avfcinwales Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I think maybe they are figuring the cost of completing the training ground into the final price? As it's nowhere near complete yet. I think all those matters and the most up to date accounts are part of the presentation package and weekly updates or available updates if requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I think maybe they are figuring the cost of completing the training ground into the final price? As it's nowhere near complete yet. I think all those matters and the most up to date accounts are part of the presentation package and weekly updates or available updates if requested. You seem to have direct contact with certain Merchant Bankers Malc :winkold: Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 How can you be so sure my friend ? Nobody, not even King Megalomaniac himself could survive this. It's gone waaaaaaaaaay past the point of no return. Also, If he didn't intend to sell, why pay Rothschild all this money that we haven't got? Saw the bit with Pete Colley being interviewed about MON and Takeover and he thinks the whole thing about imminent arrival of MON & takeover might JUST be a ploy of Ellis to sell season tickets!! **** me, that would bet the daddy of all conspiricies. If it is it worked, I'm getting mine tommorow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBGB Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Anyone think we're going to get to 300 pages on this thread before the whole saga is over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Mon as manager to appease the howling masses , good start to the season , ellies comes out smelling of roses again. Be afraid , be very afraid. O'Neill would never accept that, though. He won't work under Ellis, and would not sign anything if he wasn't sure a takeover was going through. If Ellis did trick O'Neill into signing, not selling the club after all (which is highly unlikely),O'Neill being the man of principle that he is he'd resign immidietly and bring some serious heat on mr Ellis. If this was to happen, Ellis would be removed by Villa fans by the use of physical force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runetune Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Anyone think we're going to get to 300 pages on this thread before the whole saga is over? Only another ....... 94 to go - and the rate the last couple of days have gone through pages - yes I think it will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Anyone think we're going to get to 300 pages on this thread before the whole saga is over? Perhaps we could start a takeover thread sweepstakes? I go for 248 before the club is taken over...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdraper Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Well a friend of a friend (that old chestnut) was sat talking with these new American bidders tonight as he works at the sports cafe bar in Brum. He doesn't follow a football team so didn't have a massive interest in them, but he did say that he was on 'first name terms with them' after tonight and that they confirmed they want Martin O'Neill in charge. From what was said it sounded as though they are a seperate consortium to the Randy Lerner one. Thats all i'm afraid, he didnt have anything else worthwhile to report to my mate. It was in a private room apparently and he described it as 'surreal'. Oh and just to give this pointless story credibility when these guys are named; Two of their first names were 'Al' and 'Simon'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 291! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 he described it as 'surreal'. He's not wrong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runetune Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 he described it as 'surreal'. He's not wrong there. Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thats all i'm afraid, he didnt have anything else worthwhile to report to my mate. It was in a private room apparently and he described it as 'surreal'. Oh and just to give this pointless story credibility when these guys are named; Two of their first names were 'Al' and 'Simon'. You sure it wasn't Paul Simon singing 'You can call me Al'? :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_av Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 It could be that Ranson is back hee, hee, hee, hee. Perhaps he wasn't the Messiah then, just a naughty boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Well a friend of a friend (that old chestnut) was sat talking with these new American bidders tonight as he works at the sports cafe bar in Brum. He doesn't follow a football team so didn't have a massive interest in them, but he did say that he was on 'first name terms with them' after tonight and that they confirmed they want Martin O'Neill in charge. From what was said it sounded as though they are a seperate consortium to the Randy Lerner one. Thats all i'm afraid, he didnt have anything else worthwhile to report to my mate. It was in a private room apparently and he described it as 'surreal'. Oh and just to give this pointless story credibility when these guys are named; Two of their first names were 'Al' and 'Simon'. That's Lancs and limpid! Is this the mysterious 19th Consortium (from VT) that we've been hearing about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted August 1, 2006 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2006 That's Lancs and limpid! Is this the mysterious 19th Consortium (from VT) that we've been hearing about? I want to know who their backers are - donations to VT only go so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Lerner back in game but frustrated by slow progress Stuart James Wednesday August 2, 2006 The Guardian The possibility of Martin O'Neill being installed as Aston Villa manager while Doug Ellis remains as chairman was last night dismissed as "completely off-the-wall" by a source close to Randy Lerner. It is understood that the US billionaire has revived his interest in buying the club after negotiations with Ellis broke down last week at Villa Park, and the owner of the Cleveland Browns American Football team continues to believe that he holds the key to O'Neill's appointment. O'Neill is understood to be surprised by reports in the local press indicating he is ready to be introduced as the manager. It was suggested that the Irishman would be confirmed as David O'Leary's successor yesterday or today. Within Lerner's group there is also a sense of disbelief given the lack of progress over talks. "The idea of O'Neill joining camp with Ellis in charge is completely off the wall," said a source. Villa responded to yesterday's stories linking O'Neill with the post by insisting that no appointment was imminent. "Contrary to rumours circulating there is no announcement planned concerning the appointment of a new manager," said Steve Stride, the operations director. "The situation remains ongoing and we will inform fans as and when it is possible. But speculation concerning an announcement is extremely premature." It is apparent that O'Neill has been offered the Villa position, although it is believed he will require unequivocal assurances about any takeover before deciding to commit. O'Neill is not prone to making rash decisions and his circumspection over the uncertainty surrounding the club's ownership is understandable. The picture would become a lot clearer should Lerner's second attempt to gain control be successful. There remains the possibility of a deal being resurrected, although under vastly different terms to before. This time, unlike last Wednesday, there will be no face-to-face meeting. Instead Lerner would leave any transaction in the hands of the two banks involved. The American was left bemused by his earlier meeting with Ellis, when he arrived with the intention of making an offer subject to due diligence, and would not countenance the possibility of enduring another frustrating experience. None of the other parties interested, including the consortiums headed by Athole Still, Michael Neville and Nicholas Padfield QC, have dropped out of the running but it has become increasingly clear that Lerner offers the surest route to progress and O'Neill's arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 looks like a bit of premature ejaculation from Baggie Bill doesn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomIsADeftone Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Well a friend of a friend (that old chestnut) was sat talking with these new American bidders tonight as he works at the sports cafe bar in Brum. He doesn't follow a football team so didn't have a massive interest in them, but he did say that he was on 'first name terms with them' after tonight and that they confirmed they want Martin O'Neill in charge. From what was said it sounded as though they are a seperate consortium to the Randy Lerner one. Thats all i'm afraid, he didnt have anything else worthwhile to report to my mate. It was in a private room apparently and he described it as 'surreal'. Oh and just to give this pointless story credibility when these guys are named; Two of their first names were 'Al' and 'Simon'. Sorry not to call you a lie'r but i find it hard to believe that two americans would start telling they're business plans to a bar man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 "Lerner back in game but frustrated by slow progress" So Doug is desperately trying to sell to someone else who will: 1) offer him more money 2) ensure continuity of the Ellis legacy in one form or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdraper Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Likewise, I also find it hard to believe. Not to worry though - its not as if there is any groundbreaking gossip in what i've said. There is feck all in the way of info. Other than that I was the first to reveal their forenames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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