CrackpotForeigner Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 So he watches every game, wherever he is in the world. What kind of masochist would put himself through that and not want to spend money buying decent players? I can only imagine he watches the games sitting on a bed of nails while Susan Boyle lookalikes hold cigarette lighters under the soles of his feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well, I think he is more reliable than sun? I don`t know what to think really. To me it seems the only the evidence is the lack of spending from Lerner, and of course his distant appearance to the fans of the club. Still think something needs to happen in the summer where fans are addressed of where we are going and what not, show some more intention in the summer market. Still think we are going a right way now but stuff like this window obviously is a cause for concern once again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The guy who wrote the article has tweeted that Randy has been actively looking in the States. Hopefully we aren't limiting ourselves in who we'd be willing to sell to. He should definitely be limiting who he is willing to sell to. We don't want someone like Yeung or Venky's to take over. Sorry I just meant that hopefully we wouldn't just limit ourselves to buyers from the United States. Anyway the denial seems pretty conclusive. I thought it might be brushed aside but wasn't expecting the statement to be that strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't believe a word of that above... it is the same all the time, the same line.. "I speak to Randy two or three times each day" - the standard reply for any question asked. I think Randy will sell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Well, I think he is more reliable than sun? I don`t know what to think really. To me it seems the only the evidence is the lack of spending from Lerner, and of course his distant appearance to the fans of the club. Still think something needs to happen in the summer where fans are addressed of where we are going and what not, show some more intention in the summer market. Still think we are going a right way now but stuff like this window obviously is a cause for concern once again. This. I think they have denied selling because it could cause a lot of uncertainty. But I still think they are looking for a buyer and Randy is willing to sell the club. Anyway, I guess we will find out in the summer time. Edited February 2, 2014 by GENTLEMAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted February 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't believe a word of that above... it is the same all the time, the same line.. "I speak to Randy two or three times each day" - the standard reply for any question asked. I think Randy will sell. The fact that this is a typical response shows how Lerner completely lacks any public presence to the fans of the club. Even the cheif exec knows this which is why he has to constantly remind us that, yes, our owner does in fact still exist. Hope more stories like this emerge until Lerner has to actually show some kind of public presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm still praying it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 If you intend to sell …. you have to publicly deny, deny, deny. The people or organisations rich enough to buy and run AVFC conduct their transactions in private. All PF has done with his swift rebuttal is to emphasise the price for any interested party. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Criticism of some of Lerner's decisions or lack of spending are fair but I don't think there's anything wrong with an owner keeping out of the spotlight. That's how it should be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Of course he's going to deny it. You can't tell me that if he gets a £200m offer he'll turn it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 When were the Browns eventually sold? I just found this which shows these things get denied before turning out to be true anyway. I guess the last thing we want is uncertainty about the clubs future affecting players performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 When were the Browns eventually sold? I just found this which shows these things get denied before turning out to be true anyway. I guess the last thing we want is uncertainty about the clubs future affecting players performance. Browns were sold about 2 months after that report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 When were the Browns eventually sold? I just found this which shows these things get denied before turning out to be true anyway. I guess the last thing we want is uncertainty about the clubs future affecting players performance. Like a month after that article he announced he was selling it. They always deny stuff like this because it always happens behind closed doors anyway, nobody ever comes out and says their club is for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Of course he's going to deny it. You can't tell me that if he gets a £200m offer he'll turn it down. I think in "media speak" Paul Faulkner has just told us that the Sun got the price wrong … it's 250 million not 200 million! I'm sure you're right though adz, 200 mil would get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good find that, useless. Although I can't think how the players' performances would be negatively affected by the idea of RL selling the club. Positively affected more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good find that, useless. Although I can't think how the players' performances would be negatively affected by the idea of RL selling the club. Positively affected more like. It could have some effect on the manager though. Its unusual for new owners to stick with an existing manager so making it clear we're for sale would raise a lot of questions about the future of lambert. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Good find that, useless. Although I can't think how the players' performances would be negatively affected by the idea of RL selling the club. Positively affected more like. It could have some effect on the manager though. Its unusual for new owners to stick with an existing manager so making it clear we're for sale would raise a lot of questions about the future of lambert. If Lerner stays and he continues having to work under the same financial restrictions then I'd imagine he will be gone at the end of his contract anyway. The funding Lerner is providing is at best enough to ensure we survive in the top flight. That is definitely not anywhere near good enough for this great club and I doubt very much matches Lamberts ambitions. Edited February 2, 2014 by markavfc40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) So he watches every game, wherever he is in the world. What kind of masochist would put himself through that and not want to spend money buying decent players? I can only imagine he watches the games sitting on a bed of nails while Susan Boyle lookalikes hold cigarette lighters under the soles of his feet. Its the ultimate irony - Lerners defence is that he watches every game on TV + and phones Faulkner + Lambert on a regular basis - as though that makes everything alright. In my opinion he probably does neither. I think he probably meets with Lambert in the close season - sets out the budget and thats it. These stories will continue whilst he continues to show a lack of interest in the club - by non attending and only nominal investment in players. against such backdrop I wouldn't be surprised if Lambert calls it a day at the end of the season Edited February 2, 2014 by smetrov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good find that, useless. Although I can't think how the players' performances would be negatively affected by the idea of RL selling the club. Positively affected more like. it's sometimes used as an excuse for underperforming clubs, but like you I can never really understand why that should be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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