Liverpool FC Forum

Emerald Red wrote:

lakes10 wrote:I am am all for the Yanks going but i do get a bad feeling from Dubai International Capital.

One of the main points is its a part of the Dubai Government, therefore efected bu world events.

there is still a big question mark over them and funding terrorism (this being the reson that they got turned down from building a port in American)

Honestly, this is ridiculous and I hope you aren't basing your judgment on credulous Americanized stereotypes of Arabs and Arab /Muslim conglomerates in the middle east that they are all terrorists  or at least fund terrorism. America has other enemies other than the arab/muslim people of the middle-east. In fact, America's biggest enemy is themselves.

Nothing holds much weight in this life other than a man's word. Those two Yank c*nts have already broken theirs, so they aren't worth a f*ck to us. If DIC come in, I'm pretty certain that whatever it is they will say, they will mean. When it comes to business, that's one thing those people don't f*ck around with.

no mate i base it on world events. lets put one thing out in front, you dont make a lot of money by being good, dont dig too deep into G&H past if you like them (i know we dont like them but).

DIC run a thin line with the west, they put so much money into the west and we turn a blind eye to what they do, but before long the west will turn and say thats it, Only Bush stood up for them as he know how much money HE would make out of the deal, (he is part of a company that deal;s with the ports in the U.S).

all i am saying is that there IS a Small risk that due to world events the west could turn against the sadia arabia

Arsenal also have a problem and this was spoken about last year, if things did get bad with the sadia's Arsenal put in place a aciton plan to to seel the new ground to a French company to make sure the club was safe.

It will only take another link with sadia arabia and terrorism for the west to come down hard on them.

This is world politics and not football.



by the way the YANKS CAN OFF

laza wrote:ESPN site running the story now, hopefully there is some fire behind this smoke.
I stay clear of dirty money routine, i think there is enough hysteria in this whole sorry story without going down that road

Ciggy wrote:Lakes you do realise that the Bin Laden family and Bush Tom Hick's mate are best of friends from their Emron days dont you 

Yes and here Bush with who could be our new owner. bed buddies

s@int wrote:Liverpool braced for takeover bid 
By Phil McNulty
Chief football writer 

Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - is ready to table a new £350m bid to buy Liverpool Football Club.

BBC Sport understands DIC has drawn up plans to take control from American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

But the deal is subject to conditions which Gillett and Hicks are currently unwilling to meet.

DIC was originally thought to be ready to make an offer for Hicks' 50% share, but now favours a total buy-out.

DIC was close to buying the club in January 2007, but pulled out when Liverpool refused to agree to a deadline on the deal and moved into advanced negotiations with Hicks and Gillett.

The interest has now been seriously revived, but DIC is insistent it will not pay over the odds to buy the club, and until Gillett and Hicks agree to certain terms contained within the deal, an impasse has been reached.

Joe McLean, who is a football finance expert with accountants Grant Thornton, told BBC Radio Five Live: "The talk at the moment is that there will be some hard bargaining going on and it may take a few weeks before it is resolved."

DIC has put together a package of around £350m to put to Gillett and Hicks, which also includes taking on the debts incurred by the pair when they took control in March last year.

Gillett and Hicks' reign has caused turmoil on and off the pitch at Liverpool, and DIC has always maintained a close eye on Liverpool's situation, despite the collapse of the previous deal.

The Americans are currently attempting to finalise terms on a £350m loan that would enable them to repay money borrowed for their £218.9m takeover, repay loans used to sign players, and enable them to start work on a re-scaled plan for a new stadium in Stanley Park.

DIC hopes the offer would present the American duo with a get-out clause before they take out the massive loan.

McLean believes that bankers could try to encourage that to happen and he says that even if Gillett and Hicks do strike a refinancing deal, it would only be a prelude to them selling the club.

Hicks, in particular, is under pressure after being subjected to heavy criticism from fans following public disagreements with popular manager Rafael Benitez.

He has also come under fire for his admission that talks had been held with Jurgen Klinsmann about possibly succeeding the Spaniard.

Liverpool fans will turn up the heat on Gillett and Hicks with an orchestrated protest at Monday night's game against Aston Villa.

Website Reclaim The Kop issued a statement claiming they were "not fit to be associated with our club" and banners criticising the Americans and calling on DIC to launch a bid were held aloft on The Kop during the FA Cup win against Luton.

Liverpool supporters are also concerned at how much of the £350m loan will be shifted on to the club's books - with crippling interest payments.

They will also have to fund the £300m stadium plan, with a decision expected soon after two new designs were studied by Gillett and Hicks, along with chief executive Rick Parry, in New York earlier this month.

A spokesman for the Americans said on Thursday: "Any suggestion Hicks and Gillett are contemplating a sale of the club or any portion of it is categorically untrue."

DIC backed away from a £150m price tag for a 15% stake in Liverpool last October, but the financial uncertainty surrounding the club has increased and there is hope a new offer will prove more tempting.


BBC seem to have fallen in line now with the new figure of £350million. Sounds about right so now all I want is them to just say yes. Really does sound now as if they are only arguing over a few points and there is a good chance it will succeed. 

Ciggy wrote:When I buy Liverpool you can come and play for us lad

We can only dream at that cigg with these two gobs.hites in charge.
I think everyone should turn up tomorrow dressed as a sheikh  grab yer mams best white sheet and a curtain tassle imagine that on the kop thousands dressed as Shiekhs do you think the gimps would get the message then