Aston Villa Lack Of Money Claims ‘Hogwash’

Sacked Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert was given money to spend but produced a team that was not “fun to watch”, claims club director General Charles Krulak.
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Krulak, 72, also described suggestions that American owner Randy Lerner had not invested in the squad as “hogwash”.
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Lambert was dismissed on Wednesday after Villa slipped into the Premier League relegation zone.
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“Paul was just not bringing the team together,” Krulak told the Sun. (external)
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Scot Lambert, 45, described managing the struggling West Midlands club as “the toughest challenge” of his career.
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He said his “initial remit” was to “massively overhaul” the squad, lower the wage bill and keep the club in the Premier League.
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But after the 2-0 midweek defeat against fellow strugglers Hull, disgruntled supporters called for the former Norwich City manager Lambert to go.
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Aston Villa have scored twice in their last 10 Premier League matches
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In 25 top-flight games this season, the club have managed just 12 goals – the lowest in Premier League history.
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“Randy was loathe to remove a manager mid-campaign,” said Krulak. “But there was this intensely strong feeling, not least from the players and fans, that Villa should be doing a lot better.
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“Randy wants a team that – win, lose or draw – is fun to watch. But the opposite was true.
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“This idea that Randy had not put money into the club and that Paul’s hands were tied is simply not true. It’s hogwash.”