• Club express regret over move by manager
• 'We have fought hard to keep Paul at Norwich City'
Norwich City have issued a statement confirming that Paul Lambert has offered his resignation, but stating that they will not accept it while talks with Aston Villa continue.
Lambert is reported to have had a far from amicable meeting with the City board, over their refusal to allow him to talk to Villa. Nonetheless, the club expressed their gratitude to the manager for what he has achieved at Carrow Road.
The statement on the club's website said: "The club regrets to confirm that Paul Lambert has offered his resignation from his position as Norwich City manager.
"We have fought hard to keep Paul at Norwich City and have not accepted his resignation whilst discussions with another club are taking place.
"However, whatever happens, we want to place on record our sincere gratitude for everything Paul has done for the club over the last three fantastic seasons.
"When Paul joined us in August 2009 we were in 66th position in the English football pyramid and the club was on the brink of financial meltdown.
"Today we are a Barclays Premier League football club, on a financially sound footing and with a stadium full to capacity.
"Discussions with Paul throughout the last few days have been professional and amicable. Paul has already earned his place in Norwich City Football Club history and, no matter what happens, will always have a friendly welcome at Carrow Road." Read More
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