braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
I think it's more the psychological impact of a club without clear direction, remember how United fell apart when Fergie first said he would retire.
Probably a factor. But even considering that Lambert has underperformed rather massively I think.
And it's not like he's not been given time or the chance to build his own team. Handful of years and they look no closer to being a functioning unit. Probably would have been relegated already if not for Benteke being outstanding in his first season.
Don't think he's necessarily a bad manager, but the job he's done at Villa has not been good.