maqroll Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I always got the impression that he was more passionate about Villa...He will come into a windfall in October, and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. I think most Villa fans were uneasy with his dual sports ventures, and his regular stays back in the States. Now that will no longer be a bother. Like someone said earlier, now we'll finally be getting the owner we thought we were getting. This is HUGE news, and it is GREAT news! UTV!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yeah we might get 10 to 15 extra to spend a year but no way were going to compete with the big financial teams. At least Lambert will be backed somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not sure he'll be in the uk more Wasn't his time over there more about family than the browns As for him lashing money on villa, I suspect we'll do ok but it won't be sheikh Monsoor territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 We'll probably get a bit more, but not as much as we would get if we had some Qatari Oil owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. Maq you seem confident but surely not able to GUARANTEE anything...... he has an ex-wife to sort out financially - remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. Maq you seem confident but surely not able to GUARANTEE anything...... he has an ex-wife to sort out financially - remember? Mark my words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not denying it's great news, but I think you're being about 50% too optimistic Maqroll (measured on my recently-calibrated optimismometer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Why so excited about an owner selling something when he hardly bothered to come to VP last season?He was very wise not to come to VP in a year where he had appointed a stopgap manager to cut the wage bill, almost certainly knowing perfectly well that the season would be a frustrating and unsuccessful one, and that things would pick up after he sold (his controlling interest in) the Browns. If you're the owner of a big company you don't make shop floor visits during periods of redundancies.I actually think that's the time when true leaders do make themselves visible (Henry V on the eve of Agincourt & all that). I would certainly have welcomed a bit more visibility form our owner last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Why so excited about an owner selling something when he hardly bothered to come to VP last season?He was very wise not to come to VP in a year where he had appointed a stopgap manager to cut the wage bill, almost certainly knowing perfectly well that the season would be a frustrating and unsuccessful one, and that things would pick up after he sold (his controlling interest in) the Browns. If you're the owner of a big company you don't make shop floor visits during periods of redundancies.I actually think that's the time when true leaders do make themselves visible (Henry V on the eve of Agincourt & all that). I would certainly have welcomed a bit more visibility form our owner last season.He would have been booed. Obviously not by everyone, but enough for a booing sound to be heard. This would not have been good for him or his feelings for the club and its fans. Let Paul Lambert be Henry V, and lets keep RL feeling good about funding the club. I'm actually hugely relieved that he never (afaik) got to be booed by turning up at games last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Let Paul Lambert be Henry V, We've just lost France! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2012 and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. Maq you seem confident but surely not able to GUARANTEE anything...... he has an ex-wife to sort out financially - remember? Mark my words! 2/10 and they are largely for effort. You can't make any such guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted July 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2012 and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. Maq you seem confident but surely not able to GUARANTEE anything...... he has an ex-wife to sort out financially - remember? Ex-wife gets a few hundred million bucks. That leaves a few hundred million for Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maqroll Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 and I guarantee a big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer. Why? Because he'll be flush with cash, and not hindered by ridiculous wages anymore. Maq you seem confident but surely not able to GUARANTEE anything...... he has an ex-wife to sort out financially - remember? Ex-wife gets a few hundred million bucks. That leaves a few hundred million for Randy. We don't know about any potential prenuptial agreement...she could be looking at a much smaller figure than a few hundred mill..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 This guarantee of a "big name signing in January and considerable investment next summer", what sort of warranty do you offer with that statement Maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I doubt villa will see much if any of the proceeds from the browns sale. I expect that money will be used elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 He doesn't need to spend stupid amounts. He just needs to keep making the right decisions and maybe fully focusing on villa will allow us to have a better long term plan under Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 He doesn't need to spend stupid amounts. He just needs to keep making the right decisions and maybe fully focusing on villa will allow us to have a better long term plan under Lambert. I think his first aim with villa will be to stop us leaking money left right and centre. I dread to think what last seasons accounts look like. I would imagine Randy took another massive hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I doubt villa will see much if any of the proceeds from the browns sale. I expect that money will be used elsewhere. Very much depends where his head is at isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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