Eastie Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 9 hours ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: It is likely to be a nonsense story given the pathetic rag it is being reported on but Xia is not a great owner. Enthusiastic and his heart is in the right place but he hasn't made the smart decisions to be considered a great owner. Well intentioned and likeable - yes , great - certainly not . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I could believe he would want to sell. But I don’t think anything will come of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: I could believe he would want to sell. But I don’t think anything will come of it. Hard to see him getting that reported asking price for sure in the current situation , given that a new owner would inherit the ffp situation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 If its true then we have dodged a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Eastie said: Wonder if Simon Jordan is involved Brilliant maybe he could send us into administration too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, DCJonah said: If its true then we have dodged a bullet. You think these 'new' owners would be a good move ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted June 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2018 Now that a national newspaper has commented on possible takeover talks I would expect to see a formal statement or at least a twitter rant squashing the rumours from the Xia / the club. We have seen this kind of reaction for much less in the past. So if we continue to get radio silence this week then I think we can assume the rumours are true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 By what possible benchmark could Xia be described as a 'great' owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted June 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, Davkaus said: By what possible benchmark could Xia be described as a 'great' owner? exciting transfer windows. better interaction with the fans. Backed his managers. You can argue he picked the wrong managers but from my point of view he has been a breath of fresh air after the latter years of Lerner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 24 minutes ago, hippo said: You think these 'new' owners would be a good move ? We need to see who they are first , not too fussed if xia goes along with his cronies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, Davkaus said: By what possible benchmark could Xia be described as a 'great' owner? RDM'S Bank manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2018 Well I look forward to the exciting possession based foren footy when old school British failed football businessmen take over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 19 minutes ago, Davkaus said: By what possible benchmark could Xia be described as a 'great' owner? None whatsoever. Two years into his stewardship and the jury is still out. I'm still willing to give him the benefit of any doubt but I wouldn't be at all surprised if it turns out that he was an opportunist who thought Villa would be promoted by now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, The_Rev said: None whatsoever. Two years into his stewardship and the jury is still out. I'm still willing to give him the benefit of any doubt but I wouldn't be at all surprised if it turns out that he was an opportunist who thought Villa would be promoted by now. Agreed - I think he was that, that doesn't make him a bad person - I think he strapped one hand behind his back appointing RDM, and all of his other high flying ideas never seen the light of day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 RDM probably highlights his naivety. Talked into appointing a 'champions league winner' by some middle man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 37 minutes ago, mikeyjavfc said: Now that a national newspaper has commented on possible takeover talks I would expect to see a formal statement or at least a twitter rant squashing the rumours from the Xia / the club. We have seen this kind of reaction for much less in the past. So if we continue to get radio silence this week then I think we can assume the rumours are true. Yeah its exactly what i said in the previous page. IF we hear nothing we defn are up for sale.. He hasnt been slow and dispelling BS rumors in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Yeah its exactly what i said in the previous page. IF we hear nothing we defn are up for sale.. He hasnt been slow and dispelling BS rumors in the past I think there are degree's - If he got a firm offer of around what he paid - I would be 95% sure he would take it. The other question - is he activley seeking a buyer ? wouldn't rule that out either - recon always seem to be buying a selling companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 11 hours ago, PieFacE said: It's in The Sun. Who would actually pay £100m for us now given our present situation? I would far rather stick with the good Dr than be taken over by "a group of British businessmen" led by a former football agent who are likely looking to make a quick buck for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Doesnt he usually tweet when these stories cone out to deny them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, S-Platt said: exciting transfer windows. better interaction with the fans. Backed his managers. You can argue he picked the wrong managers but from my point of view he has been a breath of fresh air after the latter years of Lerner. I’m neither pro nor anti, but - in my view - he sacked RDM after 11 games, which regardless of whether it was right I’d not call backing.....he’s done a few tweets, and yes we’ve bought some decent players ( with parachute payments effectively ?) but nothing much different to many of the years previously. If your 3 are the best he’s got to set against picking the wrong Managers ( if indeed one thinks he has) it’s not much is it ? Certainly not “great” surely ? Edited June 4, 2018 by terrytini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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