A few weeks ago when Larry Ellison was being talked off I explored some links between him and Lerner. This was in the belief that Randy is going to sell us to some he knows.
Well following on from today’s announcement I have looked at any links to Philip Anschutz and then came across something.
You will know that we are going on tour to Texas in the Summer, I always held off from saying this was to new owners. Of course Anschutz owns one of the teams Houston Dynamo’s that we are playing. Well the other team is FC Dallas ….
The owner there is Clark Hunt.
Hunt also owns the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team so there is no doubt he and Randy in owners meetings have met many times. He has also owned previously the Columbus Crew and who did we play in Lerner’s home state of Ohio a few years ago ?
If you google Clark Hunt you will see his name linked with takeovers at Palace, Newcastle and West Ham, so he has had interest in English football.
Could it be we see a joint ownership between the two and do they know each other ?
The answer is a clear yes as THIS LINK shows and let me quote
The joint project is the result of a unique partnership between Hunt Midwest, a full-service real estate development company owned by the Lamar Hunt family, and LightEdge Solutions, which is owned by Qwest founder Phil Anschutz. The long relationship between the Hunt and Anschutz families helped foster the partnership.
Lamar Hunt (deceased) was Clark Hunt’s dad … the two are obviously very close, a joint bid from them is now by favourite.
Were for sale and thats it. we’ll be stuck with same shit next season with less to spend because the yank wnats shot if it all. depressing times ahead next season.
the upside? one of lerners connections, another yank who doesn’t have a clue about english football and will employ clowns underneath him or even worse keep the clowns we have now and eventually lose faith and one shot of it all as well
ya take that stupid yanks … how f**king old are you seriously? its all america’s fault is it?
how many brits are standing up to be counted right now? putting their money where their mouth is?
zero ..
so lets quit with the yankee doodle shite, i couldn’t care less where they are from as long as they have traditional and custodian approach and respect for the club( like the previous “yank”) but with the money to push us forward.
if that happens though, we will have won the lottery
fucking yanks, everything is americas fault
lol
Hearing the New York meeting is to settle payouts for Lambert and Faulkner. Not sure when we will hear confirmation.
That’s what I’ve read recently, on facebook of course, but who knows if it’s true. Also read Gardner’s getting offered a new contract.
this is going to be a long summer … 🙁
My word it’s May… We’re half way through god damn May. Will people stop whining that we haven’t been sold yet… IT’S MAY….
Waitin for AVFC to do something positive is like waitin for a man with no arse to crap.Shits just not gunna happen lol UTV
I’m not the only one who wants things to speed up the AVST have voiced their urgency. I’m amazed it hasn’t already been mentioned on here unless I’ve missed something.
i am hearing from a new source that the heads of departments were called into a meeting yesterday and were informed that the club had been sold but because of due diligence could not be divulged at time of statement and to expect an announcement early next week that’s all i have heard at the moment will try to make a few phone calls
please do! we shall wait and see (reluctantly)
Just looked a VT there are posts referring to a David Armstrong of the Daily Star suggesting something could happen after 2.30 on Monday. Coincidently that is when the American Stock exchange opens.
Possible conference on Monday.
Announcement on Monday and the new owners are Red Bull!
Hope not ffs
The renaming of Villa Park is the MOST I could ever handle, albeit reluctantly. The changing of our colours or name would bring massive trouble to the streets of B6. We’ll wait and see…
Depends if we get a world class title winning team out of it. If we have to sell our soul for mediocre football they can do one
They are saying over at TBAR site that Lambert has gone. Not known whether he has been sacked or resigned. It is also rumoured that David Moyes is tipped to be our new manager. Of course it could all be bo-locks but I believe these were the guys who first broke the story of caulverhouse & the other chap getting the boot. So make of it what you will. UTV
Please not Moyes with his shit brand of football…
What is tbar site. Keep hearing it mentioned but dint no wot it is thanks
Oohah, it is The Bells Are Ringing, villa site.
Also they are saying betting on new Villa manager was suspended at 11.12pm.
Wind up or real?
Ahh that’s what it is thanks mate. Gutted its moyes if that’s true totally pointless
Not my first choice either, but I would say a huge improvement on the current set up if true.
Moyes is a national joke and his forte is running a club in the cheap albeit better than lamberk. Another full lifeless lump who will be hounded out if VP in the next 2 years. Awful app if true
I’m reading Yakin’s our top choice, he resigned from Basel Friday night. I’ve also been told Lambert’s gone.
Not reading, was told.
well keep posting lamberts gone,iam sure u will be right oneday, it may happen immediately when the clubs sold or in 12months when his contract runs out. but if u read this 6 hours ago post the link, betting is suspended on all premier league managers as currently the season is over, believe it or not, spurs av a vacant position also wba with west ham deciding in 10 days whether to replace big sam.
so alittle more facts andrew would be nice
NATH I’ve seen naff all in todays gossip relating not only to LAMBERTS position but to VILLAS aswell, so FUCK knows where these rumours are being generated.
lmao i know i av looked everywhere and not a grain of info to back this. i have seen odds on the next villa manager but thats normal they are doing same on arsenal and other premier league teams.
NATH I suppose first things first New chairman then a new manager, everything is pure speculation atm it’s doing my taitters In mate.
totally agree new owner will come first, otherwise it will be just a pointless appointment, yeah its doing my head in as well. selling clubs don’t happen overnight, information is limited, i think lerner has gathered his staff to discuss this upcoming season, so when will we be sold, i guess much later than most believe
worrying thing giddy is the squad needs freshening up, needs 2 increases in quality and numbers, this must be wot the present owner and managements must be discussing over the pond
Fully agreed NATH, the clock is ticking & we need a new refurbishment ( squad wise ) & being in limbo ain’t helping matters time will tell which I feel we haven’t got with so much planning to do MATE.
Can only relay what I’m told, no? I’ve never once claimed to be right, just what I’ve heard. No real reason to not believe the guy either until he tells me something untrue.
Only thing I know is tomorrow is when we should know. If any of this is true.
no worries ~ i wasn’t having a pop just annoyed like most villians being kept in the dark, well 2morrow never comes lol but we will see
Monday then. 😉
I totally agree. So bored/annoyed with it and truly hope the guys right. I’m so, so, so hoping we get Yakin over Moyes.
Andrew are red bull and yankin rumours true iyo? Or are you just yankin my chain!!
No idea. Although I do like Yakin chains!!
All I know is supposedly Lerner’s told the staff at Villa Park he’s sold the club, but won’t tell them who yet, guessing until tomorrow. I truly hope Yakin gets it though. He did resign on Friday and the guy’s been telling me for 2 months now Yakin’s favorite/top choice and not your usual names like Moyes that the betting places claim. Small possibility Faulkner’s staying, but will have nothing to do with the Football side of things. As for the owner, he has no idea.
Thanks is yakin any good no nothing about him to be fair. Is it red bull
He doesn’t know who the new owner will be.
Yakin’s a very highly rated manager. He’s outplayed the likes of United under Fergie and Chelsea under Mourinho. Plays great football and has that winning mentality. He’s very good. Obviously a big step up from Basel, but I do definitely think he’ll do very well if he comes.
Anes Omerovic – we’ve also signed him. U-16 Austrian international, who plays as a DM… I knew we were looking young, but I think 15’s a bit much.
Jokes aside, we’ve also completed signings of 2 Southampton youngsters. Seems with the amount of players that went out on loan, they’re looking for more which is always good.
hi there Sunday update here the only info i could get yesterday was from a source that has wound me up in the past but in light of a few comments here this morning it might be true even a clock that has stopped is right twice a day. villa park is on virtual lockdown after numerous leaks with the staff not being able to discuss or speculate on what is happening but the whisper is that the group involved have been in discussion for a few months and that red bull where/are involved in negotiations no news on when a completion date as of yet
Thanks BB
The Bells are Ringing
“Lambert has gone. Confirmed by two sources now.”
“DEBT AND THE QUESTION OF £90M” IanRobo posted this in Jan of this year, the following two posts were put on the Aston Villa rumors site yesterday –
“Rumours were out in Jan we were up for sale and he denied it, but according to this comment that’s when Elison got villa”
“90 million was put into villas account in January it has to be a down payment.”
Was Robo bang on the money back in January? We shall see.
Wasn’t the £90m when Lerner swapped debt for equity? Nobody puts £90m as a down payment with no sale contract in place.
DS mate I never said a word of it was fact, pure speculation and with no football what else we got to chat bubble about?
The speculation is driving me nuts. I don’t believe any of it but at the same time hope I’m wrong. I just have this feeling that come August Lambert and Lerner will still be here, and there is no buyer. Maybe I’m deliberately being pessimistic so as not to be disappointed.
Logic says to me there is no point Lambert and Faulkner flying out to America for either to get fired. Surely Lerner would have just phoned them, or even come out to them. He doesn’t strike me as that kind of boss.
I also can’t get my head around his announcement that the club is up for sale. If its that close he would surely have kept his mouth closed for the sake of a week or so. Again, I think it isn’t about to happen.
It’s all gone silent again. Is there supposed to be some type of announcement from the club tomorrow?
The Mirror
Liverpool are preparing a sensational £40million DOUBLE swoop for Southampton stars Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren.
£40M FFS??? As the world gone mad?
Who’s dejan lovren? Courtinho is similar to lallana
Southampton CB, been very good this season.
They are similar, but Liverpool desperately need depth if they’re going to be able to handle the CL as well.
Sounds like 2 good buys for the bin dippers and they’ve moved quickly as well. Can’t see Suarez staying if Real Madrid come in for him though