sne Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 But if that's the case why hasn't Lambert walked by now He's on a hiding to nothing by staying here if the board are not going to back him Money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honest_bertie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If Lambert were to go we are **** - RDM? don't make me laugh This. There is no other manager out there and available that would come to villa better than lambert. Alternatively if we poached someone from another club thst just smacks of stupidity and hipocrisy, that money could have been spent strengthening the squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Money? Surely he's rich already He needs to issue an ultimatum to the board Back me or Sack me He will inevitably be sacked anyway if he has to persist with the current bunch of clowns taking us down why delay the inevitable Edited January 18, 2013 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Money? No, Pride and Character Doesn't like to fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Surely he's rich already He needs to issue an ultimatum to the board Back me or Sack me He will inevitably be sacked anyway if he has to persist with the current bunch of clowns taking us down why delay the inevitable The money when he was a player was not as big as today, and Villa is surelly his first big earning job as a manager? I agree that he should issue an ultimatum to the board as anyone can see we need new players, but managers walking, does that ever happen? Edit: We do have the MON situation so i guess managers do walk... Edited January 18, 2013 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 He needs to issue an ultimatum to the board Back me or Sack me Where do you think some of the information is coming from? PL will initially try to influence RL by releasing titbits through the media and via forums to get a groundswell of opinion to see if he can loosen the pursestrings a bit Failing that you might well see a "back me or sack me" statement next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The money when he was a player was not as big as today, and Villa is surelly his first big earning job as a manager? I agree that he should issue an ultimatum to the board as anyone can see we need new players, but managers walking, does that ever happen? MON, Brian Little ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Where do you think some of the information is coming from? PL will initially try to influence RL by releasing titbits through the media and via forums to get a groundswell of opinion to see if he can loosen the pursestrings a bit Failing that you might well see a "back me or sack me" statement next week "Back me or Sack me?!" That is the worst ultimatum ever. "Give me money to spend - or unfairly dismiss me and give me money for compensation" That is NEVER going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) MON, Brian Little ? Yeah i thought of MON the second i hit post. As for Little that was before the really silly money came into football. Lambert would lose millions by walking Edited January 18, 2013 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yeah i thought of MON the second i hit post. As for Little that was before the really silly money came into football. Lambert would loose millions by walking Yes - but he may write off his managerial career if he stays. (or at least set it back a few years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yes - but he may write off his managerial career if he stays. (or at least set it back a few years) Aston Villa does seem to have that effect on managerial careers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No manager wants relegation on their CV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No manager wants relegation on their CV He'll get a job in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 But if that's the case why hasn't Lambert walked by now He's on a hiding to nothing by staying here if the board are not going to back him He's only just finished one very messy dispute with a club he left. Maybe he can't face another one so soon after? If he waits to be sacked it makes the compensation etc. so much simpler. I'm really hoping this is all wild and inaccurate speculation but there's just a mood developing around the club that is sinking me deeper into gloom. If it's going to happen and Lerner has any intention of trying to fight off relegation, it will need to be this weekend or maybe Tuesday at the very latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mat Kendrick @MatKendrick Go with the group I've got: Paul Lambert would trust current squad to keep #avfc up if there are no signings this month :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I think lambert has the following games to keep his position WBA Bradford Millwall (irrelevant) Newcastle Everton West ham After that its 5 very tough games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That is spot on The fact PL hasn't told them to **** off is massive credit to him. He could easily walk and point to the lack of backing and he would be in another job within days. If, IF Lambert stays and gets us out of this mess he deserves the thanks of every Villa supporter because IMO he is our only hope I really don't think he would be in another job with some of the mistakes he has made here. In fact, I don't think he'd be touched with a barge pole at the moment. (clarifying my position I don't know whether sacking him would be a good idea or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No manager wants relegation on their CV If Lambert walked and we got relegated he'd still more-or-less have it on his CV. He'd forever be seen as the man who got them into a position they were unable to recover from, especially if he walks. I think Lambert would be more keen to turn it around and save his reputation, even if it means he then goes in the summer (which I don't think he will). Lambert walking now will not protect his reputation, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I think lambert has the following games to keep his position WBA Bradford Millwall (irrelevant) Newcastle Everton West ham After that its 5 very tough games Are you reading Randy's mind or is that your opinion? I'd fire him if we lose against West Brom. That would give the new manager or caretaker an opportunity against Bradford. It would be difficult to fire Lambert if we did beat Bradford 3-0 and got to the Carling Cup final. As we know, CC doesn't mean a thing about form in Premier League. It's much more important we win in PL than win the CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2013 There suddenly seems to be a shitload of people on here spouting bullshit claiming to be ITK or know someone ITK. Are we all really that bored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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