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Randy Lerner jets into Bodymoor Heath

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Randy Lerner jets into Bodymoor Heath

Randy Lerner has been spotted at Bodymoor Heath today, according to The Birmingham Mail.

The American business man reportedly gave the new manager Remi Garde a tour around the training ground and introduced the Frenchman to the players, giving them a pep talk for the coming season.

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Remi Garde is expected to be unveiled to the media tomorrow along with Aston Villa CEO Tom Fox and with the Villa Chairman in the country, he could be making an appearance during the press conference.

Lerner was also seen watching training today, for the first time since July.

Sky Sports reporter Pete Colley captured the moment the Villa chairman arrived at Bodymoor Heath today.

https://twitter.com/petecolley/status/661960533764083712

Randy Lerner is still looking to sell the club after announcing his intentions to sell 2 years ago after a nightmare few seasons for the American owner.

Villa were reportedly almost brought out by Swiss group during the summer, but the group pulled out due to a lack of financial backing, who saw the risk as being to high.

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