Paul Lambert has always been keen to remind us that his aim was for Championship football next season. A careful analysis of his statements will show that the name of Colchester United hasn’t always figured in the same sentence. I’m not questioning his commitment or loyalty and I accept that his ultimate aim must be to manage a top club or even his country, however I wonder if we are just a stepping stone on his path to success. My thinking here is furthered by his appearance on A Question of Sport on Friday (10th April) when he was introduced as a European Cup medal winner with Borussia Dortmund, and some footage of his Celtic playing days was shown. No mention of his move into management, and no mention of Colchester. Maybe I’m reading too much into all this and maybe this latest event is just an example of the control and manipulation of the media in what they promote. After all, how could they show this episode again when Lambert is managing his national team at some stage in the future? It’s far better to concentrate on something more fashionable of course, and the truth is that Colchester just aren’t in that league.
Which brings me on to the match at Orient. This was the first meeting with previous manager Geraint Williams. ‘George’ is having a successful time at Brisbane Road since his return and I’m really pleased for him. I’m sort of pleased he ended up happy with today’s result as it did him more good than it did us harm. Last week I was complaining at how many times we have gone down 0-1 at home. This week my gripe is that we seem to relinquish the lead away from home too often. Eight times we have squandered an away lead and only once recovered to take all the points. Surely the players must know by now that we are at our most vulnerable just after scoring a goal? Four games to go and nothing to play for.
Tags: away, colchester united, cufc, geraint williams, lambert, league one, leyton orient
