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

[danlanza]

Two decent defender buys and we will finish higher than tenth next season.

4th. Oh yes.

[TheSandman]

There was an interesting interview with Lambert in one of the Sunday papers up here today. I can't find an online version of it but for me two things shone out for me. First of all, is his work ethic. The article made it clear that this time of year the training ground is pretty much deserted but Lambert is in there dealing with agents, checking up on the new training pitches and so on and he seems very hands on. He says that he doesn't get a proper holiday and that if he gets away he has to keep the phone on all of the time so he can still deal with things. Second, is you can tell how immensely proud he is with what he has at the club. Not just the players but he speaks glowingly of the facilities and stadium. The writer even compares Celtic and Rangers' training grounds unfavourably to Bodymoor Heath (they both could fit together within the complex and leave room for a few more pitches being the comment) and Lambert is effusive about them.

[richardhubbard]

Based on performance of team since Christmas and signing so far this summer we could be in for something special this coming season

[edgysatsuma89]

Do Scottish people understand him?

[Percy McCarthy]

Based on performance of team since Christmas and signing so far this summer we could be in for something special this coming season

I agree.

[LeeB]

Based on performance of team since Christmas and signing so far this summer we could be in for something special this coming season

I agree.

Count me in too.

[Tom_Mc9?]

Two decent defender buys and we will finish higher than tenth next season.

4th. Oh yes.

Nope.

[Damo70]

There was an interesting interview with Lambert in one of the Sunday papers up here today. I can't find an online version of it but for me two things shone out for me. First of all, is his work ethic. The article made it clear that this time of year the training ground is pretty much deserted but Lambert is in there dealing with agents, checking up on the new training pitches and so on and he seems very hands on. He says that he doesn't get a proper holiday and that if he gets away he has to keep the phone on all of the time so he can still deal with things. Second, is you can tell how immensely proud he is with what he has at the club. Not just the players but he speaks glowingly of the facilities and stadium. The writer even compares Celtic and Rangers' training grounds unfavourably to Bodymoor Heath (they both could fit together within the complex and leave room for a few more pitches being the comment) and Lambert is effusive about them.

I read an article on PL when he took over. He is from a village around the Glasgow area. The word village always sounds pleasant, but apparently this is a pretty run down and tough area. The gist of the article was how this upbringing had shaped him and his work ethic and will to win.

[mr underhill]

well his work ethic is slipping as he has not signed a player for a few hours, so its a big no from me

[Mister E]

There was an interesting interview with Lambert in one of the Sunday papers up here today. I can't find an online version of it but for me two things shone out for me. First of all, is his work ethic. The article made it clear that this time of year the training ground is pretty much deserted but Lambert is in there dealing with agents, checking up on the new training pitches and so on and he seems very hands on. He says that he doesn't get a proper holiday and that if he gets away he has to keep the phone on all of the time so he can still deal with things. Second, is you can tell how immensely proud he is with what he has at the club. Not just the players but he speaks glowingly of the facilities and stadium. The writer even compares Celtic and Rangers' training grounds unfavourably to Bodymoor Heath (they both could fit together within the complex and leave room for a few more pitches being the comment) and Lambert is effusive about them.

This is all good stuff ... while things are on the up.
His hyper-involvement becomes a potential problem when things are not going well: this is when Faulkener et al earn their dosh - not allowing the good things Lambert does to become problems when things are not working well.

But don't mis-interpret my comments - he's a good man and a force for good at the Villa right now.

[edgysatsuma89]

There was an interesting interview with Lambert in one of the Sunday papers up here today. I can't find an online version of it but for me two things shone out for me. First of all, is his work ethic. The article made it clear that this time of year the training ground is pretty much deserted but Lambert is in there dealing with agents, checking up on the new training pitches and so on and he seems very hands on. He says that he doesn't get a proper holiday and that if he gets away he has to keep the phone on all of the time so he can still deal with things. Second, is you can tell how immensely proud he is with what he has at the club. Not just the players but he speaks glowingly of the facilities and stadium. The writer even compares Celtic and Rangers' training grounds unfavourably to Bodymoor Heath (they both could fit together within the complex and leave room for a few more pitches being the comment) and Lambert is effusive about them.

This is all good stuff ... while things are on the up.
His hyper-involvement becomes a potential problem when things are not going well: this is when Faulkener et al earn their dosh - not allowing the good things Lambert does to become problems when things are not working well.

But don't mis-interpret my comments - he's a good man and a force for good at the Villa right now.

I saw the new superman movie yesterday, and after reading that post I can see lambert with a cape on.

[SoccerHQ]

Top 10 will do me next year, I think we'll still be a big "green" for much higher as the defensive set up under Lambert still concerns me.

Above all I just want a progressive season with no relegation battle, some entertaining games and us scoring goals like we were doing post xmas. It doesn't take that much to finish 8th or 9th in the league.

[Ian.]

Lambert is certainly making the summer transfer thread worthwhile. Over the years that thread has become a wish list for many posters. Now we're signing players throughout the window and gives us something to yap about.
I must admit though I have never heard of any of our signings to date under Lambert except Westwood and of course Guzan but it does make it quite interesting.

[richardhubbard]

The guy played utter blinder this summer , with new signing in June and the good players signed up on extensions well into 2016-17.

If we can now clear out given, Ireland, Hutton , bannan and self and reinvest in another no 10 and right back, we can have a really good season.

I like him to keep bent but hey ho...

[dave shelley]

What duration of contract is Paul Lambert on?  Perhaps someone should look at  him being the next one to sign an improved one.