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. 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Is a Mike & AJ reality show upcoming much like the Eric Decker and Jessie James show?MP: (laughs) Um, absolutely not.dddddddddddd Im not as comfortable in front of the camera as she is.DB: So, youre an engineer, with two doctor parents. How pissed were your parents when you decided you were going to continue football after university?MP: Oh, they hate it, Im the black sheep of the family. But, no theyre great, they support me and what I do. Weve got a pretty diverse family in terms of what everybodys into. Couple doctors, my brothers an engineer as well. But no theyre good, they support everything we do. #170290229 / gettyimages.com DB: So when you were at McMaster, where could you be found often. Was it Club 77, Dirty Dogs, Quarters? What was your place? (All college bars in Hamilton)MP: (Laughs) You know, I couldnt go out too much because I was quite busy with everything and football. 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