The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Green apologises for ‘completely useless’ Villa remark
RANGERS CHIEF executive Charles Green has apologised to Aston Villa for remarks he made about the club last week.
Green was discussing the Ibrox side’s potential involvement in a European League, which he believes will be formed in the future because “big teams can’t keep subsidising small teams.”
He was also quoted as saying: “How can Manchester United’s revenues be £320m and Aston Villa, who are completely useless, get £250m?”
A Rangers statement read: “Rangers chief executive Charles Green has apologised to Aston Villa following a briefing last week in which he referred to the Midlands club.
“Mr Green has sent an apology to Aston Villa saying there had been no intention to cause offence.”
Meanwhile Charles Green has thanked fans for demonstrating their early support for plans for a share issue.
The Glasgow club has announced their intention to seek admission to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in the hope of raising up to £20million.
And he welcomed what he described as a “very encouraging” early response from the club’s support.
Green said: “I would like to thank fans for the support they have given the process so far and we are pleased that fans have the opportunity to invest in the club.”