can u sit down please 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Firstly i have just got 3/1 on Lambert becoming the next Villa manager. Great value.Lamberts last 2 words yesterday were "good luck". Why would he say that? To end a speech by saying that is extremely ominous.A couple of weeks back PL went on record saying "im not sure how much further I can take the club on our budget. Im not sure if the talent is there in the lower leagues." (Or words to that effect....)PL has been looking abroad but we just cannot afford the players we want.Yesterdays post match question on his future was the perfect opportunity to set the record straight. He chose not too. Either the comments above are challenging the board to match his ambition or he is off.Personally......its the latter. I hope I am wrong.As to those saying "why Villa!?" You are extremely short sighted. They are a club in the "bracket" above us with Everton and Newcastle. It would be a step up and their fan base (something that PL values) is huge. He inherited JBA, Gill, Tudor-Jones, Nelson and Theoklitos...at Villa he will inherit Bent, Ireland, Given and Dunne.Its scary to think what he could do with those players....Go get the 3/1 to soften the blow.Tin hat on....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted May 14, 2012 NahAll a smoke screen - he''s trying to get more backing from the board;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 14, 2012 CUSDP......I''m just loving your avatar! [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,560 Posted May 14, 2012 I think it''s still too early to say with any certainty what might or might not happen. I highly, highly doubt Villa have been in contact with Lambert or Norwich yet (they still had a manager last time I looked, but probably won''t by the time I finish this sentance) and there will be a period of them drawing up shortlists etc etc before an approach is made. I imagine Lambert to be someone who has always kept his options open - he won''t say ''I''m not leaving'' unless he knows that as a fact and he doesn''t know what will happen over the summer. In someways the attitude everyone is frustrated with is just Lambert being honest - he doesn''t know his future as much as anyone of us don''t know ours. If something comes along he thinks is favourable he''ll go for it and I think that has been the case since he first came into the club. No one here really knows the situation at Villa, they aren''t rolling in cash and paying of McLeish won''t be cheap. They may favour a currently unemployed manager to reduce costs or Lambert might look at the budget and the amount of restructuring needed and not fancy it. I not sure I understand your comment about ''not being able to afford'' players from abroad when they are generally cheaper than domestic players - would certainly not cost £2.5m for 3rd tier German or French players like it did with Pilkington and E. Bennett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted May 14, 2012 [quote user="can u sit down please"]Firstly i have just got 3/1 on Lambert becoming the next Villa manager. Great value.Lamberts last 2 words yesterday were "good luck". Why would he say that? To end a speech by saying that is extremely ominous.A couple of weeks back PL went on record saying "im not sure how much further I can take the club on our budget. Im not sure if the talent is there in the lower leagues." (Or words to that effect....)PL has been looking abroad but we just cannot afford the players we want.Yesterdays post match question on his future was the perfect opportunity to set the record straight. He chose not too. Either the comments above are challenging the board to match his ambition or he is off.Personally......its the latter. I hope I am wrong.As to those saying "why Villa!?" You are extremely short sighted. They are a club in the "bracket" above us with Everton and Newcastle. It would be a step up and their fan base (something that PL values) is huge. He inherited JBA, Gill, Tudor-Jones, Nelson and Theoklitos...at Villa he will inherit Bent, Ireland, Given and Dunne.Its scary to think what he could do with those players....Go get the 3/1 to soften the blow.Tin hat on.......[/quote]If you want to throw some more money away, you can drop it into my PayPal account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STAN 29 Posted May 14, 2012 Note you mention Villa''s 4 "best" players,You forget to mention Lambert also inherited Drury, Lappin, Hoolahan, Holt, Russell, Otsemobor, Mcveigh, Smith, Doherty, Cureton, Martin, Hughes. All players that had played at a higher level than League 1, a team which under the right guidance was more than capable of promotion. He was then given funds to add some decent players at that level.I do agree people saying Villa aren''t a step up are deluded, but the people reading between the lines are just as deluded. Lambert has shown time and time again you cannot take a every word he says literally. He''s reacted to all speculation about himself and players in the same manner. Yes it drives you crazy but that''s Lambert. Colchester did warn us. Sitting at CR watching Colchesters 7th goal fly in, you wouldn''t of even dreamt what has happened. WE''VE JUST FINISHED 12th IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE!!The day he leaves is the the day i''ll worry.Until then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 14, 2012 I do not post a lot nowadays but honestly, get to the bookies.I see McLeish has gone..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Oh Lapp....am i still being "negative" or purely realistic... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted May 14, 2012 I would suggest that if you have money to waste, you would be better employed trying to find a suitable Charity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 0 Posted May 14, 2012 If Lambert wanted to go then why bother going out and getting Ryan Bennett and Howson ? I think people are reading far too much into it , what has actually happened apart from Villa getting rid of their manager ? Lambert is building something here and i for one think he will see it through . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted May 14, 2012 A quote from Lambert dated Saturday 12 May:Lambert himself expects no let up when the final whistle goes tomorrow with the planning already taking shape for next season. The City chief will step up his recruitment drive along with finalising the club’s pre-season schedule - minus the usual summer training trip to Germany.“I’m not going to tell you at the minute (where we are going),” he said. “Some of the games are already lined up. There is a good possibility of that (continental opposition at home) and one or two away. It will be the normal routine to get fitness and get people fit. (Adam) Drury’s testimonial game puts things back because we have the Celtic match and hopefully they bring their normal crowd coming down here and probably take over the whole of Norwich for the night. That is obviously a game he deserves to get so we’ll be back in July. I know where we are going and what is happening. Everything is in place.”Doesn''t sound like someone dashing to the door to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Bump....Lapp/Tilly/Gazza/graham....remember where you heard it first.Just hope you put the bet on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="can u sit down please"]Bump....Lapp/Tilly/Gazza/graham....remember where you heard it first.Just hope you put the bet on.[/quote]What do you want a fu(king round of applause?I hate smug told you so twerps. Do one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albinozak 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Who pissed on your cornflakes Andy.It''s obviously been bumped for everyone that dismissed his advice. You didn''t so it doesn''t concern you so I suggest you "do one, you twerp"CUSDP- as reliable as ever, just the Twerps that spoil this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="Albinozak"]Who pissed on your cornflakes Andy.It''s obviously been bumped for everyone that dismissed his advice. You didn''t so it doesn''t concern you so I suggest you "do one, you twerp"CUSDP- as reliable as ever, just the Twerps that spoil this site.[/quote]Oh I thought it was bumped to remind everyone where they heard it first... Whatever gave me that idea?...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Sorry keyboard warrior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpit 1 Posted May 31, 2012 Andy''s a bit upset. He and his ilk bury their head in the sand and then overact when the writing on the wall comes to be. Basic human failing in all sorts of areas:Stage one: Fingers in ears....na na na..nothing bad will ever happenIt happensStage Two: Grr, stamp, I hate everybody, my faith in human nature is shatteredLesson? Read the signs in a realistic way and plan for likely scenarios, which we may not like but...that''s life folks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrimmage 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Like you, CUSDP, I got 5/2 on PL for Villa, then last night I got in before it closed on skybet and put another chunk at 1/4, then it disappeared but now he is back to 1/10. But I would still be more than happy to lose the bet. Unless he leaves us and goes nowhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted May 31, 2012 I always like sa little risk and reward senario and if it turns out to be then good on you. But would this have been the case had OGS not turned down the job?Can''t believe PL would go for a job where he was not 1st choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="dpit"]Andy''s a bit upset. He and his ilk bury their head in the sand and then overact when the writing on the wall comes to be. Basic human failing in all sorts of areas:Stage one: Fingers in ears....na na na..nothing bad will ever happenIt happensStage Two: Grr, stamp, I hate everybody, my faith in human nature is shatteredLesson? Read the signs in a realistic way and plan for likely scenarios, which we may not like but...that''s life folks[/quote]Hush you dweeb. You know absolutely nothing about me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpit 1 Posted May 31, 2012 Humble dweeb, humbled by your comment. I suppose I could always follow the link to your site if I wanted to find out more about you but you''re quite right, I''m happy in my ignorance.Love Hushed Dweeb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTGT 0 Posted May 31, 2012 He hasn''t gone yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Gutted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="can u sit down please"]Gutted.[/quote]Chris Hughton then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 31, 2012 He''s the no1 target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="can u sit down please"]He''s the no1 target.[/quote]I''d take him now. But wouldn''t be happy. But I think he''s our best choice. Him or Curbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Agree andy. Im not too excited with the names being banded about tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted May 31, 2012 [quote user="can u sit down please"]Agree andy. Im not too excited with the names being banded about tho.[/quote]I wish people would stop suggesting Steve Bruce and Malky... If they weren''t former players we''d not consider them so why are they considered more because they once played for the club? Surely we want to recruit on potential to do the job well, not sentimental value.Look at how well Gunn worked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites