O’Neill schedules Lerner talks

MARTIN O’NEILL is to hold talks this week with new Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner, who has now acquired almost 90% of the club’s shares.

Lerner is jetting in from America to watch tonight’s Carling Cup clash at Scunthorpe and Saturday’s Premiership encounter with Charlton at Villa Park.

O’Neill is to stage discussions with Lerner, the owner of NFL side Cleveland Browns, between the two games.