Lambert: There was no bust-up

Roy Keane’s sudden departure from Aston Villa was nothing to do with him falling out with any of the club’s players, manager Paul Lambert has insisted.

Lambert is fuming at claims that Keane’s decision to resign as Villa’s assistant manager was because of a bust-up at the club’s Bodymoor Heath training ground.

“Contrary to reports, there was no bust-up or argument or anything like that,” said Lambert. “We still have the same relationship and I want to put all this to bed now. There was absolutely no problem whatsoever and I respect Roy’s decision.

“I thank him for his time for coming to work with me. Roy has got a lot of commitments with Ireland.

“He’s never had a break from going away with Ireland and working all the time with Aston Villa.”