He hasn't had the support of shareholders for EI, they wan't their money back and Willy knows this, they have been unhappy at how much MOL flushed down the toilet in every failed attempt he has had to get his hands on EI. It's been a shadow on his tenure at FR any shareholder will tell you that.
Right and the Billions that they have handed to Shareholders get ignored.
Ryanair have paid shareholders many multiples of what was paid for Aer Lingus and Share Price is well above what is was when original bid went in.
Doubtful shareholders care as they require shares to go up in value and dividends.