Norwich City boss Paul Lambert beat Aston Villa yesterday - then ruled himself out of the running for Alex McLeish's job.

The former Celtic midfielder has become a potential target for other clubs, but refused to be drawn on the chants of the Villa supporters.

"Aston Villa is not my team. Norwich is and the Norwich fans singing it is greatly appreciated," said Lambert, who took the club up through successive promotions from npower League One.

"I understand what is happening at Aston Villa and I can see what is happening with the crowd and the manager which is never nice.

"But that is out of my control - my control is Norwich and the Norwich fans have been brilliant for me."