Lambert Confirmed - Welcome Paul

Excellent news. I have to say that after the initial disappointment I felt when OGS wasn't coming, I think this is a very smart appointment. He's got the pedigree to do very well for us. Looking forward to visiting some more games next season already.

Great news!!! Welcome Paul! UTV exciting times a head!

Been my No 1 choice since McLeish was sacked. Buzzing, absolutely delighted. Bring on next season.

Great news, really happy with this appointment! Fill up Villa Park again, exciting football, exciting times!

Well done to our board for getting a manager the majority of us wanted, young and hungry and done an incredible job at Nrwich with no money 2 successive promotions and get the 12th in the prem unbelievable, WELCOM PAUL lets rebuild Villa back up its going to take time but rome was not built in a dayGOOD TIMES!! UTV!!!

What good news! I do hope he has the courage to look closely at the players who were Mc Leish's first choice back four. The fans clearly do not want them c.f. the current poll and they have, in the past, destabilised the team with their disruptive behaviour. If they have done it once they can do it again. If we can I hope we get rid of all four. I know this is a bit negative at a time of rejoicing, but we must be realistic.

As many know, not my original first choice, but out of the names listed - even the dalliance with OGS - Lambert comes out on top. Very pleased with this, now back him sensibly and he should go far as long as we all give him time. Should benefit our youngsters more as well as Lambert's style is very much how they play at Academy and Reserve levels - certainly closer than the park the bus tactic! lol

Not my first choice either but welcome Mr Lambert, it is time to get behind the new boss, unite the fans and get back to top 8. I doubt there will be many new signings though. Holt regularly scoring in front of the Holte would be good. Good Luck Mr Lambert and.... Come on you Lions.......

Welcome to Mr Lambert...best of luck...let's get ready to rumble....

may i say Lambert MUST GO !!!!!!!! and now he has ,Welcome to THE VILLA ,,,we are ready to do our part ,,,we got the Villa back are you ready to go from a Lamb to a LION!!!!!!! O yes! Villa Villa Villa VILLLAAAAA

Absolutely delighted! Can't remember the last time I felt so good about a managerial appointment. Performances will be so much more positive, crowd will respond - I see Villa Park bouncing around Birmingham every Saturday afternoon. He has all the attributes to sort out our awesome club. Can't wait to see how he alters the squad over the summer to get us competitive for next season.

*Villa board in correct decision shocker* Good news, hopefully this can be the start of a new era for the club.

Third time lucky, Randy. Right man at the right time. Delighted.

OH, Yes!!!!!!! Didn't have a "Favourite" as I knew that several could do very well with us, but he was in that top 3-4 crowd. Well done to the board. 2 of the major steps to redemption are complete. Eck sacked, PL appointed. Now he MUST be backed moderately. Almost as pleased as the day that MON's capture was confirmed. And still the start of June, well done again to the board for not dragging their feet...

I reckon the club statement should have ended with a cheeky "You're Welcome" :)

Good appointment. A British coach who earned his badges in Germany. Top notch, progressive thinking by the owner and his 'people'. For those who can't wait for next season a few words of warning. Lambert can only work with the materials at his disposal. The current Villa squad is very weak. It's unlikely he will have a lot of money to spend so that means the younger players are going to have to step up to the plate. Lambert needs time and patience from the fans. He is arguably the most significant Villa appointment in the post Saunders era. He and Brendan Rodgers (who is apparently a friend of Lambert's) are youngish Brit managers who have spent time on the continent and appear to be well versed in the current trends and developments of the modern game. They might not have AVB's looks or charisma but are arguably better coaches (at least as far as the EPL) is concerned. Both represent a new breed of British coach/manager. Again, we Villans should be realistic about next season. Mid-table and a good cup run would be an acceptable achievement given the ravages of the last two years. Anybody booing Lambert because Villa are not challenging for the top four should be treated with the contempt they deserve.

Fantastic news, so happy right now. Well done to the board for finally listening to the fans.

Number one target wanted, number one target got. Next season will be such a joy after the last one. No more than we and the Club deserve, delighted!

Excellent news! Got the feel good factor back again! Up the Villa, happy happy happy days

Great news, I'm ecstatic that it's all over and we can move onwards, hopefully leaving this cloud behind us for good. Lots out so expecting a few in, I don't believe anything more will be done once the Euro's start though, although, Lambert isn't doing any TV analysis is he lol

Brilliant news!....... Lambo, Lambo give us a wave, Lambo give us a wave.............

thanks to Villa, waited for me to go out before announcing! I had no phone coverage where I was, when I walked out the phone text alert went off 10 times, I turned to my dad, phone still in pocket (because it was vibrating and you take your pleasures where you can get them at my age!) and said, Lambert is the boss then!!!

Villa are always getting patronising rubbish from other clubs 'fans' and the media. Lots of stuff around about how Villa are a 'small' club, how Lambert's moved 'sideways', how Villa's history is irrelevant etc etc. The ignorance of the average football supporter in this country is breathtaking. What do they want? Maybe they think we should all support Spuds, Manure, RedScouse, Gooners, Chelskov and Citeh. Maybe the EPL should be comprised of those clubs and those clubs only. It isn't gentle ribbing its full on hostility and utter ignorance. The thing is even if Villa won the league or made the hallowed top four, the general sentiment outside of Villa circles would probably be, 'now Lambert has shown what he can do with Villa he should now take a step up and manage a big club'. Pass me a sick bag. 'Objective' media? Lol.

Great news. Welcome to Villa, Paul - and you've got some work to do ! UTV

Best news I've had in ages. Pleased that the Solskjaer situation didn't materialise, he's only been a coach for 5 mins (credit where it's due for winning the Norwegian league) but was a horrible long shot for me. Would have been happy with Martinez to be fair, think he is much maligned for no good reason, but with Lambert, he really has shown his potential over the past three years. A winner for me, not a massive name as a player, but McLeish (correct me if I'm wrong!) thought he wasn't up to the job at Motherwell, so off he trotted to Dortmund and promptly won the bloody Champions League!! Did well at Celtic as well, and has had a great start to his managerial career. Let's hope he can become the 'new' Sir Alex or Wenger and stick with us for the next 10-15 years. Welcome Mr Lambert!!

The fuse is lit... please give him time Villa fans he needs it but it will come good. Paul Lamberts Claret Blue Army!!!!!!!!

Excellent news, now lets just hope that he gets the funds & the backing to get this club rocking & back to where we belong. Welcome Paul & all the very best. UTV.

Villan444 sums it up for me. I hope your laywers have Lambert tied down to a contract he can't break. He walked from Colchester at the whiff of better money and he shafted Norwich by breaking his contract. I have no axe to grind with Villa but hope that Norwich sue Lambert's backside off him for breach of contract.

Great news! Very happy with the news :) Lets actually try & win games now!

Welcome Paul!! I look forward to us having a go at all teams he or away no matter who we are playing or where!! Onwards and upwards yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaa UTV

Very positive from everyone. Can't wait to see what he' says in his 1st press conference, then see who goes and who comes, I'm of the thought Holt is too old , need younger signings, for now though can drink to a great appointment. UTV

Grant Holt might want out of Norwich as well - snap him up ! I reckon he'd do a good job for us for at least a year or two, Norwich must be mad ??