Lambert's replacement

[Toronto Villa]

If we put in a good show at the weekend, I would be tempted to stick with Marshall and Marshall until the season is over. At the end of the day we won’t need someone for the long term right now, we need a fixer to get us over the line. If they are the answer then fine, we can sort out the next step in the closed season.

I certainly wouldn't make that decision based on one game in the FA Cup. It might buy us a little more time, but we need a permanent solution with a new approach.

[RussellC]

I'm sticking a fiver on Southgate tonight.

[SteveN]

If we put in a good show at the weekend, I would be tempted to stick with Marshall and Marshall until the season is over. At the end of the day we won’t need someone for the long term right now, we need a fixer to get us over the line. If they are the answer then fine, we can sort out the next step in the closed season.

I certainly wouldn't make that decision based on one game in the FA Cup. It might buy us a little more time, but we need a permanent solution with a new approach.

What concerns me is that there was a considerable amount of noise about Lambert getting a decent coach to help him given that we seem to have the players but not the coaching.  To think that the coaches Lambert did have can now put the house in order doesn't ring true.

[LeeB]

I think we had better start getting used to the idea that it's going to be Sherwood. 

Not necessarily. The strong rumour i'm hearing is Gareth Southgate.

If it's between the two it's a no brainer, which is apt in Sherwood's case.

[adrenachrome]

From the press conference:
Scott Marshall had never done a press conference before and looked uncomfortable.

He took training this morning with Andy Marshall, Gordon Cowans and Stuart Taylor.

Scott Marshall has been in touch with Paul Lambert, who he worked with at Norwich, and still calls him his boss.

He insisted the players were behind Lambert right to the end and were disappointed over his exit.

Marshall plays down job chances

Scott Marshall is hoping for a short-term stint in the dugout.

The caretaker boss said he was willing to help the club out, but remains loyal to Lambert.

He gave no indication that he wanted the job on a full-time basis.

[ozzjim]

Southgate as I said is bright enough. Good coaching team with him and I think he could work out. But it would be a big gamble.

[Lastfootstamper]

If we put in a good show at the weekend, I would be tempted to stick with Marshall and Marshall until the season is over. At the end of the day we won’t need someone for the long term right now, we need a fixer to get us over the line. If they are the answer then fine, we can sort out the next step in the closed season.

I certainly wouldn't make that decision based on one game in the FA Cup. It might buy us a little more time, but we need a permanent solution with a new approach.

Agree, TV. I don't quite get the short-term thing. Is what people are asking for some kind of one-trick, relegation-defying gunslinger who'd be willing to come from wherever he is, to us, on a 3-month contract, then simply ride off into the sunset, no questions asked? I'm struggling to think of a precedent. Pulis is local these days, maybe he could double up?

[DaveD]

Imagine the scenario - we beat Leicester and look impressive about it. Would Marshall & Marshall be realistic until the end of the season?

Given I cannot think of a *single* name who I think could instantly maximise our return for the rest of the season AND I would like to see as manager in August (be it Premier League or Championship), then why not ?

[pauliewalnuts]

I'm sticking a fiver on Southgate tonight.

I have done similar.

[pauliewalnuts]

Imagine the scenario - we beat Leicester and look impressive about it. Would Marshall & Marshall be realistic until the end of the season?

Given I cannot think of a *single* name who I think could instantly maximise our return for the rest of the season AND I would like to see as manager in August (be it Premier League or Championship), then why not ?

Tell you one thing, though.

I remember a while back, a certain well known fanzine impresario - let's call him Dave W - said on here that he knew (as in actually knew) that Solksjaer was their first choice back when Lambert eventually got the job.

I wonder if they're thinking of going back to him? Despite the bad stuff that has happened in the meantime, obviously?

Think about it. Was once first choice. Is instantly available. Has already been interviewed at some length. Has now also managed in the top flight. The fact that he has already been relegated from the top flight even adds a bit more to the possibility, as it fits in with Lerner's penchant for mental appointments.

[Hoppo]

Genuine question. Why such animosity to Tim Sherwood?

[PaulWinch again]

If we put in a good show at the weekend, I would be tempted to stick with Marshall and Marshall until the season is over. At the end of the day we won’t need someone for the long term right now, we need a fixer to get us over the line. If they are the answer then fine, we can sort out the next step in the closed season.

I certainly wouldn't make that decision based on one game in the FA Cup. It might buy us a little more time, but we need a permanent solution with a new approach.

I agree and one good performance can be misleading, just see K-Mac's reign.

[Malandro]

Southgate as I said is bright enough. Good coaching team with him and I think he could work out. But it would be a big gamble.

Southgate boss, Ian Taylor assistant.

Although not sure how welcome Taylor is with the board.

[aev]

Imagine the scenario - we beat Leicester and look impressive about it. Would Marshall & Marshall be realistic until the end of the season?

Given I cannot think of a *single* name who I think could instantly maximise our return for the rest of the season AND I would like to see as manager in August (be it Premier League or Championship), then why not ?

Tell you one thing, though.

I remember a while back, a certain well known fanzine impresario - let's call him Dave W - said on here that he knew (as in actually knew) that Solksjaer was their first choice back when Lambert eventually got the job.

I wonder if they're thinking of going back to him? Despite the bad stuff that has happened in the meantime, obviously?

Think about it. Was once first choice. Is instantly available. Has already been interviewed at some length. Has now also managed in the top flight. The fact that he has already been relegated from the top flight even adds a bit more to the possibility, as it fits in with Lerner's penchant for mental appointments.

hmmm.............can a mod change my name back to aev pl ?

[Monty]

Genuine question. Why such animosity to Tim Sherwood?

http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2015/2/13/8031277/aston-villa-manager-tim-sherwood-paul-lambert-tottenham-hotspur