smetrov Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 How do we know Hairy Hands aka HH is not Howard Hodgson aka HH ??? If both have said it Hairy Hands on here and Hodgson on Twitter... Surely it's the same guy? Its possible - but Hairyhands seems to have inside info on team selections/injuries - which I wouldn't have thought Hodgson would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Its quite clear HH came with Lambert and was not at villa. Howard Hodgson is the other way round. The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO.Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'?If he wanted to make us more attractive he could sell for a price that would do that. Do you think he'd be willing to do that?Maybe he's willing to do that!? The £250M quoted is just speculation. If the club is FFP compliant and no longer running at a loss then that makes us more attractive to buyers. Who knows what the asking price is. Time will tell. I find it hard to believe that a man who hired McLeish is really thinking about what's best for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 He buys the club for around £40 million and we've just had our two worst ever premiership seasons. How could anyone justify the club being worth anywhere near the amount of £250 million? He paid Doug 64m for his share, then spent more money buying up the rest if the shares. He actually bought the club for close to 100m id estimate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO. Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'? That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wonder if Prince William and his family has that type of money a prince's plaything or even any arab mates he can ask? Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO.Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'?That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. McLeish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO. Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'? That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. McLeish says Hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 There was a Saudi prince sniffing about last year I recall. Was given a tour of the club and bodymoor etc by club reps. You never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Please bring back the Qatari's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Where has Howard hodgson said were up for sale ? He is no where near that wealthy - he owns or did own a lot of funeral operators ..........{insert your own joke] Howard Hodgson is nowhere near nouveau-Premier League wealth, but he was (is?) a highly successful businessman and was, at one point, Britain's largest funeral director. An edition of 'The Money Programme' around 20 years ago was dedicated to him and, from that, he would have made an interesting colourful football club chairman. I should imagine that he is wealthier than Bill Kenwright, so maybe he would fit if some others would put in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 There was a Saudi prince sniffing about last year I recall. Was given a tour of the club and bodymoor etc by club reps. You never know. Wasn't that proven it was some Balti owners from Sutton Coldfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO.Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'? That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. McLeish says Hi. No respect for the childishly oversensitive fans then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradarmstrong_ Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO. Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'? That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. The appointment of McLeish, the appointment of Houllier, his total lack of communication ( can't remember the last time he was at a game? ) and the quotes he came out with when he took over the club which have now proven to be bollocks, as he looks after his wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Where has Howard hodgson said were up for sale ? He is no where near that wealthy - he owns or did own a lot of funeral operators ..........{insert your own joke] Howard Hodgson is nowhere near nouveau-Premier League wealth, but he was (is?) a highly successful businessman and was, at one point, Britain's largest funeral director. An edition of 'The Money Programme' around 20 years ago was dedicated to him and, from that, he would have made an interesting colourful football club chairman. I should imagine that he is wealthier than Bill Kenwright, so maybe he would fit if some others would put in as well. Just looking on google and it said he sold his share in his funeral business for £7 million. From his tweets in the past it seems he is able to get some inside info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 No way we will get sold unless Lerner decides to cut his losses to an extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 There was a Saudi prince sniffing about last year I recall. Was given a tour of the club and bodymoor etc by club reps. You never know. Wasn't that proven it was some Balti owners from Sutton Coldfield? Ha ha. No that was the 3 lads pic'd in the 1874 lounge with McNaught. They own the Kabbabish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wasn't this one of the sheiks who's name popped up in past? or his father: Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2415071/Saudi-Arabian-prince-Abdullah-bin-Mosaad-explains-bought-Sheffield-United.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 There was a Saudi prince sniffing about last year I recall. Was given a tour of the club and bodymoor etc by club reps. You never know. Wasn't that proven it was some Balti owners from Sutton Coldfield? Ha ha. No that was the 3 lads pic'd in the 1874 lounge with McNaught. They own the Kabbabish. lol my bad mate check, what i wrote above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gambling with our future so that he doesn't lose out makes him worse than Doug IMO.Isn't it arguably that he's making the club more attractive to buyers by balancing the books and making us FFP compliant than merely 'not wanting to lose out'? That seems like the nicer option, but Lerner has proven himself to have no respect for the fans so I can't see it being true. Now there is an unjustified statement, if ever there was one. McLeish says Hi. No respect for the childishly oversensitive fans then Silly 'oversensitive' me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 We are most certainly not the same person. Yeah I think that's obvious. How does Lambert feel about the club being available for sale? Surely it can't make him confident he will be here long term? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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