Pilko Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4347635/Paul-Lambert-quits-Norwich-after-furious-row-over-Villa-job.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Lambert supposedly walks out on Norwich. Let's be 'avin you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Shame. Not saying he definitely will be but hope he doesn't turn out to be the sort of manager that will jump at any chance of a 'bigger' club (his quick jump from Colchester to Norwich before this). Of course a manager will want to push himself higher but right now, I don't see how Villa's situation is a more exciting future than Norwich's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not sure why he would want to go to Villa tbh, Norwich seemed to be a pretty nice setup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Terrible decision. No manager has moved onto better things from Villa since the 80's. Do poorly and you're on the scrapheap, do well and nobodies that impressed. Keep doing well at Norwich and much better opportunities will come along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's a shame that these 2 well respected managers (Lambert & Rodgers) who were leading smaller teams to "glory" have jumped ship at basically the first chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's a shame that these 2 well respected managers (Lambert & Rodgers) who were leading smaller teams to "glory" have jumped ship at basically the first chance. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 You can kind of understand it with Rodgers. Still a shame. But as much as I hate to admit it, there is always that chance of building something at the bindippers purely thanks to their name value, as much as it shouldn't be that way. But Villa? Just don't understand it, can't see him getting much money for himself or the squad to make it worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Villa have potential tbf, as good as a job he's done with Nowrich I really cannot see them becoming more than lower half regulars at best, players will always be on the move if the perform well where as the chance for stability with Villa is much higher. No reason at all Villa cannot be a decent side again imo, they just need a good manager and a plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is Paul Lambert walking out not worthy of a thread ? Can see them making a ridiculous appointment, Nigel Worthington back perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is Paul Lambert walking out not worthy of a thread ? Can see them making a ridiculous appointment, Nigel Worthington back perhaps? That article makes a couple of good shouts tbf. Malky Mackay wouldn't surprise me. And Hughton's got to end up back in the PL at some point with all these links. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 But that figure would not worry Norwich who expect to receive some compensation from Villa when Lambert is officially installed as boss. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 But that figure would not worry Norwich who expect to receive some compensation from Villa when Lambert is officially installed as boss. Eh? Could they manage some kind of enforced compensation if they can prove tapping up or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Doubt it. According to the article Villa requested permission to talk to him, they refused so Lambert jacked. Fuck knows how they'll get any compensation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 According to some Norwich forum, he has a one year rolling contract anyway and can leave if he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 According to some Norwich forum, he has a one year rolling contract anyway and can leave if he wants. Very silly move from Norwich if that's the case. Unless it was him leaving his options open and not wanting to negotiate, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It's a shame that these 2 well respected managers (Lambert & Rodgers) who were leading smaller teams to "glory" have jumped ship at basically the first chance. I agree, I find the whole thing quite depressing really. I hate how it's barely a team game anymore, teams below the ones with the money are all just a big shop window for both players and managers. Maybe it's always been like that, I don't think so though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 why would he leave a good solid well run club for Villa? Hell the Rogers thing is understandable but wtf is Lambert up to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Has there ever been a pre season as mental as this in the Premier League when it comes to managers? About 6 clubs will have new managers already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 its an odd one alright but then again it was an odd season in the lack of managerial change during the season so perhaps just making up for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thread title change?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 It's a shame that these 2 well respected managers (Lambert & Rodgers) who were leading smaller teams to "glory" have jumped ship at basically the first chance. It is a shame for Norwich and Swansea but a no-brainer in Rodgers case and I don't blame Lambert either. Its a big chance, bigger clubs, bigger resources and spending power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tyson Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Basketcase of a club, just like Randy Lerner's significant other (the embarassing Cleveland Browns). Made all the worse because the rules that ensures league parity (in the NFL ie. salary cap, draft system) increases the window of opportunity for teams to compete for titles, play-off berths etc. Difficult to think of a more aloof & incompetant cross-sports owner of clubs out there, and the underwhelming record backs that up imo. The Villa post, with this man at the helm, is a poison chalice for any promising manager looking to upgrade from a smaller club. Lambert's on a hiding for nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I feel for Norwich and Swansea, after 1 season in the Premier League they've already had other club beginning to suck the soul out of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Not sure why he would want to go to Villa tbh, Norwich seemed to be a pretty nice setup Villa have miles more potential than Norwich though. Quite a no brainer IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I think Villa will improve more this season than Liverpool anyway. Wonder who Norwich will end up with in charge then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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