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New Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Paul Lambert has hit out at the Aston Villa hierarchy he once "protected" - and vowed never to do the same again.

Lambert replaces Walter Zenga who lasted only 87 days before he was sacked with Wolves 18th in the Championship table.

But rather than look ahead to his new challenge, Lambert seemed keen to dwell on his past experiences in the Midlands.

"I obviously left (Norwich) and went to a great club like Aston Villa," he said. "Obviously difficult things there.

"I certainly wouldn't do that again and protect people they way I did protect them.

"Then the club spends money after I leave and finds itself getting relegated.

"Just shows you I did not do too bad a job there if you look at it.

"I can only talk about it because I've been asked.

"It's gone, but when you look back on it, people might say you've done a good job considering the money I got given to spend.

"I'll never protect anybody like I did there at a football club ever again."

Asked what he meant by his 'protection' comments, Lambert added: "Everyone knows the situation at Villa.

"I would never go into a press conference every Thursday or Friday and talk the same drivel I spoke for three years.

"That's what I mean by that. I certainly won't put it on my own shoulders again that's for sure.

"Other people have got to look at it."

Lambert appeared to refer to former Villa owner Randy Lerner, who attempted to find a buyer for the club throughout Lambert's reign.