Paul Lambert: "If you don’t manage to stay in the league and you’ve spent loads of money then what does that do to your club if it goes down?Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he isn't optimistic about new signings and transfers could leave club in trouble if they go downPaul Lambert doubts Aston Villa will make a signing in the next week, claiming a spending spree would threaten the club’s future if they splashed out and still went down.Asked if he was optimistic there would be any new faces before the transfer window slams shut next Thursday, Lambert replied: “No, not really.”Questioned on whether there were actually any deals in the offing or ‘irons in the fire’, the Villa boss gave the same answer, “No, not realy.”Lambert went on to explain Villa would not be following the example of relegation rivals QPR, Newcastle and Southampton, who are all in the process of strengthening their squads.The reason being, he suggested, was because adding to Villa’s expenditure this month would leave the club in an even more parlous financial position, if they were still relegated.“I think that’s everybody else’s prerogative,” said Lambert.“I don’t think I can ever worry about what other teams are doing. I can understand teams doing it.“But if you don’t manage to stay in the league and you’ve spent loads of money then what does that do to your club if it goes down? Does that put the club’s future at risk? I don’t want to do that to this club, that’s for sure.”When asked if Villa had actually bid for any players this month, Lambert replied: “We’ve spoken to a few lads and a few teams, but the finances were way too high.”He was questioned further about whether the transfer fees asked by clubs or wage demands of players were proving to be the main the stumbling block.“Both,” was his response.
Not seen this posted elsewhere this evening, but this is by far the most depressing thing I've read coming out of the club, and makes it pretty clear, we've accepted our relegation, and are trying to minimise the damage.Proud history, bright future, kids, and don't forget to snap up your tickets for the Newcastle clash!!!!QuotePaul Lambert: "If you don’t manage to stay in the league and you’ve spent loads of money then what does that do to your club if it goes down?Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he isn't optimistic about new signings and transfers could leave club in trouble if they go downPaul Lambert doubts Aston Villa will make a signing in the next week, claiming a spending spree would threaten the club’s future if they splashed out and still went down.Asked if he was optimistic there would be any new faces before the transfer window slams shut next Thursday, Lambert replied: “No, not really.”Questioned on whether there were actually any deals in the offing or ‘irons in the fire’, the Villa boss gave the same answer, “No, not realy.”Lambert went on to explain Villa would not be following the example of relegation rivals QPR, Newcastle and Southampton, who are all in the process of strengthening their squads.The reason being, he suggested, was because adding to Villa’s expenditure this month would leave the club in an even more parlous financial position, if they were still relegated.“I think that’s everybody else’s prerogative,” said Lambert.“I don’t think I can ever worry about what other teams are doing. I can understand teams doing it.“But if you don’t manage to stay in the league and you’ve spent loads of money then what does that do to your club if it goes down? Does that put the club’s future at risk? I don’t want to do that to this club, that’s for sure.”When asked if Villa had actually bid for any players this month, Lambert replied: “We’ve spoken to a few lads and a few teams, but the finances were way too high.”He was questioned further about whether the transfer fees asked by clubs or wage demands of players were proving to be the main the stumbling block.“Both,” was his response.http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-manager-paul-lambert-1241001
When asked if Villa had actually bid for any players this month, Lambert replied: “We’ve spoken to a few lads and a few teams, but the finances were way too high.”
QuoteWhen asked if Villa had actually bid for any players this month, Lambert replied: “We’ve spoken to a few lads and a few teams, but the finances were way too high.”How depressing is that?
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