Players Respect Lambert

[pauliewalnuts]

I get it.  If someone connected with our club says something like -"Liverpool will always have a special place in my heart" - we suspect them.

If however they say something like - "Villa are a great club and I am proud and honoured to be able to try and prove myself here " - then we suspect them.

All clear now.

Off to the scapegoat thread for me.

It's possible to accept the point that quotes attributed to players often come from media departments or agents or other PR reps working with the player themselves, but also to believe in all the positivity, though.

[KevinGage]

Plus, any PR or media department worth their salt will be able to ask leading questions - to get the answers they want. 

I'll take the attitude of the new mob over the likes of Dunne an co anyday though.  Reporter:  Why did you leave Manchester City?   Dunne:  "Because they sold me."  Then sitting in the press conference with a face like a smacked arse.

Targeting players who are at the stage of their careers that they view us as a step up is clearly the way we're going - and the approach has much merit.  But they need to be the right players too. The vast majority of players in the lower leagues in the UK and somewhat weaker leagues abroad won't be of the required standard. The skill is in finding those that are. 

[adrenachrome]

I get it.  If someone connected with our club says something like -"Liverpool will always have a special place in my heart" - we suspect them.

If however they say something like - "Villa are a great club and I am proud and honoured to be able to try and prove myself here " - then we suspect them.

All clear now.

Off to the scapegoat thread for me.

It's possible to accept the point that quotes attributed to players often come from media departments or agents or other PR reps working with the player themselves, but also to believe in all the positivity, though.

Not on the Interwebs it isn't. What you are suggesting would be unbinary and would break the internet for sure.

   

[eamonn]

Apologies if it's common knowledge but why did Lambert leave Dortmund so soon? Family?

[dekko]

Apologies if it's common knowledge but why did Lambert leave Dortmund so soon? Family?

This could be very unreliable but a Celtic fan told me Lambert's wife had terrible homesickness and couldn't settle in Germany.

He was very good for Dortmund, learned German and was a fans favourite (still is to this day) so it was almost certainly some off-the-pitch stuff.

[Lizz]

Apologies if it's common knowledge but why did Lambert leave Dortmund so soon? Family?

This could be very unreliable but a Celtic fan told me Lambert's wife had terrible homesickness and couldn't settle in Germany.

He was very good for Dortmund, learned German and was a fans favourite (still is to this day) so it was almost certainly some off-the-pitch stuff.

I'm pretty sure they're now separated, with Mrs Lambert and the children living in Scotland.

[Sexual Ealing]

Apologies if it's common knowledge but why did Lambert leave Dortmund so soon? Family?

This could be very unreliable but a Celtic fan told me Lambert's wife had terrible homesickness and couldn't settle in Germany.

He was very good for Dortmund, learned German and was a fans favourite (still is to this day) so it was almost certainly some off-the-pitch stuff.

I think I read that it was an illness to one of his kids that prompted the return home.

[dave.woodhall]

It's not only current players www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/big-interview-aston-villa-legend-4803982

[claretandbeer]

It's not only current players www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/big-interview-aston-villa-legend-4803982

The level on my optimism meter has just risen further.

[berneboy]

I would imagine that as Bacuna is Dutch, his English is better than the vast majority of our current squad.

Yes, Gabby for example.

I think Gabby is a touch more eloquent these days. I admire his willingness to face the cameras when he must realise he isn't the best with words.
I respect his Villa-ness and would be very sorry if he ever left us.

[Mister E]

It's not only current players www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/big-interview-aston-villa-legend-4803982

This is a  good read - thanks for posting.
Confirms some of the vibes we've felt.

[eastie]

Apologies if it's common knowledge but why did Lambert leave Dortmund so soon? Family?

Lamberts autobiography is a very good read - i got a copy on ebay for a few quid - would recommend it .

[oldtimernow]

A good start to the coming season and we could well surprise a lot of people.

I get a vibe about the place that I haven't felt for many years....he could go on to be a Ron Saunders or even given momentum that can be unstoppable our own very SAF....I know I know.....but as I said I haven't felt like this since the new RL regime took over.

Cannot wait for the season to begin......C'mon you Lions

[Toronto Villa]

The only variable remains Benteke. Other than that there is a reassuring calmness about the club right now which is very comforting. While other clubs are trying to add pieces during pre-season we have a numbe of ours in place already.

Does anyone know if Bent, Ireland or Hutton were at training yesterday or are there today? I know the international players have been given some extra time off.

[Billy Walker]

You certainly get the sense, from watching Lambert on AVTV, that Villa mean business this year.  There's just that vibe in the air that they are all chomping at the bit to crack on with the new season. 

There's a lot of lads in there who have spent the past two or three seasons getting battle-hardened to the Premier League in the toughest of circumstances and they will all be better players for the experience. I must say I'm looking forward to the 2013-14  big time.