Goodbye Paul Faulkner.

[paulcomben]

AVST statement on PF. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-supporters-trust-thank-7395829#.U70ssKI6d-M.twitter

“The Aston Villa Supporters Trust was surprised by this morning’s announcement that Paul Faulkner is to step down as Chief Executive of Aston Villa.  In conjunction with yesterday’s statement from the Chairman, that suggests no takeover is imminent, this announcement only heightens the uncertainty amongst our support at what is a difficult time for everyone associated with the club.

AVST would hope that this announcement has no bearing on our preparations for the forthcoming campaign, where there is still much to be done in respect of player recruitment before the transfer window closes.  This is the primary concern amongst supporters at this time.

We would like to thank Paul for his contribution to Villa over the years and, in particular, for his approachability and willingness to engage with supporters.  We wish him the all the best for whatever his future may hold.

AVST would also like to give our support to Robin Russell in his interim role as Chief Executive.  We trust that he will work tirelessly in the coming weeks to ensure that our transfer targets are dealt with swiftly and that there will be an early resolution to the contract situation of three senior members of the playing squad.

Finally, we would like to reiterate that we hope the sale process is concluded as quickly as possible, in order that the uncertainty surrounding the club can be removed and so that we can look forward to Aston Villa being a competitive force on the field again.”

[Small Rodent]

Apologies for being hysterical last night. Random insults with no substance just bore me sometimes.

[rob_bridge]

Good riddance.  Not only did he personify the Peter Principle, but I also think he fell neatly between two stools: neither a ruthless business operator nor a died-in-the-wool football man.  We have needed both of those over the last few years, but instead we had neither and got the over-promoted tea-boy.

Harsh, but fair. I wish he was just more honest and didn't try to mug off the worldy wise old timers on here with his corporate bullshit.

Seemed to pass the blame as well with his parting comment about how wonderful off field is compared to on field.

As I posted 'No Great Loss' Especially at £250k a year

[mrastonvilla]

Wouldn't £250k a year make him one of the lowest paid CEO's in the premier league?

[LeeB]

Wouldn't £250k a year make him one of the lowest paid CEO's in the premier league?

It's a hard knock life.

[rob_bridge]

Wouldn't £250k a year make him one of the lowest paid CEO's in the premier league?

Possibly - I don't know if that figure is accurate and whether there are additional (off field) performance bonuses on top etc..

Still - No Great Loss. In fact a monetary saving.

A person who was promoted hopelessly above his station far too soon and in the wrong industry. He is a marketing manager in the credit card industry and I'm sure a very good one.

[andrew08]

While his salary isn't exactly minimum wage it's still four times less than the chap at Wolves who achieved a double relegation. On that basis of comparison only he didn't do too bad.

[RussellC]

While his salary isn't exactly minimum wage it's still four times less than the chap at Wolves who achieved a double relegation. On that basis of comparison only he didn't do too bad.

Yes, but I do believe that he was also responsible for the third biggest catering contract in Wolves' history, so could be regarded as a success in that sense.

Winky face.

[hilts_coolerking]

While his salary isn't exactly minimum wage it's still four times less than the chap at Wolves who achieved a double relegation. On that basis of comparison only he didn't do too bad.

I doubt that Faulkner would have been four times better if we'd paid him four times more.

[KevinGage]

Am I the only one who hears James xxunt's dulcet tones every time I see that thread title?  Probably.

[silhillvilla]

Paul who ?

[LeeB]

Am I the only one who hears James xxunt's dulcet tones every time I see that thread title?  Probably.

They say you hear what you want to hear.

[Dave]

Am I the only one who hears James xxunt's dulcet tones every time I see that thread title?  Probably.

Nope, I was going to post similar but though I would be held up to ridicule.

[cdbearsfan]

Paul who ?

Paul Faulkner.

His name's in the thread title.

H2H.

[manic-road]

Does anyone know anything about Robin Russell who is into rimming now that Faulkner has quit?