terrytini Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Only 5 defeats in 16 games, and 3 of those to the Top 3 Clubs, through to a semi-final, and a 4th Round. Not too bad for a beginning. Edited January 5, 2013 by terrytini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 good morale boost for Lambert today, made the changes and gave valuable game time to our returning players, Baker, Bent, N'Zogbia and Agbonlahor - all of whom sounded like they had decent impact on proceedings. Also pleased with the Bennett and Bowery getting their chances. Strongest team available will play against Bradford on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 at 1-0 down to ipswich, with they're fans chanting 'your getting sacked in the morning' Pleased to hear our fans reply with 'PL Claret and Blue Army' decent run out for most, with everyone but Albrighton coming through unscathed, it'll give him options for the forth coming games. Oh, apart from in Centre Mid that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Team for Tuesday: Given Lowton Clark Baker Bennett Weimann Westwood Bannan Holman Benteke Bent ?? I thought Lambert made a few changes and got it right today. Was pleased that it worked out for him today to be fair, because he hasn't had the best of luck along the way I don't think. I expect us to be strong on Tuesday after that performance and players coming back into the fold. I hope he plays Benteke and Bent together. N'Zogbia and Agbonlahor could really change things for us if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Team for Tuesday: Given Lowton Clark Baker Bennett Weimann Westwood Bannan Holman Benteke Bent ?? I thought Lambert made a few changes and got it right today. Was pleased that it worked out for him today to be fair, because he hasn't had the best of luck along the way I don't think. I expect us to be strong on Tuesday after that performance and players coming back into the fold. I hope he plays Benteke and Bent together. N'Zogbia and Agbonlahor could really change things for us if need be. Weimann on the wing? Not for me. He starts ahead of Bent. Manager did well again today. Picked the right eleven, made the right changes, won the game. I bet he's absolutely delighted to have a few players back as well, this premier league break couldn't have come at a better time for us after a ballsy display in Wales. Keep up the recent form please Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Team for Tuesday: Given Lowton Clark Baker Bennett Weimann Westwood Bannan Holman Benteke Bent ?? I thought Lambert made a few changes and got it right today. Was pleased that it worked out for him today to be fair, because he hasn't had the best of luck along the way I don't think. I expect us to be strong on Tuesday after that performance and players coming back into the fold. I hope he plays Benteke and Bent together. N'Zogbia and Agbonlahor could really change things for us if need be. I'd be surprised if Westwood was fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I just hope he doesn't put Herd back into defence and revert to that back 3 system. Did ok at Liverpool granted but I think we need to be flexible and energetic against Bradford. It will prob be Given, Lowton, Clark, Baker, Bennett, Holman, Herd, Delph, Bannan, Weimann, Benteke. Lambert chops and changes all the time which I think is a good thing. I know he will recognise the three coming back in today did him a good job though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_of_Pongo_Waring Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'd be surprised if Westwood was fit. Even if he is, he's cup tied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Even if he is, he's cup tied. Good point! Hope he's back for Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hopefully because Westy is cup tied it means he has the extra rest period where he can just chill out with the ankle problem and get it sorted. It will have been how long since is injury by Southampton? 2 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hopefully because Westy is cup tied it means he has the extra rest period where he can just chill out with the ankle problem and get it sorted. It will have been how long since is injury by Southampton? 2 weeks? 12 days, I'm not too sure how bad it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If its ligaments I fear he could be out possibly till Baggies at the earliest :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) If its ligaments I fear he could be out possibly till Baggies at the earliest :/ It's not ligaments. Edited January 5, 2013 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 6, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 6, 2013 Can we please keep talk about team line up's for Tuesday for the match thread not this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Apparently it's "not too bad and he should be ok for Southampton" Coming from a source close to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Only 5 defeats in 16 games, and 3 of those to the Top 3 Clubs, through to a semi-final, and a 4th Round. Not too bad for a beginning. Ha ha, good example of how you can twist statistics to prove any case. How about an alternative of: 18 goals conceded in the last 5 games, including a heavy home defeat against a key relegation rival and an unconvincing cup win against a weakened side from the lower reaches of the Championship. Buy in January, Mr Lambert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Only 5 defeats in 16 games, and 3 of those to the Top 3 Clubs, through to a semi-final, and a 4th Round. Not too bad for a beginning. Or for a different view just look at our appalling league stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I hope the support he's received from the fans at matches has made an impact on him. Even Martin O'Neill didn't get as much support as Lambert is getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 6, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 6, 2013 I think Lambert to his credit has recognised the support at the club on numerous occasions since the day he arrived, I can think of several occasions I've heard him refer to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 He definitely has and he seems to do all he can to keep the goodwill from supporters. Seems like most away matches, if any players do not go over and applaud the away fans, he makes it a point they do. Think he has always kept a good relation with fans tbh. Remember after Norwich away on the last day, he gave a speech following the match to the home supporters. Wanted to stay and hear it, as I thought they was a decent chance he would soon be our man, unfortunately I needed a few more pints after watching the dross we served up so was quickly out of Carrow Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts