Jon Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 spot on Mark. I just feel really deflated and sad at him going, even though I agree that he had to go. Lambert's gone, but ... WE GO AGAIN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) He should have been sacked last summer after just about staying up but instead the club were way too hasty giving him a new 3 year deal and in the end it has cost them. Now we are up the creek trying to recruit a new manager. Again you have to look at how the club is being run and say we deserve to go down. It starts at the top with a clueless, absentee owner and goes from there. Until he leaves then I fear for the club. Also I wonder if there was a clause in his contract that stated that he could be sacked if we were in the relegation zone without being paid compensation? That would have been intelligent. Edited February 12, 2015 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I feel like I've broken up with a girl who has been cheating on me. I'm not happy about it, but I know it's for the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted February 12, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2015 I will always remember when Lambert switched the home & away dugouts so that the Villa team would be closer to the Holte End. At that point I thought we were in for a really good couple of years. I also remember talk of how we would cope when Man United would come in for him Shame how it's all turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Come on now, who was Hairyhands then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted February 12, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2015 Come on now, who was Hairyhands then? I don't think anyone actually knew. I certainly didn't. If people did, they kept it to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Good luck Paul. Is it just me or does it feel like a break up with a girl you're still fond of, but just not in love with anymore? I think it's best we see other people. Yep! And a little gutted it didn't work out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Come on now, who was Hairyhands then? I don't think anyone actually knew. I certainly didn't. If people did, they kept it to themselves.But now he's gone so it can start as an internet leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh and if we stay up, we will have a fantastic squad for the next manager to work with. If I have to thank Lambert for one thing, its the squad we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dudevillaisnice Posted February 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2015 LMA STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF PAUL LAMBERT I am extremely proud to have managed Aston Villa, a founder member of the Football League, and this sentiment will always remain with me. My initial remit was to conduct a massive overhaul of the playing squad, lower the overall wage structure of the playing staff and achieve this whilst keeping the club in the Barclays Premier League. There was also a concerted effort to purchase and develop younger players who would provide a solid footing for the football club to move forward and enhance the value of the playing squad in the future. When I came on board the club's owner, Randy Lerner, warned me that I was embarking on the toughest challenge of my working life and he was not wrong. But I have never stepped away from hard work and I put my heart and soul into the job from my first day until my last. There are many people throughout my time at Aston Villa to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude. Firstly, I'd like to thank Randy Lerner for not only providing me with the opportunity to manage one of the most illustrious clubs in world football but also for the support and friendship he offered me throughout my time at the club. I'd also like to place on record my appreciation to Paul Faulkner who conducted affairs at the club with unstinting integrity and constant dignity during his tenure as Chief Executive. I leave behind some wonderful people at both Bodymoor Heath and Villa Park and express my gratitude for their dedication and loyalty. A special mention must also go to my coaching staff for their commitment. To the players, my sincere thanks to each and every one of them. They are a fantastic group of players and I wish them every success for the rest of their playing careers. I hope to see many of them achieve great things in the game. Finally, I pay tribute to the supporters who are among the most passionate I have ever encountered. They rightly hold huge expectations for their beloved football club and I sincerely hope they are rewarded with the success they deserve. I completely understand their frustrations and always shared their view that the football club is too big not to be competing at the top end of the table. I hope that can happen. You never stop learning in football management and I certainly believe the invaluable experience from my time as Villa manager will prove hugely beneficial in the next stage of my managerial career. http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1skkf8q 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Top bloke and as much as i wanted him to succeed he had to go. Hopefully he finds success somewhere else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I hope he get's a job abroad say in Germany, so the club that he's at can become my second team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dodgyknees Posted February 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2015 LMA STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF PAUL LAMBERT I am extremely proud to have managed Aston Villa, a founder member of the Football League, and this sentiment will always remain with me. My initial remit was to conduct a massive overhaul of the playing squad, lower the overall wage structure of the playing staff and achieve this whilst keeping the club in the Barclays Premier League. There was also a concerted effort to purchase and develop younger players who would provide a solid footing for the football club to move forward and enhance the value of the playing squad in the future. When I came on board the club's owner, Randy Lerner, warned me that I was embarking on the toughest challenge of my working life and he was not wrong. But I have never stepped away from hard work and I put my heart and soul into the job from my first day until my last. There are many people throughout my time at Aston Villa to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude. Firstly, I'd like to thank Randy Lerner for not only providing me with the opportunity to manage one of the most illustrious clubs in world football but also for the support and friendship he offered me throughout my time at the club. I'd also like to place on record my appreciation to Paul Faulkner who conducted affairs at the club with unstinting integrity and constant dignity during his tenure as Chief Executive. I leave behind some wonderful people at both Bodymoor Heath and Villa Park and express my gratitude for their dedication and loyalty. A special mention must also go to my coaching staff for their commitment. To the players, my sincere thanks to each and every one of them. They are a fantastic group of players and I wish them every success for the rest of their playing careers. I hope to see many of them achieve great things in the game. Finally, I pay tribute to the supporters who are among the most passionate I have ever encountered. They rightly hold huge expectations for their beloved football club and I sincerely hope they are rewarded with the success they deserve. I completely understand their frustrations and always shared their view that the football club is too big not to be competing at the top end of the table. I hope that can happen. You never stop learning in football management and I certainly believe the invaluable experience from my time as Villa manager will prove hugely beneficial in the next stage of my managerial career. http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1skkf8q What a lovely man. Makes me sad he couldn't succeed 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I bare no grudges to Paul Lambert, I think he also knows that this was best for both him and the club, he needs a rest Imo, he looked totally broken after the hull game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherl Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 i think he always conducted himself admirably and genuinely did recognise the "futble clubbs histre" (football club's history in english) and his role here but ultimately it was a lack of tactical nous that was the downfall, not financial restrictions. he is a good spotter of players (bar some duffs) and would make a great scout but he couldnt motivate or change things when he needed to and that was the problem. i feel relief for us and him now its over. onwards and upwards and i wish him the best 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Interesting that he thanked Faulkner for his dignity and integrity, but not the current CEO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 12, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2015 What a great statement, he always spoke very highly of us and protected his players 100% in public. He succeeded in a lot of his initial objectives, he was unlucky to be given the helm at such a shit point in our history and didn't manage to benefit from his own good work. Top bloke though and the people giving him dogs abuse need to wake up a bit and see the reality that he really loved this club and did his best for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Posted February 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2015 Class. Class in the face of some , frankly, appalling and despicable comments directed towards him on here 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpants Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 What a great statement. It was a seriously tough job. In any role where you're behind the 8 ball from the start even the best candidates will run out of road. He certainly did in the end and it's in the best interests of the club and Paul Lamberts career and health (he looks shocking!) that it ends now. He survived the challenge Randy laid down for him for probably longer than even Randy expected so well done for that. He now deserves a chance at success in his career from here on in. If we get the new manager bounce and it keeps us up this season that's great but make no mistake our problems aren't going to be solved by this appointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Class. Class in the face of some , frankly, appalling and despicable comments directed towards him on here and a lot of very nice comments from a lot of people too. There you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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