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10 unusual facts about Randy Lerner


Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Once Randy Lerner purchased the club in September 2006, the club announced that work on the redevelopment of Bodymoor Heath would continue but with revisions and upgrades of the original plans resulting in a doubling of the initial proposed costs .

Charles C. Krulak

Following the takeover of English football club Aston Villa by MBNA Chairman Randy Lerner in August 2006 and as of September 19, 2006, General Krulak joined the board of Aston Villa as non-executive director, where he quickly earned the approval of the fans by taking the time to post on various Aston Villa messageboards.

David O'Leary

Chairman Doug Ellis sold the club within a few months to Randy Lerner, and Martin O'Neill was appointed as manager.

Doug Ellis

Ellis returned as chairman in 1982 and remained there until selling to Randy Lerner in 2006.

On 14 August 2006, it was announced that Ellis had agreed to sell the club to American billionaire, Randy Lerner in a deal worth £63 million.

History of Aston Villa F.C.

2006 was a year of change at Villa as Martin O'Neill was brought in and after 23 years as chairman and single biggest shareholder, Doug Ellis sold his stake in Aston Villa to Randy Lerner.

Jimmy Haslam

In 2012, he reached an agreement with Browns owner Randy Lerner to purchase the franchise for $1 billion (USD).

Keith R. Harris

He represented American billionaire, Randy Lerner, in the acquisition of Aston Villa football club, one of the oldest clubs in the world.

Luke Moore

Moore travelled to the USA to undergo surgery in October 2006, with Cleveland Browns' head team physician Anthony Miniaci carrying out the procedure, following advice from Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner.

Witton railway station

Under current Villa owner Randy Lerner, there have been discussions on changing the name of Witton Station to Villa Park as is the case with West Bromwich Albion's local railway station, The Hawthorns.