Sam3773 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 True to form, the season is drawing to a close and the rumours are coming back out. This time, however, substantiated by Mervyn King and the OS even talks of negotiations. In light of that, welcome to the new Takeover Thread! It should stop us polluting the 'Bernstein/King resign?' thread. Mods: Please delete if you don't feel this is the time for another Takeover Thread or want to revive an old one. Just thought we could use a place to discuss the latest coming out of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Villa Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 the deja vu thread 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) bill gates spotted in the bullring Edited April 20, 2016 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Come back Mendi or Kwan we need your info again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 King's comments/demeanour on Bloomberg seemed to be very promising, he clearly knows that there is something going on and it seems that it is something he (as a fan) is happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Wang seen on plane heading to UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have heard its Larry Ellison that is going to buy us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Ho hum, yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 we will end up with Donald Trump taking over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Brum Mail have compiled the lasted from King and what the OS said about a possible sale: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hopes-raised-aston-villa-sale-11213656 Former Aston Villa director Lord King has appeared to raise hopes that the relegated club could soon be sold. In a TV interview on Wednesday morning, King spoke of “the events of the next few weeks” putting Villa “back on track to where it should be”. The former Bank of England governor quit the club on Monday afternoon with fellow director David Bernstein. The pair had only been at Villa Park for a matter of weeks but resigned in apparent frustration at their restructuring plans being blocked. A Villa statement on their departures said chairman Steve Hollis was “currently engaged in extensive negotiations in relation to the sale of the club”. No further details were revealed. But, speaking to financial channel Bloomberg TV, King said: “It (his decision to quit) was a very difficult one. “I have been watching Aston Villa for over 55 years. Business editor Graeme Brown on Villa sale “It’s been a big part of my life but my letter of resignation explained why I stood down along with David Bernstein. “We both very much hope the events of the next few weeks will put Villa back on track to where it should be. “It’s one of the great clubs of this country, involved in the foundation of the Football League, champions of Europe. “We will get back there after a period.” King also praised Villa fans for their loyalty over a turbulent season which has ended in demotion to the Championship. He said: “It’s a very proud club with a great tradition, a wonderful fanbase. “It has a terrific future. “I think that will come under a different owner, I hope the sale will proceed speedily. “But | think the fans of Aston Villa have shown a loyalty which is quite remarkable and they deserve much better than they have seen in recent years.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I don't buy into this nonsense that it's all club "PR" but I wouldn't be surprised if talks broke down as they appeared to have done several times in the past. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Wonder if Abdullah will be back with the rich Sheik story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Are you a billionaire who needs to protect their wealth from prying eyes at home? Come to England! We have all sorts of properties and assets for you to get your hands on, and in an exciting development, we now have a large football club on offer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2016 Please be someone rich enough to make mistakes and then not think "**** it i've had enough". OR Please be someone with a brain-cell who wants to look after the club, invest in youth, invest in infrastructure, invest in scouting and invest in decent players / coaches / managers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mantis said: I don't buy into this nonsense that it's all club "PR" but I wouldn't be surprised if talks broke down as they appeared to have done several times in the past. Yep. Won't be happy till I see some bemused chinese billionaire holding the new red villa shirt with a dragon replacing the lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 I'll await the Red Bull rumours to do the rounds again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Just now, Sam3773 said: I'll await the Red Bull rumours to do the rounds again. I just saw a red bull at the Belfry Edited April 20, 2016 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: look after the club, invest in youth, invest in infrastructure, invest in scouting and invest in decent players / coaches / managers. LoLz - this is Villa... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daweii Posted April 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2016 At this point I'll take a rich Sheik that gets us the players we have always dreamed of. I always wanted to get there legit but after getting relegated and seeing this great club crumble day by day I'll take a Sheik's billions allowing us to steam roll the league. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 where is thetrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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