dounavilla Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: How could he write all that? Would that be a translation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, mikeyjavfc said: Is this for real? What the f**k is going on? Thats made up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: How could he write all that? Would that be a translation? Someone is obviously taking the piss on this one methinks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Breaking: Peter B Freund, a minority shareholder in MLB’s New York Yankees, is preparing to make a formal offer to buy Aston Villa for £75m. [times sport] #avfc Already following Aston Villa FC on Instagram #avfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Just now, AvfcRigo82 said: Someone is obviously taking the piss on this one methinks.. It was a good read though. Almost Lerneresque 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Here's Lerner's statement from when he sold up: In spite of my personal affection for reading history I have come to trust the future more than the past. And when I refer to the 'past,' I do so lightly and lightheartedly. I refer to recent accounts - mostly in the press regarding the sale of the Club, that are so many miles from accuracy or truth that I can only assume that they too were written by people whose tongues were firmly embedded in their respective cheeks. It is football after all. As I've said, it was my hope that ownership and custodianship of the Club would have been transferred some years ago when I knew that personal and professional matters made it impossible for me to contribute the time I did in my first five years with the Club. Time and immersion that is crucial to any formula for success.Still, fates are fickle in football so that we could claw back to safety last season, end up at Wembley at a Cup Final sitting amongst old friends!, and then spend the 2015/16 campaign at Bannockburn! As I expect this to be my last message to supporters through the Villa website I thought it worth reiterating that my approach from the beginning, consistent with my longstanding affection for The Trinity, was in three parts: Villa Park infrastructure, Bodymoor Heath infrastructure and the Villa squad. I have a sneaking suspicion that my best chance of any tolerable memories in this regard will lie with the father and son of this trinity…! In the end, however, so many wonderful young players came through Villa during my time and it is to them and supporters alike whom I am indebted. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-heartfelt-final-message-13053037 Edited June 5, 2018 by TeeJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: How could he write all that? Would that be a translation? 1 minute ago, HeyAnty said: Thats made up Just now, AvfcRigo82 said: Someone is obviously taking the piss on this one methinks.. Can't see it being anything other than fake. Horrible grammar, crazy ramblings, how would Xia's email even be leaked anyway? Something is going on, but I don't believe Xia is throwing in the towel yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted June 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Thats made up You know it’s been a strange Avfc news day when it seemed entirely plausible for a minute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighavfc Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 One things for sure, none of us know who or what to believe !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Someone took advantage of this crazy day to mess with our heads. Some evil people out there! I think it’s time to go to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: Already following Aston Villa FC on Instagram #avfc Following us on multiple accounts, even our ladies team... https://www.instagram.com/trinitysportsholdings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'll only believe it really IS Dr Tone talking if he uses loads of emojis, just like his transfer dealings used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted June 5, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, TeeJay said: Here's Lerner's statement from when he sold up: In spite of my personal affection for reading history I have come to trust the future more than the past. And when I refer to the 'past,' I do so lightly and lightheartedly. I refer to recent accounts - mostly in the press regarding the sale of the Club, that are so many miles from accuracy or truth that I can only assume that they too were written by people whose tongues were firmly embedded in their respective cheeks. It is football after all. As I've said, it was my hope that ownership and custodianship of the Club would have been transferred some years ago when I knew that personal and professional matters made it impossible for me to contribute the time I did in my first five years with the Club. Time and immersion that is crucial to any formula for success.Still, fates are fickle in football so that we could claw back to safety last season, end up at Wembley at a Cup Final sitting amongst old friends!, and then spend the 2015/16 campaign at Bannockburn! As I expect this to be my last message to supporters through the Villa website I thought it worth reiterating that my approach from the beginning, consistent with my longstanding affection for The Trinity, was in three parts: Villa Park infrastructure, Bodymoor Heath infrastructure and the Villa squad. I have a sneaking suspicion that my best chance of any tolerable memories in this regard will lie with the father and son of this trinity…! In the end, however, so many wonderful young players came through Villa during my time and it is to them and supporters alike whom I am indebted. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-heartfelt-final-message-13053037 God what a utter wankshaft Lerner was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Taken before the playoff final. Apparently legit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 42 minutes ago, Keener window-cleaner said: Who is Howard Hodgson? Longstanding supporter who had a successful funeral business empire that he sold many years ago....was instrumental in a campaign with Villa fans combined to remove Doug Ellis along with Jonathan Fear. He has his ear to the right people at Villa Park, well connected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: He spent close to that when purchasing the club alone so this beyond a stretch. Evidence ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 If Chinese law is the issue how are Wolves coping? Are they just using up the extra cash from being in the Premier League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 45 minutes ago, Avfc96 said: AC Milan's problem isn't currency issues. It's the fact that their owner has no money and bought the club with a high interest loan that needs repaying in the very near future. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dounavilla Posted June 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2018 If we do get taken over by this Trinity sports company. I think we should think about naming a stand after them. 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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