Hicks:"I am solidly behind Rafa"

[MascheredUp]

Update from Cowtownred on RAWK:

"Well, I'm almost scared to say anything.

But despite some unwarranted stick, anyone who bothers to look will see that what I've posted has been quite correct.

I continue to say the following...

Nothing has changed. This deal was always going through, and there was always going to be an accompanying fanfare. What I didn't expect was the suicidal/infighting ideations this would arouse.

If those who are interested look harder at the (scant) details, it is FAR more telling by what has NOT happened.

Look at what has been said by Hicks (not his PR people... by himself). Gillet. Moores/Parry. Rafa. And most importantly of all, DIC. I won't do your research. YOU have a look at what has been written or said today, then come back and respond to my question. WHAT HAVE ANY OF THE PRINCIPLE PLAYERS ACTUALLY SAID TO MAKE YOU ALL SO ****ED OFF?

I know a hell of a lot more today than I did yesterday, from people at the heart of what is being thrashed out. I'm not ****ing saying another word... though one or two know. And I'm not self-flagellating.

There could be very different attitudes on here, sooner than anyone thinks."

[redlancer]

What about the bit about using LFC money to fund his american teams?

so when they tell us stuff thier lying
when they tell others its gospal

end of day if we are making money it will be a 1st in years.

if Rafa or whoever can keep buying and planning for the future does it matter we're helping fund other clubs?
Isn't that exactly what we want money for nothing?

[disco]

What about the bit about using LFC money to fund his american teams?

I didn't see the problem there? If the club makes a profit down the line and can pay a dividend to him, then he can do what he likes.

The problem arises if this is at the expense of LFC transfers (within reason)

[bigfooty]

I do find it extremely odd that in the statement again it's all about Tom. There's nothing there about George, no we used at all that I can see, it's all "I" etc. Seems very odd considering this is a huge deal and the perfect chance to show unity behind this bright new future for the club.

[Guest]

So as I see it:

Hicks has been the only one talking recently and he's come out with this refinancing which to me, may indicate his share of the pie. He's done with his responsibilities.

On the other hand, Gillett has been quiet and DIC is waiting in the background. Would that mean DIC buying Gillett's pie and therefore completing the restructuring process ?

[Tom]

45 million of that money is also to pay off the original debt too. Don't forget that.

[Jazzmaster]

So as I see it:

Hicks has been the only one talking recently and he's come out with this refinancing which to me, may indicate his share of the pie. He's done with his responsibilities.

On the other hand, Gillett has been quiet and DIC is waiting in the background. Would that mean DIC buying Gillett's pie and therefore completing the restructuring process ?

Or else Gillett is smart enough to learn from the last few weeks and keep his beak out of the press altogether. Hicks has some grovelling to do to the fans so that warrants his speaking out.

[Exiled_red]

So does it mean we'll get at least 45m pounds for purchasing players this summer ?

We don't know how long that could be for, it could be our transfer budget for the next few years

[danwms]

so when they tell us stuff thier lying
when they tell others its gospal

end of day if we are making money it will be a 1st in years.

if Rafa or whoever can keep buying and planning for the future does it matter we're helping fund other clubs?
Isn't that exactly what we want money for nothing?

Well he is lying to one of us, i would just like to see a statement from hicks explaining himself on this thats all. seems reasonable.

[Guest]

Or else Gillett is smart enough to learn from the last few weeks and keep his beak out of the press altogether. Hicks has some grovelling to do to the fans so that warrants his speaking out.

Yeah, was trying to make sense of Bogmans post Re: stuff from RAWK.

Surely, there must be something in the pipeline to raise the remaining funds, and as I see it, they won't be able to raise it themselves, unless Gillett sells to another bidder.

[JCase]

Not convinced one bit by them, but I'm prepared again to wait and see what they do to build the bridges.

You too kind. These dumb ****s blew up the bridge. They haven't a clue about football and the undermined our manager. The come up with revised stadium plans, bell, whistles the lot and people are ready to give them time to see if theycan deliver. I'd be ****ing impressed if they can get a shovel in the ground in the next 6-months.

You only get to sell the family silver once and Moores and Parry sold us up the river. Sold us to two cowboys who completed due diligence in 3 days. Rebuffed overtures from Kraft even.

Perhaps they might fund the transfer for Mash and buy another reasonably high profile player or two in summer, but I am skeptical that they will do much more beyond that.

G&H = SPIN, aq taletold by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

[Guest]

We don't know how long that could be for, it could be our transfer budget for the next few years

I can't see it. Things are clear now and they know they can't make mistakes like that as most of us are already pissed off.

[disco]

Well he is lying to one of us, i would just like to see a statement from hicks explaining himself on this thats all. seems reasonable.

OR, he's telling the truth. If in a few years the club makes a profit and can pay H&G a dividend, then he can reinvest this in his US clubs. (and presumably vice versa).

[Exiled_red]

"Rafa is under contract for two more seasons following this season. I am solidly behind Rafa and am confident of the team's competitive prospects under his continuing leadership."

Call me cynical if you like but the first thing I thought when I read that was this quote from Yes Minister: "It is necessary to get behind someone before you can stab them in the back"

[Guest]

You too kind. These dumb ****s blew up the bridge. They haven't a clue about football and the undermined our manager. The come up with revised stadium plans, bell, whistles the lot and people are ready to give them time to see if theycan deliver. I'd be ****ing impressed if they can get a shovel in the ground in the next 6-months.

You only get to sell the family silver once and Moores and Parry sold us up the river. Sold us to two cowboys who completed due diligence in 3 days. Rebuffed overtures from Kraft even.

Perhaps they might fund the transfer for Mash and buy another reasonably high profile player or two in summer, but I am skeptical that they will do much more beyond that.

G&H = SPIN, aq taletold by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

I'm not kind mate, I've been and still is critical of Hicks. He's been a cunt, but I'm sure he's not stupid. Surely they know they can't bull**** us again now.

Something has to give, and maybe, I say maybe, we've put enough pressure to make them take notice.