smetrov Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Don't forget Lerners got through CEO's pretty quickly prior to Faulkner.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think this will be good appointment if it's true, and it either signals that there's no sale even close or that sale is close because I can't see anyone coming in as CEO if there's this much uncertainty. I really hope one day we'll gonna learn the whole story what has gone in the background with Lerner's statements, Faulker and Lerner. True but then how much certainty is there coming to work for a man who said he wants to sell the club only a few months ago? I'm clinging to that type of thinking to not kill off my dream of being taken over this summer. True that...unless he's MASSIVE Villa fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal. Edited August 19, 2014 by HeyAnty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I think this will be good appointment if it's true, and it either signals that there's no sale even close or that sale is close because I can't see anyone coming in as CEO if there's this much uncertainty. I really hope one day we'll gonna learn the whole story what has gone in the background with Lerner's statements, Faulker and Lerner. We may not have to wait too long Faulkner set to spill the beans on his Villa departure at chamber event 18th August 2014 inShare Share: By Duncan Tift - Deputy Editor, West Midlands Paul Faulkner FORMER Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner could be in the frame to reveal more about his mysterious departure from the club earlier this summer. Faulkner has kept a low profile since quitting Villa Park in July but he has now agreed to speak at an exclusive event being organised by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. Faulkner, 36, joined Villa when the famous club was taken over by American multi-millionaire Randy Lerner in 2006. He had previously worked with Lerner at MBNA Corporation, where the latter was chairman until the company was sold to Bank of America, in 2005. During his time at Villa, Faulkner assumed responsibility for the daily running of the club, which included working alongside the manager in the acquisition and retention of players. He was also responsible for commercial activities, and in eight years he oversaw revenue more than double, from £45m to £115m. Faulkner has also held a number of roles at the Football Association, including the organisation’s international committee, which he joined in July 2013. At the chamber event, which takes place at Birmingham Hippodrome on September 17, he will be talking about his career and what the future holds for the FA and the England team. The chamber said the event was something of a coup, as Faulkner had agreed to be a guest back in February, before his departure from Villa. Chamber events director Henrik Court said: “This is a massive coup for us, as Paul Faulkner has been one of the major figures in Midlands’ football in recent years, and is well respected at the Football Association. “Anyone with an interest in football will be keen to find out about his views on what the future holds for the FA, and in particular the England team, and also about his time at Villa.” http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/657017-faulkner-set-to-spill-the-beans-on-his-villa-departure-at-chamber-event.html Edited August 19, 2014 by Cracker1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 well he's currently got a pretty decent job at Arsenal. I would say it's highly unlikely he'd leave that role to be a yesman at a lower status club. I suspect being CEO and having more roles and impact potential would be fairly key to his decision making would it not? Hardly seems the kind of chap to move for family reasons or anything like such. Depends on how much he currently earns. Wasn't Faulkner reportedly on something like £250k per annum? If he gets a big pay rise out of it then who knows. In any other line of business that generally is how it goes. Does he seem like the kind of man to take a role like that? I couldn't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He's only 36?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Good move IMO. £170m puma kit deal for the arse shows the guy's got his head screwed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal. we've spent all summer looking for hidden meanings...i think hes appointed Faulkners replacement....nothing more... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harris21 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks good if he is our new CEO. The more money we can make will help improve the quality of the team and (if he is still looking) make us a better prospect to potential buyers/investors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal. we've spent all summer looking for hidden meanings...i think hes appointed Faulkners replacement....nothing more... If you had a really good job at a top company and highly thought after, would you leave to work for a guy for a slightly better job that could only last a few weeks? Doesn't make rational sense to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal. we've spent all summer looking for hidden meanings...i think hes appointed Faulkners replacement....nothing more... If you had a really good job at a top company and highly thought after, would you leave to work for a guy for a slightly better job that could only last a few weeks? Doesn't make rational sense to me. Equally you don't get to those positions without taking risks...my bet is Randy has told him no sale is imminent...and maybe he has some protection in his contract...or maybe the pay rise makes it a risk worth taking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Seems like good news although he certainly isn't a football 'man 'but it's great that he has done his apprenticeship with Arsenal and can now move up the football ladder to the mighty Villa. Edited August 19, 2014 by Bunnski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 19, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal. I feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Its like this in my opinion. We are on the verge of being taking over. Or We are going to be taken off the market. I think the latter after lamberts comment about trying to get a few more players in as well as this new guy leaving Arsenal.we've spent all summer looking for hidden meanings...i think hes appointed Faulkners replacement....nothing more... If you had a really good job at a top company and highly thought after, would you leave to work for a guy for a slightly better job that could only last a few weeks? Doesn't make rational sense to me. Equally you don't get to those positions without taking risks...my bet is Randy has told him no sale is imminent...and maybe he has some protection in his contract...or maybe the pay rise makes it a risk worth taking... Would this guy not have to do a months gardening leave as well? Very strange indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sexbelowsound Posted August 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2014 Seems like good news although he certainly isn't a football but it's great that he has done his apprenticeship with Arsenal and can now move up the football ladder to the mighty Villa. Damn right he isn't 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Seems like good news although he certainly isn't a football but it's great that he has done his apprenticeship with Arsenal and can now move up the football ladder to the mighty Villa. Damn right he isn't Sorry, Couldn't help myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sounds good, except for one thing- why the heck would he come to the Villa? My guess is a sale is imminent, he already knows what his salary will be and how much money will be allotted to the football side of things. No way this man comes to Aston Villa not knowing he's landed on firm ground. Very promising development! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Seems like good news although he certainly isn't a football but it's great that he has done his apprenticeship with Arsenal and can now move up the football ladder to the mighty Villa. Damn right he isn't Sorry, Couldn't help myself! Haha no worries, my bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Sounds good, except for one thing- why the heck would he come to the Villa? My guess is a sale is imminent, he already knows what his salary will be and how much money will be allotted to the football side of things. No way this man comes to Aston Villa not knowing he's landed on firm ground. Very promising development! I hope this is true The idea of Lerner pulling the plug on selling the club and staying while we stagnate for the next 5 years makes me feel sick Edited August 19, 2014 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hate to say it, but the one thing that we can probably count on now is that stadium naming rights will be near the top of his to do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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