Aston Villa Banter Archive May 04 2014

04 May 2014 23:31:42
People seem to be saying that Larry Ellison was at Villa Park yesterday for the game. Apparently Stan Collymore mentioned it on talk5sh1t, before anyone shoots me down if this isn't the case, I got this from another villa website.

Hey I just heard the same thing not bout him being at the game but that he will be the new owner 5th richest man in the world please be true don't care what he spends on us once he shows some vision for the club

Don't know a lot about Larry Ellison but just how much interest does he have in English football, does anyone know?
Also at nearly 70 years of age isn't he a bit long in the tooth to be buying a football club?
Don't want to put a damper on things - I'm just asking.
Clarrie Blue.

All fair questions to ask ClarrieBlue and to be honest I haven't a clue why he'd want to buy a football club at his age and if he even has an interest.
It's all just crazy speculation at the moment but people are getting even more excited now as Stan Collymore and now Mat Kendrick have started following him on twitter. I just had a look and he seems to have quite a few villa fans following him now. I definitely will not be letting myself go down that road.
If he isn't interested and it's all a load of nonsense then the poor bloke is probably thinking, 'what the hell is going on here' haha

Rumours seem to be gathering pace on various media stations about Larry Ellison buying out Mr. Lerner so let's hope it may actually be true. Stan Collymore says it is true so of course, it must be true!
Ellison is apparantly the 3rd richest man in America behind Bill Gates and Warren Buffet so he is worth a few bob or whatever the equivalent is in dollars.
Does anyone know if he was actually at the match last Saturday as has been reported? Stan Collymore says he was there so of course, it must be true!
Clarrie Blue.

{Ed007's Note - Isn't Ellison more interested in buying the LA Clippers?}

I've not once said it must be true if collymore says it but I think he'd have a little more of an idea than me or you. He played for us and supports us so obviously knows a few people at the club.
I've just been listening to him on the radio and he actually has just said he believes larry Ellison is interested in buying us and has been at Villa Park for a recent game. Maybe he will, maybe he won't but there seems to be a lot of talk now. I suppose time will tell.

Also ed the LA Clippers may be just a rumour at the moment as is him buying the Villa

{Ed007's Note - It was just something I was reading over the weekend about him and Oprah Winfrey try to buy them.}

I've no idea Ed but I checked up on Forbes rich list and Ellison is the 3rd wealthiest American behind Bill Gates and Warren Buffet and I'm pretty sure that both of those have previously been connected with buying Villa.
I'm beginning to think that some rumour monger-probably a Bluenose- is working his way down the richest Americans in the world list. I'm not sure who is fourth but no doubt we shall soon find out.
Clarrie Blue.

{Ed007's Note - I'm not trying to be pedantic, CB but Ellison is actually down to 5th on the 2014 Forbes list.

Ed - Ellison is the 5th richest man in the world but the 3rd richest American.
Clarrie.

{Ed007's Note - Got you, sorry about that.}

04 May 2014 17:55:31
Now that we appear to be safe, I would expect PL to be looking at his player options for next season. OK, there will be a couple of thousand protesters stating that they don't want PL anywhere near VP next season but they have to accept that he just might still be manager.
The essential requirement is for a midfield controller, the brains, the on field driver.
Perhaps one might say a "Steven Gerard" type. Delph is not enough for this role.
Can anyone put a name to someone that would not cost the earth and expect the earth for his efforts. Gareth Barry will be available at the end of the season, probably Frank Lampard will be released.
The team need a leader. Who?

Hi Oldvillian I don't want PL at villa park next season and if you think a S. Gerard or G Barry could make a difference to that side you live in cuckoo land Z Zidane would not change that side PL had his chance and failed FACT

I don't know whether Lambert should be given a chance or not I am In between. Players we could look at is someone like Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe or Cheikhou Kouyate both strong players and can play defensive midfielder. Both would cost something in the region of £3. 5-£5.5 million.

Now there you go JK. Full of negative thoughts. We will not have a choice about PL remaining or departing. I was pointing out that whosoever is in charge then they must be looking at a leader of the team on the pitch. I did not say the existing players, I was hoping that posters would realise that I was simply stating where the manager needs to start. A player that can control and lead must be the first import.

Jedinak from palace?

Hi Oldvillan I really wanted PL to succeed but this is by far the poorest villa side I have seen don't want to be negative.

I agree with jk. I've been watching Villa since 1950 and I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly, but I don't think I've seen a worse team than the current lot even in the Billy McNeill and Graham Turner days and also the bunch that got us relegated to the Third Divison.
Clarrie blue.

04 May 2014 14:56:17
Now that Fulham and Cardiff have gone down is there any players from them tht would be needed at villa? Personally I would like to see us sign Steven Caulker, no one else really stands out for me.

And I say again

"WHO IS ME"

Villadave

Yes, I would also like to see Steven Caulker at Villa as he is a class act.
I hope, injuries permitting, that our central defensive partnership next season will be Vlaar and Okore, but there is no doubt that Caulker would be a vast improvement on Baker and Clark.
Clarrie Blue.

Medel would do a job all day long!

Ruffall

Medel would be a nice player to get can put a tackle in and can win the ball well.

Would love to see caulker in a villa shirt next season, and think Mutch would be a good signing. Doesn't matter if he once played for blues, the guy could do a job for us. Wouldn't take anyone from the Fulham squad apart from holtby, but obviously he's spurs.

04 May 2014 09:59:21
Glad that villa secured there prem league status yesterday. I have treasured memories of being at your ground when we won 3 Fa cup semi's in the 80s.

Anyway be prepare for lots of love from our neighbours during the next few days. But if you lose to city they will turn on you and be back to being the most bitter club in the league.