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

[Damo70]

The Shunnamite comment was straight out of the Blues book of comedy quotes.

Not sure whose the most delusional, Lerner or Lambert.

I have either missed something or forgotten something. Enlighten or remind me of the Shunnamite comment.

It sounded really amateur and just a little bit mentalist. Which worried me more.

[Damo70]

The Shunnamite comment was straight out of the Blues book of comedy quotes.

Not sure whose the most delusional, Lerner or Lambert.

I have either missed something or forgotten something. Enlighten or remind me of the Shunnamite comment.

It sounded really amateur and just a little bit mentalist. Which worried me more.

Quote fail so will try again. Please enlighten or remind me of the Shunnamite comment.

[KevinGage]

That's why I don't get the clamour in some quarters for Lerner to open up and say more. 

When he does, we get cringeworthy gibberish like the Ferguson letter locked away in a sealed vault and the Shunnamite stuff.

Less really is more when it comes to our esteemed leader and his public offerings.

[aj2k77]

On a personal level it is time for me, like the Shunammite, to dwell among my own

[PeterWithesShin]

Quote fail so will try again. Please enlighten or remind me of the Shunnamite comment.

Several weeks back I said that following the end of the season I would clarify my future role with the Club, and address what had become seemingly constant rumours of a sale. I have come to know well that fates are fickle in the business of English football. And I feel that I have pushed mine well past the limit. The last several seasons have been week in, week out battles and having now come through this last season unfortunately limping amidst very meaningful injuries and constant sale rumours, I feel further that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership. I have asked the world of Paul Lambert and Paul Faulkner and they have both delivered selflessly. On a personal level it is time for me, like the Shunammite, to dwell among my own and get on with other aspects of my career, following a sale.

Above all, the debt I owe Aston Villa whether as owner, Chairman, custodian or simply as a fan is to put the Club first. To make good on that debt, I owe it to Villa to move on, and look for fresh, invigorated leadership, if in my heart I feel I can no longer do the job.

During my time with Villa, I have tried to strengthen and improve the Club's physical infrastructure both at Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath while also trying to carry on the McGregor tradition of being mindful of the local community we serve. Above all in this effort is the connection the Club has made with Acorns; the caring, kindness and warmth that players, staff, managers and supporters have shown to Mr Strudley and Acorns has wiped away all disappointments and sobered my finest memories. Still, I can see now that it is time, if possible, to hand these privileges and responsibilities to the next person or group to take the Club forward. I am appreciative of the support I have received, even in these last years of comparative struggle when criticism was due, and will look on with others - with fingers crossed, for stronger future performance appropriate to our size and heritage.

On a practical level, the Club will continue with its normal operations and plans for the summer. I've no doubt that the core staff at both Villa Park and Bodmoor Heath, to whom I owe a massive debt of friendship and loyalty, will continue to guide and protect the Club through this period of transition according to their collective sense of professional pride and long term service to Villa - the vast majority having preceded my tenure.

Finally, in light of the above, I have engaged Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise on the sale of Aston Villa.

[Tom_Mc9?]

I liked it. We don't have enough crazy moments down at Villa. (tactics and playing ability aside)

[Damo70]

Cheers PWS, I remember it now. Although if it wasn't for you pesky H&V kids I would have successfully mind bleached it.

[ROBBO]

Realistically what decent manager would want to apply for the Villa job? they all want to bring in their own people and they all want to be able to sign decent players, i want Lambert out but i worry that we would get applications from chancers united.

[Sexual Ealing]

Realistically what decent manager would want to apply for the Villa job? they all want to bring in their own people and they all want to be able to sign decent players, i want Lambert out but i worry that we would get applications from chancers united.

Yep.

[Toronto Villa]

I just hope that if it comes to pass we ever do get rid of Lambert that the club have spent some time finding his replacement. What could be worse than firing him is the prospect of spending weeks looking for the new manager as opposed to having it already lined up. We've been down that road before and generally doesn't end too well.

[Meanwood Villa]

Anyone hear 5 live. Host and Danny mills both agreed that Lambert was a good manager!

 I heard that. Talking utter utter shite.

You have to wonder what they're basing that on because it sure as shit isn't the last 2.5 years.

[claret and blue blood]

I wonder if we still haven't scored a goal by the time goes?

[N'ZMAV]

Quite a few journalists and pundits are still backing Lambert. They're obviously not watching Villa very often.

[LeeB]

I would not put anything past Lerner . He is seriously dim.

Are you talking from experience there?

[Ian.]

Anyone hear 5 live. Host and Danny mills both agreed that Lambert was a good manager!

 I heard that. Talking utter utter shite.

You have to wonder what they're basing that on because it sure as shit isn't the last 2.5 years.

Maybe he is but it's not working here is it and that's the point.
There's been times a brilliant player has gone to a club and it hasn't worked out, sometimes it doesn't.
The fact is for his entire Record as manager here it's been pretty awful. For a long time there's been quite justified excuses in injuries, too many signings flung together on a budget, but now that team he's put out in the last month or so should be achieving much more than it is. There's something very wrong.