No smoke without fire: Lerner will sell, if the right offer is made

[N'ZMAV]

No smoke without fire: Lerner will sell, if the right offer is made

Charles Sale, Daily Mail
Aston Villa under American Randy Lerner are often given as the model for foreign ownership of a Premier League club. However, Lerner’s growing disenchantment with his involvement can be gauged by the fact that the first home game he attended this season was the win against Norwich 10 days ago. Friends say he would sell if he received the right offer.

A club spokesman said: ‘The owner’s eldest son has been switching schools in America which has meant that Randy hasn’t been able to come over for as many games as usual. But he watches every one live on TV.’

[LeeB]

Replace "friends say" with "I'm guessing".

[not3bad]

It might be true there's no smoke withouth fire but this report is so vague it's hardly worth bothering with.

[dave.woodhall]

Next time anyone uses the phrase 'no smoke without fire' someone should tell their friends/neighbours/work colleagues they're a child abuser and see what happens. After all, there's no smoke without fire.

[LeeB]

Next time anyone uses the phrase 'no smoke without fire' someone should tell their friends/neighbours/work colleagues they're a child abuser and see what happens. After all, there's no smoke without fire.

Or point them in the direction of a dry ice machine.

[Mazrim]

Based on nothing but my gut instinct, I wouldn't be suprised if he did consider a reasonable offer.
Whether any offer would be forthcoming is anybody's guess. I dont doubt Villa would be a very attractive option for a wealthy buyer looking to get involved in English football.

Going wildly off into speculation land, I'd like to think that he could retain some sort of connection to the club if he did sell.

[Chris Harte]

I've absolutely no doubt that he would sell, like Mazrim based on nothing but gut instinct.

That said, I've heard from a few places that he is also actively seeking outside investment in the club.

[Mazrim]

Just to be on the safe side, I think we should definitely starting picking our dream sides whilst we wait for Guus Hiddink to spend his £500m kitty.
They'll probably run a pipeline to B6 pumping gold bullion.

[Risso]

Based on nothing but my gut instinct, I wouldn't be suprised if he did consider a reasonable offer.
Whether any offer would be forthcoming is anybody's guess. I dont doubt Villa would be a very attractive option for a wealthy buyer looking to get involved in English football.

Going wildly off into speculation land, I'd like to think that he could retain some sort of connection to the club if he did sell.

He doesn't seem to have much of a connection now, not sure why he'd want one if he sold.

[Chris Harte]

I'm not certain we could be that fortunate, Maz.

[garyshawsknee]

No story without bullshit.

[Dave Clark Five]

A club spokesman said: ‘The owner’s eldest son has been switching schools in America which has meant that Randy hasn’t been able to come over for as many games as usual. But he watches every one live on TV.’

Just how many times has he switched schools? Can't they think of better bullshit than this?

[Shrek]

While spurs announce record income based mainly on full grounds for every game, Randy has seen attendances drop by 1000's.

But I haven't a clue if he wants to sell, he could just be preparing the club in the same sort of way Newcastle are doing, or he could be looking to jump ship.

Point is we know how Randy operates, so nobody knows anything.

[philthebar]

What a load of unsubstantiated rubbish.

Define 'reasonable'
Name source

[Mazrim]

Based on nothing but my gut instinct, I wouldn't be suprised if he did consider a reasonable offer.
Whether any offer would be forthcoming is anybody's guess. I dont doubt Villa would be a very attractive option for a wealthy buyer looking to get involved in English football.

Going wildly off into speculation land, I'd like to think that he could retain some sort of connection to the club if he did sell.

He doesn't seem to have much of a connection now, not sure why he'd want one if he sold.

A bit harsh. Whatever the staus quo, he has invested in the club in every way.
I personally don't doubt for one second he cares for the club and probably always will.