MessiWillSignForVilla Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Pretty interesting table. Spending over the last 5 yearshttp://www.themag.co.uk/assets/Newcastle_United_Spending_Last_5_years.png I don't think that's very accurate, I work out the Net spend as ~£40m for the last 5 seasons, as our big outlay season was the season before the last 5, and even then the Net is ~£70m. Nothing we don't already know really, but http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5416661/Randy-Lerner-ready-to-sell-Aston-Villa-for-%C2%A3200million.html Any chance it's on a site that isn't the Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Interesting. We can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nothing we don't already know really, but http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5416661/Randy-Lerner-ready-to-sell-Aston-Villa-for-%C2%A3200million.html Whats the article say? Dont pay for Sun plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wonder how those who defended him will feel if we sell up this summer and 'the plan' was to make sure a wealthy man didn't lose out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Nothing we don't already know really, but http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5416661/Randy-Lerner-ready-to-sell-Aston-Villa-for-%C2%A3200million.html Whats the article say? Dont pay for Sun plus Who in their right mind would tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Seems he is true to his words back in 2006 'I'm what you call the custodian. There have been plenty of custodians of Aston Villa since 1874 and if I can't make it work, I will do what the others did, move on and let someone else try.''People like me come and go. The fans will always own Aston Villa because they never leave.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Be interesting to see if the club responds to the speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 proud history......let me get the f*** out of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't subscribe to the Sun. I just saw the link and thought I'd pass it on. Not really news to us supporters, but interesting that it's hit mainstream media. I still think we're a prime target for significant investment. We'd be right at the top of the list if somebody wanted to invest in a Premier League club and turn them into a powerhouse á la Man City. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted February 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't feel like Lerner has ever made a mess of Villa knowingly. The wage bill cutting, the hiring of McLeish and Houllier and the money (over)spent around 2008/2009/2010 was all due to him doing what he felt was best. It's because of this, that I think that IF Lerner is selling, I can't imagine us going to a risky Venkys-type owner. I think he'll do his very best to make sure we go to an owner who can really give us what we want. <br /> <br /> He pumped a lot of money in, with the hope that O'Neill could get us Champions League, he brought in McLeish because of his cup win and Houllier because of past success. <br /> <br /> I've never disliked Randy, but I hope that his last act is to bring in an owner that brings a few of his critics on side, if just a smidgen. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hopefully there's something in this and not just the sun looking at our lack of spending and assuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't feel like Lerner has ever made a mess of Villa knowingly. The wage bill cutting, the hiring of McLeish and Houllier and the money (over)spent around 2008/2009/2010 was all due to him doing what he felt was best. It's because of this, that I think that IF Lerner is selling, I can't imagine us going to a risky Venkys-type owner. I think he'll do his very best to make sure we go to an owner who can really give us what we want. <br /> <br /> He pumped a lot of money in, with the hope that O'Neill could get us Champions League, he brought in McLeish because of his cup win and Houllier because of past success. <br /> <br /> I've never disliked Randy, but I hope that his last act is to bring in an owner that brings a few of his critics on side, if just a smidgen. I doubt heskey or McLeish ever **** up on purpose but really who gives a shit? If after 8 years the best thing he did was choosing the right buyer it shows what q complete **** up he was. An utter failure of an owner in two different sports. Take a bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't feel like Lerner has ever made a mess of Villa knowingly. The wage bill cutting, the hiring of McLeish and Houllier and the money (over)spent around 2008/2009/2010 was all due to him doing what he felt was best. It's because of this, that I think that IF Lerner is selling, I can't imagine us going to a risky Venkys-type owner. I think he'll do his very best to make sure we go to an owner who can really give us what we want. <br /> <br /> He pumped a lot of money in, with the hope that O'Neill could get us Champions League, he brought in McLeish because of his cup win and Houllier because of past success. <br /> <br /> I've never disliked Randy, but I hope that his last act is to bring in an owner that brings a few of his critics on side, if just a smidgen. I sincerely hope you are right....my suspicion is he will limit the damage and run like hell, when he can and won't give a flying f*** who he sells us to.....but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Please let some multi billionaire take us over and buy some good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) This is a man who hired McLeish. A man who last January gambled with our premiership status to save money. Yeah he really cares. Haha I can't believe people have bought into the tattoo pr rubbish. Yeah he's going to really give a shit who he sells to. Haha it will be whoever gives him the amount he wants. Edited February 2, 2014 by Big_John_10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Love the sun *Yank will sell for 200m* Short but to the point haha Does anyone actually have sun+ and paste the article Edited February 2, 2014 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted February 2, 2014 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is a man who hired McLeish. Wait! What? Are you saying Lerner hired McLeish as manager? I can't believe you didn't mention it sooner! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 200 mil . So 4000 each from 50.000 of our fans and we can own our Club !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is a man who hired McLeish. Wait! What? Are you saying Lerner hired McLeish as manager? I can't believe you didn't mention it sooner! I apologise but it needs to be reminded every time someone tells us about his good intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't subscribe to the Sun. I just saw the link and thought I'd pass it on. Not really news to us supporters, but interesting that it's hit mainstream media. I still think we're a prime target for significant investment. We'd be right at the top of the list if somebody wanted to invest in a Premier League club and turn them into a powerhouse á la Man City. DWG? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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