'That was Anfield'
An interesting article from the Irish Times about the changing atmosphere of Anfield.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Hicks and Parry Clash
Tom Hicks wants Reds Supporters to like him and like him very much.
He is calling again for Rick Parry to resign. He's open about the Klinsmann mess: "Rick Parry had already met with Jurgen alone for a couple of hours when we arrived. We all then spoke to him for another four hours." He has also vowed that his top priority if Gillett were to sell to him would be to offer Reds manager Rafael Benitez a one-year extension to his current deal.
Rick Parry has responded.
He is calling again for Rick Parry to resign. He's open about the Klinsmann mess: "Rick Parry had already met with Jurgen alone for a couple of hours when we arrived. We all then spoke to him for another four hours." He has also vowed that his top priority if Gillett were to sell to him would be to offer Reds manager Rafael Benitez a one-year extension to his current deal.
Rick Parry has responded.
Labels: ownership, rick parry, tom hicks
Monday, April 14, 2008
Ownership woes amid defeated foes
The past few weeks' developments at Anfield have been surreal. After defeating Arsenal in thrilling fashion in the Champions League quarter-final (Gallas weighs in), Liverpool should be on a high. Rafa has again demonstrated his remarkably successful touch in Europe's top club competition (with some help). Although Chelsea may have something to say about it, the Reds are on course for a third Champions League final in four seasons - and possibly a sixth European crown.
Yet before the euphoria of their achievement on the pitch had even begun to subside, owner Tom Hicks did not so much rain on their parade as precipitate a cloudburst by calling unilaterally for chief executive Rick Parry to resign, criticizing his record on the commercial front, saying he obstructed some big-money signings and now that he was the point man on Klinsmann talks. It seems that the real issue for Dallas millionaire Hicks is the fact that Parry has sided with Gillett in the great boardroom schism. [ article ]
Yet before the euphoria of their achievement on the pitch had even begun to subside, owner Tom Hicks did not so much rain on their parade as precipitate a cloudburst by calling unilaterally for chief executive Rick Parry to resign, criticizing his record on the commercial front, saying he obstructed some big-money signings and now that he was the point man on Klinsmann talks. It seems that the real issue for Dallas millionaire Hicks is the fact that Parry has sided with Gillett in the great boardroom schism. [ article ]
Labels: champions league, George Gillett, ownership, rafa, tom hicks
Friday, March 28, 2008
Hicks, Gillett are 'splitsville'
Fresh doubts have been raised over the future of Liverpool after co-owner George Gillett revealed relations with partner Tom Hicks are now "unworkable".
BBC Sport understands Hicks is aiming to take sole control of the club, while investment group Dubai International Capital also wants to invest.
But Gillett said: "This partnership has been unworkable for some time."
He also said his family has received "phone calls in the middle of the night threatening our lives - death threats."
However, despite the threats, Gillett revealed he and his son Foster - a club director - intend to travel to England to attend one of the upcoming games against Arsenal next week.
Speaking to radio station Fan590 in Canada, Gillett said that selling his share of the club to Hicks is now "an untenable alternative".
BBC Sport understands Hicks is aiming to take sole control of the club, while investment group Dubai International Capital also wants to invest.
But Gillett said: "This partnership has been unworkable for some time."
He also said his family has received "phone calls in the middle of the night threatening our lives - death threats."
However, despite the threats, Gillett revealed he and his son Foster - a club director - intend to travel to England to attend one of the upcoming games against Arsenal next week.
Speaking to radio station Fan590 in Canada, Gillett said that selling his share of the club to Hicks is now "an untenable alternative".
Labels: George Gillett, ownership, tom hicks
Monday, March 10, 2008
Hicks ends talks with DIC
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has ended negotiations with Dubai International Capital over acquiring a 49% stake in the club.
DIC had earlier announced it was in advanced talks to buy a stake in the Anfield side.
But in a statement on the Liverpool website, Hicks said: "I have decided to terminate further discussions with DIC.
"I and my colleagues will continue to explore a number of other options with regard to the ownership of the club."
Talks had been taking place between DIC and Hicks about how a joint relationship would work.
George Gillett, Hicks' co-owner, is understood to have agreed in principle to sell 49% of his 50% stake to DIC, and the other 1% to Hicks to give the Texan a controlling interest.
DIC had earlier announced it was in advanced talks to buy a stake in the Anfield side.
But in a statement on the Liverpool website, Hicks said: "I have decided to terminate further discussions with DIC.
"I and my colleagues will continue to explore a number of other options with regard to the ownership of the club."
Talks had been taking place between DIC and Hicks about how a joint relationship would work.
George Gillett, Hicks' co-owner, is understood to have agreed in principle to sell 49% of his 50% stake to DIC, and the other 1% to Hicks to give the Texan a controlling interest.
Labels: dubai, George Gillett, ownership, tom hicks
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Hicks buying out Gillett?
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is unwilling to sell his share in the club to Dubai International Capital and aims to buy out partner George Gillett.
DIC has tabled a formal £400m bid to take control from the American duo.
BBC sports editor Mihir Bose told BBC 5 Live: "Hicks has been willing to have DIC as a minority stakeholder. He's not willing to sell a controlling interest.
"Tom Hicks is working on a plan where he would buy out his partner George Gillett, who is minded to sell to DIC."
DIC has tabled a formal £400m bid to take control from the American duo.
BBC sports editor Mihir Bose told BBC 5 Live: "Hicks has been willing to have DIC as a minority stakeholder. He's not willing to sell a controlling interest.
"Tom Hicks is working on a plan where he would buy out his partner George Gillett, who is minded to sell to DIC."
Labels: George Gillett, ownership, tom hicks
DIC makes an Offer
Liverpool's owners have been given a £400m take-it-or-leave-it offer from Dubai International Capital to buy the club, BBC Sport understands. How DIC is denying that there is a deadline.
Government-run Dubai investment fund DIC have been in talks with George Gillett and Tom Hicks to buy the club.
BBC 5 Live understands Gillett is willing to sell, but co-owner Hicks is not, but both have to agree to sell for any deal to go through.
Government-run Dubai investment fund DIC have been in talks with George Gillett and Tom Hicks to buy the club.
BBC 5 Live understands Gillett is willing to sell, but co-owner Hicks is not, but both have to agree to sell for any deal to go through.
Labels: dubai, George Gillett, ownership, tom hicks
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Share Liverpool FC Group Update
The group of Liverpool fans that hopes to buy the club from its US owners has put together a team with business experience to aid its ambitions.
The Share Liverpool FC Group wants 100,000 fans to pledge £5,000 each to fund a £500m takeover move. So far it has received pledges of £47.5m.
It has now established a steering group with finance, law and marketing skills. Those on the Share Liverpool FC legal and finance panel include Chris Talavera, a former senior partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers and chairman of Isle of Man-based Abacus Holdings, and Barrie Baxter, chief executive of business modelling software firm Brixx.
Former Liverpool players Phil Thompson and John Aldridge have also come out in support of Share Liverpool, which is also being advised by Supporters Direct and law firm Cobbetts.
The Share Liverpool FC Group wants 100,000 fans to pledge £5,000 each to fund a £500m takeover move. So far it has received pledges of £47.5m.
It has now established a steering group with finance, law and marketing skills. Those on the Share Liverpool FC legal and finance panel include Chris Talavera, a former senior partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers and chairman of Isle of Man-based Abacus Holdings, and Barrie Baxter, chief executive of business modelling software firm Brixx.
Former Liverpool players Phil Thompson and John Aldridge have also come out in support of Share Liverpool, which is also being advised by Supporters Direct and law firm Cobbetts.
Labels: ownership, share liverpool group
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Hicks denies sale claim
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has strenuously denied renewed claims that he plans to sell his 50% share in the club to Dubai International Capital.
He also described reports that he will allow DIC to study Liverpool's books ahead of a proposed sale as "absolutely and categorically false."
"The reality is that I am personally, professionally and financially committed to the club and its supporters and that I will continue to honour that commitment to the best of my ability now and in the future."
Hicks' son, Tom Jr., was spat at and abused by Liverpool fans in a pub after Saturday's win against Middlesbrough.
He also described reports that he will allow DIC to study Liverpool's books ahead of a proposed sale as "absolutely and categorically false."
"The reality is that I am personally, professionally and financially committed to the club and its supporters and that I will continue to honour that commitment to the best of my ability now and in the future."
Hicks' son, Tom Jr., was spat at and abused by Liverpool fans in a pub after Saturday's win against Middlesbrough.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Continuing Ownership Antics -- Rafa no good for DIC?
Sigh. Dubai investors are reportedly just a fortnight away from taking a 50 per cent stake in Liverpool.
That could be bad news for Rafa Benitez, with DIC reportedly 'not convinced that Benitez is the right man for Liverpool'.
The Sun claims that DIC are on the verge of buying out George Gillett after noticing that his name was missing from the statement from Liverpool's parent company, Kop Football Holdings after the refinancing deal.
That could be bad news for Rafa Benitez, with DIC reportedly 'not convinced that Benitez is the right man for Liverpool'.
The Sun claims that DIC are on the verge of buying out George Gillett after noticing that his name was missing from the statement from Liverpool's parent company, Kop Football Holdings after the refinancing deal.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wanna Buy LFC?
Liverpool supporters are to launch an ambitious plan to buy the football club from its current American owners.
US tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks recently finalised a £350m refinancing of the club which they bought in 2007.
But the Share Liverpool FC Group is to reveal plans for a buy-out of the club by 100,000 Reds fans around the world. [ Review the Plan ]
US tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks recently finalised a £350m refinancing of the club which they bought in 2007.
But the Share Liverpool FC Group is to reveal plans for a buy-out of the club by 100,000 Reds fans around the world. [ Review the Plan ]
Labels: ownership
Monday, January 21, 2008
Hicks: No intention to sell
Under-fire Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says he has no intention of selling his 50% stake in the club.
BBC Sport understands that Dubai International Capital (DIC) is considering making an offer to buy out Hicks and co-owner George Gillett.
But Hicks said: "I've not received any offer to purchase the club from DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer.
"Nor do I have any intention of doing so," added the American.
Hicks and Gillett are currently looking to refinance the club's debt and BBC sports editor Mihir Bose said a deal to do that could be struck in the next few days.
BBC Sport understands that Dubai International Capital (DIC) is considering making an offer to buy out Hicks and co-owner George Gillett.
But Hicks said: "I've not received any offer to purchase the club from DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer.
"Nor do I have any intention of doing so," added the American.
Hicks and Gillett are currently looking to refinance the club's debt and BBC sports editor Mihir Bose said a deal to do that could be struck in the next few days.
Labels: George Gillett, ownership, tom hicks
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