Bernstein and King Resign from the Board

[VinnieChase84]

Were an absolute mess. Can't see a new manager anytime soon with these resignations last night. We needed strong decisive action (what Hollis himself has said) and already our feet are dragging.
With the news last night and Lerner clearly not willing to fund anything, I really do believe that were more likely to hit league one than get promoted straight back

[curiousorange]

I for one hope for a quiet day, unless some multi billionaire has decided to spend some pocket change in Aston.

[The Edge]

It's a weight off their shoulders. Just us fans left to deal with this misery!

That's just it. Mervyn King IS one of us. A lifelong fan and season ticket holder. I really don't think he would walk away lightly. Something very serious has caused him to walk away from what must have been a very exciting chance for him. An honest explanation would be great but no doubt Randys lawyers have already fired warning shots. All in all there is only two things we know for sure.. Gabby is the worst professional footballer we have ever seen at Villa Park and Randy Lerner is the most incompetent businessman in professional sport.

[Nii Lamptey]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is. 

I totally disagree. These guys are in their twilight - They have both been there and done it. I saw them joining the board more as an 'offer of help', than a measured career move. With their experience,  they can't suffer fools lightly, and have decided to highlight the fact that Lerner is an unbearable shitstain on our once great club, by walking.

Even though it's terrible news for us, good on them I say!

[john e]

Were an absolute mess. Can't see a new manager anytime soon with these resignations last night. We needed strong decisive action (what Hollis himself has said) and already our feet are dragging.
With the news last night and Lerner clearly not willing to fund anything, I really do believe that were more likely to hit league one than get promoted straight back

that big fat bloke managing Leeds would still probably come,
he don't mid wading in shit

[The Edge]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is. 

I totally disagree. These guys are in their twilight - They have both been there and done it. I saw them joining the board more as an 'offer of help', than a measured career move. With their experience,  they can't suffer fools lightly, and have decided to highlight the fact that Lerner is an unbearable shitstain on our once great club, by walking.

Even though it's terrible news for us, good on them I say!

Spot on mate

[Tony Erdington]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is.

It just depends what was promised, and what transpired.

There's no point in people of their stature and experience being on a board if actually their ability to do anything or make any changes is non-existent. I think to get them in the first place would have required a big sell around genuine autonomy in decision making, a new way of working, clear accountability for the future direction of the club etc.

If they quickly realised they actually didn't have that remit and authority, why stay?

Agreed.

[Malandro]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is. 

I totally disagree. These guys are in their twilight - They have both been there and done it. I saw them joining the board more as an 'offer of help', than a measured career move. With their experience,  they can't suffer fools lightly, and have decided to highlight the fact that Lerner is an unbearable shitstain on our once great club, by walking.

Even though it's terrible news for us, good on them I say!

I was about to say the same. It's important to get the bullshit out in the open.

[Rudy65]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is.

but why should they? if you walked into a job which a month later was very different to what you expected, if you were financially secure, you could and probably would walk out. In this case why would they stick around and maybe get abuse off the fans if progress with the appointment with a manager wasn't made. they have reputations to protect. Personally I don't blame them. They are businessmen after all

[Tony Erdington]

Without knowing the story of what went on, I'm disappointed with both Bernstein and King( especially the latter) as I would have hoped they had more bottle and fight out whatever differences there were. I can only assume that some brinkmanship was involved and Lerner called their bluff- a this is what we need, give it,or we resign scenario. Pat Murphy described Lerner as stubborn, so surely someone had told Bernstein and King that the way to get a win/win was to negotiate and compromise?

I'm the same, following the disappointing news yesterday, this morning my feelings are more about these two being quitters rather than standing up for themselves and Villa, after all, it appears nobody else is. 

I totally disagree. These guys are in their twilight - They have both been there and done it. I saw them joining the board more as an 'offer of help', than a measured career move. With their experience,  they can't suffer fools lightly, and have decided to highlight the fact that Lerner is an unbearable shitstain on our once great club, by walking.

Even though it's terrible news for us, good on them I say!

I was about to say the same. It's important to get the bullshit out in the open.

I know lerner inherited his money , but how stupid is he??

appointed these two achievers, and then obviously went back on an agreement.

Why else would they resign??

[The Edge]

I think now would be a good time for a statement of intent from the only person who can actually put the record straight for the hundreds of thousands of Villa fans worldwide who are wondering what the hell is happening at one of England's greatest football clubs. Over to you Mr Randolph Lerner.
p.s I won't be holding my breath while I wait.

[peter w]

Well if we appoint Moyes today this will become more odd.

[Walmley_Villa]

I wonder if Hollis will hang around - he put the Board together and it has now collapsed.....very worrying. Also, interesting that Brian Little is mentioned on the statement, I wonder if he agreed with the leavers or not??

[Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle]

With any luck we'll be bought out by Sports Direct and Mike Ashley will show up with his shirt off.

[Dave]

Well if we appoint Moyes today this will become more odd.

It would, but is there any suggestion that we're going to?