Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[Steve101]

one thing I dont get here. If Parry is supposed to go in this takeover, why is he in constant contact with DIC? Surely he would aviod them like the plague?

[marcus50bucks]

one thing I dont get here. If Parry is supposed to go in this takeover, why is he in constant contact with DIC? Surely he would aviod them like the plague?

My thoughts exactly.

[ELNINO 9]

D.I.C are back big time. read this

The Dubai group were not best pleased when they were 'stabbed in the back' by Rick Parry back in December 2006.

During December 2006, D.I.C thought they had secured Liverpool, but due to 'mystery' leaks coming out from the Dubai Group, documents were gifted to Rick Parry, that he in turn gave to George Gillett. That enabled Gillett to form his speedy relationship with Tom Hicks.

Once they knew what D.I.C's final offer would be & when it was to be submitted, all they had to do was wait for D.I.C to make that final offer - then make there move.

I know from taking with my source that Tom Hicks is seen as the mover & shaker out of the pair.

George Gillett is a known - but if Tom Hicks is *issed - everyone knows quickly.

As I said before, there has been a power struggle going on at Anfield - kinda like a triangle - Gillett & Hicks - Hicks & Benitez.

Things at the moment are strained, but at a stalemate.

But taking all the unrest out of the equation, it is known that the American pair are facing serious difficulty in re-financing there original loan.

Liverpool FC was paid for exclusively by The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Hicks & Gillett have not put 1 cent of there own money into the "Liverpool Project'.

Credit crunch - my *rse.

If they are businessmen worth there salts - they will have known problems were on the horizon.

The problem for the pair is they borrowed 220 million originally & in the following months that debt climbed to over 350 million.

Wigs within Anfield are aware, as it has been made known to certain individuals within the club -

D.I.C are ready to make a 500+ million pound hostile take over.

D.I.C are not in an every day scenario now - they know that money is a big problem for the Americans & they will do exactly to the Americans as they did to D.I.C.

They know they only have to bide there time - which is soon to be here.

The Royal Bank of Scotland have told Hicks & Gillett - in order to get there loan re-financed, they have to put up a minimum of 20 million each, from there own personal fortunes.

Gillett is prepared as it seems he does have a love for the club (well more than just money) but Hicks is not willing to play ball.

Even if he does agree, Hicks is too shrewd not to know that this 'Project' is going to make massive inroads in to his own personal fortune - which he is not prepared to do.

Opinions shared within Liverpool, are that Hicks will agree to the re-financing terms, but if as expected D.I.C come in with a bid that see Hicks make a profit - however small - he will say thank you, then cut & run.

Gillett will be forced to take the same route if Hicks withdraws.

D.I.C are said to be offering the pair 50+ million each profit.

D.I.C have made it known to Hicks & Gillett, they are prepared to discuss takeover talks & the amounts involved & it's just a matter of time before they take place.

The majority of the money men in the city share the opinion that Hicks & Gillett won't even make the revised deal that's on offer from The Royal Bank of Scotland & again D.I.C would jump in.

D.I.C have already held talks with The Royal Bank of Scotland & are understood to have come to an agreement on how the deal with the bank would go through, if the Americans fail to re-negotiate the current deal.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has agreed that Sameer Al Ansari, a self confessed Liverpool fan can move when he feels the time is right.

The moves are ready to be played out & it looks very much like Liverpool FC is going to be owned by two owners within a very short space of time.

Ansari has made it clear D.I.C will invest massively in Liverpool, with the new stadium & new players being top priority.

These men are obscenely rich & have equally wealthy backers in all four corners of there world.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the current Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, whilst also being the ruler of Dubai & he along with his friends want to put Liverpool at the top of world football.

I know most Chairmen say the same thing when they arrive, but these guys are different.

Is it purely for footballing reasons?

Or is it maybe to do with things that go a lot deeper than football - like politics.

Who knows - but they are serious & will not stop until they get what they want this time.

One thing is for sure - Rick Parry will be a distant memory by the time D.I.C bring over there people to watch the first game as owners of Liverpool football club.

More on this to follow - be sure of that.

**UPDATE**

Well word is things are moving fast within Liverpool.

I have been up in Liverpool today & got back just a little while ago.

Speaking to my friend who I met with for over 2 hours, he says that Hicks & Gilletts plans have been thrown in to chaos due to the Liverpool board.

The board object to plans the Americans have regarding the re-financing of the loan they took out to purchase Liverpool.

Hicks & Gillett want to put the loan - 100% against the clubs assets - which the board are saying cannot happen & WILL NOT happen.

Honorary Life Vice Presidents at the club, along with Mr Moores have demanded the pair keep to the promise both made when they arrived at Liverpool.

Im told legal advice has already been taken - incase events force the board to act.

However, it is said the bank will not agree to the terms Tom Hicks proposed regarding the refinancing of the debt & a large part of that decision is due to certain Liverpool people making strenuous objections to the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The Bank, want to pair to inject millions from there personal wealth - something that Tom Hicks will not let happen.

Whats STUNNING to hear, is some on the Liverpool board have been informed that moves are already 'well underway regarding the SALE OF Liverpool to Dubai International Capital.

He said that news suggesting the American pair appear to have decided to sell up is rife within Anfield.

The Dubai International Capital group are determinded to get Liverpool & my friend says its 'old news' that D.I.C have already started the process of due diligence.

He said, things have been underway for sometime.

He said things got serious after Hicks & Gillett met with D.I.C wigs last November.

As I said before they tried to sell 15% of Liverpool to the D.I.C group for £150 million.

It was flatly turned down - but D.I.C are said to have told the American pair during those talks that they would be returning in the New Year to 'Complete the takeover'.

D.I.C have confirmed they remain interested in acquiring Liverpool, but on the news coming out from Anfield tonight that Hicks & Gillett have already agreed the sale to Dubai International Capital a Spokesperson said:

"Im sorry, but we can only say 'No Comment' at this stage"

This is a story that is going to run & run, so there will be more on this to follow in the coming days, that is for sure.

[blacky]

one thing I dont get here. If Parry is supposed to go in this takeover, why is he in constant contact with DIC? Surely he would aviod them like the plague?

Maybe his conscience and the greater good. He realises selling to the yanks was a mistake and the future of the greatest club in the world is at stake.

[Biff]

From a financial standpoint how much would they lose if, for example, some form of boycott is imposed in much the same way The S*n has suffered since Hillsborough?

My own take is probably nothing significant because like it or loathe it most of the revenue that gets generated by the club (and will predominantly be in the future) is from OOTs and the so called emerging markets (China, Asia etc).

This is not to denegrate the local support because essentially we'd all like to see the club maintain a strong sense of belonging to the Merseyside area (whether it be players or supporters) but its big business now and I'd be surprised if either Tom Hicks or George Gillette would walk away from that.

[Rafa Shankly]

Maybe his conscience and the greater good. He realises selling to the yanks was a mistake and the future of the greatest club in the world is at stake.

isnt it in one of the articles some where in here about ansari still attending games with parry(i read that some where)

not implying thats a suggestion that hes been promised anything should DIC make a successful bid,but hey,this whole affair has been one big drama from beginning to end so i honestly wouldnt be surprised.

[paulcooper4]

Mooresy is fighting these pricks tooth and nail it seems.

Parry is going to get whats coming to him sooner or later the slimy cunt.

[tomasjj]

Mooresy is fighting these pricks tooth and nail it seems.

Parry is going to get whats coming to him sooner or later the slimy cunt.

Seems like the other board members are ganging up on the good ol boy, Hicks
**** the ****er and chase him out of town.

[paulcooper4]

Seems like the other board members are ganging up on the good ol boy, Hicks
**** the ****er and chase him out of town.

And his little rat parry too

[tomasjj]

And his little rat parry too

not sure where parry stands right now, mate
maybe he realised that he has ****ed up big time and is with moores now
but he for sure is a sneaky one

[sonsofthedesert]

Seems like the other board members are ganging up on the good ol boy, Hicks
**** the ****er and chase him out of town.

I thought the board members that got votes or to make decisions were only gillet, gillet jnr, hicks, hicks jnr and coco the clown. I wish there were people there to do this but what can coco do on his own.

[paulcooper4]

not sure where parry stands right now, mate
maybe he realised that he has ****ed up big time and is with moores now
but he for sure is a sneaky one

He has ****ed liverppol fans over for too long now. He has become too powerful in his own head and thinks he`s untouchable. Well he`s not and he will get ****ed off sooner or later.

I cant wait to see his ****in smarmy grin then the turd.

[Radar]

Tom, look at the exclamation marks mate, I was having a laugh, paraphrasing myself if you want. Look, my take on all of this is the same (I think) as a few others hear- we''ll wait and see, instead of joining in this mass hysterics ( and yes, LFC is vitaly important ot me, but you know, as a family we've been through worse, much worse times than this). I've seen enough i my time to have a distrust of journalists, especially sports ones, and i stand by my opinions of most of them, regardless of whether they know the facts or not. At the end of the day like you I want the best for the club. Lets all hope the riggt decisions are made in the coming weeks WHATEVER THEY MAY BE, AND WHOEVER ENDS UP IN CHARGE of the purse strings. NO HARD FEELINGS MATE.

Nice one Steve

[Vermilion]

Hope the Americans dont take a type attitude, They say CATAGORICALLY that they are NOT looking to sell up. Whether they will be forced too i can only hope. But when i hear them say We Catagorically are not selling it sends a shiver down my spine. Hope the above info is on the level & they can be Ousted, Kicking & Screaming if neccessary.

[tomasjj]

I thought the board members that got votes or to make decisions were only gillet, gillet jnr, hicks, hicks jnr and coco the clown. I wish there were people there to do this but what can coco do on his own.

I suspect the honurary members are giving the owners a hard time, regardless of the fact that they have no votes.

And if GG is with Parry and Moores on this, then Hicks is in trouble.