BOF Posted May 30, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 30, 2012 So Julie, if you were a bookie, what odds would you be giving on the front runners at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Welcome Grant spot on Mantis, something we can agree on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted May 30, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 30, 2012 So Julie, if you were a bookie, what odds would you be giving on the front runners at the moment? Julie only accepts bets made in gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 So Julie, if you were a bookie, what odds would you be giving on the front runners at the moment? My hunch is it's Lambert....like I said earlier and yesterday. But I'm not totally convinced he's necessarily been the No 1 target all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ESPN Soccernet @ESPNSoccernet Roberto Martinez was set to meet Whelan in Guernsey, but is delayed in Manchester by fog. Whelan has had no contact from anyone at Villa. Surely we would've contacted him by now if we wanted to speak to him? I am in Bolton. There is no fog here at all. Maybe not, but the flight from Manchester to Jersey is showing as delayed by two hours from 1215 to 1415. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I really do not think Lambert is an option for us. I appreciate what Wiz is saying about the man, and I think he is correct in what he is saying. I have a buddy who is a norwich fan and he is basically saying the same thing. However, things do happen in football so it really is a case of wait and see. I do not want us to hire someone who is working in the prem at the moment. I want someone fresh who is going to come in and really try to do something. Martinez - been in the prem a few years now and consistently fighting at the bottom, normally with newly promoted teams. He is young and maybe has a few tactical skills, but he is not the man for us. Lambert - safe option, but need to see how he gets on next season to determine if I think he is any good or not. Rodgers - best out the three, but again needs another season with Swansea to see what damage he can really do. I believe he will go on to be a decent manager. I DO NOT WANT ANY OF THESE AT VILLA NEXT SEASON. RANDY PLEASE TREAT US AFTER THE LAST MESS UPS. Exactly this - I've been saying that Villa needs a young manager who has fresh ideas and doesn't have the "UK"-baggage. I still think RL&PF are going for manager outside UK, and might have a real surprise up their sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 What have you heard with regards to Lambert Gaz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2012 To be fair, last season I was desperate for Lambert to be our manager, If it weren't for the OGS thing that would still be the case now. I really hope this comes through. The only thing I hope with PL is that he has a good scouting network with him. We need to try and emulate what Newcastle have done, and not do what MON did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Julie only accepts bets made in gold If only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18262885 it's wednesday today right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ESPN Soccernet @ESPNSoccernet Roberto Martinez was set to meet Whelan in Guernsey, but is delayed in Manchester by fog. Whelan has had no contact from anyone at Villa. Surely we would've contacted him by now if we wanted to speak to him? I am in Bolton. There is no fog here at all. Maybe not, but the flight from Manchester to Jersey is showing as delayed by two hours from 1215 to 1415. Someone call Manchester Airport and ask them to page Mr Martinez to a white courtesy phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My concern with Lambert is would he be able to attract the non-british players? This was a problem we had under MONs reign and think it will be under Lambert if he is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Maybe we are waiting to see what liverpool's move is? If so that could take forever lol..But I can't see Randy waiting that long.. Just hope he doesnt press the panic button!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not another British manager. Please not Lambert. He will probably go buy Holt for 7 million. Plus his interviews are annoying. Reminds me of MON. This is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Even if he gets british players like MON he doesn't play football like MON. It seems an unnecessary stigma. He changes his teams and has different tactics so it would be nothing like with MON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My concern with Lambert is would he be able to attract the non-british players? This was a problem we had under MONs reign and think it will be under Lambert if he is the man. I doubt Pardew was that big a name to most of the qaulity foreigners he's bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I think we need a different approach if Lambert comes in.. he needs to get a proper scouting system involved. couldn't go through buying just British players again .. they will rinse the club financially and most are overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 My concern with Lambert is would he be able to attract the non-british players? This was a problem we had under MONs reign and think it will be under Lambert if he is the man. I doubt Pardew was that big a name to most of the qaulity foreigners he's bought.Isn't that down to Graham Carr though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 While there is nothing wrong with buying british players, deep down we all know it is the foreign players who capture the imagination. Just look at Newcastle the likes of Ben Arfa, Cisse, Cabeye all capture the imagination of the fans. We are desperately looking for a manager who has the ability to attract such players. For me Paul Lambert is not that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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