Lambert offers resignation

 

Norwich City have announced that Paul Lambert has offered his resignation amid reports linking him with the vacant managerial post at Aston Villa.

The Canaries have not accepted Lambert's offer, while it is understood that his representatives are meeting with Villa Park officials on Thursday.
Villa are in the market for a new boss after parting with Alex McLeish's services at the end of a forgettable 2011/12 campaign.
They are believed to have identified Lambert, who has taken Norwich from League One to the Premier League during his time at Carrow Road, as the leading candidate to fill their coaching void.

"We have fought hard to keep Paul at Norwich and have not accepted his resignation whilst discussions with another club are taking place."
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Lambert has made no secret of his desire to test himself at the highest possible level and he has now taken steps to free himself from his contract with the Canaries.
Norwich are reluctant to part with the Scot's services, but have moved to reassure supporters that they are doing all they can to take the club forward.
"The club regrets to confirm that Paul Lambert has offered his resignation from his position as Norwich City manager," read a statement released on the club's official website.