VillaForever1970 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Club statement: Randy Lerner12th May 2014Several weeks back I said that following the end of the season I would clarify my future role with the Club, and address what had become seemingly constant rumours of a sale. I have come to know well that fates are fickle in the business of English football. And I feel that I have pushed mine well past the limit. The last several seasons have been week in, week out battles and having now come through this last season unfortunately limping amidst very meaningful injuries and constant sale rumours, I feel further that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership. I have asked the world of Paul Lambert and Paul Faulkner and they have both delivered selflessly. On a personal level it is time for me, like the Shunammite, to dwell among my own and get on with other aspects of my career, following a sale.Above all, the debt I owe Aston Villa whether as owner, Chairman, custodian or simply as a fan is to put the Club first. To make good on that debt, I owe it to Villa to move on, and look for fresh, invigorated leadership, if in my heart I feel I can no longer do the job.During my time with Villa, I have tried to strengthen and improve the Club's physical infrastructure both at Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath while also trying to carry on the McGregor tradition of being mindful of the local community we serve. Above all in this effort is the connection the Club has made with Acorns; the caring, kindness and warmth that players, staff, managers and supporters have shown to Mr Strudley and Acorns has wiped away all disappointments and sobered my finest memories. Still, I can see now that it is time, if possible, to hand these privileges and responsibilities to the next person or group to take the Club forward. I am appreciative of the support I have received, even in these last years of comparative struggle when criticism was due, and will look on with others - with fingers crossed, for stronger future performance appropriate to our size and heritage.On a practical level, the Club will continue with its normal operations and plans for the summer. I've no doubt that the core staff at both Villa Park and BMH, to whom I owe a massive debt of friendship and loyalty, will continue to guide and protect the Club through this period of transition according to their collective sense of professional pride and long term service to Villa - the vast majority having preceded my tenure.Finally, in light of the above, I have engaged Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise on the sale of Aston Villa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds very much like to me that a buyer is lined up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted May 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looks like Trent was right again then. Who'da thunk it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembers Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds like Lamberts staying though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 He says the core staff will continue to guide and protect the club. So Lambert staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Ugh I'm going to take a break from Villa this summer - it's going to be a long and frustrating one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Why, I am not dissapointed? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eames Posted May 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fair enough Randy. Thanks for what you have done. Lets get the new owners in and we move on. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Lerner wants out .i told you the club was never sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds very much like to me that a buyer is lined up. Agree. It states that BOM Merril Lynch are advising on the sale so I expect the sale will go through very quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Put the club first? Like the last 3 January windows. Well let's hope we sell soon because unless we get big changes we're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Looks like Trent was right again then. Who'da thunk it? To an extent. I know I'm not disappointed because I never expected Lerner to announce the club had been sold. I think some people just get ahead of themselves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEastVillan Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) No really bad news, in fact quite the opposite really. We know Randy is on his way out and new investment is coming (yey). Unfortunately after our expectations were hyped and talk of a take-over already being done and dusted this statement is a bit shit to say the least. the bit that worries me is: On a practical level, the Club will continue with its normal operations and plans for the summer. Edited May 12, 2014 by NorthEastVillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yes looks like Trent was right, never doubted that really, just did not like that he did not say that outright. Fair enough not to tell were it came from but better say - the club will be put up for sale, thats all I know, than - people will get disapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 So if no one comes in, it'll be zero cash in the Summer. Anyone want to clarify what happened with Lambo's two mates leaving? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The club will be sold very soon I could imagine. Thanks Randy; you gave us a few years of hope, few years of sadness, lets move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fair enough Randy. Thanks for what you have done. Lets get the new owners in and we move on. This. Leaves a far better legacy than his predecessor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kurtsimonw Posted May 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fair enough Randy. Thanks for what you have done. Lets get the new owners in and we move on. This a million times. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sounds very much like to me that a buyer is lined up. Really - why approach Meryl Lynch to find one then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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