Aktieägarnas uttalande
"Who knows, we might actually attract a real sheikh as opposed to a 'fake Sheikh'.
Efter år utav försummande av tid för att bygga vidare vår så anrika förening från något stabilt, till som vi en gång var, en framgångsrik klubb, så har nu klubbledningen med Ellis som toppfjäder, äntligen förstått innebörden utav alla våra protester genom åren.
Dessa protester gick oftast igenom Aston Villa Shareholders Association samt Villa Fans Combined . Och strax efter att klubben gått ut med sitt officiella uttalande, kom förnämna aktieägarförening med ett eget litet uttalande:
"We are delighted the board have finally put the club in the hands of a merchant bank to seek out the best investors to take this fantastic club forward.
Right from the inception of the protest group VFC, the main thrust was for Mr Ellis to put the club in the hands of a merchant bank who could actively seek new investment for Aston Villa.
Unfortunately Mr Ellis didn't take the hint from the numerous protests and meetings. It has been clear for years that the platform has been built at Aston Villa. The main failing of the current board has been the inability to push on from that base.
Today's announcement should remedy that situation and we congratulate the board and Mr Ellis for finally doing what was required.
This now means that interested parties can approach and talk with Rothschilds as opposed to trying to negotiate directly with Mr Ellis, who does have a reputation for not listening to advice and being 'difficult'.
"Rothschilds are highly respected and have obvious skills in this area and we believe their appointment will be welcomed by shareholders and fans alike. This news comes as a huge relief.
Our hope is that it will now bring forward the right purchasers for the club, not the right approaches for the major shareholder.
Who knows, we might actually attract a real sheikh as opposed to a 'fake Sheikh'.
"Sven Goran Eriksson might have been indiscreet, but he was totally right when he told the undercover reporter that Aston Villa would be a great club to acquire."
