Guest Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Rather than wait to see what the real motive is behind these latest developments, I suggest we all resort to petty point-scoring based on our thus-far entrenched positions and idle conjecture. I do think we need to wait and see what happens, I am not sure it will affect anything this window (if it is heading that way), we shall see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 8, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8, 2014 Perhaps its trying to run the club ‘properly’ for once? As thats what some fans only want for him to run the club properly, not spunk loads of money on players. No no not that just run the club properly He has been trying to run the club properly since he came. The thing is he cant really win here because there is a clear divide with us fans as to what 'properly' actually is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Sounds promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Perhaps its trying to run the club ‘properly’ for once? As thats what some fans only want for him to run the club properly, not spunk loads of money on players. No no not that just run the club properly He has been trying to run the club properly since he came. The thing is he cant really win here because there is a clear divide with us fans as to what 'properly' actually is. Throwing loads of money and losing control is not properly. Making cut-backs very quickly, but paying out millions on management contracts and throwing more money on top is not properly. If the bad decisions were not made over such a long period, we would not be in this position. The chairman has been incredibly naive and could have destroyed this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I like how many businessmen are on this board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarethRDR Posted January 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2014 I think Randy probably just pressed the wrong button on his PayPal. As long as he doesn't raise a dispute before 45 days, we're golden. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) We have a blog post from IanRobo saying this hasn't been announced publicly but he knows from a "source" that it has happened. If it has happened in the way described, personally I would lean towards an explanation that he is preparing to sell. But I don't have a clue really (a) if it has happened (b ) what it might mean so sitting on one's hands and keeping calm seems in order just for now. Edited January 8, 2014 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 If this has happened wouldn't it have to be announced publicly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) If this has happened wouldn't it have to be announced publicly? I don't think so because it's privately owned - as Randy owns it all. Like when he sold the browns the first the majority heard was when he had to notify the NFL that he sold it. Basically the first we'll know of it we'll be when it's already a done deal. Edited January 8, 2014 by villan_007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 We have a blog post from IanRobo saying this hasn't been announced publicly but he knows from a "source" that it has happened. If it has happened in the way described, personally I would lean towards an explanation that he is preparing to sell. But I don't have a clue really (a) if it has happened (b ) what it might mean so sitting on one's hands and keeping calm seems in order just for now.. Whats is meant to be happening ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) We have a blog post from IanRobo saying this hasn't been announced publicly but he knows from a "source" that it has happened. If it has happened in the way described, personally I would lean towards an explanation that he is preparing to sell. But I don't have a clue really (a) if it has happened (b ) what it might mean so sitting on one's hands and keeping calm seems in order just for now. . Whats is meant to be happening ?? See IanRobo's blog post below: http://www.astonvillanewsandviews.co.uk/significant-share-movement-at-villa/ Edited January 8, 2014 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Pretty sure it's a £90million bid for Suarez. #ITK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Pretty sure it's a £90million bid for Suarez. #ITK That would take us back to the times of Doug and our 10 mill bid for Lampard :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess would be that the loans made from the trust in the original years are probably up for repayment, and he's introducing cash via share capital to pay them back. There might also be an element of putting in some more working capital, although in the past he has always done that 50/50 with debt and share capital. Or we could be putting in a bid for Suarez.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess would be that the loans made from the trust in the original years are probably up for repayment, and he's introducing cash via share capital to pay them back. There might also be an element of putting in some more working capital, although in the past he has always done that 50/50 with debt and share capital. Or we could be putting in a bid for Suarez.... So the first part is wearing your accountants hat, the second your fan's hat? Good work sir ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 The "plan" hasn't worked how I expected it to. I expected that he'd start speculating a little more again now, that's unlikely to be forthcoming. I'll hold out until the end of the month but I feel like I'm about to jump off the fence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess would be that the loans made from the trust in the original years are probably up for repayment, and he's introducing cash via share capital to pay them back. There might also be an element of putting in some more working capital, although in the past he has always done that 50/50 with debt and share capital. Or we could be putting in a bid for Suarez.... So the first part is wearing your accountants hat, the second your fan's hat? Good work sir ;-) Risso is an accountant....hmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 My guess would be that the loans made from the trust in the original years are probably up for repayment, and he's introducing cash via share capital to pay them back. There might also be an element of putting in some more working capital, although in the past he has always done that 50/50 with debt and share capital. Or we could be putting in a bid for Suarez.... So the first part is wearing your accountants hat, the second your fan's hat? Good work sir ;-) Risso is an accountant....hmmmmm. I think so yes. Might be wrong though? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 No, I think he was in Grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 No, I think he was in Grease. Woo hoo I'd DHUTWU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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