New chairman and Lerner ramblings

[Villain1874]

Nah. Thar league is shit and the parachute payment next year covers all current costs pretty much.

You honestly think Lerner will not start a cost cutting exercise if we go down?
You have more faith than me on this subject, I think he will, he's just that stupid and out of his depth...

[Villafirst]

Who's fault is the last 5 years then Randy? Another yes man appointment who knows nothing about football; they never learn! Oh, and where's the apology to the fans who've suffered 5 years of shite?

[CJ]

To paraphrase Reginald Perrin's boss CJ.  We didn't get where we are today by letting people prove themselves before passing judgement.

Oi! I didn't get where I am today by not checking whether fellow posters were talking about me when I wasn't looking!

[old man villa fan]

It would appear that the club is very disjointed with playing matters separate from finance, youth development separate from 1st Team etc., etc. Decisions look as though they all have had to go through USA which has further added to the disjointed nature of the club.

What we have needed is somebody separate from each of the parts but close enough to see what is going on, to listen, mediate between the parts and keep the financier/owner aware of what is going on i.e. a Chairman. Decisions have to be made locally, rather than having to fly off to the States as has been the case. The Chairman has to oversee the balance between finance and the playing side.

What we now need is an advisor to the Board that is experienced with the playing side to ensure that what is happening is reported to the Board correctly. It would help if this person is respected in the game. This person does not have to lead, only advise on issues.

[cheltenhamlion]

Nah. Thar league is shit and the parachute payment next year covers all current costs pretty much.

You honestly think Lerner will not start a cost cutting exercise if we go down?
You have more faith than me on this subject, I think he will, he's just that stupid and out of his depth...

I don't think he will sell unless someone offered what he wants. Nor do I think we will try to make money by cutting the playing costs to the bone. It is, erm, a false narrative....

[Villain1874]

Nah. Thar league is shit and the parachute payment next year covers all current costs pretty much.

You honestly think Lerner will not start a cost cutting exercise if we go down?
You have more faith than me on this subject, I think he will, he's just that stupid and out of his depth...

I don't think he will sell unless someone offered what he wants. Nor do I think we will try to make money by cutting the playing costs to the bone. It is, erm, a false narrative....

I agree Lerner will not sell until he gets what he wants, the problem with that is the club is not worth £200 million pounds so it looks like we're stuck with him, shit
Mate Lerner has already cut playing cost to the bone we're seeing the results of that now in the premier league, he's been doing that for five years or so...

[LTA]

"He understands that significant progress has been made at the Club over the past year..." 

Blind leading the blind.

[cheltenhamlion]

I don't wish to defend the board again given how it has irritated people whilst we play like a bag of spanners. But...

He hasn't cut costs on the playing side that much we are Rotherham. We still punch well above our weight if you compare league position and expenditure.

[The Edge]

At least our chairman will actually be at matches to see things first hand now!

Good point. I wonder if he will be using Randys seat? It might actually make a difference for the players to see someone sat in the "big chair"

[cheltenhamlion]

At least our chairman will actually be at matches to see things first hand now!

Good point. I wonder if he will be using Randys seat? It might actually make a difference for the players to see someone sat in the "big chair"

He will start facing the wrong direction and spin round like Tom Jones if we win.

[Toronto Villa]

At least our chairman will actually be at matches to see things first hand now!

Good point. I wonder if he will be using Randys seat? It might actually make a difference for the players to see someone sat in the "big chair"

On a scale of 1-10, I'm putting how much it will make a difference to the players if someone is sat in the Chairman's seat as much, much lower than zero.

[Louzie0]

At least our chairman will actually be at matches to see things first hand now!

Good point. I wonder if he will be using Randys seat? It might actually make a difference for the players to see someone sat in the "big chair"

He will start facing the wrong direction and spin round like Tom Jones if we win.

That's actually in his contract. How did you know?

[ROBBO]

To me this appointment is Lerners  effort to shield himself from the fall out of relegation, it has come at the eleventh hour if this appointment had been made three or four years ago I would have applauded it but no he has had his hand forced. We have an accountant running the club so I would imagine that his main task is to look after Lerners investment and to spend as little as possible. Interesting times ahead.

[TopDeck113]

I'll reserve judgement.  If he genuinely shakes things up and ensures a functioning business structure is in place that assists the footballing side of the business recover from the impending nadir, great.  There's not much more that a chairman can do.  If he is there simply to manage the austerity commensurate with that nadir - and I have to say that my initial reaction is that comments about clubs no longer buying success is from the same page as young and hungry as far as sugaring the pill to football supporters is concerned - then he'll just be another suit drawing a salary whilst the fans suffer.

[manic-road]

If he makes changes I think it will be over a longer term we may see improvements as he is already saying throwing money at the club is not the solution.

Sounds like the same shit different mouthpiece.