smetrov Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 One thing we have more chace of being sold than Newcastle of Everton, if not for our status, in sure Lerner has far more billionaire contacts than sports shop Ashley or that theater geezer at Everton. Lets looks at the maths of it 1. Lerners wants £200m for villa 2If we get relegated the value of the club would fall to (I dunno £120m) The last few season he has gambled on £20m being enough to keep us in the prem .....and he's been right. The evidence now - even from his own manager is that another £20m won't be enough Is he daft enough to gamble again - and risk an £80m hit on his investment ? - or does he lower his asking price. The obvious problem with a lower asking price is that we get a less wealthy owner..... Lets just hope I m totally wrong - and AEG own us by Monday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I heard we were being bought by Burger King. Sounded like a whopper to me, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 10, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 10, 2014 I heard we were being bought by Findus, but it wasn't from the horse's mouth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) I thought I heard someone mention cadbury's but im not certain as it was only a wispa Edited May 10, 2014 by Ingram85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I thought I heard someone mention cadbury's but im not certain as it was only a wispa There could be something in the chocolate link. I was told it was Nestle a while back, but I presumed he was lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What's the news? Bournemouth's curry houses suck, and its gymnasiums are creepy places populated by murderers. People who live in Sandbanks are all yacht-owners incapable of talking except to big themselves up. Think that's a fair precis. You are right - the TV series 6ft Under was based on his book/business. He did indeed write the report during the VFC days - like him or not - don't question his love for Villa - like we shouldn't question each and everyone of us' love for the Villa (or are some better than he is???) (NOT aimed at you Smetrov mate)! Are you sure about that? A glance at Wikipedia mentions many other possible ways the series was thought of, but certainly not this one. Couldn't find any other Google results either, and let's face it, it hardly seems likely does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 O god the rumours have dried up, some new mug has joined who is upset someone has more money than him and the crap jokey puns have come out. I hate VT when it's like this. Time to log off till the statement lands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here's a statement he made just as he revealed he was selling The Browns. “In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I’ve been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns. We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.” Perhaps we'll get something similar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Here's a statement he made just as he revealed he was selling The Browns. “In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I’ve been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns. We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.” Perhaps we'll get something similar. Does anyone know how long after this statement the takeover was confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What's the news? Bournemouth's curry houses suck, and its gymnasiums are creepy places populated by murderers. People who live in Sandbanks are all yacht-owners incapable of talking except to big themselves up. Think that's a fair precis. You are right - the TV series 6ft Under was based on his book/business. He did indeed write the report during the VFC days - like him or not - don't question his love for Villa - like we shouldn't question each and everyone of us' love for the Villa (or are some better than he is???) (NOT aimed at you Smetrov mate)! Are you sure about that? A glance at Wikipedia mentions many other possible ways the series was thought of, but certainly not this one. Couldn't find any other Google results either, and let's face it, it hardly seems likely does it? I think I am - he told us when we were part of VFC. I have no idea if true - but I do remember this being mentioned when we all met in London with Carl Chinn and the rest of the VFC 'brigade' and at the first meeting at the Leisure centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosofsaunders Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 £30 mil to compete? That buys one player for the teams who want to compete. But we're not there yet tho. £30mil is enough to start to push us up there with gradual influx of quality. We ain't going to be another man city and I wouldn't want to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Here's a statement he made just as he revealed he was selling The Browns. “In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I’ve been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns. We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.” Perhaps we'll get something similar. Does anyone know how long after this statement the takeover was confirmed? I think the statement I quoted was July 27th and the sale was announced early August but i don't think it was properly confirmed until October. That would suggest that if a name is mentioned then a deal might be close I guess. I Imagine the wait from August to October was waiting for the league approval mentioned in the statement. Edited May 10, 2014 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Just reading his statement again. As regards to my personal role at the club and the steady rumours of a sale, i will address these after the season Is it odd that he mentions his 'personal role'? wouldn't he have just said regards to the steady rumours of a sale? I dont think he is selling. I think hes either taking a back seat.. hiring more to be more involved than he is on day to day whilst possibly having investing partners? Possibly Arison/PA etc. I don't think we have seen Lerner give up his share. Before anyone asks why he wouldn't or that hes never around he doesnt care etc. I agree. I think the reason for him sticking around is because he cannot recoup the money he is asking for and is getting help to boost the club. Eventually selling it at a later date when it is more appealing? Just a thought. Probably just a takeover Edited May 10, 2014 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 O god the rumours have dried up, some new mug has joined who is upset someone has more money than him and the crap jokey puns have come out. I hate VT when it's like this. Time to log off till the statement lands. His attitude to success was more like a Yorkie than a Brummie, but I guess the chocolate puns were Bounty happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Jeebus - we're now choc-a-block with puns!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted May 10, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2014 O god the rumours have dried up, some new mug has joined who is upset someone has more money than him and the crap jokey puns have come out. I hate VT when it's like this. Time to log off till the statement lands. Yes, you clearly need to take a Time Out. Y'know, have a little Breakaway. Become a Drifter. Maybe when you get back the thread will be more on Topic, and the Ripples of dissent will have faded. At the end of the day, though, we all just want a Boost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2014 How do you know that the puns aren't a directive handed down by VT Top Brass to muddy the waters? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 How do you know that the puns aren't a directive handed down by VT Top Brass to muddy the waters? You meant Trent??? (think about it!) - I'll get me coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 How do you know that the puns aren't a directive handed down by VT Top Brass to muddy the waters? I think we'll find out for sure when the news embargo is lifted, After Eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 "I'm ok with randy staying as long as he opens up his cheque book a little more. Instead of the regular £20mil, give £30mil, think that's plenty to compete in this league" Enough to compete in the bottom half possibly cosofsaunders assuming that £30m is for signings only rather than for wages as well. But after the years of treading water near the bottom of the table I think it would take a lot more than £30m to compete in the league as a whole and we would need a big change in direction of our football club for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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