Aston Villa Rumours Archive May 01 2014 to May 31 2014

 

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30 May 2014 07:55:14
According to a top newspaper, a business associate of Donald Trump who hails from Kazakstan is a front runner to buy AVFC. First reported news for a long time. What do we think about this news? Genuine or bull s?

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He has also been investigated in Turkey for running high class hookers so that's Bent sorted!

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The name aleix vidal being mentioned as a POSSIBLE signing for Villa, although we aren't his only PL suitors. a fleet-footed, creative attacking midfielder in the style of coutinho, hell of a lot better than what's currently available at Villa.

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Anyone know how much he is worth?

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The name quoted in the ind. is Tevfik Arif. So aleix is a different person. Poss two options?

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Aleix vidal is a footballer not a buyer

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Vidal will go to Everton or West Ham. Am not wholly convinced over Tevik Arif, but he is only one of 6 or 8 interested parties, but why make his interest public if there was nothing to it? He is a property tycoon in the USA now, so his dealings now are above reproach, if they weren't Lerner and Merril Lynch would have told him where to go.

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Don't forget Lerner wasnt whiter than white, he's has had his own personal 'problems' shall we say. He's just managed to keep it relatively low key.
If a Borat with money wants to come in then I've no problem with that as long as his intentions for Villa are good. I guess instead of waving USA flags for Lerner, the Holte end will be full of luminous mankini's this time round!

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YAKHSHEMASH!

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Tevfik arif has ruled himself out so tv say

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I think it's another rumour being cooked up love it to be true if he's got the millions to spend

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He hasn't ruled himself out, he refused to comment. Doyen sports, who he is involved with have confirmed they are about to make a 200 million investment in football but have not said where or how. For now nobody knows anything for sure, and if he is a "front runner" to buy the club, front runners don't always win. So we should just wait and see

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Ssn say he's unlikely to be in the running for Aston Villa, but I believe that there will be many interested parties and now its in the negotiation stage price-wise, and after a bidder has been chosen, it will move quickly from there

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Just want things to come clear and some announcement to be made can't bear to hear all about these free signing we want we should be able to spend money to get quality in

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What villa fan would want a man who's reported to be a member of the Russian mafia and a supplier of under age prostitutes to the rich!
Only the persons!

I don't care if he's willing to spend a billion quid on villa, I wouldn't want him here!

I'm very sure Lerner wouldn't sell to such a degenerate, it's another wannabe celebrity getting his name in the lime light.
There's no way this Kazakh is buying AVFC.

>Scg87

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Lets not forget abput larry ellison wanting to buy us

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27 May 2014 10:49:14
I live in mallorca. Charlie Nicholas has a holiday home here. He has been to my bar a few times. Apparently he's good mates with PL. An he reckons that PL has been told that there is definitely a buyer in the pipe line an its just matter of time until its sorted.

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Is he paying for the drinks, let's hope he's telling the truth and not sweet talking his way out of paying the bill.

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We will just have to wait and see

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Haha. Yeah he payed for his drinks. He sounded quite genuine and adamant. let's hope its not BS.

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I saw the news British consortium wants to buy the blues with an american investment I think that's why bob rich is apparently in birmingham so I don't think he will buy the villa only time will tell

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Better be true we need a new owner and quick.

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I think that we need a new spuad but first a new manager and a chireman that will give us a lot of money to spend then we will be alright.

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Has anybody heard anymore rumours about take over

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This is the deep breath before the plunge. Even Kingvilla is quiet, which must mean that something is about to happen!?@&%!

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I think you're wrong 97devey but I love the anology

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Its quiet because absolutely nothing is happening on any front, from takeover talk to transfers and probably won't for a long while. I see a few other PL strugglers have already strengthened for next season but we won't get anyone in, we are a joke and certs for relegation

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Apparently a Kazakhstan business man is the favorite to buy villa. He is a business partner of Donald trump and has invested in highly rated players.

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Todays Independent has an interesting back page! Drill down into this guys business dealings and you soon discover he already has UK based interests and a sports "management" company that has interests in players such as Radamel Falcao and intersetingly Steven Defour who has been linked with AV several times recently! Not just a mad US based Russian with a whim, it appears. Links to check are Bayrock Group, Doyen Capital and Doyen Group. - Keep digging and it gets quite interesting!

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Not sure if Mr Tevfik would pass the old & proper person test thou reading some of this stuff.

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What about The old Thai president who was owner of Citeh, before the oil money? he had an appalling human rights record as president, doubt a few high class hookers bought for officals some 30-40 years ago would trouble anyone now.

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Fred West, Harold Shipman and Pol Pot would all pass the fit and proper persons test.
It's a joke

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26 May 2014 09:57:29
who thinks there's anything to the Robert rich jr. 3 billion New villa owner news?

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He might be buying blues. let's hope not.

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This bloke is 73, why on earth would he want to buy a club!

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He's only worth 1. 67 billion, and it's just a rumour at the moment

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Only worth 1. 67billion. Hahaaaaa!

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Wasn't he in Filthy Rich and Catflap?

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LOL, no that was Richie Rich! Great programme though!

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Aaaaah, close though.

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26 May 2014 08:35:18
Play golf with someone from Villa finance dept, no offers yet. But new away shirt will be in style of European cup shirt.

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That really is important.

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24 May 2014 17:05:56
we go again!
lamberts back and so am I.
update on what's been happening so far, Lambert handed in his resignation after the Spurs game, he even said his goodbyes to the players. this was turned down by Faulkner who then travelled together to meet Lerner. Faulkner and Lerner convinced Lambert to stay with some restrictions lifted. he can pick two new coaches and has a bigger summer transfer budget than last year and can bring into the fold the bomb squad. Lambert has promised to improve on the final league position and hopes this will bode well for him if and when a new buyer arrives. expect four quality signings from Europe this summer as Lamberts shopping list has been handed in. don't listen to all the false rumours that we can't afford to pay even our own academy players etc its just that lambert doesn't think they're worth 35000 a week and that also goes for other clubs released players asking upwards of 70,000 a week.
finally there is no offer on the table for a takeover at the moment as the initial buyers have walked, in fact that was before Lerners statement and no one else as of yet has shown any interest.

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You tell a good story lol

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I take it you were sitting round the table with them then.
This kind of statement is just what gets up most peoples back.
Total fabrication.

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Why oh why doesn't Lambert just walk. Nobody wants him, he's useless, can't manage a football team to save his life and has taken Villa right down into the gutter, yet still he remains at Villa Park, what is going on! I am seriously worried for Villa now, I can just see it, no new owner, no money, no quality players, another season fighting relegation I am seriously losing the will to live. Why doesn't he go and manage Celtic, that would be perfect for him, I for one can never understand a word he says anyway, probably a good job really, I would be tearing my hair out no doubt! Somebody buy us please and send Lambert packing!

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Because Celtic play a better brand of football than PL can relate too, so maybe Celtic would see it as a step in the wrong direction.

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£25,000 a week is probably why he doesn't walk, no seriously according to Grealish he said his goodbyes after the Spurs game. Let's hope if there is no takeover then the promises of financial backing made in the New York meeting are upheld. Those who mock all I can say is remember Darren Bent? Lerner is still richer than most premier league owners and is entitled to do a u-turn.

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Well I for one wouldn't want Lerner to do a u-turn. He isn't interested in Villa and I don't think he ever has been really, and that has been proved by his constant absence. He isn't passionate about the club, or football for that matter, he isn't bothered where we are in the Premiership, just as long as we survive then he will be happy because that's all he needs. We will never improve, and never make a challenge for Europe while we are in his hands. I have never known a more unenthusiastic owner in all my life. The restrictions he has placed on the club have been absolutely ridiculous and he constantly leaves us in the dark about what is happening. Find a new owner Randy and take that joke of a manager with you!

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The truth of the matter is no one knows what's going on behind the scenes at villa, all we can do is be patient, you say lambert may not be the right man for the job but through this unstable time it's better to have him than no one at all

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The technical facts are these; Any large company (which is anything over £50m), have to publicly confirm/deny sale rumours as part of their own sale process. Once posted, expressions of interest are invited. I understand from from former colleagues connected to ML BoA, that FIVE such EOI's have been received and are being evaluated. 3 American, 1 Russian and 1 UAE. This evaluation takes at least two weeks so don't expect anything before June 10th ish. But the reality is thus; a £200m business with £117m income and assets worth £65m. doesn't take a genius to work out that a PL club can make money but only if successful. Catch-22 really. A case of "invest to succeed", something Mr Lerner sadly failed to grasp!

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Hope you are right

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Villa don't have to publicly deny or confirm anything as they don't have shareholders so to say, also Chelsea was sold in seven days and Fulham in less so I don't know we're you got the two weeks from.

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Re'sone major area the club are failing thatsgardless of all the mush we are talking about. us the loyal supporters that have to balance ever more home bills etc while officialson huge salaries (paid by us) barely utter a word to the clubs most valuable asset. the FANS, WE have the right to know all that's going on. to treat the people in this off hand manner is totally unacceptable, iv'e tried to put this point to the club but don't have any response at all it's just not good enough!

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Well said. WE are the club

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24 May 2014 15:21:32
Lerner is expected to give Lambert £10-£15 million to spend during the transfer window if a new owner hasn't taken over during the first couple of weeks. Lerner though wants some of this money to be generated through sales of players. The players who will be sold will either be our best players or the players that weren't used by Lambert last season. Lambert wants to sign Lescott on a free and has been heavily linked with Hernandez, Holtby, Klassen and Radosevic.

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I think they are saying the bomb squad has been diffused so we can ask for more money when we sell them.

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24 May 2014 10:15:45
paul lambert has been told he has to make peace with darren bent because there's no transfer funds for him an will have to rely on frees

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If that's the case then there's no point in him being manager if someone else is picking the team.

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24 May 2014 06:47:43
Circulating this morning Daniel Crowley first VILLA SIGNING! Although Wenger insists on first refusal on Benteke should we decide to sell. Lambert has also inquired about Sanogo on loan.

Also heard rehashed Jordie Classie again on our radar as fan support for Hiyatoke has fallen

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Lol Crowley only left villa last summer and he's been superb for their youth team since.
He's not coming back to villa.

>Scg87

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A true rumour for u boys villa wnt be signing any names that u would of heard of got that by sum1 in the no

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Clasie would be a great signing for Villa, but then transfer funds are needed and the way to get that now is if some of the players were sold.

Baker, Guzan, Clark, Bowery, El Ahmadi and Bacuna are in my mind worth at least £20 million.

I think that it will be wonderful if Barry and Lescott and Kalas (loan), are brought to Villa too.

And my favourite striker that I have seen the past two years is Finnbogason, who I believe can be bought for £10-12 million. He is a better option than Hernández and Vossen, I think.

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Baker, Guzan, Clark, Bowery, El Ahmadi and Bacuna £20 Million dream on. only Guzan worth about 3to4Million the rest you could not give away

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Totally agree villajk. as for the crowley rumour, that's just trash! there was a massive tribunal last season when they poached him off us! it's similar to saying chelsea are going to get mata! ridiculous! a quality young forward making rapid progress in belgium is siebe schrijvers, definitely one for the future!

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Schrijvers is 17 years old for Gods sake. What earthly use would he be to us at the moment? The very limited funds that we apparantly have available need to be spent on EXPERIENCED players if we are to keep our heads above water not young kids who may come good in 5 or 6 years time.
Clarrie blue.

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Just remember just because someone is good on your fifa career mode doesn't make him a real life wizard

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Calm down there clarrie jeez! did I say anything about buying him? simply said one for the future.

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If u check around other rumour sites you will notice every club linked with shrivjers but most of these posts are from 12 year old plums who got nothing better to do than talk rubbish
In my opinion we probably won't have any funds until we get a new owner so therefore anyone we sign will be on a free or from sales.
Was excited by the Hernandez rumours would love this to be true but unfortunately we aren't a big club currently so maybe aiming a bit high till we get a cash injection BRING BACK THE HESK!!

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24 May 2014 06:32:34
Arsenal approached to loan with a view to resign our former youth player Daniel Crowley, he will be guaranteed first squad inclusion hopefully first 11.

This brings back a truly naturally gifted player said to be the best ever seen at bodymoore

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Aston villa will not be making a move on any players we have heard of an it will again be like last year as nobody wants to buy aston villa an lerner has give up with it

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24 May 2014 05:23:53
My cousin does villa parks plumbing and he said he was told to leave an office suddenly! He asked why but a villa park official would not say! He kept on to him and eventually while just leaving he said mr l Ellison sometime soon will be arriving and they need the office in order! Do I believe or not time will tell!

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Is this what it's come to?

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Haha! Oh my god

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23 May 2014 12:45:08
Aston Villa board to sanction purchase of Omar Abdularaham, Lescott & Traore. any other additions will be loans or buys to depend on sales of existing players.

Jack Grealish to be brought into the fold whilst some senior players although not being forced out told in a meeting that they can leave the club if a suitable buyer shows genuine interest.

The list revealed - Gabby, Charles, Hutton, Given, Weiman, Karim El Ahmadi. Sylla, Luna

Nicholas/Tonev Not to be old under this management but loaned as experts within the club believe their stock may rise for a future sales.

Supposedly overheard by academy player.

Orcacle

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This is all lies, since it comes from an academy player.

Why would Villa sell some of their most trustworthy players?

And even if they were sold, which players would be good enough for Villa to buy?
Or who would want to come and play for the club, who can Villa afford at this time? And don't say Kiyotake, he is not good enough.

Without a new owner, I can't see it happening.

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Wouldn't mind that whole list leaving in truth, bar gabby, not that he offers much on the pitch but he's a local boy and loves the villa. and also zoggy can stay in my eyes as, on his day, admittedly that's not often, he can provide creativity and those moments of magic required that simply no-one else in our entire squad posseses

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Saw footage of omar abdularaham he looks a sick player skill and vision amazing but that won't happen again more speculation next it will be celtic appoint lambert as manager Ellison has brought the villa and we have appointed jose mourinho as manager with lampard as assistant manager and we will sign messi

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How would an academy player know anything?

I'm betting I know more about what's happening within AVFC than any of the academy players.

>Scg87

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What a joke, Jose as manager would want him anyway.

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Omar seems feasble as would be in the region of £8-9mill with 6mill left to spend, Lescott Free dunno about te other dude, but I would imagine that with some good loans irrepective of if there is or isn't a change in manager or club ownership should put us in good stead. but would much prefer the lata

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Which traore? Lacina? Armand? KNowing our luck we will probably end up with Djimi

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Just seen lacina traore highlights it could be pretty decent if it was true, but we all know why we're here to mul over fantasies. him and big Ben would a handful for any defence

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23 May 2014 11:40:47
So Bent, Hutton & Nzog are all back in the frame according to Lambert. Things must be getting really desperate! Does this indicate there will not be many signings this summer? Seems that way to me! let's hope for new owners fast!

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PL has been told that he must use all the players on the books which is contrary to previous instructions from Scrooge. A complete change of direction which PL has to follow as this is his job. Almost proves conclusively that PL has simply done as instructed by the yank plank.

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22 May 2014 18:40:35
Randy lerner set to come out with another statement next week. A buyer ellison is in place but they are going through the silly checks at mo so as yet will not be made public. Pl will be give funds by the new owner this summer to the tune of about 40 mil and will be give until January then to see where we are or if a change is needed. Watch this space

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Stop it now kingvilla. It's not funny anymore.

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So your saying you have heard that Ellison is 100% the buyer? if so was hoping that the transfer funds would have been larger.

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Well hopefully it is true cause if we don't get bought ovet quick it will be another relegation scrap. Lambert will only get 40 mil cause Ellison will give him a chance. Not going to give him anymore in case he messes up. Being honest i'd sack him and try get Mancini or some one of his caliber that will attract players

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This is what I belive to be the case yes. Granted my record of being right is nil but I think mendex I might shock you on this one son and if you look back at my posts I've been behind the ellison rumours all the way. Let's just see as they say.

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Like I said last week Ellison deal was agreed in January!

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Been reading the mighty Kingvilla for a long time, and he's got nothing right EVER! More chance of Carsten Yeung taking over than the worlds 5th richest man. Keep em coming Kingvilla!

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If it had been agreed in January, what are we still waiting for?
As for Kingvilla, your admission of a nil conversion rate fills me with so much confidence

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If you have seen, PL said after his trip to NY that the meet some people, but then changed his tone very quickly, he was a bad liar with not knowing we were up for sale before the season ended, so all we can do is and be patient

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This site has me in stitches sometimes. kingvilla you are brilliant mate, keep it up! I admire you admitting you have got zero rumours correct in the 2 years i've been posting on here. don't let the people slating you get you down dude, keep the good times rolling.

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The truth of the matter is no one knows what's happening bar Lerner himself, I just hope as a life long villa fan that the information I was given is correct. Let's get our great club back up there where it belongs. I for one have had enough of the mancs bleating how good they are! VTID

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21 May 2014 23:02:15
Ed have you heard if there is any truth to the rumours going around that Vlaar might get sign by Van Gaal?

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{Ed007's Note - I can't see it happening, mate.}

I heard he will bid for him I think there will be a few dutch players going to old Trafford

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Ed is it you conducting the 'poll of the day'? it's just the surname of our awful center back is clark, not clarke!

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{Ed007's Note - No buddy it's Ed001 or the tech guy that sets them up. I'll let them know.}

Vlaar to MUFC is a non starter. Ron looks good to us because of the crap that he plays with at VP. MUFC will buy in Europe to get a hungry player, willing to put everything on the line. Also they need east European players to enhance the franchise in these countries. Vlaar will give PL a solid back 3 along with Okore & Lescott. Baker & Clarke will be allow to leave as PL has to use Hutton if you believe what has been printed.

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I don't care how much Van Gaal wants to pay for Vlaar, but Lambert will not sell him. And that is an excellent decision by Lambert. It is difficult to find players like Vlaar at a bargain price, who want to play for Villa and he has also proven that his heart is with our beloved club.

Now that I have shared this information, we will have a stronger team next season. Wait and see.

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Vlaar is one of the most over rated players I have seen, he is poor

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21 May 2014 15:51:52
Lambert to make another move for influential playmaker Hiroshi Kiyotake this summer

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He was in the bundasliga worst eleven last season 50 shots 3 goals.

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I wondered how long it would be before this blokes name reared its head again. How many more times?
Even if we did want him and he was made available, WE COULDN'T AFFORD HIM, FOR GODS SAKE.
Also what is this rubbish about us wanting Wright - Phillips from QPR but we can't afford his wages so he is likely to go to West Ham instead. WHY WOULD WE WANT HIM? This is a player who couldn't get into a Chamionship side this season and spent months getting splinters in his backside warming the bench. JUST HOW LOW ARE WE PREPARED TO SINK?
Clarrie Blue.

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He would probably be allowed to leave for free after that season performance. Lamberts clueless he will move heaven and earth to buy Holt. Between him and leaner there running the club into the ground someone please save this great club

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21 May 2014 09:35:57
Aston Villa linked with Shaktar attacking midfielder Taison

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We can't e ven afford a shak!

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I don't think so we can't even tie down Albrighton on a new deal so what is the chances in taison coming

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In my opinion albrighton isn't a massive loss.

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Bomb squad defused, let's get behind the club and push it forward! we lose albrighton but have grealish and carruthers in the wings!

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The reason we have let albrighton go is surely because pl didn't think he was worth what he was asking for, if he wants to go to another club for more money then that's his perogative, I for one am glad we are not pandering to his needs as though he is a superstar or something, because in my opinion he is far from that.

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I don't think Albrighton is a huge loss. Yes, he worked hard and would give a 110%, and had a good end to the season but he hasn't kicked on since he broke through. I, personally, would rather see Grealish or Graham used out wide.

And also, if we can't give Delph or Vlaar a new contract, who both deserve one, then we don't really have a chance of buying anyone until this takeover goes through

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Small consolation gardener has signed a new 2 year deal, shows some intent, buts just some, we need a lot more

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Gardener is cra people are bigging player who spends more time in the physio room than on the pitch lish get real people if he is a plank like lamberk would have given him a go

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20 May 2014 13:53:27
A long story rumour but apparently Lee Congerton is being lined up to be our director of football.

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He only just Sunderland in March - can't see it. AGDVILLA

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When he has only been in position for 2 months? No chance! He has not even had one transfer window at Sunderland to prove his worth! And when Sunderland have a far bigger war chest than we do for the summer transfer window? Having a giraffe!

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I think we are in great danger if the rumours of a contract ban are true, we need investment, the more Lerner dailies the worse off we are going to get

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Can't believe I'm hearing stuff about bent and Hutton coming back into the squad and contract bans. How have we not been bought yet the way it's going championship football is a certainty.

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Yes all contract negotiations on hold till after any sale of the club.

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Then we are doomed, Lerner is not doing villa any favours, buy the time a buyer turns up we may not have a team left

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18 May 2014 20:36:21
Lescott, Barry, Richards - Lennon, Holtby. Ashley Young. PL transfer targets.

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So there we have it we can put all these rumours to bed lambert is here to stay while lerner is still owner he will be here as manager until a takeover is done he ain't going no where so look forward to seeing more league 1 players coming and getting knocked out of the cup by lower league teams because that's our future under lerner and lambert can't wait

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Let's be honest lambert was never going to get sacked while Kerner was in charge, where would be the sense in that? He would have to pay lambert off and then there would be nobody to look after first team affairs untill the club was bought, as he was never going to appoint another manager when any new owners would more than likely want their own manager.

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I don't think there will be a buyer for a very long time look at Everton

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Seems a bit silly us coming out saying that lambert will be manager next season.

aren't we supposedly up for sale?

isn't lerner leaving?

won't new owners want a new boss in charge? (surely!)

basically, what on earth is going on!
the longer this furore drags on the worse it will become for everyone associated with AVFC

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Its important lambert stays until ownership is resolved. there needs to be some stability over summer. no owner and lambert is much better than no owner and no manager. if a new owner wants a new manager they'll do that once they've actually brought the club.

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Surprise we linked with a championship left back Cresswell from Ipswich why do we keep getting linked with these guys please a takeover happen

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Lambert stays, new ownership occurs, lambert is given a hefty transfer kitty and the end of his contract to show how good he is. Sounds a bit like when man city were taken over! Just because new owners could come in doesn't mean wholesale change straight away.
Fingers crossed for the future
AussieVillian

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Have been watching the under 21's and it pains me to say but Nathan Redmond is just what villa need, he is energetic skilful and can finish

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Redmond? Did you not watch last season mate Norwich got relegated. Good for the u21s but he's a flop when he has a decent defender in he's face. Your man didn't do much against bacuna (not a defender) had to be subbed

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18 May 2014 16:29:29
Announcement expected to be made tomorrow regarding the future of the club. Also villa have been linked with Aaron Lennon would like to see him at the club.

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Why would we want Lennon. Granted he's done well at Celtic but I think even Lambert could do that job. Hardly a tough task now Rangers are not in the same division.

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{Ed007's Note - Hahahaha You've tried to post some garbage on here but that takes the biscuit! No wonder you don't leave a name.}

Agree mate I've had too much sun lol

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{Ed001's Note - I am sure he would find it easy if he ever did sign for Celtic, to be fair....}

Don't think this guy realised Aaron lennon is a spurs winger, not Neil lennon the celtic manager,

JF villa4life

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That is one of the funniest things I've seen posted on here, please understand what you are posting beforehand it saves a lot of eggs from your face.

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18 May 2014 11:03:01
Lambert has gone

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Say's who?

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Where, the shops, on his hols.?

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Nobody gets sacked on a Sunday.

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Reports from a very good forum whos been right about karsa and culverhouse and villa being sold. Announcement tomoz

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It wasn't done today he's been in ny since Thursday

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Gaawd this is tedious
So, which forum, exactly?
Why can't you name it?

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I think that if you do your history Chelsea sacked ancelotti after the last game of the season, and that was a sunday

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My bad, it seems you can get sacked on a Sunday.

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I think the forum is 'the bells are ringing', and we haven't been sold YET. hopefully it all comes through in the next few weeks so a possible new manager can come in and plan for the coming season! UTV

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I think it will go hand in hard. If there is a buyer in the pipe line then lerner will sack lambert. If not I can't see it myself

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18 May 2014 10:35:39
Rumours that Sinclair Richards Lescott Rodwell and Barry all to leave Man City! I for 1 would take all 5 at Villa park. Anyone else agree?

DaveB

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A few rumours going around on twitter that lambert had left the club and there is going to be an statement is due on Monday afternoon I don't know if it's true fingers crossed

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As we have heard nothing about the meeting yet who knows, seems like it was a normal meeting to discuss budgets, would love it to be we have a new owner, but as villa fans we know we're not that lucky.

JF villa4life

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The rumour on Twitter is from a French kid pretending he is from Derby!
I'd write what I'd like to call him but Ed would stop me

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17 May 2014 20:12:18
Have been up to villa park today for Birmingham children's hospital party and one of the security/stewards confirmed Ellison has bought villa and the deal was done in January. Read into that what you like but it came straight from the blokes own mouth.

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If the club has already been sold, how come the club been publicly put up for sale?

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Only repeating what I've been told today, it could be rubbish but the guy seemed very genuine!

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Maybe he seemed genuine but why would a steward know what was going on behind the scenes?

I'll answer my own question: he wouldn't.

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Maybe Lerner didn't want us to think he sold villa behind our backs, 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

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Id been told by someone that 90 million was put into villas account in january it has to be a down payment

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Listen, I'll answer my question! This is a rumour page half of it maybe BS I'm just relaying what I was told, and if you work anywhere with large numbers of people then information is going to filter through from the top right down to the toilet cleaner. Maybe next time I'll keep this "information" to myself?

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Calm down man I believe you. Hopefully it's true bud.

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I'm calm bro just sharing what I heard! Lol

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At least you've said where your info comes from

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17 May 2014 16:59:30
Murat Yakin has left basel, hopefully the rumours of him to villa are true

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If lambert meeting was a good one we would of heard by now with the news of yakin leaving basel are true and that he is coming to villa are true well let's hope

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Yakin has been linked to spurs after the avb sacking and they are looking for a new manager so not too sure if he's coming to villa but would like to see him here though

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17 May 2014 06:16:29
Anyone know what's happend with the meeting. has lambert met new owners or got the sack?

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Sorry to be pedantic but who has "disagreed" with this posters fairly reasonable question?
How can you "disagree" with a question for God's sake

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No rumour just my thoughts It would be a strange thing to do fly someone to New York just to sack tem

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17 May 2014 00:07:16
Apparently Gardner has been offered a new contract. Personally I think this is great news, think he deserves a chance in the squad, can't be any worse than Sylla or KEA.

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Gardner this, gardner that. the boy isn't that good, no better than the guys in the 1st team i'm afraid! he is just a very poor version of jack wilshere (can't believe i'm comparing the 2!) but he's injured 9 out of 12 months every year so a decent comparison I guess!

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Think about the bigger picture, a player getting a new contract? Means we've got some wiggle room even with Lerner as owner, so hopefully we can keep hold of Albrighton an some others!

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But for injuries Gardner would have been on that plane to Brazil different player to Wilshere, who has stated how good GG is villajk

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Gardner evidently does have a lot of potential- he has barely played yet has still been offered a new contract

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And I would have been on that plane too if I hadn't broke my wrist last week.
wake up, gardner is rubbish just like his bluenose brother!

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16 May 2014 13:44:01
I heard rumors that Paul Lambert has resigned anybody know if it is true

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I've been watching ssn nothing has come out

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If only

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Hope not

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Lambert needs to go, villa got the unwanted award of most long balls in a season, I can't watch that rubbish and it's all down to him.

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While Lerner is still owner lambert is safe from the axe even if lambert painted lerners wife he'd still be manager so hope for new ownership

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14 May 2014 19:01:33
Talk that a large Austrian energy drink company (no surprises who!) have been in the frame all along to take over the villa, hearing the turn around will happen swiftly with players coming in and out, one name that will start to do the rounds is Taison as other teams are circling the brazilian after having a unsuccessful time in Ukraine.

Only mumblings so far but Red Bull are keen on Murat Yakin as a potential manager, he was touted to take over a unnamed ligue 1 side they had a interest in.

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Fingers Crossed!

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Could this be why lambert and faulkner are heading to new york to meet with lerner and POSSIBLY new owners? one can only hope.

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14 May 2014 10:15:50
apparently Lerners restaurant in new York is closed all day and night this Friday. could be to talk with lambert and Faulkner, or could be the staff meeting the new owners?

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It's strange that lambert and falkiner need to go to New York to be told something effectively via email or phone? Meeting the new owner to find out their plans sounds more realistic as each day passes! And can anyone tell me if aston villa has to be officially stated as "on the market" or for sale for legal purposes even if they already have a buyer?

AussieVillian

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All will be revealed hopefully sooner rather than later just hope it's good news we desperately need a new direction if things carry on as they are we will be relegated next season

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The fact is that Aston Villa have already found a buyer it is Red Bull. This was a done deal months ago I promise you it is true.

They will not be changing the team colors or anything like that at all. They have been after a Premiership side for ages and Villa fit what they are after. Villa's history and tradition are the biggest factors.

They want to make Villa big in Asia as are Man Utd. Expect an announcement soon and then the best news of all a new Manager. Benitez and Moyes are in the frame.

I promise you this is true, it is a done deal Red Bull are the new owners of Villa.

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I have to agree, if lambert was on his way, faulkner could have done it on behalf of the chairman, I'm sure that's what happened to mccliesh. Who knows what is happening behind closed doors, we will have to wait till Friday

JF villa4life

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Why the he'll would we want moyes? If we have loads of money to spend he won't know what to do with it apart from buy everton players!! Plus he's not exactly going to atract top players!

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If red bulls was new owner why don't Lerner just come out with it won't believe till it's announced

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Another 2 + 2 = 5 statement. the place is a restaurant that holds private functions

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Red bull won't buy Aston Villa

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AVFC will be for sale this time next year!

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We have the right to be told what the real story is at villa park powers that be should remember that and show respect to everyone who really cares about our club

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12 May 2014 22:51:20
According to Doug Ellis Villa have already been sold. Pray it's true, the sooner it's sorted the better.

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Surely if anyone is likely to know it would be Doug.
After all, it has always seemed that he and Mr. Lerner were fairly close.
Clarrie blue.

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All seemed a bit vague to me. I reckon he's been reading this site

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Yeah I agree Mendax after listening again he changed his tune from 'done deal', 'doesn't know' and 'it's in the lap of the gods' all in the space of 5 minutes. Only thought to mention it as it could have some substance as it is Doug.

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Lets hope its sorted soon because all transfers and contracts are on hold until a buyer is found and if it drags on, we will be going into the new season potentially with the same squad as last season.

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The deal Deadly talks about is all but collapsed. Davis and Simpson were expected to complete after premier league survival but have since lowered there offer, Deadly thinks they will come to an agreement but Lerners statement about for sale has changed that. Davis and Simpson feel let down he has gone public and Lerner feels there time wasting.

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Say we struggle to get a buyer, will randy just not invest at all, as that will be the worst thing that could happen. We need investment and we need it quick, I'd be happy to be aston red bulls playing at red bull park, as long as we had backing.

JF villa4life

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Regardless of who buys us, wouldn't the financial fair play rules limit investment anyway?

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Gordon who are david and Simpson exactly?

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It wouldn't surprise me if if lambert and faulkner were going out to the states to not only see Lerner, but also a potential new owner

JF villa4life

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Financial fair play is only for teams playing in Europe, hence why liverpool have lost £90m over the past two seasons and havnt been penalised like city.

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So Gordon's grove what happened to Anschutz, your first new owner, which you then changed to Davis & Simpson. Looks like you jump on the band wagon with every name you hear, you've also mentioned Zola as manager and changed it to interpreter. Who's it going to be next?

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Simpson and Davis own one of teams were going to play pre season, your right I mentioned Anschutz because unfortunately I don't have the privalige of being in Lerners inner circle but like a fool trusted friends who work at the club. If I said the info coming out of the club in the last two weeks was a smoke screen whilst they tried to rescue the deal you wouldn't believe me so with a heavy heart, I won't be posting anymore. those who do I look forward to your posts. Goodbye Villans.

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Simpson and Davis own a BASEBALL team - the texas rangers - not a FOOTBALL team in MLS. get your facts sorted

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Don't go Gordon.

Forums you get this. Give me something a crum that everything at VP will be alright!

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12 May 2014 21:27:54
Im a lambert fan I think he's don well what he's had but if he goes I've heard david moyes mentioned I would have him tomorrow UTV!

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Why have moyes, I do like moyes but martinez has took Everton to another level with their playing style this season, I think moyes would do a solid job but I would rather have someone in the martinez mould who would get us playing more attractive football, moyes style is not attractive

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Moyes again. I wouldn't even want Moyes as a last resort, he's overrated, so just forget him. If we are to aim high, then Villa should be looking at managers like Koeman or Simeone.

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Di matteo all day long

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Mouse is a class above di matteo

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12 May 2014 16:35:34
Villa for sale and Lerner put an American bank in charge of the sale. Maybe to make it easy for a potential buyer? (Ellison)

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Think its the same bank that was used when Lerner bought us! so he's obv familiar with them wouldn't read too much in to it been linked to Ellison

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The bank he's using is to make sure he gets top dollar for the club

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It's more to do with the investment banker who has been tasked with selling the club, he has exp in retailing sporting brands and is the sensible choice from a US perspective

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12 May 2014 13:36:01
anyone remember me saying on 8th april villa is sold and it came from a very reliable source? don't be fooled people by the announcement "were for sale" I still stick with my source that we are SOLD not for SALE. does randy really think we believe that after 3 years of struggle, he just decides to sell now? watch this space, new owners to be unveiled this week. oh, and wheres my mate who responded to my post on 8th april saying " you live in a world of your own jimbop"? and its all gone quiet over there.

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I'd love to believe that but why wouldn't Lerner just say something like, "the club is for sale and we are in advanced talks with a buyer" or something along those lines?
I really did assume he'd say something like that or announce a sale because I didn't think there would be another reason to wait after he knew we were safe but obviously I was wrong. He's basically just left us all hoping and speculating and at the moment that all seems to be a waste of our time and pure lies

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Just heard Pat Murphy of radio . He is adamant that there is no buyer and that this is Lerner putting up the sale sign.
If that is true we could be in a bit of bother. Kenwright has been openly trying to flog Everton for years and let's be honest, they are in a much better position than us
I worry that we will be stuck in Limbo awaiting a new owner that may not come quickly. Can you honestly see Lerner making the massive investment that is needed this summer while he's effectively treading water?
(that's a rhetorical question by the way. I already know the answer)

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I think you are in dreamland if you think Everton are in a better position than us, we have a better stadium, better training ground and far more of our players are our own, yes they finished higher in the league but half of the squad now go back to their parent club and the stadium is in a position where they can not not improve it so will have to rely on building a new one which is why no one wants to buy them, I think we won't struggle to find a buyer when you consider the assetts.

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I think what most people fail to remember these days is that these are not football clubs we are talking about but businesses. Is Mendax saying that because Everton finished higher than Manchester United in the league then they are worth more in value?

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12 May 2014 10:10:51
No longer a rumour, Scrooge states Villa for sale. Hopefully a new owner will invest properly and not expect the manager to buy caviar with fish n chip money. Goodbye to the worst owner in AVFC history. Will PL go with him or will a new owner keep him on?

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How you can say he was the 'worst owner' is beyond me.
Granted, the past few years have been tough but he isn't leaving us in financial ruin like some owners do with other clubs and has had to wait a couple of years for the right buyer to take over.

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I think Lambert will go. I feel a bit sorry for him with the financial constraints he had to put up with, but that's football sometimes. Hopefully we get a quality new manager in who will bring the good times back to Villa Park! UTV

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Sorry mate you talk through your backside, this guy wasn't the worst owner. Only issue I had with him was allowing O'neil to get away with what he did and not putting it right first time when he threw his toys out the pram and walked out. I think his choice of advisors didn't help. Let's hope he sells to a worthy buyer with some idea of the game

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He ploughed money into it for a good few years, paying ok players silly salaries and o'neills purchases weren't good enough either so to say he's the worst owner is far from the truth.

I just hope we find a buyer soon and someone who has the best interests of the club at heart.
Finch

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Lets face it at 250 mil asking price its going to have to be somebody with deep pockets if want any new players aswell

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How can you mak e a statement about my backside? This used to be a polite site and I always suggest that you only post what you say to another posters face. Lerner He has to be the worst. He is the only owner AVFC have ever had. He has admitted that he lost interest and tha makes him the worst. Very little funding in the past couple of seasons expecting PL to take the stick for poor seasons. Why don't you give yourself a sign off so that we all know who you are?

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Apparently lerner is looking for a buyer in the next 6 weeks I can't see that happening for a while lambert will still be manager when the season kicks off so lerner won't want to spend money or sack lambert so I can't see much activity happening at the villa until new owner would love larry Ellison to buy the club

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What a load of rubbish!

How is a guy who will leave us in no debt and a brilliant infrastructure the worst owner ever!

Gotta say hope he has a nice life with his family now, you have left us in great shape randy, pitty you lost your passion.

Onwards and upwards

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Actually is a very good owner. No debt, raised our profile in the community and celebrated our history after Doug Ellis tried to bury it. We have a brilliant infrastructure and has actually made us much more attractive to buyers rather than just leaving when we had a whole load of massive earners. Its been a struggle but our wage bill is much more manageable now and gives a new owner a chance to come in and start almost with a clean slate but with a fantastic base from which to build.
He gave it a go but it just didn't work out. We should actually be thankful that he didn't just keep throwing a load of money at it and we ended up like Leeds.

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Thank you Mr Lerner for all your efforts.

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11 May 2014 17:14:03
Larry Ellison apparently spotted at white hart lane, don't know how much truth is in this, but certainly hope it's true! Relegation is definite if serious investment isn't made this summer.

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It's the most common rumours going around. If he doesn't take over now I will be very suprised. He has the money to spend and that is what we need.

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I have heard that villa was sold in November pending survival in league but not sure who too. I hope who told me is correct and they have sold it to a football fan not a Vincent tan

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Statement expected today, however all it will say is that villa are up for sale nothing else, all talks of owners already in place are miles off

JF Villa 4 life

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11 May 2014 09:19:48
Certain sources have confirmed that there is currently a takeover bid in progress invoking Aston Villa and wealthy owners.

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Does anyone have any ideas when the announcement will be made? Straight after the game or tomorrow? I just have got to the point now where I just want confirmation of what is actually going on!

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I think the announcement will be made during the next two weeks.

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Wednesday

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09 May 2014 23:50:24
Villa manager for next season already in place and will be announced when lerner gives us his statement. Pl has known for 2 weeks he is gone at end of season and in a bizarre twist could end up at Newcastle as there new manager if pardew gets the boot. Anyway I belive our new man in the hot seat to be Glen hoddle. You herd it here first.

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Makes a lot sense as it now seems the new owners were Simpson and Davis who were named on villa forum during what was confidential talks and now have walked. AVFC have since been spreading titbits of false info with names like Ellison and Anschutz in the hope of rescuing the deal but have failed. The collapse has been blamed on the person who leaked their names.

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Come on you pair! Gwendoline will not be our next manager regardless of what happens. His mate Mystic Meg has more chance. Come to that the pair of you have got more chance.

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The jokes getting a little thin now Kingvilla
Funny enough, a lot of people have been calling for Hoddle as manaer. My advice, talk to a Wolves fan and still see if you want him. Or better still, remmber what he had to say about disabled people. I'm not sure I could walk in the stadium with him as manager

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I think Hoddle would be good for villa, at Wolves the decision is split the remarks about disable people are not nice but as said in the good book it is best to forgive he has rave reviews from all the internationals players both for tactics and motivation, don't wish to offend

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No worries Villajk. Not offended mate. I'm lucky enough to be able bodied.
Still, would not touch him with a barge pole.
No point quoting the bible at me either. I'm an atheist
If I were to ignore past offences I think I'd much prefer Laudrup to Hoddle

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Hi Mendax I would prefer Laudrup but I don't think he would come because of the restrains as I don't believe the rumours of the sale, but can dream

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Laudrup had problems at Swansea. Would not train in the rain and dining restrictions. I think the ed. pointed this out some weeks back when the question was previously asked. As you know I have no preference if PL is moved on and I believe any new manager to come from outside the UK and not presently or recently been employed here.

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Yes Old Villain. I remember Ed's comments. Those were the past offences I was referring to.
A little less odious than Hoddle's back catalog I'm sure you'll agree

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Good God above -- HODDLE!
Are you seriously trying to make every self respecting Villa supporter throw themselves under the nearest bus??
As to Simpson and Davis pulling out of a sale because the news was leaked a few days early, if that's true, how pathetic is that?
It smacks of childish secrecy of the most ridiculous kind. It's like dealing with the CIA.
Clarrie blue.

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My mate works at the village gym just off monkspath where a few villa players are members, and he reckons the players too believe Ellison is the man taking over? that rumour has mainly come out to them since the hull win which guaranteed safety which is what many said was the catch to the deal being completed? maybe not as false as first believed, but of course it could be all BS rumours but my source seemed pretty certain that's the vibe from what some of the players said, thoughts?
VillaPope

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Ellison and klinsmann, rijkaard and van basten as back up plans!

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07 May 2014 18:51:29
Apparently, Anschutz has held positive talks, and wants to buy. The same person also said that Ellison has held talks, and that he was APPARENTLY at VP on Saturday. I am sceptical at this as why would Ellison, the 5th richest man, want to buy an admittedly great club, but failing team. But Stan Collymore did say Ellison was at VP so fingers crossed

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Why would the sheikh mansour wanna buy city?

Truth is these men who have more money than god don't really care about the size of the club, or the league position there in when buying a club.

Maybe they like the idea of buying a club then making a club successful instead of buying into an already successful club.

I'm still not convinced of these rumours about Ellison, but it has to be said, Villa is the perfect club to buy from any billionairs point of view, Great stadium, great facilities, about to be free of debt, and a projected revenue of £100m a year within the next 3 years.
Not many clubs can say that.
I can't think of any down side of buying villa.


>Scg87

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True, I mean Villa are a great club, but the team is failing, and I think Sheik Mansour bought City so he could end the dominance of United. I hope Ellison does by Villa, I really do.

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07 May 2014 08:55:45
Gianfranco Zola rumour doing the rounds. Lamberts time it looks like is over.

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Zola? Step back I think!

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Gordon groves is the new KingVilla! Jheez you don't half get some on this site!

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We definitely don't want Zola.
It may be wishful thinking but if Lerner sold to a new owner with plenty of money to spend I would love us to try to prise Frank de Boer from Ajax.
He might well fancy it if he knew we had a new owner with ambitions to take the club forward.
Clarrie blue.

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Agreed if we get a new owner but what if we don't? Do you prefer Lambert.
Also maybe Zola might be used as a coach or interpreter to the new big name Italian manager being mentioned.

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Now now there is only 1 kingvilla.

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Who is the big name Italian manager being mentioned?
Clarrie.

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PL not yet gone, and not certain of departing.
How long do you think the list will be with applicants for the job?
Any manager without a job at present is being lined up to take the helm at VP.
So many fantasies being expressed and I am just waiting for Tinkerbell to wave her wand and make something come true.
As for Gordons Grove & kingvilla, you should get together. The two of you could have your own site or even become comedy writers.
But good on you both for giving us all something to raise a smile after a long hard season.

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Got it wrong Gordon was meant to be Zola as a coach for a new manager that was doing the round!

Rumours elsewhere on net that it's a done deal for Phillip Anschutz taking over at Villa, we are playing his team Houston Dynamo's in July! he owns the AEG Group and his own net worth is 11billion

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I have absolutely no idea who's buying what or what's being sold but if nothing happens in the next few weeks then I will have some cheese and onion crisps before bed. Trust me what I dream that night I will reveal on this site. It's a gift I have when it comes to all things Villa.

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Gordon I will buy the crisps if you tell me where AVFC will end up next season.
Dont tell anyone else as I want to be first down the bookies with my pension so that I can move to my own island in the middle of the river Rae.

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O. K. Old villain the new owner is Phillip Anschutz and due-diligence began on Saturday after the Hull game. Juergen Klinsman was expected to be the new manager but since then a new highly rated youngish manager has been approached and has been promised a record breaking transfer budget. His current team is in pole position for two trophies so you can respect me not naming him. I forgot to mention we are about to become a global franchise, sister clubs worldwide carrying the villa name and colours. The sponsorship deals in the pipeline are up there with the most lucrative in sports and certainly the biggest in football history.

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Is any of this actually true or you making it all up for Oldvillans benefit, because if you are you are definitely a very large person.
Clarrie.

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Gordon's Grove, are you hinting D Simeone as the next Villa manager? 2 trophies and all?

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The takeover should be made public by next week and the manager situation will be clear two weeks after that, giving the new guy a bit of time off to weigh up his options. It is expected he will join as an interpreter/coach has been approached.
One week to go.

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It is interesting that we have two stories/options running alongside each other (Ellison and Anschutz). Both relative to very wealthy men with promises of grandeur. The story surrounding Anschutz/Oracle seems the most plausiable I suppose but again nothing concrete to suggest it is more then a story.

The manager GG refers to above must be Simeone as he is the only 'highly rated youngish' manager in European football in with a shout of winning two trophies. Of course I would welcome him to the club, but just couldn't see a man who has (potentially) just won the CL and La Liga leaving to take on a project at Villa (esp considering the Barca, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Monaco jobs could all be available in the Summer)

Im of the mindset now though that Lambert is gone and won't be surprised if he is relieved on Monday morning (alla McLeish) His persona, conferences and attitude all point towards the fact that he seems to have been aware of his fate and that he is only seeing te season out. I like the guy and respect him as a man and the career he has had, but he abandoned all attacking ethos he had at Norwich and has relied too much on Benteke. He was the man I wanted but it hasn't worked out. Thanks a lot Paul and I wish you all the best.

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05 May 2014 21:50:46
Latest players to be linked with Aston Villa:
Javier Hernandez- good player and knows where the goal is. Is he too much?
Lewis Holtby- creative player who can pick a pass and can also score.
Joleon Lescott- solid defender but is he too old and injury prone?
Kevin Vogt- haven't heard too much about him but from what I have seen he is a reliable player.
Serge Aurier- versatile player who can play in midfielder and defence. The better version of Bacuna really.

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Cant afford the wages of the 1st 3 listed above that's for sure! aurier is a hell of a lot better than lowton and bacuna at right back but I would have thought he'd be wanted by bigger clubs, especially if he has a decent WC with cote d'ivoire.

Dave

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Ignore these rumours, remember the belhanda rumours circulated that turned out to be little more than agents and club officials attempting to get us excited. We will just have to wait for the announcement regarding whether the club is being sold or not before we will even be in a position to buy and sell players.

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Does anybody realise that we only get linked with these high profile players to get us fans excited, an it's funny how we always get linked with these types of players just as season ticket renewals are about to happen! I don't believe nothing from my beloved villa anymore

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05 May 2014 17:18:32
Kevin Vogt being lined up by Villa and Hull

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05 May 2014 15:51:33
Rumours Lerner is going to announce plans to redevelop the North stand. Could this mean Lerner is staying put and only looking for additional investor or new owners have already spoken about doing it?
Also seen that the redevelopment would be for the Rugby world cup so could be part funded. Wish Lerner would hurry up with his statement and give us some insight!

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Hope this isn't true because I have convinced myself that Lerner is selling up.
If he is cutting back on his spending, why would he want to spend money on developing a stand, even if it is part financed?
That suggests he is still interested and I really don't believe he is any more.
We shall soon see, I suppose.
Clarrie blue.

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04 May 2014 21:18:59
Aston villa reportedly going to make a £3m bid for doncaster left back James husband

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He is defiantly not worth £3 million,

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Nothing's happening until Lerner tells us who the new owners are and if they are wealthy think we'll be looking beyond Doncaster

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What a load of bull! We have had players like that eg. Bennett! Crap.

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03 May 2014 11:22:24
Takeover rumours rife at villa park
full audit going on everything inc the kitchen sink
audit like this not seen since Doug Ellis sold to Randy Learner

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Would like to know what they are

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Nobody at Villa is 100% certain what Lerners intentions are. Cowans last night said as much, so all these names are just guesses as we don't really know until Lerners statement happens or at best just before his statement becomes public if there is a leak. Basically no one knows if we're even being sold. ( not that it might not happen ). Lambert is willing to carry on but only if the financial restraints are lifted as he feels he's fulfilling he's part of the long term plan I. e. getting rid of the trouble makers, reducing the wage bill, signing younger players with sell on value and now he feels can't push us further without a mix of quality experience thrown in. He will walk if no money is to be made available as he believes it's not good for he's development nor is it fair for the fans.

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Oh and I remember a youngish Scottish manager struggling in his first few seasons at a big club (sleeping giant), but he had a long term plan and they stuck with him. What was his name again? Something Ferguson I believe.

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Oh please, if I hear another reference to Ferguson and long term plan I think I'll soil myself.
Ferguson was a good manager when he got to United and I don't ever remember him struggling against relegation.
Ferguson is Scottish and Man U stuck with him despite a few average years, yes
It doesn't follow that all that is required is for your manager to be Scottish and for you to stick with him to guarantee success
Lambert is no Ferguson.

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Comparing Fergie to Lambert is ludacris. Yes Manchester United stuck with Fergie through some average times (not relegation battles) but also handed him sufficient funds to buy Ince and Keane (the two brightest midfielders of the time other then Gascoigne) and Cantona. Absolutely no comparission

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02 May 2014 20:30:38
Only a rumour i've read but Houston Dynamos Philip Anschutz is poised to take control of avfc pending tomorrows result. (Prem safety)

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Philip Anschutz was linked with a villa buy out when ellis sold, he has also been linked with tottenham, both turned out to be just random rumours created by the press. i'm just going to hold out and see what happens, far to much speculation to be sure what's going on

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Yep, agreed. When you start searching, you see that the bloke has been linked with nearly any premier league club who are going through a rocky spell.
Basically, it's lazy journalism

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02 May 2014 06:10:23
Villa ready to make a bid for adama traore according to my sources. Plays for Barcelona (b team this season) and is a very nippy and quick winger. At just 17 I think he would be a good signing.

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Another player nobody has heard of. This sort of signing could only lead to another season of struggle.

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We really don't need to be signing other clubs unknown teenagers. We want players who will improve us now not 6 years down the line.
Clarrie blue.

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Richards caulker bertrand diame holtby kiyotake hernandes are the type we need imo

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Blimey, be happy with that as a list of signings

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So not the adama traore from Melbourne victory?! A decent left back

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Adama Traoré is far too highly rated got Barcelona to get rid of him

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01 May 2014 09:07:13
Well reports today is villa want lescott, Hernandez and Holtby. Would be good but depends on if we stay up

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If that was true would mean PL still Manager no thanks

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It's all agent talk. There will be no signings at A. V. F. C this summer.
Gordon Cowans will be announced as the new manager after Lamberts contract comes to an end. Cowans has already been told that he will have to work with what's already here and bring in players from our own academy.

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Would the person who wrote the last post care to put his name to it rather than remain anonymous?
What a load of absolute twaddle.
Clarrie blue

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Haven't seen the holtby link, but I know that the sun reported Lescott and hernandez. Don't see why either would want to come to the club, Hernandez could do a lot better than B6.

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Holtby would be o. k. but Lescott has had his day and is no improvement at all on Vlaar and Okore, who will, injuries permitting, be our central defensive partnership for next season.
No thanks to Hernandez. He is far too lightweight and inconsistent and we have enough of that type at Villa Park already.
Clarrie blue.

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Not that I think for a moment that it would happen but are you seriously turning your nose up at the thought of signing Hernandez?
The bloke is a natural born finisher.
The principle when buying any player is to say to yourself "is he better than what we already have"
Do you think Hernandez is not significantly better than Gabby, Weiman, Kozak or Holt?
Really?

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The truth hurts don't it. Looking at our last transfer window with just two loans and you think we are going to buy Henandez? Who's going to pay Lescotts wages? Exactly it's you who's talking twaddle and if you think a billionaire new owner is coming in and going to invest 200 million on players and Klinsman will be the new manager then you need serious help. Everton and Newcastle are much more desirable than Villa. The reality is no-one wants to manage a team under these financial restraints so Cowans is the best option.

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{Ed003's Note - The point about leaving a name is valid - all the team pages will be moving to registered only in the future so why not register now.}

Bent was a natural finisher but when the supply dries up you don't score Hernandez has played with the best, he would not get chances and to lightweight, we all have different ideas sorry Mendax but agree with Clarrie blue on this one villajk

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You have identified financial restraints as our problem and I agree 110%. So often I have posted about Scrooge being PL's problem.
Are you a Villa supporter or a sniper from somewhere else?
Give yourself a sign off as the ED states.

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O. k. I have now registered so I hope in a few months time I am wrong and I will be the first to apologise, but I fear I am right. after the Kozak signing Lambert was told no more money would be available. 8 months later and its true. he was told last week that he had to stick with what he's got for next season as buying another 6 or so players doesn't help unless he sells first. Gordon is willing to do this hence expect to see our youth team players finally making breakthroughs. next season we will have Bent, Benteke, Gabby, Delph, Given and Nzogbia as our high earners and the rest of the lads Lambert signed have at least two years left so unless we sell players we have to stick with them as we are paying their wages.

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{Ed003's Note - Cheers GG it makes for much better convos/debates.}

1 of 2 things are going to happen in the summer. We're going to be bought by a rich owner who will spent money on highly rated players not lescot and holtby. Or no one buys us and Randy will refuse to invest any more money. Ps villa is a desirable team just look at our global fan base and our history. What was so special about man city? Manchester already had a major club down the road. And Newcastle is a hole.

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Must ask Gordon's grove. Is this a rumour or a gut feeling.

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Would love to see Hernandez & Holtby at Villa! Hernandez is a natural goal scorer who can score from nothing and with the amount of chances we create he's exactly what we need! Holtby would help creativity wise and take pressure of Westwood and Delph

as for been inconsistent 59 goals in 150 games is not to shabby for player in and out the team!

Villa are also a more desirable than Everton for a new owner we have a great stadium Everton need a new one we have and have our own state of the art training facility and in football terms we have very little debt for new owners to worry about! not saying some billionaire owner is going to come in and spend £200m+ on players but to say we're not desirable as an investment for a well of owner is ridiculous UTV

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Can I just point out to Gordons Grove that on more than one previous occasion Cowans has stated that whilst he is always willing to help out when called upon he does not want the job permanently, so he would be a non-starter.
Clarrie.

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It's a gut feeling. Lambert has gone public with the calibre of player this club needs hence clearing the way to quit if big money isn't made available. Cowans is quoted as saying Villa won't be relegated on my watch. I think a diplomatic parting of manager is being executed, Lerner praising Lambert, Lambert trying to justify the restraints he's had to work within.
If true that agents were told we won't be paying more than £30,000 a week wages during the last transfer window then what chance Hernandez and co? Lamberts cleared the way for his exit and I can't see anyone else think I can go there and do better with the same team and maybe 10 to 20 mill to spend oh and a salary cap.

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Hi Villajk
I agree that the service has dried up and that does not help the forwards
I think Bent's main problem however is his comparative lack of mobility. He seems to have lost a couple of yards since we bought him and is lazy. Hernandez is a step up however you look at it. But I agree, little point buying him if you don't add some bite and guile to the midfield

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Why is it that when people talk about darren bent they always gloss over the most important fact? the gut just misses so many sitters. Would rather hernandez (not that I think it will happen) as he is a natural born finisher whereas bent is just a natural born goal hanger

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