Norwich Confirm Lambert Resignation + Reject It

He'd better be coming. Just renewed my season ticket!

They cannot keep him. No employer can force an employee to stay against his will. Compensation will be the only issue.

All betting has been suspended on who will be the next Villa manager. Looks like he's on his way.

Polite and posturing statement, he's off. Norwich are simply making sure they get the extra pennies on compensation and I can't blame them for that. Welcome Paul I think.

let the barrage of transfer links, rumours and speculation begin... any money within 2 days of him being confirmed as manager there is a flurry of links about grant holt... In the mean time - 'lambert give us a wave, lambert, lambert give us a wave!'

OMG, Where did you get that photo from?...... Lol Yep, it just seems like posturing now for a decent compo pay off.

a rolling contract... there shouldn't even be any compensation - seems like a load of crap to me. you can't REJECT resignations its. we shouldn't pay them anything

Well he certainly wasn't my first choice either, afraid i'm with olafthegreat there too, but I will be 100% behind him if and when he comes. AVB's Claret an Bl ..oh sorry Lamberts Claret and Blue army !!!

Of course I'll get behind him. He's a great manager. I'd have preferred OGS, Martinez or AVB because I think they seem more passionate and could attract bigger name players. Expect Grant Holt and long balls from Collins, but anything is better than last seasons tosh. Roberto M...I mean Pauly Lambert's Claret & Blue Army!

Forgive me fellow Villans, but until i's have been dotted and t's crossed I am taking nothing for granted. I have previously put that he would be very welcome, but there is a nagging doubt that is difficult to put a finger on. But lets put one thing straight. He doesn't play football in the Barcelona/ Arsenal/ Swansea (who have thought you would include them a couple of years ago). He plays his game dare I say it, like a Villa Man. We like wingers, energy, effort, no nonsense defenders and we love a centre forward. That is why Paul McGod, Dublin, Withe, McInally, Lochead, Gray, Carew, Willie Anderson, Morley, Daley and Young were idolised. At Villa we love to see a man beat someone, hit the byeline and then put it on a plate for a centre forward, who kills three defenders to reach the ball and score. That is the Villa way. His way isn't tippy tappy. He doesn't play for draws and we may even concede more than last season aargggh. But we will probably score twice as many and the football will have us on the edge of our seats, sometimes in frustration at the defending and sometimes in pure joy at seeing a Villa centre forward bulging the net in front of the Holte. IF he comes we could be in for some fun and games. Hang onto your hats boys and girls and enjoy the ride . . . . . . . . IF he comes!!!!!

"LETS BE HAVING YE"

...and where did Ron Saunders come from guys? yes, Norwich City. Come on the Villa !

said from day 1 happy with any of Lambert,martinez,poyet,ogs was left field but also not a bad shout so for me they have gone for a man-manager and a safe pair of hands. To be honest compared to Eck I would have settled for Bruce or McCarthy last season. Hes going to need the fans backing which I am sure he will get because next season is going to be another tough one at least we wont be playing for a draw every game.

He has been the man for me since we knew Eck was on thin ice and although I renewed my season ticket regardless, this will really make it worth it. I honestly believe he wants to come and the above statement pretty much says as much although nothing is a done deal unlesss we see otherwise. Norwich will make sure they are adequately compensated and will thank a man that took them from 66th in the league and on the brink of financial meltdown to mid table in the prem, with a full house and financial security all done within a small budget and various styles of play. I really think this man is a good suit for us and where we currently are at the minute as well as a step up in his good career to date....!

Knowing our luck .... he's probably on his way to Swansea. lol.

Bangok, Ron Saunders did manage Norwich but he came to us from Man City. That aside though I agree with your sentiment and I would welcome him to Villa. If he achieves anything like what Ron did, who for me was the best Villa manager I have known, I would be happy.

That pic looks like Delia's tasted one of her concoctions. Fine image for a chef. It sounds like it's done at last. Welcome Mr Lambert, I'm sure there's an' Eck of a mess left behind for you to sort out!

Delighted with the news. I was really excited with the OGS links but Lambo's the man. Got to say but I've always thought Norwich are a good club and to be fair it looks like they've handled this fairly well so far. Good statement and makes the way Blues and Wigan have handled the approaches for their managers as really low class amateur hour.

Firstly I have lost loads of respect for Martinez and Whelan throughout this process, they are both full of it and I'm glad we didn't get someone so fickle to lead our rebuild. Secondly Lambert was one my list of five, so if we get him I'd be more than happy. 3 seasons in charge, two promotions and a mid table prem finish with Norwich, I look forward to seeing him take the next step and push us up the upper echos of the league. He's a strong man, a smart and well respected man as well. Don't be fooled, yes he can play the ball wide and knock it in for a big striker but Lambert is not a one trick pony, he plays 3 or 4 different tactics and shapes and can also play nice passing football. He rotates his squad often, keeps everyone interested and on their toes. We can play 442, 433 and many styles under king Lambert, he isn't afraid to chop and change and will always have a go at the other team regardless of who we are playing. I'll be absolutely delighted and back him 100% when I see him standing in the dug out.... Exiting times!! UTV