Aston Villa Rumours Archive April 18 2016

18 Apr 2016 16:50:26
Two board members have resigned! Could it be the start of a takeover? I'm guessing no, they resigned as they have had a difference of opinion over finances for next season. Thoughts anyone?

18 Apr 2016 16:55:48
I think this almost certainly means there will be no cash invested from Lerner an any new players will have to be funded via player sales, cannot be anything else really can it.

18 Apr 2016 17:11:27
You might be right about the takeover why not were confirmed relegated and spn are reporting it so fingers crossed. get moyes in UTV.

18 Apr 2016 17:15:27
Steve Hollis is involved in extensive negotiations in relation to the sale of the club. Fingers crossed.

18 Apr 2016 17:23:34
The problem is why would they resign if the potential new owners were any good. I'm hoping that they bought them to the table, and their job is done . But in doesn't sound like they left happy .

18 Apr 2016 17:29:06
The thing for me is that Brian Little is still there. I think if it was that bad he would of gone too.

18 Apr 2016 18:08:27
Just heard Bernstein's resignation letter and it seems he resigned because the recommendations made by the football board following the investigation weren't accepted by Lerner and Hollis. I just don't see the point in bringing in the football board and doing the investigation if they won't accept how to change the things that have gone wrong. Let's just hope that this takeover happens and it happens soon.

18 Apr 2016 18:09:12
Could moyes already have the job if the takeover goes through and that's why he hasn't came in yet as it all hinges on the takeover?

18 Apr 2016 18:27:58
You are kidding yourself Brookers. Little is there as an advisor to the board. These guys were on the board and it has taken them just a few months (in Bernstein's case, make that weeks) to decide that they cannot work with Lerner
We are absolutely screwed mate. What 1/ 2 decent manager is going to jump aboard this sinking ship? (we can forget Moyes)
This is dreadful news, not because I give a stuff about two millionaires leaving us. But because their leaving us suggests something far more sinister at owner level.

18 Apr 2016 18:34:40
Just read a quote from King which confirms my suspicions
'Progress has stalled. It is clear that a sale of the club to a new owner must be brought about as soon as possible "
Let's prepare for League 1.

18 Apr 2016 20:56:29
Sorry Mendax but can't agree that we're doomed until I see what's happening with the supposed sale. To me the man who has done the most to put things right is Hollis and he's still there. Apparently Bernie and King wanted a quick managerial appointment and when it didn't happen it seems have spat their dummies out. Things will hopefully become clearer, and better, in the next few days.

18 Apr 2016 21:04:52
Mendax I hope you're wrong but I fear that you're right. I can't see anyone looking to buy the club as it stands now and randy is certainly not going to invest in the summer. Why would anyone agree to the price that Lerner has set for a club that needs so much investment. It's going to be a nerve racking few weeks I fear. I just hope that we can get shot of Lerner and not go the way of Portsmouth. Even if we have to spend two or three years as a championship club it may allow us to breed a new mindset in our players that hard work is still the basis for success but Lerner has shown he's not the right man for this club anymore.

18 Apr 2016 21:07:58
As always on these things (when someone has a more optimistic outlook than me) I really hope you are right mate.