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Writing in his Birmingham Mail column this week, Aston Villa legend Ian Taylor suggested Paul Lambert’s new contract talks should be put on hold for the time being, echoing fans doubts about the current manager.



Today, Our Man At Villa, Mat Kendrick, told the Birmingham Mail’s football podcast that giving Lambert a bumper new deal right now would be rewarding mediocrity – and insisted Villa face some crucial decisions this summer.



Hear the full conversation with Mat here.

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