Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[Phil McCracken]

I just can't believe that a cub of this stature ALLOWED themselves to be put in this ridiculous situation. Its like something you would read about for a lower league club, not the best club in Britain.

I think we're just going to have to get used to the fact we're stuck with them, unless we go down the age old Geordies / Man City / Aston Villa route over the years and have anti board protests.

But we're ****ing BETTER than that....thats why its so ****!

[kurtangle01]

I hope you're right Chris but I don't trust either of them.

Me neither.

All this, 'Gillett seems like a decent bloke', ****e. Why's he decent? Because he's kept quiet?

He's as bad as Hicks in my eyes. They're both playing with the future of the club the only difference is that Gillett seems to be more spineless than that cunt Hicks.

[desertscouser]

Me neither.

All this, 'Gillett seems like a decent bloke', ****e. Why's he decent? Because he's kept quiet?

He's as bad as Hicks in my eyes. They're both playing with the future of the club the only difference is that Gillett seems to be more spineless than that cunt Hicks.

And to be honest, unless Parry redeems himself by playing an active part in undoing the mess he created (irrelevant if it was unknowingly) then he's as bad as H&G.

[sonsofthedesert]

I'm really scared about what will happen if they don't sell up. Can anyone really see them being able to get the second loan to enable them to complete the stadium. They wont be able to invest in players, it will all just go to **** and we could end up being the laughing stock of football.

[sonsofthedesert]

And to be honest, unless Parry redeems himself by playing an active part in undoing the mess he created (irrelevant if it was unknowingly) then he's as bad as H&G.

What can he do?

[kurtangle01]

And to be honest, unless Parry redeems himself by playing an active part in undoing the mess he created (irrelevant if it was unknowingly) then he's as bad as H&G.

Yep, The fact that they let these two in shows how poor they are at their jobs.

They shouldn't even have been given the time of day.

[Jimthered]

I'm really scared about what will happen if they don't sell up. Can anyone really see them being able to get the second loan to enable them to complete the stadium. They wont be able to invest in players, it will all just go to **** and we could end up being the laughing stock of football.

That is everyones concern, how are they going to finance the stadium . Without it I can see severe cutbacks so so they can repay the loan they do have .

[desertscouser]

What can he do?

Not sure. Whatever it takes to get rid of them. Plotting against his new masters would be a good start. He needs to kiss the Sheikhs robes and promise that he will shovel horse sh!t outside his stables every day for the rest of his life if DIC take over.

[desertscouser]

That is everyones concern, how are they going to finance the stadium . Without it I can see severe cutbacks so so they can repay the loan they do have .

He'd probably hire Bruce Arena and force him to sell Gerrard and Torres replacing them with 2 16yr old lads signed on a free from Papua New Guinea. I wouldn't put anything past this clown.

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[Revo]

I bet the Sheikhs balls are resting on Rick Parrys chin as we speak. If they aren't then they ****ing should be.

and his sword at hicks throat

[Rashid]

By JOHN EDWARDS

What difference can the fans expect if DIC take over?

Off the field, there won't be so much bickering or uncertainty. These guys have serious money behind them and are unlikely to be bothered with such matters as refinancing, which would be reflected on the pitch as well. Rafa wouldn't be kept hanging on for £17million to secure Javier Mascherano on a permanent basis, for instance.

What difference can Rafa expect?

All the feedback suggests DIC like him, something you couldn't exactly say about Hicks and Gillett. DIC have a reputation for investing in projects with one sole aim — to be the best there is. That should suit the Liverpool boss. Just one word of caution, Rafa. They don't appreciate being told how to do things.

So, will it happen, then? Are the deeply unpopular Hicks and Gillett really on their way out?

Could be, but they insist it will only be on their terms. Don't go for this idea that they will be all hurt and offended if the fans turn on them tonight. Like many fellow Texans, Hicks is thickskinned enough to shrug that aside and keep his gaze fixed firmly on how the dollars add up.

If DIC offer enough, the Americans will surely cash in, but it looks like developing into a waiting game, with Hicks playing 'hardball', as they say in the States.

But they paid 'only' £180m for outright control a few months ago. What makes them think the club's value has shot up since then?

There was an additional £40m-worth of debt to be absorbed as well and they have stumped up a few bob for Rafa's transfer dealings. But the core of their argument is that Liverpool could become a goldmine in the next few years. The new ground could add close on an extra £1min gate receipts every home game, and there is no sign of TV deals becoming any less lucrative. That is why Hicks quickly dismissed an opening gambit of about £300m from DIC.

What happens now?

We sit tight and see who blinks first.

[Venton]

By JOHN EDWARDS

What difference can the fans expect if DIC take over?

Off the field, there won't be so much bickering or uncertainty. These guys have serious money behind them and are unlikely to be bothered with such matters as refinancing, which would be reflected on the pitch as well. Rafa wouldn't be kept hanging on for £17million to secure Javier Mascherano on a permanent basis, for instance.

What difference can Rafa expect?

All the feedback suggests DIC like him, something you couldn't exactly say about Hicks and Gillett. DIC have a reputation for investing in projects with one sole aim — to be the best there is. That should suit the Liverpool boss. Just one word of caution, Rafa. They don't appreciate being told how to do things.

So, will it happen, then? Are the deeply unpopular Hicks and Gillett really on their way out?

Could be, but they insist it will only be on their terms. Don't go for this idea that they will be all hurt and offended if the fans turn on them tonight. Like many fellow Texans, Hicks is thickskinned enough to shrug that aside and keep his gaze fixed firmly on how the dollars add up.

If DIC offer enough, the Americans will surely cash in, but it looks like developing into a waiting game, with Hicks playing 'hardball', as they say in the States.

But they paid 'only' £180m for outright control a few months ago. What makes them think the club's value has shot up since then?

There was an additional £40m-worth of debt to be absorbed as well and they have stumped up a few bob for Rafa's transfer dealings. But the core of their argument is that Liverpool could become a goldmine in the next few years. The new ground could add close on an extra £1min gate receipts every home game, and there is no sign of TV deals becoming any less lucrative. That is why Hicks quickly dismissed an opening gambit of about £300m from DIC.

What happens now?

We sit tight and see who blinks first.

What's the source Rashid? The tone sounds like it is someone who knows what they are talking about but the facts are a bit thin.

[AFII]

The problem is that DIC can't make a silly offer for the club because that would affect them in future business deals.

They can buy the club without any problem at all and I don't think they would care if they would need to pay over the odds for the club it wouldn't affect their future business deals.

[sonsofthedesert]

Also you seem to be stepping away from your opinion that the deal would be done.