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Owning multiple sports teams in one city: good or bad?Crain's Cleveland Business (blog)It makes you wonder what would happen (and yes, it's been wondered before, very loudly) if Dan Gilbert (or Randy Lerner, though I'd venture to guess I have ...and more »
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ESPNWhen baseball meets footballBBC Sport... Buccaneers) and Randy Lerner (Aston Villa and Cleveland Browns), who both possess a Premier League football club and an NFL American football franchise. ...What can NESV and John W Henry do for Liverpool?First PostLFC sale announced – but nowhere near doneAnfield RoadDebt coming due for Liverpool FCSports Business Journal (subscription)all 2,626 news articles »
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Don`t Laugh..It`s Been Your Club TooFootball365.comPerhaps Randy Lerner has got it right in his reluctance to spend and spend? It would cost too much to nudge Villa above their rivals and there's no ...
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Part 2 - English Premier League: Figures and Statisticsbettor.com (blog)However, the club's owner, Randy Lerner practiced some well advised common sense as he brought in Gerard Houlier to take over as the club's first team ...and more »
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ReutersOpponent Preview, Week Three: Cleveland BrownsPress Box- At one point last year, Cleveland owner Randy Lerner met face-to-face with a group of dissatisfied fans and tried to assuage their ...Lewis wanted to run BrownsAkron Beacon Journal (blog)Jamal Lewis will be rooting for the RavensBaltimore Sun (blog)all 778 news articles »
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Goal.comJames Milner insists trophies were sole reason for leaving Aston VillaThe Guardian"They needed to bring players in but it became clear from Randy Lerner that Villa might have to sell to buy. It made me think City had a better chance of ...No one likes us but we don't care, says MilnerIndependentall 31 news articles »
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Brown: Holmgren won't define my legacyThe Associated PressBrown is upset with Holmgren for reducing his responsibilities as an adviser to owner Randy Lerner. He sent a letter telling Holmgren he would not stay with ...Jim Brown: "My legacy won't be defined by Holmgren"ProFootballTalkJim Brown, Saying His 'Legacy Won't Be Defined By Holmgren', Officially Opts ...SB Nation Clevelandall 217 news articles »
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MirrorFootball.co.ukGerard Houllier is good for Aston Villa, but is Aston Villa and Randy Lerner ...MirrorFootball.co.ukThe problem Villa now have is where Randy Lerner is going with the club. What is his vision for Villa? They're a club which will not be relegated and now ...Villa face Houllier delayThe Press AssociationHoullier aiming high with VillaESPNAston Villa: Is Houllier the right man for the job?SquarefootballCrunchsports.com -Setanta Sports Ireland -Daily Mailall 2,099 news articles »
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Villa spending policy is backed by fan Lord Digby JonesBBC NewsFormer Trade Minister and life-long Aston Villa fan Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham says Randy Lerner is running the club in exactly the right manner. ...
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Who do you think you're kidding Mr. Lerner?
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona would not rule out coming to England to take over Aston Villa, according to a newspaper report on Sunday. Maradona is currently out of work after being sacked as Argentina manager last month, while Premier League side Villa are currently manager-less following Martin O'Neill's sensational exit last week. A report in the Sunday Mercury quoted Maradona's official European representative, Walter Soriano, as saying Maradona is currently poring over several options that could bring him to England. Soriano reportedly called on Villa owner Randy Lerner to show his interest by calling the former Argentina striker, whose 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup still grates with fans around the country. "I think Diego would be very open to the idea of coming to England and managing Aston Villa," Soriano is quoted as saying in the Midlands-based paper. "He is very attracted to English football and the way of life in your country and I know he would be very willing to move there. "He loves the English countryside and your respect for privacy, so he would be very happy there, especially at a big club like Aston Villa. He added: "If the owner Randy Lerner wants to make him a serious offer, I am sure he would get a very positive response. "Diego is currently talking with a number of clubs in Europe - including another one in England - about a management role and is looking at his options carefully." Maradona was sacked as coach ...
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here is my tribute to recently departed manager Martin O Neill Please rate and Comment i own nothing to this video its only a bit of fun and emotion(so dont remove it)
Aston villa banner which ive called "A Room With A Balloon Or Two" Let me know what you think.
Great atmosphere from over 5k villa fans on a thursday night in Blackburn in the semi final of the carling cup.
I just decided to do a video of the season Villa have had so far. Villa have done really well so far. We beat Liverpool away, drew with Man City etc.... Please comment and rate my video... Thanks! NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edited highlights from Channel 4's American Football show of the Cleveland Browns (when they had a great team - check out my favourite, Eric Metcalfe and his 2 tds) vs Vinny Testaverde's Buccaneers in 1989, presented by Mick Luckhurst.
Jim Donovan, Doug Dieken, Tony Grossi, and Coach Sam Rutigliano discuss the Browns firing of Kokinis, the ownership and analyze the Browns season thus far.
Here is the new Cleveland Browns Anthem and Response to Randy Lerner/Aston Villa
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Les reflects after the Browns loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Randy Lerner in a rare interview being asked about takeover of Aston Villa in 2006. This was before he baught the great club. Disclaimer : No copyright infringement inteneded.
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Video for all the arrogant twelve toed twats out there, who were dreaming of champions League football. Lets all laugh at Aston Villa! Aston Vile. Arsenal | Aston Villa | Birmingham City | Blackburn Rovers | Bolton Wanderers | Chelsea | Derby County | Everton Fulham | Liverpool | Manchester...
Randy Lerner, please sell the Browns to an owner who wants a winning team. For the entire time you've owned the Browns, you've had nothing but a disappointing team. The Cleveland Browns managed to go 24 consecutive quarters with out scoring a touchdown.
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...Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner will wait until after the season before deciding on the future of coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Phil Savage. During a rare interview Tuesday, the intensely private Lerner addressed a wide-range of...
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Sports Illustrated
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/11/25/browns.ap/index.html?eref=si_topstories
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...up to be one that fans would love to forget from on-field poor performances to off-field dramas. Tuesday, Browns owner Randy Lerner met with members of the media for a rare interview to address the state of the team and put to rest a number of rumors swirling...
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WKYC-TV
http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=101718
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...VILLA owner Randy Lerner gave the go-ahead for Wayne Routledge to sign for Cardiff City. It was Villa manager Martin OâNeill who made the football decision and told Cityâs Dave Jones he was prepared to let winger Routledge out on loan, while the deal was finalised...
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Wales Online
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2008/11/21/wayne-routledge-gets-aston-villa-go-ahead-to-join-cardiff-city-91466-22307240/
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...made grandiose, impossible-to-keep promises to the supporters. Without spending silly money on overpriced, overhyped flops, Randy Lerner has given Martin O'Neill the time and trust to mold the team into one that is capable of giving the elite more than just...
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FOX Sports
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/foxsports/rss/soccer/~3/459886490/Aston-Villa-deserves-crack-at-Champions-League
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...COB Speicher, Iraq Hey, Zach: The only man who can answer a question about the future of Crennel and Savage is owner Randy Lerner. And he has not granted an extensive interview about the team in over two years. Hey, Tony: You have been wrong on eight consecutive...
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2008/11/hey_tony_plain_dealers_tony_gr.html
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...Villa, is the toast of most households after slashing interest rates by a whopping 1.5 per cent. Villa's wealthy owner Randy Lerner has no mortgage worries after investing over £50million on new players this summer for boss Martin O'Neill. Lerner wants his...
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Mirror.co.uk
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...Pittsburgh Hey, Jeff: Excellent. I may steal it at the appropriate time. Ron Schwane/Associated PressBrowns owner Randy Lerner can't relish the possibility of having to rebuild the front office once again, should the Browns continue to struggle. Hey, Tony:...
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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...Kevin Doyle in his sights for January. Dave Woodhall, editor of Heroes and Villains fanzine, said: "This is further confirmation Randy Lerner has not just bought the Villa for what he can get out of it." Lerner, worth £800m, also has a house in London. ...
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...came a week earlier than I would have guessed, but the Browns, most likely through Phil Savage or possibly owner Randy Lerner, have benched Derek Anderson in favor of first-round draft pick Brady Quinn... It came a week earlier than I would have guessed, but...
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77058-browns-brady-quinn-starting-thursday
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Browns owner Randy Lerner has been quiet to date, but sources within the organization have told the OBR's Lane Adkins a bit about what he thinks about the season to date. Tons of scoop in the article on Lerner, injury status, Joe J's real situation and
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FOX Sports
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...club. Martin O’Neill has been given stability at boardroom level, generous funds and the freedom to do it his way. In turn, Randy Lerner has been rewarded with a young, British orientated and most importantly talented team who look certain to improve. Steve...
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Buzzin Football Blog
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...in the Browns organization, who apparently were not aware of them, according to the source. Sometime Saturday, Browns owner Randy Lerner called Winslow to express his regret about how it unfolded. The text messages urged Winslow not to reveal his staph infection...
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2008/10/text_messages_back_winslow_pro.html
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...Glazer, Randy Lerner and Enos Stanley Kroenke didn't all just become huge fans of 'soccer.' But they do all want to rule the world. At Wembley the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers will play in front of a crowd of over 80,000 people whilst many...
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The Telegraph
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...VILLA OWNER DIGS DEEP Lerner will splash cash for O'Neill to bash the Big Four Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is set to launch a £30million cash injection to sustain Martin O'Neill's push to crack the Champions League. Villa's wealthy US chairman met manager...
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Mirror.co.uk
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Salute to Randy Lerner and the Team
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...depending on what you've borrowed at and what you're getting repaid at. So, while it is borrowing and it is a debt and Randy Lerner hasn't really put in any of his own money, it's just smart business. Well, that's my guess anyway and while they'll be loads...
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Arseblog
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...the long haul: Ellis Short on business in Seoul, South Korea, last year Photo: Getty Images Unlike his predecessors – Randy Lerner, chairman of Aston Villa, Stan Kroenke, now a board member at Arsenal, and Liverpool's dysfunctional duo Tom Hicks and George...
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The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/sunderland/3082097/Ellis-Short-takes-controlling-interest-in-Sunderland---Football.html
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...confident of those moves that he’d buy a house in the area, it means that he would have acquired some understanding from owner Randy Lerner that Crennel and Savage will be out, and that Cowher will take over. The biggest problem with this scenario is the rule...
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Pro Football Talk
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pftalk/~3/401940799/
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...may turn out to be a pyrrhic victory for Newcastle's followers, who should have taken a lesson from the Old West of Randy Lerner's homeland. You don't find too many volunteers to become the new sheriff when the previous incumbent has just been run out of town. FA...
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The Independent
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...rich chairman, Abramovich, Abu Dhabi and others are out for success, and they want it NOW. Meanwhile at Aston Villa, Randy Lerner with his comparably modest riches, is looking more long term. Lerner has steadily gone about building a strong infrastructure...
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VitalFootball
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=509836
My hero, John Carew
It's hopeless. The Browns are doomed to be beaten by Denver yet again. The Broncos are already in range for a game-winning field goal. They're merely killing the clock. Until -- a miracle.
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...are "impatience, unrealistic expectations and a lack of empathy for the role of manager". Now contrast that with Randy Lerner's approach to Villa. Clear that Villa's rebuilding is a long-term plan, Lerner is interested in a slow and patient strengthening...
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Arseblog
http://www.oleole.com/blogs/avfcblog/posts/are-villa-showing-the-way
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...there first before splashing the cash.Right or wrong, it's just the approach Martin O'Neill and, or probably more likely, Randy Lerner wants to take, but when we get there, we're going to have to spend too. James Milner will surprise me and not only score...
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Arseblog
http://www.oleole.com/blogs/avfcblog/posts/now-the-season-begins-a-change-in-my-season-prediction-and-manchester-city
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