VillaRoy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Don't shoot the messenger, didn't think this would fit the McLeish or Lerner thread so starting a new topic. National newspapers The Sun and the Daily Express are running articles that we are after Paul Lambert to replace McLeish, even if we stay up. Exclusive: ASTON VILLA could turn to Paul Lambert if they sack Alex McLeish. Villa Park bosses will review McLeish’s position regardless of whether the team remains in the Premier League. A run of one win in 13 games has left the Midlanders just three points clear of third-bottom Bolton. Tuesday’s defeat to the Trotters means Villa will end the season with their lowest tally of home league victories since they were formed 138 years ago. Owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner have publicly backed the boss But Big Eck, an unpopular appointment after managing rivals Birmingham, looks doomed and the Villa hierarchy have been impressed by Lambert. The Scotsman, 42, has taken Norwich to successive promotions and guided them to a safe position in the Premier League. The Canaries, who host Villa on the last day of the season, would fight all the way to keep Lambo. But if they were forced to look for a new boss, Cardiff chief Malky Mackay — a ex-Norwich hero — would be a contender along with Birmingham’s Chris Hughton. The Sun: Lambo Leap Express: Lambo high on Villa List We bring in Lambo, Blues lose Houghton to Norwich. Perfect scenario . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Don't shoot the messenger, didn't think this would fit the McLeish or Lerner thread so starting a new topic. National newspapers The Sun and the Daily Express are running articles that we are after Paul Lambert to replace McLeish, even if we stay up. Exclusive: ASTON VILLA could turn to Paul Lambert if they sack Alex McLeish. Villa Park bosses will review McLeish’s position regardless of whether the team remains in the Premier League. A run of one win in 13 games has left the Midlanders just three points clear of third-bottom Bolton. Tuesday’s defeat to the Trotters means Villa will end the season with their lowest tally of home league victories since they were formed 138 years ago. Owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner have publicly backed the boss But Big Eck, an unpopular appointment after managing rivals Birmingham, looks doomed and the Villa hierarchy have been impressed by Lambert. The Scotsman, 42, has taken Norwich to successive promotions and guided them to a safe position in the Premier League. The Canaries, who host Villa on the last day of the season, would fight all the way to keep Lambo. But if they were forced to look for a new boss, Cardiff chief Malky Mackay — a ex-Norwich hero — would be a contender along with Birmingham’s Chris Hughton. The Sun: Lambo Leap Express: Lambo high on Villa List We bring in Lambo, Blues lose Houghton to Norwich. Perfect scenario . cant see him leaving Norwich and its paper talk to me because his name has been on forums and the media has picked this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Would be nice but focusing on anything other than the next three games would be very silly. Get safe, sack McLeish, hire whoever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well said ,Killeen30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 It may only be paper talk and true we should be concentrating on the next three games but... ... it does still make you feel a little warm inside. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Matt Law the guy who wrote the Daily Express article is a massive Villa fan. Hopefully it is more than just wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Would be nice but focusing on anything other than the next three games would be very silly. Get safe, sack McLeish, hire whoever... I prefer, Sack Mcliesh, get safe, hire whoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Don't shoot the messenger, didn't think this would fit the McLeish or Lerner thread so starting a new topic. National newspapers The Sun and the Daily Express are running articles that we are after Paul Lambert to replace McLeish, even if we stay up. Exclusive: ASTON VILLA could turn to Paul Lambert if they sack Alex McLeish. Villa Park bosses will review McLeish’s position regardless of whether the team remains in the Premier League. A run of one win in 13 games has left the Midlanders just three points clear of third-bottom Bolton. Tuesday’s defeat to the Trotters means Villa will end the season with their lowest tally of home league victories since they were formed 138 years ago. Owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner have publicly backed the boss But Big Eck, an unpopular appointment after managing rivals Birmingham, looks doomed and the Villa hierarchy have been impressed by Lambert. The Scotsman, 42, has taken Norwich to successive promotions and guided them to a safe position in the Premier League. The Canaries, who host Villa on the last day of the season, would fight all the way to keep Lambo. But if they were forced to look for a new boss, Cardiff chief Malky Mackay — a ex-Norwich hero — would be a contender along with Birmingham’s Chris Hughton. The Sun: Lambo Leap Express: Lambo high on Villa List We bring in Lambo, Blues lose Houghton to Norwich. Perfect scenario . cant see him leaving Norwich and its paper talk to me because his name has been on forums and the media has picked this up. Been on Norwich's PinkUn forum. Heres some reasons for him to leave for us from one of their fans. Wealthy owners prepared to bankroll him if he chooses to rebuild the squad. A better collective squad of players including fringe England players A bigger club with a bigger fan base and larger stadium Freedom to rebuild the club his way Bigger transfer budget Bigger personal salary Higher profile club and a good stepping stone to prove he can do it at a bigger club than NCFC Closer to home Not sure about the "Wealthy owners prepared to bankroll him if he chooses to rebuild the squad" part though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Our manager appears to be quite rubbish. Lambert appears to be quite good. Aston Villa is a bigger club than Norwich, but lower in the table. Therefore: we would be mad not to want to get Lambert in and we probably do want him in. But there's almost certainly nothing in this story at this stage. There. I've stated the obvious. Anyone posting in this thread from now on will have to go beyond the obvious. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Would be nice but focusing on anything other than the next three games would be very silly. Get safe, sack McLeish, hire whoever... I prefer, Sack Mcliesh, get safe, hire whoever. Well unfortunately that ain't happening man! McRelegation is here until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 He's the man I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted April 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 27, 2012 Would be nice but focusing on anything other than the next three games would be very silly. Get safe, sack McLeish, hire whoever... This would be exactly what we did last year with Houllier. It's never a matter of "whoever". It MUST be the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteEndRob Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Well if we went down he'd be mad to leave Norwich to come to this mess! In fact, even if we stay up he'd be mad to leave Norwich to come to this mess! He's done an amazing job with Norwich. I like him and I would welcome him. Let's see where we find ourselves in three weeks time first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Would be nice but focusing on anything other than the next three games would be very silly. Get safe, sack McLeish, hire whoever... I prefer, Sack Mcliesh, get safe, hire whoever. Well unfortunately that ain't happening man! McRelegation is here until the end of the season. Hopes spring is eternal mate Besides I think if/when he loses at WBA even this board will recognise sacking him is our only chance of getting any points from the final two games. They are idiotic not to recognise it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Besides, why would he come if he relegates us on the last day? Would we want him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Surprised if Lambert was a popular choice here. I think he'd be a good choice personally, but we're talking about a man who idolises Martin O'Neill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 No quotes.... :drowsy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The perfect manager if we don't wanna change the club from top to bottom, can't see him coming though which is a sad indicant of the situation we're in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think he's a great match for us, but Randy would probably go for Dowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 He walked out on Colchester for Norwich after beating them 7-1 didnt he?? Im convinced with a decent offer he'd come to us, depending on investment etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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