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

[Phil from the upper holte]

One thing is clear from Lambert's tactical approach: he's not a fan of goals from midfield.

Being as though he was a midfielder that is very odd

[mr underhill]

he's not a fan of anyone scoring from any position this season

[Ads]

If we somehow managed to fluke 7th position by the end of the season, playing the same way - crap possession, hardly any shots, no style and plain fear, I'd still be calling for Lambert's head.

Its not just about achievement, its about entertainment. Entertainment doesn't necessarily mean passing like Brazil/Spain. It means trying to play football and doing so with a bit of passion.

I don't think the players even believe in him.

I'd be entertained by all those wins that had got us to 7th. 7th would bloody brilliant after the past four seasons and Lambert would get a round of applause from me.

[passitsideways]

If we somehow managed to fluke 7th position by the end of the season, playing the same way - crap possession, hardly any shots, no style and plain fear, I'd still be calling for Lambert's head.

Its not just about achievement, its about entertainment. Entertainment doesn't necessarily mean passing like Brazil/Spain. It means trying to play football and doing so with a bit of passion.

I don't think the players even believe in him.

I'd be entertained by all those wins that had got us to 7th. 7th would bloody brilliant after the past four seasons and Lambert would get a round of applause from me.

Yep. I'd want improvement in playing style still of course, but I'd have no problem backing him in such a case.

[adrenachrome]

Brum Mail - Opinion

Aston Villa: Time to be realistic and lay off Paul Lambert

Villa would find it tough to bring in someone who can do a much better job than current boss, says Gregg Evans

By Gregg (I get paid for watching) Evans

All is not right at Aston Villa, and in truth it hasn’t been for some time now.

The claret and blue faithful were seen fighting among themselves after the 1-1 draw at Burnley last week and the way they instantly turned on their team when they conceded late on was sour.

Chants calling for Paul Lambert to be sacked were heard from the away end while boos were directed towards the team after the late slip-up which again cost Villa more valuable points.

Although the taunts were muted after the recent win over Crystal Palace, supporters still flooded forums and social networks with messages venting their frustrations.

Now while I understand that one success hardly makes up for a backlog of under-achievement, I also find it incredible that fans can remain so negative after such an uplifting turnaround.

Villa hadn’t won in nine games before the trip to Selhurst Park, and while it may have been ugly at times, they crucially found a way to see it out and record maximum points.

That, coupled with a decent first-half display at Turf Moor, is improvement, however slight it may be.

Of course it still isn’t vintage Villa but there are signs of encouragement.

Opinion amongst the fans is divided. Some feel that Lambert has had his time and is struggling to help the club progress while others are happy enough to support and provide positive vibes regardless of the regime.

Chairman Randy Lerner remains a distant spectator so the Birmingham Mail hasn’t had chance to ask him his thoughts.

I am told, however, by other senior figures at the club that there is little reason to suggest that the Scot is no longer the man that Lerner sees fit to lead the side.

After all, he gave the 45-year-old a new four-year deal recently and the league position is far from alarming.

Villa are currently 12th, unbeaten in four, and they have clear daylight between themselves and the drop zone ahead of games against Leicester and Albion.

There is even a real possibility that Villa could lift themselves close to the top half of the table by the turn of the year - the period where the standings really start to get interesting.

On top of that you have to wonder what benefits Lerner would be getting should he opt to change managers at this stage.

With the club up for sale and the budget remaining low, it would be tough to find someone who can do a significantly better job than the man currently at the helm.

[supertom]

What absolute Guff. He's obviously not sat through entire matches and had to watch the most turgid excuse for football and the most undefinable gameplan in the league.

[not3bad]

I am told, however, by other senior figures at the club that there is little reason to suggest that the Scot is no longer the man that Lerner sees fit to lead the side.

Villa are currently 12th, unbeaten in four, and they have clear daylight between themselves and the drop zone ahead of games against Leicester and Albion.

The two bits of the article that really count.

[mr underhill]

a typical media love-in whitewash

[not3bad]

the most turgid excuse for football and the most undefinable gameplan in the league.

Irrelevant in the scheme of things.

[Dr Butler]

If we somehow managed to fluke 7th position by the end of the season, playing the same way - crap possession, hardly any shots, no style and plain fear, I'd still be calling for Lambert's head.

Its not just about achievement, its about entertainment. Entertainment doesn't necessarily mean passing like Brazil/Spain. It means trying to play football and doing so with a bit of passion.

I don't think the players even believe in him.

I'd be entertained by all those wins that had got us to 7th. 7th would bloody brilliant after the past four seasons and Lambert would get a round of applause from me.

and me Ads....7th would be great in my opinion.

UTV
The Doc

[andyh]

'Now while I understand that one success hardly makes up for a backlog of under-achievement, I also find it incredible that fans can remain so negative after such an uplifting turnaround.'

What a fucking shit comment. Its a wonder he hasn't used the S****bags or f***le words.

'With the club up for sale and the budget remaining low, it would be tough to find someone who can do a significantly better job than the man currently at the helm'.

Seems to have done the trick down the road !

[N'ZMAV]

Sorry, he's limited - he needs to go.

[supertom]

the most turgid excuse for football and the most undefinable gameplan in the league.

Irrelevant in the scheme of things.

It won't be irrelevant if it leads to relegation. Another season, minus Vlaar, Delph and Benteke, and it probably will do. At some point we need to try and score more goals, and we need to dominate teams that aren't as good as us as opposed to playing every side the same regardless (defending for 70-80 minutes).

[supertom]

'Now while I understand that one success hardly makes up for a backlog of under-achievement, I also find it incredible that fans can remain so negative after such an uplifting turnaround.'

What a fucking shit comment. Its a wonder he hasn't used the S****bags or f***le words.

'With the club up for sale and the budget remaining low, it would be tough to find someone who can do a significantly better job than the man currently at the helm'.

Seems to have done the trick down the road !

Yeah utterly ludicrous. There's been nothing remotely upturning about our on pitch performances. The results yes, but as we've seen countless times, we can got 4 unbeaten, but we can just as easily lose 5-6 on the spin, or go 9 without a win. Wins are what count in this league.
Improve the performances and the attacking intent, and things will improve, but Lambert hasn't done anything about it since May of last year.

[WestleyArmsAV]

He is staying and I am certainly pleased about that.