The Paul Lambert thread - poll reset after our capitulation to Hull

[Dante Lavelli]

I really do think far too much is made of possession stats, what you do with it is far more important. We've now won 3 of our last 4 home games and without looking it up I bet the one we had the highest possession figure was the one we lost.

I've a feeling that the possession stat has taken a bit of a beating after Bayern Munich pummelled Barca last year. Top teams don't ignore it, but it's no longer the only stat that they strive for.

[N'ZMAV]

Well that turn around in the vote is slightly fickle, wouldn't you suggest? I, however, am like many others and have been won over in recent weeks.

[Toronto Villa]

Well that turn around in the vote is slightly fickle, wouldn't you suggest? I, however, am like many others and have been won over in recent weeks.

would it be fickle if it went the other way in three weeks? I think it's just reflective of current views, mood and emotion. Some doubters are starting to believe again, some are still to be completely convinced, and others who were willing to stay the course are still willing to stay the course. I think it will be that way or something like it until the end of the season.

[eastie]

Well that turn around in the vote is slightly fickle, wouldn't you suggest? I, however, am like many others and have been won over in recent weeks.

would it be fickle if it went the other way in three weeks? I think it's just reflective of current views, mood and emotion. Some doubters are starting to believe again, some are still to be completely convinced, and others who were willing to stay the course are still willing to stay the course. I think it will be that way or something like it until the end of the season.

Lets see how the rest of the season pans out - no doubt the last 2 games have been hugely impressive and if we can keep that momentum and finish the season strongly then 10th place would be a good improvement on last season .

We have been very inconsistent and it's frustrating when we can see how well this team can play that they have delivered so many poor performances at times - certainly I feel talk of a new contract was premature but if we do continue this good form i daresay lambert will earn himself a new deal.

What we must do in the summer is bring in 3 or 4 players in the £5m plus bracket and get quality in and not quantity .

I am not convinced lambert is the right man for the job but if he does succeed will be delighted  .

[Damo70]

Well that turn around in the vote is slightly fickle, wouldn't you suggest? I, however, am like many others and have been won over in recent weeks.

Personally the only time in his reign I would have voted to sack him was after the boxing day defeat by Palace. For me that would have been the time to make a change with the transfer window coming up. After that point I wouldn't do anything until the end of the season. Even after the Bolton game I didn't see the point of sacking TSM at that point. I'm not sure you can go entirely on results, timing plays a part too for me.

[Villa in Denmark]

I really do think far too much is made of possession stats, what you do with it is far more important. We've now won 3 of our last 4 home games and without looking it up I bet the one we had the highest possession figure was the one we lost.

I agree that too much importance is placed on the raw stat. I'd agree that the one we lost, West Ham, was probably the one with the largest share of possession.  But that was kind of my point. We struggle when teams sit back and say, come on then show us what you can do.

A team that comes onto us is playing to our strengths.  As gratifying as nights like last night are, and I'm in no way decrying the improvement in results this season, the next challenge is to start picking up wins in games like West Ham and Cardiff away.

We've proved on several occasions this season, we can take on the top teams with an ability to soak up pressure and then strike back, but to move further up the table next year, we'll have to start consistently winning games where the onus is on us to break teams down and we will have the lions share of possession.

[not3bad]

I switched to 'Unsure' just after Christmas which was the only time I really doubted whether Lambert should be kept on.  But as has been said I hope he gets a decent amount of money for some quality additions over the Summer.  Then we'll see what happens next season.  A proper go a getting back towards the top 6 would be great to see, though the next rung up would probably competing with the Southamptons and Newcastles of this world.

[Tom_Mc9?]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

[PeterWithesShin]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Yesterday's result was because of 13 players, not Lambert. How can you not realise that?

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Really not sure what game you were watching ??

[Dave]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Really not sure what game you were watching ??

Given the date of his post, probably the Norwich one.

[Toronto Villa]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Yesterday's result was because of 13 players, not Lambert. How can you not realise that?

He's just trying extra hard to find something wrong. A need to be contrary and controversial in a bid to be noticed. It's likely a remnant of a childhood devoid of attention and not getting enough of his mothers bussom.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Yesterday's result was because of 13 players, not Lambert. How can you not realise that?

He's just trying extra hard to find something wrong. A need to be contrary and controversial in a bid to be noticed. It's likely a remnant of a childhood devoid of attention and not getting enough of his mothers bussom.

In fairness, ChicagoLion was posting on March 3rd, so unless he's got amazing powers of vision, it's probably safe to assume he wasn't talking about yesterday's match.

[Toronto Villa]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Yesterday's result was because of 13 players, not Lambert. How can you not realise that?

He's just trying extra hard to find something wrong. A need to be contrary and controversial in a bid to be noticed. It's likely a remnant of a childhood devoid of attention and not getting enough of his mothers bussom.

In fairness, ChicagoLion was posting on March 3rd, so unless he's got amazing powers of vision, it's probably safe to assume he wasn't talking about yesterday's match.

I stand by my point based on his entire history when posting about Lambert.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think todays result was because of 1 player, not Lambert.

What a depressing attitude to have. Praise should be given when it's due, as well as criticism.

Yesterday's result was because of 13 players, not Lambert. How can you not realise that?

He's just trying extra hard to find something wrong. A need to be contrary and controversial in a bid to be noticed. It's likely a remnant of a childhood devoid of attention and not getting enough of his mothers bussom.

In fairness, ChicagoLion was posting on March 3rd, so unless he's got amazing powers of vision, it's probably safe to assume he wasn't talking about yesterday's match.

I stand by my point based on his entire history when posting about Lambert.

Well, you were replying to someone who made a point specifically about yesterday's match, hence my pointing it out. Which I just noticed Dave had already done, but even so..

I am nothing like as down on Lambert as he is, but let's be honest, it's not as if there's been nothing to be down about. I don't see the point in resurrecting an argument with someone on a post made two weeks ago.