Friday, February 02, 2007

24 hours that changed Liverpool FC forever

Friend of the Supporters Club - Chris Bascombe - has written a lengthy article about the recent ownership drama).

George Gillett Jr and Tom Hicks took only a day to thrash out the deal that will hand Liverpool FC into American control.

The US multi-millionaires breezed in and out of Merseyside yesterday to complete the most dramatic Anfield substitution since David Fairclough came off the bench against Saint Etienne.

What's even more staggering is they were able to board the plane home before anyone noticed the devastating trail they were leaving behind.

Fans can expect to hear how they too will respect the traditions and heritage of the club and embrace the passion of The Kop, the modern boardroom equivalent of a new player proclaiming they have been a lifelong fan.

The success of their trip to Merseyside suggests the American duo are either the most perceptive, astute and forward-thinking entrepreneurs in the world, or the most fortunate.

The Echo has run a number of article on this story today [Click here for more LFC DEal News and Commentary]

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