Villa plc board rejects takeover offer

Aston Villa’s plc board today announced that it has received a takeover offer, from a party including Ray Ranson, and has turned it down.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 08:31

Aston Villa’s plc board today announced that it has received a takeover offer, from a party including Ray Ranson, and has turned it down.

Former Manchester City, Newcastle and Birmingham full-back Ranson has built up a personal fortune since his playing days working in sports finance and insurance.

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