Randy Lerner

[Jimbo]

I'm not interested in memories of a fucking late winner against Everton 7 years ago, like it was some sort of 0-0 against Southampton fine moment. Why does anyone want statements from this man anymore? They cover nothing and solve nothing, we just need him out of here.

No idea - why don't you ask all those who are saying they want him to say something?

^^This.^^
He's answered calls for a statement. He's not got a buyer but he's actively looking for one - a suitable one, at that - and he's admitted it's all his fault.

He's still an absolute fool who's ruined Villa, despite his lofty intentions and really shouldn't even be put in charge of dressing himself but - whether you take his words at face value or not - I don't know what else anyone can realistically expect him to say.

Sorry?

[bertlambshank]

Re the statement,he is ethier taking the piss or and I mean this genuinely,I fear for his mental state.

[Tayls_7]

Re the statement,he is ethier taking the piss or and I mean this genuinely,I fear for his mental state.

Perhaps Randy is clinically fed up. Send him a Toblerone.

[rougegorge]

"Memories of Acorns on the shirt, and Ashley Young scoring a late winner against Everton still romantically nourish me. "

Strange references. I guess it's hard to remember too much at all when he doesn't go to the games and has managed to miss out on all the wrong kind of record-breaking landmarks.

[Musicmaan]

Who wrote that really, a fucking 5 year old?!

[Trinitymiddle]

Did no-one read that statement before he put it out and tell him to change it?

It's a rambling, incoherent mess. Answers nothing.

[SashasGrandad]

I'm not interested in memories of a fucking late winner against Everton 7 years ago, like it was some sort of 0-0 against Southampton fine moment. Why does anyone want statements from this man anymore? They cover nothing and solve nothing, we just need him out of here.

It's the goals conceded in first half injury time in too many games this season (after first halves when we have played reasonably well but never looked like scoring) that has killed us.

Plus late goals in second halves, goals when they make stupid cock ups, goals when Guzan confuses his defence, goals when midfielders make a good challenge - look up see nobody in space and then give the ball away. etc.

[LTA]

What a disgraceful statement.  He really is a deluded if he thinks were all going to think "Oh that's ok Randy, we understand".

[markeeeebeeee2005]

"Memories of Acorns on the shirt, and Ashley Young scoring a late winner against Everton still romantically nourish me. "

Strange references. I guess it's hard to remember too much at all when he doesn't go to the games and has managed to miss out on all the wrong kind of record-breaking landmarks.

To be fair Acorns on the shirt was an absolute high for me. Along with the free shirts from Mellberg as a goodbye. Those are the only two Villa shirts I bother wearing.

[mattjpa]

Ive read it through 3 times now and still cant get the angle. Parts of it read like a goodbye, parts like an apology. Then he says he will continue to try and sell the club, which sounds like its not close. I know he is not one for communication with the masses but why not come out and straight talk for once? its not fucking hard;

Im sorry the club has ended up where it is. Ive been well intentioned but ultimately misplaced trust has backfired. Ive pumped as much cash as I can in but ultimately, circumstances out of my control mean i can do this no more, Ive been trying to sell but ultimately have not been able to. I had to part ways with king and bernstein because  _____.
A sale is/is not close and I can say no more at this time but ill do my best to hand over  to someone who I trust will do the best for our club.
This is the last time ill address you as owner I hope in time the recent bad memories dont cloud the good ones we've shared together. Up the Villa.

[Comrade Blitz]

Acorns on the shirt
Young scoring the winner
+30 years of hurt
The future's looking dimmer

[auntiesledd]

Thanks for that Randy. Now go, and go soon FFS!

[Comrade Blitz]

A nagging sense of inevitability set in against Leicester City despite the late lead we enjoyed. Can't say why although I doubt I'm alone...

How many seasons after all can one hold on and hope to slide through? That is not Aston Villa. That kind of desperate existence is totally unacceptable, unbearable and totally incompatible with Villa's glorious past. That is not what, or why, I looked to get involved back then and it is why I've looked for some time to make a change. I can say certainly in good faith that I have tried to sell since my May 2014 announcement and put our beloved club in better suited hands - but that hasn't happened.

I write to Villa supporters to make clear that this relegation lies at my feet and no one else's. And because I believe in Aston Villa and know it will come back stronger and more able, with love and care for the community it serves, with the edge and attitude it must have to represent our history and tradition. Memories of Acorns on the shirt, and Ashley Young scoring a late winner against Everton still romantically nourish me. I know Villa will return better, stronger.

I will continue to try to put the club into worthy hands as I have, and also do my best to position Villa for the quickest possible return to its rightful place among England's elite.

R Lerner

u ok hun? xx

[SteveD]

All I've learned from that, is it's going to be a terrible first novel.

[PeterWithe]

'Farewell cruel world'