Randy Lerner - Discuss

[Legion]

So would I. Yes it is, but it is OUR badge/crest.

[Toronto Villa]

Each to their own and all that, but I really don't care that much about the badge. The badge has changed a number of times over the years. I want my club to be the very best it can be on and off the pitch.

Everything else looks after itself.

[The Adventurer]

I just think that our round League & European Cup winning badge should be brought back! Our current badge is horrid......I love the Villa but that badge is shit!! Can't like it no matter how hard I try!!

[Olneythelonely]

My little kids get asked every time they wear there shirts who they support,
It's not an argument, if you like it fair enough, I would rather it had our famous name on, that's all

Then your little kids are surrounded by morons.

[KRS]

Oooh the shit badge debate again...I agree so lets start a protest! lol

You can also blame the wrong shade of blue on the new kit on the badge design.

[Salsa Party Animal]

In America there is speculation about Cleveland Browns up for sale


Just heard on 92. 3 The Fan that Browns are for sale being Sold!

STATEMENT FROM RANDY LERNER:
"In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I've been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns," Lerner said in a statement released by the team. "We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary."


More resources:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...f-browns-sale/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ent-in-browns/

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...-in-investment
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[VillaAlways]

Can only be good for us if true

http://m.mirror.co.uk/article?id=1175150/

[PaulWinch again]

It may have no effect on us at all, but one thing we can be certain of is that it wouldn't be bad news for us if he sold the Browns.

[Toronto Villa]

I was watching the NFL Network last night and they were discussing the situation. Jimmy Haslam, the bloke who is reportedly looking to acquire the shares from Randy is a self professed "1000%" Steelers fan. That's like Randy selling us to Paul Tait in terms of passion for your major rival. The major difference being that the Steelers are a consistently successful team, Haslam is a successful, wealthy business man, philanthropist and generally a good bloke. Paul Tait by comparison is a tramp.

[UK Redsox]

From the local Cleveland newspaper

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2012/07/randy_lerner_puts_cleveland_br.html

Holmgren confirms that the team is being sold

http://fox8.com/2012/07/27/holmgren-confirms-lerner-is-selling-controlling-interest-in-browns/

[john2710]

The Browns are something Randy inherited from his Father. 
The Villa are something he chose to buy.

I'm hoping for a period of stability and success with Randy there, rather than being sold.

[OCD]

Lerner was always a huge Browns fan. I seem to remember reading about how he had Cleveland bed sheets when he was a kid, might have been something the General said.

I would imagine that he came to the conclusion that he can't have business interests in Cleveland, New York and England. The market value for an NFL side may have matured whilst the Premier League is still growing at a really fast speed. The money he takes from the Browns is all profit with it being inherited and he's sunk a massive investment into us and couldn't afford to take the hit. He knows he has to make it work. By focusing more of his attention on us, he can ensure that long-term his investment proves worthwhile. Mistakes seem to have been learned from, it certainly looks like he's got the right man in Lambert and he can work with Lambert to ensure all ambitions are realised.

[peter w]

So would I. Yes it is, but it is OUR badge/crest.

agreed

[villainjock]

seems aston is a suburb of londonhttp://www.wkyc.com/news/article/254138/45/Randy-Lerners-other-sports-team-

[Stu]

seems aston is a suburb of londonhttp://www.wkyc.com/news/article/254138/45/Randy-Lerners-other-sports-team-

Utterly mental. I can't understand why they misinform their audience, it's just wilful ignorance.