The Takeover Thread - Recon Group - NOW WITH NEW POLL

[Steve67]

Apparently Ian Taylor has tweeted 'I believe it's not far away', presumably talking about the takeover!

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Looks like someone has been busy on wikipedia turning Wyness into a proper genius.

I read that earlier and did think that it ehcoed the stylistic flourishes reminiscent of a certain K Wyness.

[citation needed]

[Phil from the upper holte]

Apparently Ian Taylor has tweeted 'I believe it's not far away', presumably talking about the takeover!

Yeah it was

[nodge]

Bevington gone now

[wozwebs]

http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=5576245

Could mean it's very close?

[nodge]

Aston Villa Football Club can confirm today that Adrian Bevington has decided to leave his advisory position with the Club.

Bevington joined the Club to review and evaluate the managerial position and playing staff at Villa Park in March.

Aston Villa Chairman Steve Hollis said: "I'd like to place on record my thanks to Adrian for his contribution and professionalism.

"Over a short period of time, he has provided a great deal of football knowledge and experience - both to the Club and to me personally.

"Adrian gave me his word he would remain with the Club until the end of the season. Now that time has come we wish him well for the future with his various football commitments."

Adrian Bevington said: "I explained to Steve Hollis a few weeks ago that I would not be looking to take on a full-time role with the Club, but agreed to remain as an advisor until the end of the season.

"I know how hard Steve is working on a number of levels and I hope he can conclude the ownership and managerial positions very soon.

"I have enjoyed working with Steve and Brian Little - a man who clearly cares so much for the Club and will do everything he can to help it succeed.

"I'd also like to make particular reference to Eric Black. Eric has been a true professional to work with after taking on the manager's role in the most difficult circumstances.

"There is a huge amount of work ahead for Aston Villa FC. A Club of its size with its great support should be competing at the higher levels of the Premier League, not in the position it currently finds itself.

"To move forward, now more than ever, it is crucial the Club makes the right calls on the big decisions it is faced with.

"I wish everyone at Aston Villa FC and its supporters every success for the future."

[frank black]

Looks like he made a promise to hang on til the end of the season before he joined the other two that left earlier.

I just hope they didn't all leave because they didn't want to be associated with selling the club to the ................ (Fill in the blank).

[aj2k77]

Well if the sale doesn't come through the place is going to be awfully quiet next season.

[pauliewalnuts]

Aston Villa can today confirm that Gabriel Agbonlahor has left his derisory position.....

[aj2k77]

If only!

[Jimbo]

Aston Villa can today confirm that Gabriel Agbonlahor has left his derisory position.....

... at the buffet. He will be moving on to the dessert station in due course.

[The Laughing Policeman]

According to Aston Villa Rumours, Riley is due to depart very soon. Mind you the clue is in the name of the website.

[VinnieChase84]

Thursday will be the day the news breaks.
I'm basing this on nothing except I'm in a meeting in Copenhagen that day so won't be able to even see the news break.

[Whiney MacWhineface]

Rest assured that on Thursday there'll be another mahusive punathon which will make you think something's happened when it hasn't. Be brave!

[Malandro]

The newspapers do not seem to know the 'fit & proper person' test was replaced by the OADT (0wner and director test) a few years ago.