Lerner has 85.5 per cent of shares and if he acquires 90 per cent, then he can compulsorily acquire the remaining ten per cent, although that might not occur until after Villa make a statement about the takeover status to the stock exchange on Tuesday morning. Once the takeover is complete Chester-born Ellis, who has been with Villa since 1968, will retain an interest by being given an honorary presidency. Smiling and relaxed after the game, the 103-year-old said: "It may be my last game as chairman but I will be around forever."