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Paul Lambert has revealed frustration with the Blackburn owners led to his decision to leave Ewood Park. The Scot revealed he was activating a release clause in his contract and has decided to step down as Rovers boss after the final game of the season on May 7.The former Aston Villa manager expressed concerns about the clubs summer transfer plans in the days leading up to his announcement and has admitted he and the club wanted to go in different directions. Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, he said: Im probably frustrated more than anything. Ive got no animosity or any criticism of the owners, players, staff or fans. Blackburn are 18th in the Championship table heading into their final two games Im disappointed Im leaving because I thought we could really give it a go in the summer, but obviously were going in different directions and Ill go see what else is out there.It needs a little bit of help on the financial side, I think everyone knows that.Blackburn are 18th in the Sky Bet Championship table with their position in the league guaranteed for another season. Im disappointed Im leaving because I thought we could really give it a go in the summer, but obviously were going in different directions and Ill go see what else is out there. Paul Lambert Lambert was hoping for clarification on his spending budget for the coming summer transfer window, but has denied claims it was the principle factor in his decision.We never really got round to that [discussing transfer funds], so I cant really say that was it, he said. Everybodys been really nice since I came here.I just felt there was a different direction that I wanted to go and drive the club really hard and fast and try and get out of the league. Theres only two scenarios in the Championship, either get promotion or go into the play-off. Highlights of Blackburns 2-2 draw with Bristol City last weekend Anything else outside that and you are just much the same as everyone else. I thought Blackburn Rovers had the potential to go and challenge into that top six in the summer.We had discussions a few weeks ago, but we thought if it wasnt really going to go in the way we thought it could go, I think everyone was in agreement it was better to activate the clause and everybody was happy with it. Ive got no ill feeling towards anyone here.Lamberts impending departure has led to speculation over his future with former club Celtic touted as a possible option after he enjoyed eight successful years there as a player. Paul Lambert enjoyed eight successful years at Celtic. Celtic announced that manager Ronny Deila was leaving at the end of the season, but Lambert, who won the Champions League with Dortmund, would not be drawn on talk of a return to the Scottish champions.Im not in a position to say Ill go for the Celtic job, Im not that type of person. Im not in a position to do anything, but win the next two games for Blackburn, he added. Also See: Blackburn video Blackburn fixtures Blackburn 2-2 Bristol City Get ￡10 free bet! Byron Murphy Womens Jersey Hakeem Butler Womens Jersey .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. http://www.thecardinalsshoponline.com/ . -- Cam Newton pranced into the end zone, placed his hands over his chest and did his familiar Superman pose. Byron Murphy Jersey . 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Key off-season signings Kevin Lisch and Brad Newley sparked the Sydney Kings to a 90-73 rout of arch rivals Illawarra on Monday night at Qudos Bank Arena.Newley tallied 20 points, six rebounds and four steals, while Lisch had 19 points, eight rebounds and a career-high six steals in Sydneys fourth straight win.I was really pleased with how we cranked up the defence in the third quarter, Sydney coach Andrew Gaze said.We put the cue in the rack in the last quarter and it wouldve been nice to finish with a bit more polish.Illawarra have lost their past four games after starting the season with a 34-point triumph over Adelaide in Round 1.We set very high standards for ourselves and we were nowhere near meeting them tonight, Hawks coach Rob Beveridge said.Its a massive concern for us. 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