pablopicasso Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 i was surprised about that too ali... it must be a slow news day... we are normally somewhere down after the usual wanking over the barcodes and something about rooney clipping his toenails.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonrx Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Is it really happening then? Feck me, this is the best crimbo present ever! Pass me the mulled wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 i was of the opinion that no news is good news. id sooner be kept in the dark than dougy babes saying the deal is dead, and it looks (hopefully) like the deal will go through. im not hoping for abromovich type owner who will just throw cash at players, im happy to do things like spurs have done it. signing young quility players who help the club short term as well as long term. Hopefully the new year will be the beggining of a new era for AVFC. all we need now is the blues to go down and ill be as happy as a vicar in a brothel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 im not hoping for abromovich type owner who will just throw cash at players, im happy to do things like spurs have done it. signing young quility players who help the club short term as well as long term. Hopefully the new year will be the beggining of a new era for AVFC. all we need now is the blues to go down and ill be as happy as a vicar in a brothel. top post, i cant disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 This will be my best christmas prezzie since my mega drive 15 years ago. No wait, its better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BendtKoch Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Fcuking root toot. I'm going to lie down with a funnel in my mouth and get the kids to pour beer in it for the rest of the day. please God, let this happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonrx Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 From Sky Sports: Aston Villa are looking increasingly likely to start the New Year under new ownership. Businessman Michael Neville is leading an Irish consortium looking to complete a £64.4 million takeover of the Villa boardroom, currently headed by chairman Doug Ellis (pictured), and he believes that a deal should be in place by the beginning of January. "The deal will not be completed before Christmas but there is a possibility it could be completed by the New Year," he told the Birmingham Mail. "It has taken longer than we thought because of the complexities of due diligence. "But Mr Ellis has been most charming and most accommodating and things are progressing well. "Everything is very cordial and on track. I have got no view of anything which would hinder this deal." Should the bid go through, it would signal the end of Ellis's 23-year reign at Villa Park, and fans hope that it will herald fresh investment in the club. "It is very difficult to replicate the pockets of Mr Abramovich," Neville continued. "But I think we will get this transaction completed. "Villa are a big club with a big stadium. I am a bit distraught that they are where they are - I just wish that they were at the top of the table." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 one question. Will this signal the end for D`OLs villa tenure. i think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted December 23, 2005 VT Supporter Share Posted December 23, 2005 I'll cheer when it's done and dusted, known Doug for far too long to get over excited. That said..........whoppiiii! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonrx Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Give him enough money for a CD, then give him until the summer. One last chance for DOL I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted December 23, 2005 Moderator Share Posted December 23, 2005 Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've been waiting so Let Him Go! Let Him Go! Let Him Go! It really showed signs of stopping But the Comers are still shopping The fans were feeling way down low Let Him Go! Let Him Go! Let Him Go! When he finally says goodbye How I'll love going out in my shirt But if you'll really hold me tight At last we'll be rid of that shite The ellis years, slowly dying And, my dear, we're still goodbying But as long as I'm a Villan Let Him Go! Let Him Go! Let Him Go! bloody ear worms :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I think we will give DOL some money to spend in January then see how we finish the season and a decision will be made on whether we keep him or not in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansonAVFC Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Fear has just been on SSN doing an interview with that ex Blue Peter bloke. I have changed my mind I think this could be happening and it's about bloody time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.Smalljob Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Bye Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablopicasso Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 mr fear has just been on skumsports talking about the deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonrx Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I am going to get absolutely wasted tonight! This is great great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.Smalljob Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I think we will give DOL some money to spend in January then see how we finish the season and a decision will be made on whether we keep him or not in the summer. No way Mate!! Doug Out = Dol Out we don't need this bloke anymore :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 yipppeeeeeeeeeee New era beckons for Villa By Stephen Bateman - Created on 23 Dec 2005 Aston Villa are looking increasingly likely to start the New Year under new ownership. Businessman Michael Neville is leading an Irish consortium looking to complete a £64.4 million takeover of the Villa boardroom, currently headed by chairman Doug Ellis (pictured), and he believes that a deal should be in place by the beginning of January. "The deal will not be completed before Christmas but there is a possibility it could be completed by the New Year," he told the Birmingham Mail. "It has taken longer than we thought because of the complexities of due diligence. "But Mr Ellis has been most charming and most accommodating and things are progressing well. "Everything is very cordial and on track. I have got no view of anything which would hinder this deal." Should the bid go through, it would signal the end of Ellis's 23-year reign at Villa Park, and fans hope that it will herald fresh investment in the club. "It is very difficult to replicate the pockets of Mr Abramovich," Neville continued. "But I think we will get this transaction completed. "Villa are a big club with a big stadium. I am a bit distraught that they are where they are - I just wish that they were at the top of the table." this guy sounds like us, a football fa, im liking him more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I've only just found out about all this .. I can't get to a telly either as I'm stuck at bleedin work till 8pm tonight, what was Fear saying ? Am I allowed to get a bit excited then ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEAREVILLA Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 **** come on!!!! I was so bored today, came on villatalk and literally ran around the house whooping! I will move heaven and earth to get to the villa for the first game without him there. *awaits first person to tell me to wait for it to be signed, sealed and delivered!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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