Christian Purslow Aston Villa annual report financial fair play

12 March 2019 - 4:37 PM

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Getty Images | Christian Purslow, CEO at promotion-chasing Aston Villa, was very optimistic 5 month ago. Last week the club posted an annual report disclosing significant financial challenges at the Birmingham-club.

5 month ago Villa director was very optimistic – yet latest account reports “significant challenge” for the club

  • Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow spoke about a “very strong financial base” back in October.
  • Club accounts published last week call to question his positive comments.
  • Aston Villa could face EFL disciplinary action under ‘maximum loss’ rules if they fail to win promotion to Premier League.

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