Condimentalist Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert on his future, with an announcement from owner Randy Lerner due next week: "What is going to happen next week will happen. It's a great club and it shouldn't be where it is. I'm the manager of the club and hope to still be here. "It's plain to see what we need. If you don't get investment, then it is always hard. It's a massive club and the lads are hurting with the criticism but, as I said to the lads, they should be proud for staying up because it's a hell of an achievement." That all but confirm's something is happening next week and it's related to investment and Randy not investing comparatively to the size of the club. A positive sign! It's definitely a 'back me or sack me' plea if Lerner is going to stick around. I think Lambert would rather be sacked then have to try again next season with minimal investment. I think he knows we'll be down too if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Lambert also said "They deserve to be in the PL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Lambert also said "They deserve to be in the PL" Yes has been talking a lot in the past tense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. Gotta say I didn't hear anything like that - not saying youre wrong - but that wasn't what I heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. So everyone but Stan Collymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. Gotta say I didn't hear anything like that - not saying youre wrong - but that wasn't what I heard. I was listening to his interview on WM. Mind I was listening on a radio app so it might have sounded like that rather than be that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. Gotta say I didn't hear anything like that - not saying youre wrong - but that wasn't what I heard. Same here, i listened to the interview on WM and also didn't hear anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Maybe they'll do the announcement on the season end dinner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He also said, regards the announcement, something along the lines of "everyone knows what it's going to be" which suggests to me we've been sold. Gotta say I didn't hear anything like that - not saying youre wrong - but that wasn't what I heard. I was listening to his interview on WM. Mind I was listening on a radio app so it might have sounded like that rather than be that. I was listening on digital DAB - !!! He's not always that easy to understand ! Im 95% sure Lambert is gone - less convinced about the takeover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'd imagine the audio clip will be available later for hearing anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Captain on the premier league champions......6mill Just makes you wonder doesn't it?Look at how much most of their other players cost.There is always more than one angle to a point......just making this one.And what is your point? There are always gems out there (see Benteke for £7m) but to win the league or even be up there challenging you have to spend an absolute ton of money these days. Don't even know why you brought it up - we're very far away from that point.And my point is that players of that calibre can be found for 6 mill.......yes Benteke was one that's 2 so let's find 11 Let's just drop the excuses and employ some hard work on the scouting front. It is not that I disagree with you. The thing is that everybody is trying to do the same. It is not so easy. And if the players come good then the big clubs come sniffing anyway. To get to the top level, we need to pay top wages or suffer a fate like Dortmundt, they had a fantastic team and look what is happening, all the best players get pick up by teams with higher wage levels. Edited May 11, 2014 by David-Copenhagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Maybe the plan is to turn us into a B team and move us to League 1. Would make sense and that is why we have been buying all their players. We should win the league and that Johnston Paint tournament thing they have down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Tick Tock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Maybe the plan is to turn us into a B team and move us to League 1. Would make sense and that is why we have been buying all their players. We should win the league and that Johnston Paint tournament thing they have down there. I admit the thought crossed my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Well I told you so what you on about Ellison bought Villa? No proof or backup? I know for a fact you're wrong cause Ronald McDonald is buying Villa. I just can't tell you how I know. No itk's say (nor should they) who their info comes from. All shafter is doing is passing on his info. No harm in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'd imagine the audio clip will be available later for hearing anyway So desperate for information, I'm listening to "Midlands Masala" on WM. Seems to be some important stories in the bhangra scene - expect some news from Jazzy B and Malkit Singh soon. I'll keep you posted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShafterAVFC Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thank you mikey, that's all I've said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukes Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) There still seems to be a lot of doubt as to when this announcement is likely to happen. My take on things is this. 1. If there is no news concerning anyone external to the club (I.e. No imminent takeover, no extra income from an outside investor) then I'd expect a statement by Tuesday at the latest, as delaying would only destabilise the club, fans and players. 2. If the announcement is to involve anyone from outside the club, in the form of a takeover or outside investment then we can probably expct a delay unless it really is a done deal. I don't see the point in announcing the club is for sale, as it's common knowledge anyway now, and pretty obvious. Sacking Lambert could also of course be done as part of 1, and Lerner has a past history of doing that with McLeish. Edited May 11, 2014 by dukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonpaul Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 an announcement is unlikely today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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