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by **metalhead** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:34 pm

lakes10 wrote:been sent this by email.

“Make it Happen”

Wednesday, 22 September
Liverpool v Northampton,

For too long now we sat in the seats at our club with the owners having all the power.
On the 22nd we are taking the power back.

We ask you to attend the game with only one aim, to get it called off. Real Supporter power.
We are asking our supporters to enter onto the pitch 10 minutes before kick off and to remain there until 10pm.
This is to be a very peaceful protest but very loud. We ask you that no running at anytime should take place.

This is an excellent idea, I wish I could participate in this, but I've made my mind up now and I won't buy any merchandise that has to do with Liverpool FC until tw!t and tw@t are gone

by **metalhead** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:35 pm

TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

by **tubby** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:40 pm

metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Fk that, it's them that are probably gonna sink us further in debt by lending money to Hicks.

The FA should just create a precedent and step in if Hicks tries this on the grounds that clubs cannot be run on debt.

by **dundreamin** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:44 pm

Tarnred well said i agree.America the cause of the majority of human misery on planet earth. FACT

by **aCe'** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:46 pm

bavlondon wrote:
metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Fk that, it's them that are probably gonna sink us further in debt by lending money to Hicks.

The FA should just create a president and step in if Hicks tries this on the grounds that clubs cannot be run on debt.

Good point that, was thinking about it earlier...
If either one of the two decides to buy the other's shares the FA should step in and announce that they'll run the 'fit and proper' test to make sure the change in ownership is acceptable..
With all the debt and the other controversy surrounding the two I doubt they'd be re-granted a permit..

by **metalhead** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:48 pm

Well glad to see people finally blaming the U.S for world's problem, not Al Quada or Taliban or Arabs

Just kidding my U.S buddies

by **tubby** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:55 pm

aCe' wrote:
bavlondon wrote:
metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Fk that, it's them that are probably gonna sink us further in debt by lending money to Hicks.

The FA should just create a president and step in if Hicks tries this on the grounds that clubs cannot be run on debt.

Good point that, was thinking about it earlier...
If either one of the two decides to buy the other's shares the FA should step in and announce that they'll run the 'fit and proper' test to make sure the change in ownership is acceptable..
With all the debt and the other controversy surrounding the two I doubt they'd be re-granted a permit..

After what happened to Portsmouth I hope they do intend to change the way they handle new owners.

Also if Hicks did buy out Gilette would that be classed as a new ownership technically? The main thing is whether he gets to avoid the 'fit and proper' test.

by **TarnRed** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:02 pm

metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Couldnt give a :censored:

if I'm bering honest. I don't give a :censored:

about the good old U S of A. This is the shithole the c(nts are likely to get the finance from, because the country is a country full of backward hillbilly :censored:

tw@ts.

Sorry for the attitude but that's how I feel. :buttrock

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:29 pm

TarnRed wrote:
metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Couldnt give a if I'm bering honest. I don't give a about the good old U S of A. This is the shithole the c(nts are likely to get the finance from, because the country is a country full of backward hillbilly tw@ts.

Sorry for the attitude but that's how I feel.

Well That attitude doesn't help anyone .Especially when we are attempting a united campaign . We need every LFC supporter on board from every country around the globe . Use your bonce lash .

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:30 pm

Message from Fran stanton from the SOS committee

Direct Action being planned for next two home matches, details announced as soon as plans confirmed.

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:33 pm

lakes10 wrote:Igor IS THIS "MAKE IT HAPPEN" a sos thing?

First i've heard of it lakes .

by **Reg** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:37 pm

Igor Zidane wrote:Message from Fran stanton from the SOS committee

Direct Action being planned for next two home matches, details announced as soon as plans confirmed.

Could be too little too late mate if he refinances on Oct 6th...

by **TarnRed** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:38 pm

Igor Zidane wrote:
TarnRed wrote:
metalhead wrote:
TarnRed wrote:USA needs to be blown off the fecking map bunch of backward b@stards.

Bit harsh isn't it? I'm sure our U.S com padre are with us on this

Couldnt give a if I'm bering honest. I don't give a about the good old U S of A. This is the shithole the c(nts are likely to get the finance from, because the country is a country full of backward hillbilly tw@ts.

Sorry for the attitude but that's how I feel.

Well That attitude doesn't help anyone .Especially when we are attempting a united campaign . We need every LFC supporter on board from every country around the globe . Use your bonce lash .

I'm using my bonce.You can be bankrupt in the UK in finance companies won't touch you with a bargepole, bankrupt in the goold old US of A and get finance. F(ck that.

I'll just :censored:

the club off fully and live a quiet life. Do you think the people of America give a to$$?. Don't kid yourself.

by **shabelle50** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:04 pm

The issue is if Hicks does succeed in refinancing with non-RBS money how far are people prepared to go to protest? Are thousands going to boycott matches? How many? I would doubt that unless we are talking about mass boycotts that would see attendances drop significantly below 40,000 and/or thousands are prepared to protest it will have little impact.

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:13 pm

Liverpool on the edge as Hicks plans move

By Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

September 18, 2010

Liverpool "teeter on the edge of a financial abyss" as ESPNsoccernet has learned that the proposed takeover plans of Tom Hicks could land the club with crippling interest repayments.

Tom Hicks and George Gillett are deeply unpopular figures at Anfield

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Tom Hicks and George Gillett are deeply unpopular figures at Anfield

On the eve of Liverpool's clash with Manchester United, the depth of the crisis now threatening Anfield has seen Hicks plan to buy out George Gillett and refinance the Royal Bank of Scotland debt, effectively taking full control of the club.

Hicks reportedly outlined his plans to use Blackstone, a private equity firm, to refinance, but the deal could see Liverpool end up with debt far greater than Manchester United.

"It is sure to lead to extortionate interest rates, which will leave Liverpool more in hock than ever before,'' a banking source told ESPNsoccernet. ''It is a recipe for disaster for the club but it would give Hicks the time he needs to sell the club for the price he is trying to get."

The fans, though, are beginning to fear the worst for Liverpool and 'The Spirit of Shankly' fans group have seen documents which make worrying reading for the Anfield faithful.

''The Spirit of Shankly Supporters' Union have received information regarding Barclays Capital and the state of Liverpool Football Club's finances over the Summer of 2010,'' an e-mail from the group read. ''While the original copy document is not in the Union's possession, a full and accurate copy of it has been made.

''The document throws up many questions about the public messages coming from Martin Broughton, the Club and Barclays Capital underlining again that Liverpool Football Club teeters on the edge of a financial abyss.''

The group have highlighted some main points, which show the full extent of the financial situation at Liverpool, including the fact that, in the period July to August, the club's debt was increased by £20.8 million. Also, they have revealed that the sum currently required to refinance the club (£300 million) can be reduced to £187.5 million through using the proceeds of a £75 million loan to the holding company in Delaware and by rolling £37.5 million into the proposed loan for the new stadium

ESPNsoccernet understands that Liverpool's board will attempt to attempt to block Hicks' efforts to remain in control at Anfield, but could be powerless if the Texan refinances.

''If Blackstone's GSO [a specialist off-shoot that deals with companies in big financial trouble], lent Hicks the money, it is like buying a lottery ticket for Hicks,'' the source added. ''If the term is two years, or anything up to five years, he has bought that time to find a buyer at the terms he wants.

"For Liverpool it would mean bigger interest fees, bigger interest repayments, and by the end of the term, Blackstone's could end up owning the club and Hicks would have to walk away, if he cannot find a buyer.

''If Hicks extends his control by pulling off this refinancing then Liverpool will become the next Leeds United.''

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