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

[Toronto Villa]

Probably helped following on from McLeish as well. Even when we were having shite we were more entertaining to watch than last season.

He's given us football that we want to watch, players that we want to embrace. Despite the depths of this season at times there has been a plan and he's stuck to it and it is something we can all get behind. Our fans aren't stupid. They can see it evolving. We need to keep on believing.

[paulcomben]

Well, Man United are bound to want the mighty Lambo now.

[Mister E]

Well, Man United are bound to want the mighty Lambo now.

Tongue in cheek? - I hope so: he's no way proved himself for a job like that yet.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Like the young players, he still has a lot to learn but he'll get there. Of all the British managers around today, I'd expect him to be one of the few that will still be around in 5, not to mention 10 years time. The man's progressive and I can't see him sitting back as you can tell he wants to win things.

I'd be a lot more happier if he can sort out the defence, something he failed to do at Norwich in his 3 years there. It's naive to think we can just outscore other teams every week.

[PaulTheVillan]

Since the 2nd half v Newcastle we've been pretty good. I like what I'm seeing.

[MoetVillan]

Remained voting IN, which i have done since the poll started.  Id like an improved backline, either through coaching or new faces, I think with the age of these players on the whole, a lot will come with experience.  Really happy with the front line up.  Would be delighted if we could replace Given, Dunne, Bannan, Nzog and Ireland with the quality he has already proven to bring in, and with Gardner and Carruthers coming through potentially, it has started to look long term promising

[MoetVillan]

And Bent out too

[Ger Regan]

So, as a matter of interest, who voted 'out'?

[eastie]

No question that things were dicey up until late January and many a chairman may have pulled the trigger.
It took a long time to settle on a formation of play that suited the players but once we got that right the younger lads have blossomed and came on leaps and bounds- the last few months have been hugely encouraging and the signs are good for the future.

We need to add 2 or 3 players to improve the side and if we can get the defence more solid and add another midfielder then there is no reason we cannot finish top half next year.

Lambert was my choice last season and i would probably have pulled the trigger after the millwall game but i am delighted he has pulled things together and  really do feel excited about the future .

[VillaAlways]

So, as a matter of interest, who voted 'out'?

Me. And it was fully justified back in January. Worst league defeat in history and going out in a semi final over 2 legs to a 4th division side.Delighted he has turned things around now

[Legion]

I think Ger might be referring to the solitary vote on the reset poll.

[VillaAlways]

I think Ger might be referring to the solitary vote on the reset poll.

Ahhhhh. They will be Small Heathens probably

[jonzy85]

Well, Man United are bound to want the mighty Lambo now.

In 2 years time, when Moyes has underwhelmed and we have gone from strength to strength, this may not be so ridiculous.

[supertom]

Our form over the last 3 months has been a lot better. You can see the turnaround. He's finally found a system that works too and can utilize a very talented front 3. His eye for a signing is largely good. There's no out and out duffers. Dawkins is a loan. No impact though. It was a punt, but it's no biggy. Bowery could prove useful and I'd be interested to see him playing as an out and out forward, rather than out of position on the wing.
KEA hasn't been great but you can see there's ability there. And our other youngens have plenty of potential. Tekkers, Westwood and Lowton have been fantastic signings though. Re-signing Guzan has also been a master stroke.
We looked dead and buried over xmas and early jan. Now however, we look like an entertaining, if erratic, mid-table side. Next season, with 3-4 quality additions, bodes well.

[Ger Regan]

There's a major difference between last season and this season. Last season we were an a major downward curve (and only for our decent start would have been relegated), whereas this year we have seen a real upward curve. We might end up on roughly the same amount of points (although we've already bettered last year), but I know which scenario fills me with more confidence.