Randy Lerner

[Ian.]

If we're in talks I understand it might be confidential but it would be great to know if we actually are and how positive is it.

Like Newby I'm done with bemoaning where the blame lies and want to start looking forward again and enjoy being a supporter of Villa.

It's been so many years of hurt from what began as an exciting ride in which the expectations were driven up by our marketing men.

The least someone upstairs could do is give us a glimmer of hope that it's nearing an end.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Pelty

I'm afraid I just don't believe you. We've seen close hand for several years how Randy Lerner behaves in business. Stack that up against Bernstein and King's record.

[olaftab]

Pelty thank you for coming on here however if you want to help us tell us something about the sale?

[markeeeebeeee2005]

I'm sorry Pelty but no-one is really going to believe someone like King in particular criticised Lerner  in terms that could be called offensive in these emails. They were both asked to conduct a review of the problems at Aston Villa and implement improvements. If they found the major root cause and continuation of the problems  was the owner and discussed this privately, then it's a)hardly surprising and b) part of their remit.  Lerner may put a high value on loyalty but at their level of operating, its not surprising they weren't prepared to be Lerner yes men

Exactly this.

[andyh]

Pelty - excuse me if I say I don't give two shits about how your dad saved an ailing college, 1000's of miles away.
It was obvioulsy given bigger priority over saving our ailing football club.

[Witton Warrior]

Pelty you are coming out with the usual "you don't know the whole story" smokescreen that we have had for years and then clamming up - doesn't cut it mate - best you all toddle off back to America and let us get on with it sooner rather than later...

[old man villa fan]

Pelty - excuse me if I say I don't give two shits about how your dad saved an ailing college, 1000's of miles away.
It was obvioulsy given bigger priority over saving our ailing football club.

Was there any communication at the time of him leaving and why he was leaving.  If not, the fans are going to assume the worst as the professional way is to make an official statement.  Or was Krulak told by Lerner to step back as Lerner wanted to distance himself from the fans to hide the detail of what he was doing/not doing i.e. this was not of Krulak's making.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Pelty, you mentioned that your father has no footballing remit at Aston Villa. What is his remit?

[itbrvilla]

I call bullshit. I refuse to believe that these men with their knowledge and experience would be 'offensive' to that utter pathetic ****** Randy. As others have said its most likely that tosser can't handle criticism. 
I think these guys wanted to show what a fucking shambles the club is in being as no fucker at the club appears to give a toss about communicating with fans.  I applaud their actions as they may have forced the club into action. And have given us fans a snapshot of whats happening behind the scene.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Agree with Newby and IanJ.

I am beyond wanting to be angry at people or need to know who is to blame, I really am.

I just want supporting Aston Villa to be fun again.

I am actually embarassed that my emotional energy for the club goes to dissecting the latest little drama unfolding. But I do because there is no good news around the actual football and hasnt been for years.

 

[Hookeysmith]

Pelty

If you have any influence over either your Fathers involvement with the club or Randy himself then please tell him a statement from the owner himself is needed ASAP. There are literally thousands of loyal fans over here that are very, very worried about their clubs future and the fact we are a national laughing stock.

It could start with a simple apology followed by "I will sort this mess out........."

During this or any other crisis you need good management, good communication and above all else faith in those with the task at hand

[Malandro]

 the reality is that he became the president of a college that was about to be shuttered and was close to $100 million in the hole. His remit was to stop the dam from bursting in a year and then get the college on firmer footing over the next two all while an accreditation group was standing at the executioner's block. He tirelessly traveled and spoke to all who would listen so as to raise money and get the college solvent.

If Randy Lerner did college ownership...

[Jimbo]

Pelty,

You believe it's dishonourable for these 'men' to air their dirty laundry in the press. But somebody needs to let us know what's going on. We deserve that much. The fans have remained loyal despite all the crap thrown their way year after year, and all we've had are a couple of detached and surreal statements from Lerner, some hearsay, and a massive wall of silence.

Meanwhile the club has fallen apart, with no sign of being put back together again. Isn't hiding away somewhere across the Atlantic while your football club disintegrates dishonourable? 500 jobs are being lost, for Christ's sake, and not a word.

It's time to come clean. What the fuck is going on?

[VinnieChase84]

Pelty's return.....
Can open, worms everywhere

[Chico Hamilton III]

Pelty,

You believe it's dishonourable for these 'men' to air their dirty laundry in the press. But somebody needs to let us know what's going on. We deserve that much. The fans have remained loyal despite all the crap thrown their way year after year, and all we've had are a couple of detached and surreal statements from Lerner, some hearsay, and a massive wall of silence.

Meanwhile the club has fallen apart, with no sign of being put back together again. Isn't hiding away somewhere across the Atlantic while your football club disintegrates dishonourable? 500 jobs are being lost, for Christ's sake, and not a word.

It's time to come clean. What the fuck is going on?

Exactly. How are we supposed to feel towards Krulak and Lerner when the only information we get from the club are Chinese whispers and tempting half stories from Krulak's son. Krulak, he was all mouth on here when things were going well and he was happy to reply to the sycophants who thought he was wonderful. I don't care how many medals he's won, good luck to him for that, I just care that he's been a part of making this club the absolute laughing stock that it has become. I'm sorry, but he can fuck off