David-Copenhagen 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 !!! I'm in Me too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Does anybody have a rough idea how long it would take for Lerner to recoup his losses by running the club how it is now. Assuming we stayed in the premier league and had average gates of at least 30k at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2014 I've got to be honest, I'm a lot more worried than excited at the prospect of a new owner. Things could go from bad to horrific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "If I can't make it work, I will do what the others did, move on and let someone else try." - Randy Lerner (2006) Thank you - I've been after that quote for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I've got to be honest, I'm a lot more worried than excited at the prospect of a new owner. Things could go from bad to horrific Yep, look at what's happening at Leeds now, 3 takeovers in as many years, Portsmouth, Watford, the nutjob at hull city or we could get some billionaire tycoon who puts £500 million into the club and we win the league in 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'll happily gamble and take the risk after watching grant holt start for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 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. And let me guess, we're supposed to ignore the fact that's he's pumped millions into Villa since he arrived? Those weren't signals of good intentions? Irrespective of the fact that he's a billionaire. Him being an owner doesn't mean his money is our money. 2 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. And let me guess, we're supposed to ignore the fact that's he's pumped millions into Villa since he arrived? Those weren't signals of good intentions? Irrespective of the fact that he's a billionaire. Him being an owner doesn't mean his money is our money. He put the money into a business he owns in the form of loans. I also have no doubt that when he sells he won't be too far out of pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 As I said, I think he will be gone by the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 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. And let me guess, we're supposed to ignore the fact that's he's pumped millions into Villa since he arrived? Those weren't signals of good intentions? Irrespective of the fact that he's a billionaire. Him being an owner doesn't mean his money is our money.He put the money into a business he owns in the form of loans. I also have no doubt that when he sells he won't be too far out of pocket.It depends on what you class as 'top far out of pocket'. I personally think he'll make a large loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 App wont let me EDIT: *too. Not top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I guess we will have to wait and see. I just don't think he put the money in as some sort of heroic gesture because of how much he loves us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted February 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2014 I wonder if he'll go for the full laser tattoo removal, or just try and think of a bigger lion based 'witch and wardrobe' type design. Being Randy Lerner, i expect he'll spend a fortune on not very good tattoos over the top and eventually settle for longer socks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I think were too overpriced for these billionaires especially as were not in london Edited February 2, 2014 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Again with the incorrect £63m purchase price for the club. Not even close It cost £63m to buy Aston Villa plc the quoted company, I do recall that as I was a shareholder. If you include what he subsequently spent, as a pure guess, I would multiply that by four top get his total investment. I have pasted in the relevant part of the Stock Exchange announcement which shows what he initially paid for the club. Recommended Cash Offer for Aston Villa plc ('Aston Villa') by Reform Acquisitions Limited ('RAL') Summary and Highlights The Boards of RAL and Aston Villa are pleased to announce the terms of a recommended cash offer by RAL to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Aston Villa. RAL, is an English company, which was newly incorporated for the purposes of making the Offer and which is ultimately controlled by Mr Randolph Lerner, owner of the Cleveland Browns Football Club, USA. The Offer will be 547 pence in cash for each Aston Villa Share, valuing the existing issued share capital of Aston Villa at approximately £62.6 million. The Offer represents a premium of approximately 47.24 per cent. to the Closing Price of 371.5 pence per share on 16 September 2005 (being the last Business Day prior to the date of the commencement of the Offer Period) and a premium of approximately 9.95 per cent. to the Closing Price of 497.5 pence per share on 11 August 2006 (being the last Business Day prior to the date of this announcement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think the Club might have to deny the The Sun article otherwise It could be awkward for Lambert If he gets asked about it in press conferences and I doubt It will be confirmed that we are for sale either. The 200 Million asking price should help towards doing away with any dubious bidders hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Its good exposure. Putting a for sale sign up will bring in the prospective purchasers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The Sun haven't written this story, we have. Reporters regularly scan fan forums looking for angles, and this "article" just reports our general feeling about Randy's intentions (and approximate price). So there is nothing for Villa to confirm or deny imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 No doubt there will be much celebration on here if we are sold but for every sugar daddy there is a Tan, Venky's or Yeung. We should be cautious until we get an idea of what a new owner is like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myko Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Biggest club in the second biggest city in England, who have the biggest and best league in the world. I know being in London bumps the price up but I would hope we're worth more than Fulham still. I really hope someone, as long as they're not entirely incompetent (e.g. the Venkies), pays the asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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