KHV Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, tomaspg said: bit out of the loop, but is there anything solid on Samuelson actually having anything to do with the board? Wyness will be CEO, Samuelson is set to be Exectutive Chairman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, tomaspg said: bit out of the loop, but is there anything solid on Samuelson actually having anything to do with the board? Not really. I think it was one report in the Sun? They could have just been going on the picture with his name on the back of the shirt. Papers also reported the VP was going to be renamed Lotus Villa Park and that was bull so hope this is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 15 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Not really. I think it was one report in the Sun? They could have just been going on the picture with his name on the back of the shirt. Papers also reported the VP was going to be renamed Lotus Villa Park and that was bull so hope this is too. He was also pictured at Villa Park with Xia at the Newcastle game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, KHV said: He was also pictured at Villa Park with Xia at the Newcastle game That's right. I think that picture and the one in the changing room confirm he is definitely part of the bid team, but the link to the board only really comes from that Sun article (blog) that said he was set to be named as executive chairman in the new structure. Hoping that is just paper talk, but time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted May 25, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2016 36 minutes ago, KHV said: Wyness will be CEO, Samuelson is set to be Exectutive Chairman I thought Tony was going to Chairman as per the original announcement? Given that photo likely Samuelson and Wyness are involved but CEO for Wyness and Samuelson simply on the board? Recon (with Tony as CEO/Chairman) would be the owner though and make the ultimate decisions. Samuelson's financial connections aren't great and a little concerning but if he is just a board member, he won't have significant influence on where the money comes from, that is Tony and Recon. It kind of gives me the impression that Samuelson and Wyness are there more as the Football people like King/Bernstein which Hollis knew we needed badly. If it was in this capacity I could live with it. Besides if he pissed off Tony, he would likely just kick him off the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It was posted a page ago, but he's done another interview which should allay some fears. Main points (all encouraging to hear!): - The current scouting team needs to take responsibility for a lot of our failures and needs a revamp - He strongly denies any plans to rename Villa Park - He says there is no reason why he would fail the FL's Director test as everything he does is above board - While he has strong connections to Chinese government officials, they do not influence his businesses - He is normally uneasy with the media (due to the 'insane' Harvard accusations), but has been more open recently as he wants to communicate and reassure us, the fans http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/05/24/aston-villa-new-owner-lines-up-roberto-di-matteo-and-prepares-to/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 19 minutes ago, cyrusr said: I thought Tony was going to Chairman as per the original announcement? Given that photo likely Samuelson and Wyness are involved but CEO for Wyness and Samuelson simply on the board? Recon (with Tony as CEO/Chairman) would be the owner though and make the ultimate decisions. Samuelson's financial connections aren't great and a little concerning but if he is just a board member, he won't have significant influence on where the money comes from, that is Tony and Recon. It kind of gives me the impression that Samuelson and Wyness are there more as the Football people like King/Bernstein which Hollis knew we needed badly. If it was in this capacity I could live with it. Besides if he pissed off Tony, he would likely just kick him off the board. Maybe its just me -but if that structure is confirmed i would suspect Wyness would have a very short shelf life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted May 25, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2016 20 minutes ago, juanpabloangel18 said: It was posted a page ago, but he's done another interview which should allay some fears. Main points (all encouraging to hear!): - The current scouting team needs to take responsibility for a lot of our failures and needs a revamp - He strongly denies any plans to rename Villa Park - He says there is no reason why he would fail the FL's Director test as everything he does is above board - While he has strong connections to Chinese government officials, they do not influence his businesses - He is normally uneasy with the media (due to the 'insane' Harvard accusations), but has been more open recently as he wants to communicate and reassure us, the fans http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/05/24/aston-villa-new-owner-lines-up-roberto-di-matteo-and-prepares-to/ All brilliant news. Someone needs to make a flow chart for how these interviews work along these lines: Xia gives interview -> certain statements are scrutinized -> gives another interview and quashes fears -> certain statements are scrutinized. etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler123 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 5 minutes ago, JPAngel said: All brilliant news. Someone needs to make a flow chart for how these interviews work along these lines: Xia gives interview -> certain statements are scrutinized -> gives another interview and quashes fears -> certain statements are scrutinized. etc. etc. etc. Yes, it can go on forever until all his time is wasted on these nonsense. Xia will soon learn he should avoid unnecessary interview, or appoint someone who will speak for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Is Neil Connor the same reporter who wrote Monday's Telegraph article (full of accusations)? If so, that shows some real class to conduct a face-to-face interview so quickly. I just hope Tony isn't trying to please the people all of the time - it is an impossible and thankless task. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted May 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 minute ago, GENTLEMAN said: Is Neil Connor the same reporter who wrote Monday's Telegraph article (full of accusations)? If so, that shows some real class to conduct a face-to-face interview so quickly. I just hope Tony isn't trying to please the people all of the time - it is an impossible and thankless task. Nice additional fact from Neil Connor on Twitter - https://twitter.com/neilaconnor/status/735395239792381952?lang=en-gb "Also asked Mr Xia who his favourite recent Villa player is. "Not many good ones......investment is needed." #avfc" #TonyAintNoPhoneyFool (Not Neil Connor's hashtag) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godders Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 minute ago, AlwaysAVFC said: Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fightoffyour Posted May 25, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm somewhere between romantically optimistic and cautiously nourished. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 minute ago, AlwaysAVFC said: Lol outstanding reply! Finally an owner who understands the need to invest in this current shambles of a squad. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I dont understand this requirement of the Premier League to check if he is a fit and proper person to run Aston Villa.I mean if Lerner passed it then surley a donkey could pass it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I think these scrote journo's just fancy a trip to Beijing to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, VillaJ100 said: I think these scrote journo's just fancy a trip to Beijing to be honest He's The Telegraphs Beiijing reporter, he lives there. I think he may be Villa fan also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted May 25, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: I'm somewhere between romantically optimistic and cautiously nourished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) That looks like the office of a millionaire, not a billionaire. BigToneOUT! Edited May 25, 2016 by sexbelowsound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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