Bernstein and King Resign from the Board

[Louzie0]

I wouldn't be surprised if the only person remaining at senior management level by the end of the month is Paddy Riley.

Ooooooh. Would he be going to get David Moyes again?

[Lastfootstamper]

My fear is that which john2710 has just mentioned on the Manager thread, they've gone over disagreement regarding the sale of the club. I've nothing more substantial than the timing of statements to base it on, insomuch as I only heard about any ongoing sale negotiations in the statement issued in response to King and Bernstein departing. Fuck me, imagine if a few years down the line we're looking back and missing Lerner's ownership!

[pauliewalnuts]

My fear is that which john2710 has just mentioned on the Manager thread, they've gone over disagreement regarding the sale of the club. I've nothing more substantial than the timing of statements to base it on, insomuch as I only heard about any ongoing sale negotiations in the statement issued in response to King and Bernstein departing. Fuck me, imagine if a few years down the line we're looking back and missing Lerner's ownership!

I might be being overly cynical but when I saw that line about "extensive discussions regarding the sale of the club" I immediately saw it as a somewhat pathetic attempt to deflect attention from the utter carnage conveyed in the lines above it.

[PeterWithe]

This whole episode is spoiling my enjoyment of this site.  I derive hours of pleasure reading what is posted in the various threads.  I learn things that I didn't know, I get laughs, I see the rows and bickering but, I know that we are all Villa fans and want the best for our club.  This whole sorry mess is making me consider giving it a break until something less depressing begins to happen.  I won't because I'm with kindred spirits but, I really, really feel like it.

It's bought out some really black humour, not black as in racist black, dark humour. The lead up to last nights 11 o'clock announcement was very funny.

[OzVilla]

Whilst I agree that Lerner is the issue here,  it's getting a bit lost what and unbelievably poor job and squad Paul Lambert left us with.

Other than Randy he's the next most responsible for this mess IMO.

[four fornicholl]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

[Ads]

I'm with you Paulie, my natural Brummie cynicism went through the roof at Hollis deflection. I think it's garbage.

[pauliewalnuts]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

I'd honestly favour a Hodgson led takeover to any longer with the current incompetent man-baby.

[four fornicholl]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

I'd honestly favour a Hodgson led takeover to any longer with the current incompetent man-baby.

Its all about the dollar.

[ChicagoLion]

Look at it a different way.

Bernstein was heading a consortium to buy Villa in the summer, with King sourcing investment.

They discover yesterday that Lerner is in advanced talks with another buyer without disclosing the information to Bernstein and King.

The mention of clear reporting could mean they werent informed of any other offers, and Lerer has sold out to another party for more money than agreed with Bernstein.

Basically, have they been gazumped?

that is ridiculous

[PeterWithesShin]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

I'd honestly favour a Hodgson led takeover to any longer with the current incompetent man-baby.

Now now, we've all had a few. Lets not go too far and say things we'll regret.

[Chris Jameson]

This whole episode is spoiling my enjoyment of this site.  I derive hours of pleasure reading what is posted in the various threads.  I learn things that I didn't know, I get laughs, I see the rows and bickering but, I know that we are all Villa fans and want the best for our club.  This whole sorry mess is making me consider giving it a break until something less depressing begins to happen.  I won't because I'm with kindred spirits but, I really, really feel like it.

You're amongst friends Dave, we'll get through this!

[Chris Jameson]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

I'd honestly favour a Hodgson led takeover to any longer with the current incompetent man-baby.

Now now, we've all had a few. Lets not go too far and say things we'll regret.

I reckon paulie has been handed a sneak preview of the latest Hodgson report. What do you know walnuts?

[pauliewalnuts]

Regarding a new owner, be careful what you wish for, very careful.

I'd honestly favour a Hodgson led takeover to any longer with the current incompetent man-baby.

Now now, we've all had a few. Lets not go too far and say things we'll regret.

I reckon paulie has been handed a sneak preview of the latest Hodgson report. What do you know walnuts?

Only that we're currently re-re-designing the badge to one featuring a picture of a Bentley, a yacht and a coffin.

[Louzie0]

Robert Maxwell is long gone