Popular Post villabromsgrove Posted April 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2014 WTF - I read that about 6 times looking for the denial ? - That actually makes matters worse (in terms of speculation and selling) - its such a bad statement - I wouldn't be surprised if he has to issue another. Either deny it or say nothing. Smetrov, that is probably the clearest communique that Randy could have issued. He's selling up if we survive. He's taking the blame for recent events. He's disappointed that takeover news has overtaken his sole focus …. remaining in the Premiership so that he can get the hell out of here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Would be bloody typical that we get relegated now. Typical Villa that would be ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600rr Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 reading between the lines i would say the deal is done.. the price is dictated by where we finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Clearest indication yet the club will confirm the sale once our premier league status is confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 WTF - I read that about 6 times looking for the denial ? - That actually makes matters worse (in terms of speculation and selling) - its such a bad statement - I wouldn't be surprised if he has to issue another. Either deny it or say nothing. Smetrov, that is probably the clearest communique that Randy could have issued. He's selling up if we survive. He's taking the blame for recent events. He's disappointed that takeover news has overtaken his sole focus …. remaining in the Premiership so that he can get the hell out of here. Put like that - Yes. But was the idea of statement to quell the speculation ? - the statement only intensifies it - and given that on 4.30 Sunday April 20 - it had died down a bit - it just seems bizzarre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Clearest indication yet the club will confirm the sale once our premier league status is confirmed. I hope so, and I hope it's done quickly, there's a lot of rebuilding to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 "Following the point yesterday at Villa Park, there have been stories about my selling the Club. On a personal level, I had hoped the emphasis would have been on the amazing effort on the part of our manager and our players to regroup throughout a very difficult week. Injuries to Libor and Christian, compounded with the early loss of Jores and the difficult rehab of Charles have no doubt left Paul with far less to work with than is fair. Still, Paul Lambert has done nothing but work within the parameters I've set, put the Club first and continue to trust his players. As regards my personal role at the Club and the steady rumours of a sale, I will address these after the season. Paul Lambert, Paul Faulkner and I speak daily and remain committed to the immediate job of limiting distraction and confusion in order that Villa have the best chance possible of finishing on a strong note." - Randy Lerner, Aston Villa Chairman Yep I agree that he is basically saying look guys, get behind Lambert and the team, lets stay in the Premier League and then I'll tell you about these new guys who have lots of moneys! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Its a long shot - but I wouldn't mind that geezer from Southampton Involved Nicola Cortese involved - the job he did at Southampton is phenomenal - I mean where did he pluck Ponchnetti from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Haha I read it expecting a denial and it never came! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Would be bloody typical that we get relegated now. Typical Villa that would be ffs. That would mean that both Cardiff and Norwich go on amazing form, which i doubt. We're already safe imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Would be bloody typical that we get relegated now. Typical Villa that would be ffs.That would mean that both Cardiff and Norwich go on amazing form, which i doubt. We're already safe imo.The same way Sunderland wouldn’t get anything out of the City and Chelsea games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Strange headline that ITV have gone with for the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted April 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2014 Is no one else worried more than excited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think relegation would only affect the price and maybe who we sell to.......Lerner wants to sell - as we have suspected for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) "Following the point yesterday at Villa Park, there have been stories about my selling the Club. On a personal level, I had hoped the emphasis would have been on the amazing effort on the part of our manager and our players to regroup throughout a very difficult week. Injuries to Libor and Christian, compounded with the early loss of Jores and the difficult rehab of Charles have no doubt left Paul with far less to work with than is fair. Still, Paul Lambert has done nothing but work within the parameters I've set, put the Club first and continue to trust his players. As regards my personal role at the Club and the steady rumours of a sale, I will address these after the season. Paul Lambert, Paul Faulkner and I speak daily and remain committed to the immediate job of limiting distraction and confusion in order that Villa have the best chance possible of finishing on a strong note." - Randy Lerner, Aston Villa Chairman Oh, right, so he's selling!!! Edited April 20, 2014 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Would be bloody typical that we get relegated now. Typical Villa that would be ffs. That would mean that both Cardiff and Norwich go on amazing form, which i doubt. We're already safe imo. The same way Sunderland wouldn’t get anything out of the City and Chelsea games? A agree that one of those can do a great run it, but all three to do it. Again, i strongly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Is no one else worried more than excited? Yes - but if he stays whats going to happen ? - There is a danger in doing nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Looks like the rumours of the new prospective owners waiting to see if we get relegated are true. I'm excited. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Paul Lambert, Paul Faulkner and I speak daily and remain committed to the immediate job of limiting distraction and confusion in order that Villa have the best chance possible of finishing on a strong note." - Randy Lerner, Aston Villa Chairman 'Fraid you're already stuffed on that one, Randy old chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Is no one else worried more than excited? How can it get even worse than it is atm? We're already in a mess. I can only see positive change, you can say anything you want about Lerner, but he is not an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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