The Takeover Thread - Recon Group - NOW WITH NEW POLL

[Quiet Lion]

He couldn't possibly take us any la la lower

[not3bad]

Ray Davis - owner of the Texas Rangers?

He's no richer than Lerner, so I don't know what the incentive would be.

Depends if he's the sole buyer or merely part of this rumoured consortium I guess.

[Monty]

Ray Davis - owner of the Texas Rangers?

He's no richer than Lerner, so I don't know what the incentive would be.

Depends if he's the sole buyer or merely part of this rumoured consortium I guess.

That's what I was thinking - John W. Henry is about as rich as Lerner, but his consortium is loaded.

Blimey, when being a mere billionaire isn't enough. It's quite something, modern football.

[Hillbilly]

Ray Davis - owner of the Texas Rangers?

He's no richer than Lerner, so I don't know what the incentive would be.

Depends if he's the sole buyer or merely part of this rumoured consortium I guess.

The Villa Team Preservation Society?

[David_Nab]

Club Statment

"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."

[Virgil Caine]

The Club Statement just posted on OS is revealing as there is no denial, just that this matter will be dealt with by RL after the season has finished

[AV82EC]

Club Statment

"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."

So he's selling then....;-)

[exigo]

So he's going then, you would surmise.

[olaftab]

I will address these at the end of the season = Club being sold.
Parameters I have set = As we suspected very harsh transfer funds and wage reduction targets.

[Richard E]

I will address these at the end of the season = Club being sold.
Parameters I have set = As we suspected very harsh transfer funds and wage reduction targets.

Looks like it!

[richard moore]

Club Statment

"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."

Amazing effort. There's only one thing amazing about our manager and players and that's how f*****g crap they are

[Richard E]

Club Statment

"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."

Amazing effort. There's only one thing amazing about our manager and players and that's how f*****g crap they are

A little unfair that. The quality isn't there but there generally isn't an absence of effort.

[SamTheMouse]

Conclusion: Randy's selling up.

[newtonsballs]

I see he didn't mention us, the fans. Good gates for crap team displays, and as usual our away support is brilliant. As always we will still be here when you have gone, Randy - please sell with a thought for us.

[VillaAlways]

Conclusion: Randy's selling up.

Definitely!