Risso Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Does the last 4 years wipe out the previous ones? I don't remember any condescending voices when Lerner was spending heavily.... I think this grammar nazi joke will work. Here goes. "You do know that condescending means patronising and talking down to, don't you? and the word you wanted was "dissenting" I think you might just have got away with. Bless your little heart, that wasn't bad for somebody like you, Pete...... But anyway, there were dissenting voices. As I've said before, a few people queried the wisdom of spending on the likes of Harewood, Knight, Heskey, Sidwell, Shorey, Dunne etc etc. And while finishing 6th 3 years running was a decent achievement, it wasn't an improvement on what we'd achieved under Ellis lots of times, and certainly wasn't worth the situation we're in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 So who were they then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Or even N85M for that matter I saw that too. Is it Randy's jet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Or even N85M for that matter I saw that too. Is it Randy's jet? It's one he uses yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 8, 2014 There were plenty, lex. To be fair. A lot of people questioned the nature of players being signed and the fees paid. The storms when we signed hardwood and Heskey were fairly big, with probably more posts against than for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkery Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Randy's at BMH today. somebody tell him he'd be better coming over in a month or so when we have a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Randy's at BMH today. somebody tell him he'd be better coming over in a month or so when we have a game He's better now. A villa game isn't a pleasant experience these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 John Percy @John__Percy 6m Randy Lerner was at Villa's training ground today for talks with Paul Lambert. Story on @TelegraphSport website later #avfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 John Percy @John__Percy 6m Randy Lerner was at Villa's training ground today for talks with Paul Lambert. Story on @TelegraphSport website later #avfc Dam the obvious answer wins again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Randy Lerner has flown in from the United States to thrash out Aston Villa’s strategy for the summer, after the surprise exit of Paul Faulkner, the chief executive. Lerner met Paul Lambert, the Villa manager, at the club's Bodymoor Heath training ground on Tuesday in a bid to ease the sense of turmoil following another difficult 24 hours. The Villa owner assured Lambert that it would be business as usual, despite the departure of Faulkner effectively leaving the club rudderless at a time when it is up for sale. Lerner is also believed to have reassessed this summer's transfer budget and may provide further money to strengthen the squad, though it is unlikely to be more than £15 million on fees and wages. Lambert has signed only Joe Cole and Phillipe Senderos on free transfers and is determined to bring in more quality as he bids to avoid another season of struggle. He also wants the contract situations of the Holland international Ron Vlaar, Fabian Delph and Gabriel Agbonlahor sorted swiftly to avoid the prospect of bids from rival clubs. However, the loss of Lambert's close ally Faulkner will do little to clear the overriding feeling of confusion over the club's future, with Lerner also meeting with players and staff to plead for calm. While Lambert attempts to bring in new players, Telegraph Sport understands that a takeover is not remotely close and Lerner has been growing increasingly disillusioned at the lack of interest. American billionaires Josh Harris and David Blitzer had held tentative discussions earlier this year over a potential takeover but have since disappeared. Keith Harris, the respected investment banker, is assisting Lerner with the sale and is understood to be flying out to the States in a fortnight to try and generate more interest. Lerner will listen to offers of around £200 million but is almost certain to remain as owner when the new season starts. He could now take on a more hands-on role as a result of Faulkner's exit. Faulkner will remain as chief executive until he agrees a severance package but is likely to officially leave later this month. Villa's statement insisted Faulkner will part on good terms but sources suggest his relationship with Lerner had become strained in recent weeks over some decisions made over the club's direction. "Having discussed his re-engaging with the chairman's broader business while remaining involved with Villa in a non-operational role, agreement could not be reached," the statement said. "On the strength of many productive years together, and a longstanding friendship, Paul has parted on good terms. He has offered his support to the Villa organisation to ensure a smooth transition." Lerner added: "Paul has been fantastic in his role at Villa and more broadly as a colleague over the years. I offer him my deepest thanks." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10955310/Aston-Villa-in-turmoil-as-Randy-Lerner-flies-in-to-assure-manager-Paul-Lambert-following-shock-departure.html Sorry I've forgot how to link sites....I'll look it up and edit this. Edited July 8, 2014 by Cracker1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Lerner more hands on....what could possibly go wrong?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted July 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 9, 2014 Lerner more hands on....what could possibly go wrong?? Randy Lerner finally forced to interact with the football club he owns...as he tries to sell. Oh the irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Probably telling Lambert that he has to cut his summer budget even further due to the cost of paying off Faulkner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 He's still here so obvs taking a more hands on role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 9, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 9, 2014 Is he working in the club shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I think he's here to ensure PL doesn't walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Haha sikh i came in to post similar, hes probably here to talk to Lambert who is probably thinking what on earth is going on? "Alright paul, chin up matey you've still got 2m including wages and agent fees to spend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 9, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 9, 2014 I think he's here to ensure PL doesn't walk. The Lambert walk? Sorry couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just got back from BHX. His plane is still on the tarmac. No activity around it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyMuckle Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Or even N85M for that matter I saw that too. Is it Randy's jet? It's one he uses yes Would this be the G450? Owned by five star holdings who are based in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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