Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[disco]

Perhaps it is normal mate, but in these circumstances it is not. Was Rafa doing a bad job then like Houllier was? Was there any real prosepct he would go of his own accord? Both answers are no IMO. Therefore there were no good reasons existing at the time to court another manager, IMO. If there was a breakdown of communication wth Rafa, if there was disagreements, they should tried opening up the communication lines and resolve the problems, not jump into bed with the next blonde bimbo that batted an eye-lid at them (no offence Klinsmann).

Well, that's what happened.

As for taking risks with Klinsman etc., surely Rikaard (sp) and Koeman are novices who manage big clubs. I think it would be foolish to write him off.

[Harv]

I hope all this is true but I have a bad feeling it's not going to happen and we are stuck with Bill and Ben.

If DIC make a offer higher than what G&H paid i think they will sell.

they are clearly

[blacky]

Is everyone forgetting the 7 year exit strategy that DIC had in place?

They denied this ever existed

[kopdan]

They denied this ever existed

Doesnt mean they were going to carry it out either I guess.

[JRC]

Well, that's what happened.

As for taking risks with Klinsman etc., surely Rikaard (sp) and Koeman are novices who manage big clubs. I think it would be foolish to write him off.

True; also, Bayern Munich are nothing if not a big club, and their senior management includes the likes of Rumenigge and Beckenbauer, if I'm not mistaken (which I may well be) - hardly neophytes in football terms, yet they are prepared to put their faith in him; I think they are wrong, and that he would have been wrong for Liverpool, but it puts in perspective the argument that even considering Klinsmann is the kind of thing that only know-nothing-about-'soccer' yanks would do.

[Rocket]

Pride.

We "forgot" to inform them about a board meeting discussing the bid from G&H. We had promised to keep them informed if the board would discuss any rival bid(s).

complete bollocks.

unless DIc are complete r'tards, which i'm thinking they are not, they could easily tell if a bid had been made.

and no matter who a bid was made from, the board would discuss it

[dom9]

this cant drag out though.

The refinacing deal needs to be done in 6 weeks.

And there was me thinking the deadline was tomorrow.

[dom9]

Would people be happy to retain Gilett as part owner?

Hicks has been mouthing off continuously, but maybe Gillet really is hacked with him too.

[kopdan]

so, we're back to long days looking at the disclosure table again

yay!

http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/new/

[disco]

True; also, Bayern Munich are nothing if not a big club, and their senior management includes the likes of Rumenigge and Beckenbauer, if I'm not mistaken (which I may well be) - hardly neophytes in football terms, yet they are prepared to put their faith in him; I think they are wrong, and that he would have been wrong for Liverpool, but it puts in perspective the argument that even considering Klinsmann is the kind of thing that only know-nothing-about-'soccer' yanks would do.

Exactly, good post mate

[ntto]

so, we're back to long days looking at the disclosure table again

yay!

http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/new/

dont think so, we're privately owned now no requirement to

[Liverta 78]

The Beeb went with that Echo story -

Investment company Dubai International Capital ready to make offer for co-owner Tom Hicks's stake in Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo, 1324).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7193255.stm

[cannotmakeit]

Question, what if DIC really took over but they sack Rafa and install Maureen?

[Pacman]

Question, what if DIC really took over but they sack Rafa and install Maureen?

Then hopefully Kraft would come in

[red g]

Question, what if DIC really took over but they sack Rafa and install Maureen?

why would a liverpool supporter sack Rafa!!