before he was sacked- he said randy was behind me and spoken with him , he said he went into faulkners office to talk plans for next season and was sacked- what lerner may have told lambert several months ago may change by the end of season  - i think if relegated he will go , but lets hope we survive .

McLeish can say what he likes, but the world and his wife knew he was gone long before then.

[Damo70]

I have never wanted Lambert out, although it has been hard to defend him or not call for his head on occasions (too many occasions). I can see what he is tryng to do. In fairness, I think we all can. Unfortunately we can also all see the league table and the goals that go into our net. But the grass isn't always greener. Last summer we all seemed to want PL or OGS and let's face it, they were both gambles. The grass is always greener/next bright young thing always reminds me of Graham Turner unfortunately.

[Chris Smith]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

So do I. I honestly don't think we need another summer spent searching for a new manager. 

[Brend'Watkins]

I'd stick with Lambert for sure.  With the current squad I don't think any manager would fare much better and might even do worse. 

[eastie]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

So do I. I honestly don't think we need another summer spent searching for a new manager. 

As i said, lerner may well have told him at Xmas as lambert suggested, but that doesn't mean that he cannot change his mind since then - we have won 2 leagues games this year and been humiliated in 2 cups, i would think lerner will see how the season pans out before deciding on anything.

He would hardly tell his manager if he was thinking of sacking him- if we survive i think he will stay if not i think he will go.

If he stays i think he will have learnt a lot from this season as will the players and three decent signings could see us in midtable nxt season .

[pauliewalnuts]

I agree. I think a decent number of us are tired of that annual circus.

I also think Lerner can see that the current manager still has very good levels of support from the fans.

[rutski]

after the first 5 games there were lots of posts about the peaks and troughs off the coming season. if we had been limping along not trying to change the way we play football then the patiencce would have worn thin very much more quickly because of the inconsistency in results.
i would say the majority have stuck with what we have seen and backed the manager but some of the histrionics from the minority have been nothing short of spectacular. we arent safe, far from it, but the change on the pitch has been needed and will make us stronger in the long run.

[richardhubbard]

We tried to change too much too soon, but Lambert had to put with damage of previous 3 seasons

I would keep him, i think we seen things turning last 5-6 weeks, just hope its enough

[eastie]

Histrionics ? I think the heaviest defeat in 139 yrs, the losing to a 4th tier team in a 2 leg semi final along with some other dreadful lows have been just cause for criticism - lets hope the corner has been turned and we pull through- everyone will be stronger for the experience, but the criticism in my book was justified.

[maidstonevillain]

If we struggle through and just about hang on by the skin of our teeth I'd still be tempted to turf him in all honesty though.

I genuinely think there is no chance whatsoever of this happening (the turfing out). He said Lerner told him this, and I believe him.

Mcleish was saying similar the day before he was sacked- he said randy was behind me and spoken with him , he said he went into faulkners office to talk plans for next season and was sacked- what lerner may have told lambert several months ago may change by the end of season  - i think if relegated he will go , but lets hope we survive .

Mcleish was gone by the time of Bolton at the latest.

[Damo70]

Although on face value they seemed to disagree, I agree with both rutski and eastie. We have seen the positives and generally been very supportive, but the lows have been more often and more spectacular than the highs so you can't knock the 'histrionics of the few'. PL has been lucky it has been relatively low key and relatively a few.

[Ads]

Last March, the manager walked onto the pitch at the DW and was given a barrage of abuse, after hearing songs clamouring for his sacking.

This March, the manager walks on the pitch, gets clapped and has his name chanted, after it had been sung during the match.

This is despite the previous manager being statistically better (I think we will finish with more wins and more points than last season).

Unless we are relegated, there is no chance he will be sacked and even then, I am not too sure he would go.