First Wizard 0 Posted May 31, 2011 Should we be concerned? http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6960365,00.html http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=31&fid=37&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117354158 Bugger! [:''(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 6,148 Posted May 31, 2011 Yes, we should. The 2 clubs that are most likely to interest Lambert as his next step up the ladder are Villa and Everton. Villa are reportedly intererested in both Moyes and Lambert so we could end up losing him to either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted May 31, 2011 Nope, from what I understand Villa have been sounding out Rafa Benitez as a new manager. Randy Lerner isn''t going to lose Martin O''Neill just to replace him with Martin O''Neill light (which Lambert still is). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZY LEGS 0 Posted May 31, 2011 na i can see them getting a big name after last season, lambert will be here for 1 more year atleast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted May 31, 2011 The Sunday Express had Benitez off to do the national team job for Turkey, so that Guus Hiddinck could go to Chelskov ? Probably means less than nothing though - if I were Benitez, I''d much rather be based in Birmingham than sunning myself in Turkey. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mahogany 0 Posted May 31, 2011 Benitez definitely wants to manage in England, he was on Sky Sports a week or so ago saying so. He likes the way the manager is usually pretty much in charge of everything over here rather than the continental style where he was basically only in charge of tactics and picking the team.Lambert isn''t going anywhere over the summer. When he agreed to the new contract he would have been well aware that the Villa job was likely to be available and that others were bound to come up. As a group of fans we are acting far too much like a needy and paranoid partner. If we keep on telling him he is too good for us and accusing him wanting to leave us we might just find that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowLittle1 0 Posted May 31, 2011 I think the whole Lambert signing a new deal might put Villa off to be honest. Big compensation packet.I have to say, I think Houllier health scare has probably been a blessing in disguise for them, they seemed to pick up alot with McAllister taking over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote user="blahblahblah"]The Sunday Express had Benitez off to do the national team job for Turkey, so that Guus Hiddinck could go to Chelskov ? Probably means less than nothing though - if I were Benitez, I''d much rather be based in Birmingham than sunning myself in Turkey. [:)][/quote]Benitez has said he wants to stay in England (his family still live here despite his brief stint in Italy). Can''t see the Turkey job really interesting him, but if the money is good enough it might. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted May 31, 2011 While I agree to some extent with what Mahogany says above I have to say that I think this may be something to worry about.The Lambert to Burnley rumours were laughable and Lambert to West Ham was equally as ridiculous. However, if, (and it''s a big if) Villa were interested in Paul Lambert then in my opinion they would be a club of the size that might tempt him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 401 Posted May 31, 2011 Not yet, i think many clubs will monitor how he gets on next season first. it would be a big gamble still and would probably upset alot of the fans after an experienced european manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block E Buh 0 Posted May 31, 2011 Yawn, more interesting subject please, nothing to see here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz Killington 0 Posted May 31, 2011 I seem to remember getting shot down for a similar post before the new deal. He was 2nd fav in the betting for villa, a much bigger threat than west ham or bunrley ever was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 106 Posted May 31, 2011 Villa or Everton are two clubs I can envisage PL managing - but not yet. Unless someone is prepared to take a chance he needs to prove himself capable of handling the Premiership first. Take a look at the fortunes of the top-performing Championship managers from last season: Newcastle - Chris Hughton - lost his job, currently without a club.WBA - Roberto Di Matteo - same as above.Blackpool - Ian Holloway - currently still in situ but relegated. It doesn''t make good reading from a loyalty point-of-view does it? And these were the successful managers last season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingston Yellow 259 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote user="Mahogany"] As a group of fans we are acting far too much like a needy and paranoid partner. If we keep on telling him he is too good for us and accusing him wanting to leave us we might just find that it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.[/quote]I completely agree with this. Had we not been promoted, I think we would have had legitimate cause for concern. In the event, Lambert is clearly very happy here, has got the whole of the club behind him and has his own squad and a committment to invest as he sees fit.The time may well come for Lambert to up-sticks, but given our promotion and given the board (and fans) are absolutely aligned and behind his vision, I would be very surprised if he were to leave any time soon. Completely recognise that his stock''s high and that he''s an ambitious man, but Lambert''s onto something special here and he''s no mug.Worry not and let''s simply enjoy the here and now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary_bird 0 Posted May 31, 2011 Although it is obvious that PL has huge potential, I would have thought that Villa (and Everton, when/if the time comes) would be looking for someone with a lot more experience, certainly of managing in the Premier League or equivalent level in another country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Chirp 0 Posted May 31, 2011 They approached Mark Hughes three weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote user="First Wizard"]Should we be concerned? http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6960365,00.html http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=31&fid=37&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117354158 Bugger! [:''(] [/quote]What happened to "In Lambert we trust" Wiz? [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted May 31, 2011 we will finish above Villa next season.....with Lambert as our manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devils Advocate. 0 Posted May 31, 2011 If Martin O''Neill is Paul Lambert''s mentor as he has said in the past, would Martin O''Neill be likely to recommend that Lambert takes his old job at Villa Park ?. Something went on behind the scenes to cause O''Neill to leave of his own accord and the dispute has only just been settled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote user="Armchair Follower"]If Martin O''Neill is Paul Lambert''s mentor as he has said in the past, would Martin O''Neill be likely to recommend that Lambert takes his old job at Villa Park ?. Something went on behind the scenes to cause O''Neill to leave of his own accord and the dispute has only just been settled.[/quote]Villa sold Barry and Milner against O''Neill''s wishes and also refused to allow him to reinvest the funds generated, perhaps because of his alleged poor record in the transfer market. O''Neill simply became frustrated and lost patience with them and for that reason I can hardly see him recommending them for Lambert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted June 1, 2011 [quote user="paul moy"][quote user="Armchair Follower"]If Martin O''Neill is Paul Lambert''s mentor as he has said in the past, would Martin O''Neill be likely to recommend that Lambert takes his old job at Villa Park ?. Something went on behind the scenes to cause O''Neill to leave of his own accord and the dispute has only just been settled.[/quote]Villa sold Barry and Milner against O''Neill''s wishes and also refused to allow him to reinvest the funds generated, perhaps because of his alleged poor record in the transfer market. O''Neill simply became frustrated and lost patience with them and for that reason I can hardly see him recommending them for Lambert. [/quote]It was reported as being about the amount of money being spent on player wages and not keeping it to the budget. Who knows whether that is the truth or not?According to Talksport this morning, Hughes was the betting favourite for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted June 1, 2011 If Martin O''Neill is Paul Lambert''s mentor as he has said in the past, would Martin O''Neill be likely to recommend that Lambert takes his old job at Villa Park ?. Something went on behind the scenes to cause O''Neill to leave of his own accord and the dispute has only just been settled.Villa sold Barry and Milner against O''Neill''s wishes and also refused to allow him to reinvest the funds generated, perhaps because of his alleged poor record in the transfer market. O''Neill simply became frustrated and lost patience with them and for that reason I can hardly see him recommending them for Lambert. ----------------------------------------It was reported as being about the amount of money spent on player wages and not keeping it to the budget. Who knows whether that is the truth or not?According to Talksport this morning, Hughes was the betting favourite for the job. Oops two ''being'' in there so I have taken one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted June 1, 2011 Villa or Everton are ideal clubs for Paul Lambert...but not yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted June 1, 2011 Out of interest, why do people consider Everton and Villa in particular to be ''ideal'' clubs for Lambert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted June 1, 2011 Usually stable, consistently in the Prem, just outside the very top tier clubs. Ideal for someone like PL to go after Norwich, then maybe a move to one of the big 3 or 4 clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted June 1, 2011 "Ideal for someone like PL to go after Norwich" eh !You must be having a laugh. Both a perennial failures, that will be there or there abouts ... usually. Lambert has pretty much full control here, the squad is the one he has assembled and will be able to work with. If he succeeds as well as I think he will, then he will be able to pick the club he wants. That success will however take a while, as it will take a while to find his feet in the Premier League. This is a amssive leap from wycombe and Colchester.The idea that after ''climbing the ladder'' and getting himself into that position, a few years hence, he would then take the risk of sliding back ''down the snake'' by wasting time at a couple of ''going nowhere'' clubs is ridiculous.What if he fails here ? Then I doubt even those supposed stepping stones will not want him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC (A Basingstoke Canary) 26 Posted June 1, 2011 The one thing that has struck me about Paul Lambert is that he is a man of his word and NOT a liar! So, when he says that he has never wanted to leave Norwich I tend to believe him. Having just signed a new contract, why would he destroy his credibility by jumping at the first opportunity? Come on guys, lets not be totally stupid about this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstitious Dave 0 Posted June 1, 2011 Cue the Paul lambert links! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
When Saturday Comes 0 Posted June 1, 2011 Loads of managers in front of Lambert. Doubt Lerner wants O''Neill''s mate anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blurboy1980 36 Posted June 1, 2011 There wont be any links if we all stop talking about it. The Man signed a new contract and has stated he is not going anywhere. End of story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
