Condimentalist Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well something is clearly afoot... Who knows what? I think the off-season could be a lot more interesting than the season itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayEm Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I get the impression that Randy will only sell to someone he trusts with the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I get the impression that Randy will only sell to someone he trusts with the club. Yeah, even with the huge mistakes he's done, I don't think he'd sell us to anyone like Venkys or Yeung. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've not read the statement but I would seriously question any new buyers motives. Imagine if you will a lovely claret and blue Rover car. HDE bought said car, only serviced it when he absolutely needed too just to prevent it from grinding to a halt altogether. Randy comes along and buys said car. Spends a shit tonne of cash on it, full service and valet, new engine, etc etc and spends 3 years driving it like he stole it. He then works out he can't keep it on the road by throwing money he hasn't got at top parts and performance upgrades....so he literally just puts in fuel and nothing else. I ask you ladies and gents....would you buy that car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The Larry Ellison rumours are starting all over twitter again!! I hope it is him!! worth $49billion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap of Steel Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I get the impression that Randy will only sell to someone he trusts with the club. I don't think he'll care as long as he gets a decent amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've not read the statement but I would seriously question any new buyers motives. Imagine if you will a lovely claret and blue Rover car. HDE bought said car, only serviced it when he absolutely needed too just to prevent it from grinding to a halt altogether. Randy comes along and buys said car. Spends a shit tonne of cash on it, full service and valet, new engine, etc etc and spends 3 years driving it like he stole it. He then works out he can't keep it on the road by throwing money he hasn't got at top parts and performance upgrades....so he literally just puts in fuel and nothing else. I ask you ladies and gents....would you buy that car? You make it sound like lerners made no mistakes and nothing is his fault. I would say successful wealthy men could probably see how its gone wrong and feel pretty confident they could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) I actually read it as ruling out as well. Or at least "we don't have a buyer, but I'll tell you my position at the end of the season" which could indicate he may say the club is for sale, or that he's staying put. However I get the feeling Lambert's days are numbered from reading that. Maybe Randy is going for a new strategic vision? I wish people would stop hating on Randy. It was a gamble which didn't pay off. Everybody agreed with MON at the time and I can't remember anyone on here requesting Randy stops giving MON money !! It nearly came off with three consecutive seasons of toying with a Champions League place. He's had no choice to cut-back or make the club bankrupt/unsustainable. Yes the Mcleish appointment was very niave but he was advised by Sir Alex Ferguson, the same man who left Man United with David Moyes no less! Same with Lambert really, he's done ok. If injuries hadn't done us over we'd be in the top half. Edited April 20, 2014 by supernova26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) I'm anxious as to who would be taking the reigns, but as Smetrov says there's a great danger in doing nothing. I'm also not in the business of slagging Randy off completely. Yes has has been extremely naive and very frustrating, but we had three good years under him. This is the same view I take. Personally I don't know him of course but his apparent naivety has been the worst element of his ownership. His intentions have always been good but his football decisions have let him down, certainly since he decided MON was no longer the man he trusted to make these for him. Paul Faulkner for me just hasn't cut it in this department and that's seemingly gone unnoticed by Randy as he concentrated more on the value of his investment. As an owner he was at times the envy of the league and I certainly won't forget the impact he made when taking over our club such as his investment in the training ground, the playing squad for a time and willingness to reinvigorate our history. All I ask now is should he sell - which it appears he will on our survival - that he leaves it to another custodian that equally puts the club first but does so with a sound footballing philosophy that restores the pride to our flailing reputation. UTV Edited April 20, 2014 by Tubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I actually read it as ruling out as well. Or at least "we don't have a buyer, but I'll tell you my position at the end of the season" which could indicate he may say the club is for sale, or that he's staying put. However I get the feeling Lambert's days are numbered from reading that. Maybe Randy is going for a new strategic vision? I wish people would stop hating on Randy. It was a gamble which didn't pay off. Everybody agreed with MON at the time and I can't remember anyone on here requesting Randy stops giving MON money !! It nearly came off with three consecutive seasons of toying with a Champions League place. He's had no choice to cut-back or make the club bankrupt/unsustainable. Yes the Mcleish appointment was very niave but he was advised by Sir Alex Ferguson, the same man who left Man United with David Moyes no less! Same with Lambert really, he's done ok. If injuries hadn't done us over we'd be in the top half. Mind blowing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 We we have a proud history, hopefully these can bring a bright...na forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Wow, I chose to totally ignore the talk until I've heard from a source worth hearing from. Now I have. The illusion man himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've not read the statement but I would seriously question any new buyers motives. Imagine if you will a lovely claret and blue Rover car. HDE bought said car, only serviced it when he absolutely needed too just to prevent it from grinding to a halt altogether. Randy comes along and buys said car. Spends a shit tonne of cash on it, full service and valet, new engine, etc etc and spends 3 years driving it like he stole it. He then works out he can't keep it on the road by throwing money he hasn't got at top parts and performance upgrades....so he literally just puts in fuel and nothing else. I ask you ladies and gents....would you buy that car? No I wouldn't. It's a Rover FFS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I've not read the statement but I would seriously question any new buyers motives. Imagine if you will a lovely claret and blue Rover car. HDE bought said car, only serviced it when he absolutely needed too just to prevent it from grinding to a halt altogether. Randy comes along and buys said car. Spends a shit tonne of cash on it, full service and valet, new engine, etc etc and spends 3 years driving it like he stole it. He then works out he can't keep it on the road by throwing money he hasn't got at top parts and performance upgrades....so he literally just puts in fuel and nothing else. I ask you ladies and gents....would you buy that car? You make it sound like lerners made no mistakes and nothing is his fault. I would say successful wealthy men could probably see how its gone wrong and feel pretty confident they could do better. Which part of "driven it like he stole it" did you misinterpret as " 1careful owner?!" Lerner is 100% at fault for our current situation. Don't matter who is driving (Lambert) If its a shit car....its a shit car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm anxious as to who would be taking the reigns, but as Smetrov says there's a great danger in doing nothing. I'm also not in the business of slagging Randy off completely. Yes has has been extremely naive and very frustrating, but we had three good years under him. This is the same view I take. Personally I don't know him of course but his apparent naivety has been the worst element of his ownership. His intentions have always been good but his football decisions have let him down, certainly since he decided MON was no longer the man he trusted to make these for him. Paul Faulkner for me just hasn't cut it in this department and that's seemingly gone unnoticed by Randy as he concentrated more on the value of his investment. As an owner he was at times the envy of the league and I certainly won't forget the impact he made when taking over our club such as his investment in the training ground, the playing squad for a time and willingness to reinvigorate our history. All I ask now is should he sell - which it appears he will on our survival - that he leaves it to another custodian that equally puts the club first but does so with a sound footballing philosophy that restores the pride to our flailing reputation. UTV If another american owner - I hope he appoints a knowledgeable CEO - One which can spot and pluck a suitable manager for us. - The chalk and cheese approach of MON>Houllier>Mcleish left us in a right mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The Larry Ellison rumours are starting all over twitter again!! I hope it is him!! worth $49billion Almost certainly BS imo, though we can hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the Ellison rumour is false... so who can it be? I've heard a number of names in the last 29 pages. Can anyone summarise who they are and how rich they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) I think the Ellison rumour is false... so who can it be? I've heard a number of names in the last 29 pages. Can anyone summarise who they are and how rich they are? Here is a list of MLB owners and their net worth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_principal_owners Edit: Sorry, thats the price they were purchased for. Edited April 20, 2014 by sexbelowsound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLohn Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the Ellison rumour is false... so who can it be? I've heard a number of names in the last 29 pages. Can anyone summarise who they are and how rich they are? Guggenheim Partners - 200 billion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It's me guys, I'm buying the club. I had you all fooled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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