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Lambert's resignation sends shockwaves around Adams Park
PAUL Lambert has sent shockwaves around Adams Park by quitting today as manager of Wycombe Wanderers.
Lambert's surprise departure followed the club's failure to reach the League Two play-off final at Wembley.
Few people inside the club saw his resignation coming until he was questioned about his future on Saturday evening by Bucks Free Press sports editor Dave Peters.
Lambert admitted to Peters that he was considering his position at the club, following the 1-0 semi-final defeat at Stockport County.
He followed this through today by handing his resignation in to Blues chairman Ivor Beeks before telling the players he was leaving at a pre-scheduled end-of-season debriefing at the training ground this afternoon.
Lambert will go down in history as one of the most successful managers the club has ever had.
In his two years at Adams Park, the 38-year-old former Champions League winner guided Wanderers to a never-to-be forgotten Carling Cup semi-final last season, where they drew with Chelsea in the first leg, before taking the club to the brink of Wembley this time around.
Blues media manager Alan Parry said: "I think Paul Lambert is the best manager we've had since Martin O'Neill."
Tell us what you think of Lambert's resignation and who you think should succeed him.
3:06pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: tom, marlow on 3:23pm Tue 20 May 08
They should appoint Ivor :-)
Seriously though, he's done a good job. Good luck to him.
I hope they can find someone who can keep things moving forwards
They should appoint Ivor :-)
Seriously though, he's done a good job. Good luck to him.
I hope they can find someone who can keep things moving forwards
Posted by: nellyfire, high wycombe on 3:47pm Tue 20 May 08
he said right from the start that the football he likes to play is not nice to watch,being at most of the games i can concur! no width poor martin bullock! diamond i think was very negitive,he tried his best and i wish him all the best.Steve Hayes you know what needs to be done can youdo it very soon!
ps Martin Allen is interested!you know he will get us out of this div!
he said right from the start that the football he likes to play is not nice to watch,being at most of the games i can concur! no width poor martin bullock! diamond i think was very negitive,he tried his best and i wish him all the best.Steve Hayes you know what needs to be done can youdo it very soon!
ps Martin Allen is interested!you know he will get us out of this div!
Posted by: happy blue, bucks on 3:52pm Tue 20 May 08
What a pity he had done well for Wycombe, although he was obviously not a good loser. Never mind move on how about having John Gorman back at least we played football when he was here.
What a pity he had done well for Wycombe, although he was obviously not a good loser. Never mind move on how about having John Gorman back at least we played football when he was here.
Posted by: nellyfire, high wycombe on 4:09pm Tue 20 May 08
my mate is a publican im sure he would welcome it!lol
my mate is a publican im sure he would welcome it!lol
Posted by: erm, ermsville on 4:45pm Tue 20 May 08
I still prefer the conference days with the FA trophy and trips to Wembley...
sorry, I had a dose of Ivoritus then
I still prefer the conference days with the FA trophy and trips to Wembley...
sorry, I had a dose of Ivoritus then
Posted by: Plus ça change..., Wycomball on 4:55pm Tue 20 May 08
Mangles & washboards for goals in Bridge Street Car Park.
Sigh.
Long shorts.
Slicked down hair.
Central parting.
Football rattles.
I did not score, referee, sir, my shot never crossed the line...
Those were the days...
Mangles & washboards for goals in Bridge Street Car Park.
Sigh.
Long shorts.
Slicked down hair.
Central parting.
Football rattles.
I did not score, referee, sir, my shot never crossed the line...
Those were the days...
Posted by: happy blue, bucks on 9:51pm Tue 20 May 08
Better get someone else in quickly before all the out of contract players decice to follow him out. Also better start looking for new faces in the team.
Better get someone else in quickly before all the out of contract players decice to follow him out. Also better start looking for new faces in the team.
Posted by: George - Wycombe on 1:05am Wed 21 May 08
Being located so close to London, the job applications should flood in, the time is ripe to get someone with passion to drive the team to the next level.
I think a priority is for someone who has their domestic roots within easy commuting distance to the club.
Being located so close to London, the job applications should flood in, the time is ripe to get someone with passion to drive the team to the next level.
I think a priority is for someone who has their domestic roots within easy commuting distance to the club.
Posted by: erm, ermsville on 1:09am Wed 21 May 08
I would like to see Nigel Clough get a chance at a league club, he has done very well at Burton and has learnt his craft in the non leagues, a bit like a certain Mr O'Neill.
And if he has 10% of the success his father had...
I would like to see Nigel Clough get a chance at a league club, he has done very well at Burton and has learnt his craft in the non leagues, a bit like a certain Mr O'Neill.
And if he has 10% of the success his father had...
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