Randy Lerner

[auntiesledd]

He doesn't even need to provide any further backing. As long as everyone else, in positions of power and influence at the club know the score and are allowed to organise themselves and the club as they see fit best for the clubs benefit.

I have no problem with Lerner becoming a Lord Lucan and never being seen or heard from again as long as we aren't in any form of limbo where we wait for him to make any decision on anything.

There should be enough resources available to give the new manager the best possible shot at getting back up without having to rely on the owner's largesse - which is what got us into trouble in the first place.

I honestly can't see that being the case.  It largely depends of course, on how much the reduction in income is going to be offset by any contractual reductions in player salaries, but while we may not end up in Bolton levels of trouble, I can't see our income being sufficient to rebuild the team properly next year.  It's not like we have lots of saleable assets either.

Don't worry Risso, as I've every confidence that our wonderful  first team professionals will now turn on the style now the pressure of relegation is off their shoulders. Stand by for the deluge of La Liga scouts at VP bearing witness to a wonderful afternoon's entertainment: and wondering how our world-beaters could have only won 3 games prior to them taking their seats.

[Toronto Villa]

He doesn't even need to provide any further backing. As long as everyone else, in positions of power and influence at the club know the score and are allowed to organise themselves and the club as they see fit best for the clubs benefit.

I have no problem with Lerner becoming a Lord Lucan and never being seen or heard from again as long as we aren't in any form of limbo where we wait for him to make any decision on anything.

There should be enough resources available to give the new manager the best possible shot at getting back up without having to rely on the owner's largesse - which is what got us into trouble in the first place.

I honestly can't see that being the case.  It largely depends of course, on how much the reduction in income is going to be offset by any contractual reductions in player salaries, but while we may not end up in Bolton levels of trouble, I can't see our income being sufficient to rebuild the team properly next year.  It's not like we have lots of saleable assets either.

They have to invest to get back at the first attempt irrespective of what that means to the finances of the club. Any deviation from that affects who might want to join as manager. What would be worse is not investing and finding ourselves marooned in the Championship for an extended period of time. I don't think we will be lavish in our spending but between player exits, money not being spent in January and any new money the board will make available we should have sufficient resources to give ourselves the best possible chance at promotion.

[john e]

Wonder if he'll even bother releasing a statement about our relegation.  An apology to fans would be a good start.

I'm sure that would go down really well

In my experience those who call for apologies the most veciferously are the very ones who never accept them when they are given

Which makes the whole thing a waste of time

[KevinGage]

We want a statement from Lerner? 

Based on his last few public utterances I'll pass on that dubious pleasure, ta.

[Toronto Villa]

Lerner doesn't need to say anything. His actions in allowing the board to get one with their job will be statement enough. The last thing we need is him coming out with something that won't in the least have the desired affect. If at any time we need him to keep himself to himself it's now.

[ChicagoLion]

He doesn't even need to provide any further backing. As long as everyone else, in positions of power and influence at the club know the score and are allowed to organise themselves and the club as they see fit best for the clubs benefit.

I have no problem with Lerner becoming a Lord Lucan and never being seen or heard from again as long as we aren't in any form of limbo where we wait for him to make any decision on anything.

There should be enough resources available to give the new manager the best possible shot at getting back up without having to rely on the owner's largesse - which is what got us into trouble in the first place.

I honestly can't see that being the case.  It largely depends of course, on how much the reduction in income is going to be offset by any contractual reductions in player salaries, but while we may not end up in Bolton levels of trouble, I can't see our income being sufficient to rebuild the team properly next year.  It's not like we have lots of saleable assets either.

Agree and this is the Unknown and scary part, I think after the player sales, reduction in salarys and paying off contracts there will be a significant gap to finance new players. There is sadly only one place they can go to get this and that is Lerner.

[gpbarr]

He doesn't even need to provide any further backing. As long as everyone else, in positions of power and influence at the club know the score and are allowed to organise themselves and the club as they see fit best for the clubs benefit.

I have no problem with Lerner becoming a Lord Lucan and never being seen or heard from again as long as we aren't in any form of limbo where we wait for him to make any decision on anything.

There should be enough resources available to give the new manager the best possible shot at getting back up without having to rely on the owner's largesse - which is what got us into trouble in the first place.

I honestly can't see that being the case.  It largely depends of course, on how much the reduction in income is going to be offset by any contractual reductions in player salaries, but while we may not end up in Bolton levels of trouble, I can't see our income being sufficient to rebuild the team properly next year.  It's not like we have lots of saleable assets either.

Agree and this is the Unknown and scary part, I think after the player sales, reduction in salarys and paying off contracts there will be a significant gap to finance new players. There is sadly only one place they can go to get this and that is Lerner.

That indeed is the biggest problem that no amount of wallpaper can change. We are and will remain in very serious trouble until Lerner sells up.  He has been the only constant in our sad demise and isn't suddenly going to change. Get ready for more disappointment people

[CJ]

Wouldn't be surprised if we get something by way of apology in the coming days - apparently when Citeh went down Bernstein wrote to all season ticket holders to apologise. Not that it will make a fat lot of difference.

[alan_clarke]

And here it is

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~5502832,00.html

[AV89]

And here it is

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~5502832,00.html

All very noble Steve, but I'd rather hear from Mr Lerner.

[Bestmate]

The Birmingham Mail is saying the board can't interview various candidates as they have no idea what budget will be available from the owner.

Lets hope this is sorted out soon. The club can restructure all it likes but Randy Lerner needs to back this up now.

[Toronto Villa]

Yes the Mail and the Mirror. The last bastions of da truth.

[Irish villain]

Yes the Mail and the Mirror. The last bastions of da truth.

I'd give those outlets the benefit of the doubt a lot sooner than I would Randy Lerner.

[West Derby Villan]

Yes the Mail and the Mirror. The last bastions of da truth.

Rags

[Mister E]

Why would Lerner put a credible Board together and then continue to stick his nose in to affairs?
My sense is that Hollis will go to the owner with a business plan that includes investment estimates for the season. They will agree the figures and Hollis will be mandated to deliver them. The Board will - I'm sure - not be prepared to operate if Lerner has to sign everything off; it is simply untenable for it to work in some way that effectively handcuffs their decision-making capacity.