DIC latest - the largely wild speculation thread

[Sarb]

Yes, but quite clearly Moores looked out for himself first. Messed up DIC and then maybe in a panic (but no excuse) went to H&G. Quite frankly there were rumours at the time that Moores and Parry would not have stayed under DIC. So it looks even worse that they went with the Yanks and stayed at the club in the process. It was a decision made in the interest of themselves, not of the fans or the club

[Vermilion]

Yes, but quite clearly Moores looked out for himself first. Messed up DIC and then maybe in a panic (but no excuse) went to H&G. Quite frankly there were rumours at the time that Moores and Parry would not have stayed under DIC. So it looks even worse that they went with the Yanks and stayed at the club in the process. It was a decision made in the interest of themselves, not of the fans or the club

I hate to think Moores would do that, but the way things turned out, & the info now out about the goings on at the time i can see no other reason he would go with H&G.

If he TRULY had doubts about Dic, he should have waited, not sold to the ONLY other bidder, especially one turned down by Villa, with a partner that, with a few background checks would have had Alarm bells ringing.

[AFII]

Moores and Parry ****ed it up, nothing we can do to change that now. Moores is a **** businessman and Parry a bad CEO that only could stay on because of the bad businessman, Moores.

No wonder that his father didn't trust him with Littlewoods.

[Sarb]

Spot on AF

I'd have a little more sympathy for Moores if he came out and said why he messed up so badly. But his silence is pathetic

[Lecter]

Spot on AF

I'd have a little more sympathy for Moores if he came out and said why he messed up so badly. But his silence is pathetic

Hardly likely to do that at present

I dont know where I read it but there was something about a Sons of Shankly meeting invitation to Moores

There was a quote from a source close to Moores saying "he'd love to speak out but at present the situation doesnt allow him"

[Sarb]

Lecter, why do you think he can't speak out? I'm not sure but he only has an Honorary position. No voting rights etc? The worst that could happen is he'd get fired

[Guest]

Lecter, why do you think he can't speak out? I'm not sure but he only has an Honorary position. No voting rights etc? The worst that could happen is he'd get fired

Lol why would he speak out ? To give you and some others some opportunity to bash him more ?

And why would he jeopardize a position in which he can still be influential because he has to speak out ?

[bysants]

This woman, Amanda Haversley, I remember someone mention her a few weeks ago. That person seems to have an excellent source.

[Lecter]

Lecter, why do you think he can't speak out? I'm not sure but he only has an Honorary position. No voting rights etc? The worst that could happen is he'd get fired

I thought he had voting rights (one of the reasons the debt wasnt placed on the club)

I'd start questioning Moores again if he hasnt spoken after any subsequent takeover that rids us of Gillett & Hicks, now wouldnt be prudent imo

Besides which who do you think is telling Bascombe, Kay & Barrett whats going on?

[Lecter]

This woman, Amanda Haversley, I remember someone mention her a few weeks ago. That person seems to have an excellent source.

The original "exclusive" was from the **** Rag

[Imy]

Moores and Parry ****ed it up, nothing we can do to change that now. Moores is a **** businessman and Parry a bad CEO that only could stay on because of the bad businessman, Moores.

No wonder that his father didn't trust him with Littlewoods.

He certainly hasn't the Midas touch, The 80's superpowers Liverpool and Littlewoods both down the pan from their heady days.

[Sarb]

I thought he had voting rights (one of the reasons the debt wasnt placed on the club)

I'd start questioning Moores again if he hasnt spoken after any subsequent takeover that rids us of Gillett & Hicks, now wouldnt be prudent imo

Besides which who do you think is telling Bascombe, Kay & Barrett whats going on?

Milky isn't it? Haha

[Kev_81]

By Phil McNulty
Chief football writer


Liverpool's future ownership is delicately poised
Liverpool's future is still unclear after co-owner George Gillett failed to agree a deal with Dubai International Capital over his 50% share in the club.

DIC has tabled a £400m bid to take control of Liverpool from Gillett and his fellow American partner Tom Hicks.

Representatives for DIC held talks with Gillett's lawyers at a London hotel on Tuesday, with Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry also in attendance.

BBC Sport understands the talks were "cordial" but the parties remain apart.

The talks are expected to continue on a daily basis, but DIC sources stress the offer is final - and while it has not yet been agreed, Gillett has not rejected the bid out of hand.


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Hicks insists he is unwilling to sell his share of Liverpool to DIC, the Government-run Dubai investment fund, and is plotting to raise money to buy out Gillett and take total control at Anfield.

The Americans took control of Liverpool in a deal worth £218.9m in February 2007 but their own relationship has broken down and the pair - Hicks in particular - have been the target for savage criticism from supporters.

DIC must now decide whether to continue dialogue with Gillett, who it is believed is willing to sell but not at the price currently on offer and will not be rushed into a sale or agree to any deadline on a decision.

The situation is further complicated by an agreement between Hicks and Gillett that means one cannot sell his share without the agreement of the other.

The Dubai group must now decide whether to continue the dialogue with Gillett, who was at his home in Vail, Colorado, recovering from illness during Tuesday's talks, as Hicks continues to take an entrenched position.

Top businesswoman Amanda Staveley represented DIC in the talks with Gillett's lawyers, while Parry was invited to attend to provide background and ensure the club's interests were looked after.

DIC confirmed on Monday that it had been in talks with Hicks and Gillett about purchasing a stake in the Anfield club, having missed out to the Americans last year.

The group will hope an agreement with Gillett puts pressure on Hicks to sell but, with talks having reached a temporary deadlock, Liverpool's future ownership still remains delicately poised.

[Tee]

All our hopes seem to be down to the negotating skills of Amanda Stavely.... God give her strength. We can call her the real Redlady if she succeeds!!

[red g]

All our hopes seem to be down to the negotating skills of Amanda Stavely.... God give her strength. We can call her the real Redlady if she succeeds!!

maybe she is