Ellis defends Lerner

Former Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis has defended current owner Randy Lerner, saying that he is a ‘good man’ and he does not regret selling the club to him.

Last week Ellis told the Birmingham Mail, “I warmed to Randy Lerner. He kept his word, has put his £200 million into the club and has little return for it.

Former Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis has defended current owner Randy Lerner, saying that he is a ‘good man’ and he does not regret selling the club to him.

Last week Ellis told the Birmingham Mail, “I warmed to Randy Lerner. He kept his word, has put his £200 million into the club and has little return for it.

“I’m very sad about what I’ve seen over the last couple of years, a gradual deterioration in players when judged against players from other clubs with more ambition.”