Lerner bid is not dead - VillaJul 27 2006
By Bill Howell, Birmingham Mail
VILLA were today insisting that Randy Lerner was still interested in buying the club, despite fevered speculation that the American billionaire has pulled out.
Widespread reports pointed to Lerner flying back to the States after becoming dismayed at his treatment by Villa chairman Doug Ellis.
Among a host of allegations is that Ellis insisted at yesterday's meeting on remaining at Villa in some capacity once a deal was struck.
The Mail's own inside American source said: "Lerner was very interested and spoke face-to-face with Doug yesterday. But Randy wanted some 'fun' with the club, and flew home once he realised that Doug was against that."
well just read that on the mail site so who knows might still be a chance :?