Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Why not blame Lerner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Reading his latest statement on the os, to me sounds clear as anything yet that he's selling. Why not blame Lerner? It was a bit tongue in check that Ellis got blamed for most things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Official statement from Lerner.. "Following the point yesterday at Villa Park, there have been stories about my selling the Club. On a personal level, I had hoped the emphasis would have been on the amazing effort on the part of our manager and our players to regroup throughout a very difficult week. Injuries to Libor and Christian, compounded with the early loss of Jores and the difficult rehab of Charles have no doubt left Paul with far less to work with than is fair. Still, Paul Lambert has done nothing but work within the parameters I've set, put the Club first and continue to trust his players. As regards my personal role at the Club and the steady rumours of a sale, I will address these after the season. Paul Lambert, Paul Faulkner and I speak daily and remain committed to the immediate job of limiting distraction and confusion in order that Villa have the best chance possible of finishing on a strong note." - Randy Lerner, Aston Villa Chairman http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3777796,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 He's off. If it wasn't certain before, it sure is now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 No denial as I said in the takeover thread. Very interesting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Sounds like he's selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well there you go. At long **** last. No 'plan' to go again just 4 shocking seasons so a billionaire could minimise their loss. Good **** riddance. A disaster of an owner and can't wait for it to be all over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I don't want to jump to conclusions. But YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobler Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 More or less a confirmation then. Let's see what the future brings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If we stay up, get taken over by a bajillionaire and win the league because of it, will Randy's tenure have been worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well there you go. At long **** last. No 'plan' to go again just 4 shocking seasons so a billionaire could minimise their loss. Good **** riddance. A disaster of an owner and can't wait for it to be all over. A disaster? From 2006-10 we were an absolute joy to watch and had some of the best players in the country at our disposal. Granted, after 2010 we haven't really been up to much but I'll never forget how good we were before that and that's down to Lerner 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Lerner could of said we are not for sale but imagine the uproar and negativity that would of caused with important games to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well there you go. At long **** last. No 'plan' to go again just 4 shocking seasons so a billionaire could minimise their loss. Good **** riddance. A disaster of an owner and can't wait for it to be all over. A disaster? From 2006-10 we were an absolute joy to watch and had some of the best players in the country at our disposal. Granted, after 2010 we haven't really been up to much but I'll never forget how good we were before that and that's down to Lerner Any idiot with money can spend it. 8 years and only 3 of them could be considered very good. The last 4 have been record breaking bad. Disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I thought that but he also could have said nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Guess their is something in takeover, that why he wants to say this. He will speak when the season ends hopefully confirming a sale has been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 No Denial, if he was definitely staying surely he would have put the rumours to bed once and for all, likely he is trying to find a buyer by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 He is gone. Thank the baby Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 In fairness to Lerner, the Houlier season wasn't of his making, it was thrust upon him by MON walking 5 days before the season started. In order to sell, he has placed the club in a position that makes it as financially viable & attractive as possible. Ellis did exactly the same with DOL in charge prior to selling. I hope people understand the remit Lambert was working under in order to get us in the position where we are an attractive purchase. What is clear is we desperately need 4 or 5 proven, quality players in the summer just to keep our heads above the relegation places-Hopefully with a new owner/owners, we can afford to do this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Something is happening behind the scenes, that is for certain. It's a bit like the 'not actively looking to sell' comment from Faulkner. If you absolutely have no intention of selling something you own, then that's what you say. You don't say 'I am not actively looking to sell or I will address this at a later date. I'm not convinced he is selling up completely, but I do think he might be looking to share the burden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 In fairness to Lerner, the Houlier season wasn't of his making, it was thrust upon him by MON walking 5 days before the season started. Yeah MON walked for no reason and everything was clearly under control and going to plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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