Villa fans urge Ellis to sell up

Aston Villa fans are calling on chairman Doug Ellis to sell his majority share-holding in the club – or risk losing manager David O’Leary.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 10:04

Aston Villa fans are calling on chairman Doug Ellis to sell his majority share-holding in the club – or risk losing manager David O’Leary.

Villa Fans Combined (VFC) fear that O’Leary will become frustrated with the lack of funds that will be available to investment in his already depleted squad - around £2m (€3m) – this summer.

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