Paul Lambert - The Apprentice

I talked to Paul Lambert a few times while he was boss of Wycombe and was always wary of him.

Don't get me wrong, he's a very pleasant guy and rolled with defeats while not getting too carried away with victories. And I also know that a lot of Wycombe fans were sorry to see him go.

No, it's not his personality that's a problem, it's his quick and dry wit. Given the law of averages, you are bound to ask the odd daft question as a reporter and Lambert is the sort of character who is sharp enough to make you look even more of a t*t if you do.

I remember that after one Wycombe loss, the local BBC commentator was interviewing Paul while I hovered in the background awaiting my turn. The BBC man was Ian Stringer - appearing on TV sat the time in The Apprentice - and had just been stitched up by the Sunday papers as a love rat.

After asking Lambert whether he felt the side had anyone down, Lambert replied as quick as a flash: "And you're asking me that." Cue nervous BBC laughter.