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Paul Lambert rules out heavy spending during January transfer window

Sunday 30 December 2012 08:09, UK

Image: Paul Lambert: Has taken full responsibility for Aston Villa's troubles

Paul Lambert insists making new signings during the January transfer window is not a priority, despite admitting his Aston Villa side are now in an "absolute fight" to stay in the Premier League.

Critical blow

Ivan Ramis handed Wigan a third-minute lead at Villa Park, before Emmerson Boyce and Arouna Kone both scored in five second-half minutes to complete the win. Lambert said conceding so early in the match was a critical blow. "We got off to a terrible start, within a couple of minutes, and it gave Wigan the belief that they could go and play well," he said. "That's the most important thing - you start a football match right - but we never. Especially from a corner and a crossed ball, you've got to defend it better." Home fans started streaming out of Villa Park after Wigan scored their third goal, with those who remained booing Lambert's side. "I can understand it because everybody feels the same," the manager said. "We feel down when we get beaten, so I understand. "I'm not going to stand here and criticise the crowd. They have been excellent with us."

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