Mantis Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I can see this thread turning into the Randy Lerner thread Mk 2. Rename the Doug Ellis Stand after Randy Lerner. Randy>Doug I say we call it the Salifou Stand. In all seriousness, it really should be renamed. McGrath, Petrov, Gabby, I don't care, just not Ellis. Edited January 3, 2014 by Mantis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's got a name. It's called The Witton Lane Stand. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted January 3, 2014 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2014 He had nothing but contempt for 'the men of the terraces'. And this 'man of the terraces' has nothing but contempt for him. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I can see this thread turning into the Randy Lerner thread Mk 2. Rename the Doug Ellis Stand after Randy Lerner. Randy>Doug I say we call it the Salifou Stand. In all seriousness, it really should be renamed. McGrath, Petrov, Gabby, I don't care, just not Ellis. If I can quote the fanzine that spawned another forum at the time: 'It should be named the Houghton Stand....... .....not you Ray, this one runs the length of the pitch' made me laugh anyway 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's got a name. It's called The Witton Lane Stand. I imagine when he dies the club will rename it officially back to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I was daft enough to buy 80 shares at £11 each when he floated the club only to see them drop to around £7 the day after floatation. The old bugger has taken more money off me than I care to remember and still acted with contempt towards us. At least Lerner has the decency to stay away and not rub my face in it on match day!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's got a name. It's called The Witton Lane Stand. I imagine when he dies the club will rename it officially back to this I doubt it. That's not Lerner's style (if he's still in charge by then). Can't believe Ellis describes himself as humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 It's got a name. It's called The Witton Lane Stand. I imagine when he dies the club will rename it officially back to this Not while Mr.Lerner is in charge. The name stays. Knowing Ellis he had it written into the contract of sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Why not rename the whole club Doug Ellis FC? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Why not rename the whole club Doug Ellis FC? That would really test the loyalty of fans of a certain generation! I don't think I could chant that on matchday! Edited January 3, 2014 by Robbie09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Doug Ellis is a poor mans Vincent Tan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Doug Ellis/Randy Lerner are a poor Vincent Tan Corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Why not rename the whole club Doug Ellis FC? That would really test the loyalty of fans of a certain generation! I don't think I could chant that on matchday! Imagine if that did happen. However, I am sure Ellis would claim to have no knowledge of it and it would be under the guise of a gift from friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Last two years were as bad if not worse than the final year under Doug. And we owe the owner a shit load of money for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Can't be bothered to watch the video but does he refer to the preeemier league in it? Nearly, he called it the Preeemiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted January 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2014 Last two years were as bad if not worse than the final year under Doug. And we owe the owner a shit load of money for it. really? we couldnt afford a masseuse or Eirik Bakke. Its bad now but im sure club could afford either now 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 At least he now puts his money where his mouth is by paying his way down the game... No wait... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Can't be bothered to watch the video but does he refer to the preeemier league in it? Nearly, he called it the Preeemiership. Despite 20+ years of continual advertising he's still unique in referring to it in that manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeMcKenna Posted January 3, 2014 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ellis: "I" spent £120 million one year..." Ellis: "You can't spend money you havent got and "I" didnt spend it" Ellis: "I like to be humble..." Q: ".. Villa's greatest success happened when you weren't the chairman. Does that rankle with you?" Ellis: "Does a bit because I knew the majority of the team and the staff behind the team were my appointments" Makes me want to throw up!!! :puke: :puke: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Last two years were as bad if not worse than the final year under Doug. And we owe the owner a shit load of money for it. really? we couldnt afford a masseuse or Eirik Bakke. Its bad now but im sure club could afford either now I also believe Doug did not want to pay for plane tickets for the players in a pre-season once, or did I dream about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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