Norwich City chief David McNally insists there's no grudge against former manager Paul Lambert over his move to Aston Villa.

Lambert offered his resignation in order to force through his move, but despite the nature of his exit, McNally said there were no hard feelings.

"Paul Lambert's achievements here over the last three years are extraordinary and quite rightly he will go down in history as one of the best managers this club as had and we will be forever grateful for what Paul has produced for the club," he said.

"In terms of how it ended, for me, that's football - that is all it is and we knew at some point it would come to an end. So no regrets and only praise and thanks for Paul and his efforts at this football club."