DIC latest - the largely wild speculation thread

[Craig_H]

If you could somehow superimpose an LFC badge on his clothes and Anfield into the background, it'd be genius.

[wishiwasascouser]

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/03/06/SOCCER_Liverpool_DIC_Nightlead.html

HICKS DUE TO MEET DIC
By Paul Walker, PA Sport

Tom Hicks is expected in London early next week to discuss the future of Liverpool with Dubai International Capital.

The club's co-owner has been in a stand-off with DIC all week over their attempts to buy Liverpool for £400million.

He is believed to have assured Amanda Staveley, DIC's chief negotiator in the UK, that he will be prepared to talk business at the same time as Liverpool will be in Italy preparing for their Champions League showdown with Inter Milan.

By the time Liverpool return from the San Siro, the future ownership of the club could be known - and a DIC source said: "We are in the end zone."

DIC is the financial arm of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Staveley reports directly to him and chief executive Sameer Al Ansari - a lifelong Liverpool fan who has been the driving force behind two attempts to buy the club.

DIC have been encouraged by claims that Hicks has agreed not to block the sale of his co-owner George Gillett's 50% holding.

Hicks has also intimated he is still not prepared to sell any of his stake - but DIC appear prepared to go with that suggestion, for now at least.

The source said: "To accommodate a deal, DIC, within reason, would accept certain agreements.

"It looks as if we are in the home straight. A deal involving both parties could be imminent."

After a week of constant cross-Atlantic negotiations through Staveley, lawyers and accountants, DIC are confident they will eventually control Liverpool.

It is also believed that Gillett, who has wanted 'out' for some while, is not willing to sell a small percentage of his stake to Hicks.

DIC dispatched a representative to Anfield last night to watch the Barclays Premier League match against West Ham from the Kop - where he was able to judge the mood of fans and hold general discussions with members of the 'Spirit of Shankly' group who have been campaigning for the end of the Americans' rule at Anfield.

Fans chanted against the Americans before the game and at half-time, but not during the match or at the end.

[Vermilion]

If you could somehow superimpose an LFC badge on his clothes and Anfield into the background, it'd be genius.

Or a big RED TANK, with Our Crest as its markings.

[Kenneth]

Love the photoshop.

[Sprouty]

Edit: Already posted.

[Slinky Skills]

Hicks will continue making denials even if/when he sells...

Think along these lines:

Comical Ali...what a legend!


The American Invaders......we will crush them!!

[Vermilion]

Someone should send this to Hick's, or to one of the nationals. Mail it for a laugh, show them how most of the fans view the situation.

[Tee]

That photo is just superb

[Sarb]

what the **** is going on? Most places saying Hicks is open to selling then Sky come and say its bull****. ****ing getting a headache

[Jayesh87]

Confusion surrounds Reds future

Last Updated: Thursday, 6 March 2008, 18:46 GMT

The future of Liverpool remains unclear after a series of claims and counter-claims on Thursday.

Dubai International Capital's takeover bid stalled when Tom Hicks threatened to block any attempt by co-owner George Gillett to sell his 50% stake.

A DIC source told BBC Radio 5 Live that representatives could meet Hicks as early as Monday after the American agreed not to stand in Gillett's way.

However, Hicks maintains he has not softened his position.

He says he has no plans to meet DIC in London and will remain a majority stakeholder at Anfield.

But DIC claims it could complete the purchase of Gillett's stake by the weekend.

The group - the financial arm of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - met with Gillett's lawyers at a London hotel on Tuesday.

They failed to come to an agreement but Gillett did not reject a deal out of hand and talks were expected to continue on a daily basis.

Gillett and Hicks 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.

Gillett is believed is willing to sell but the situation is further complicated by an agreement between him and Gillett that means one cannot sell his share without the agreement of the other.

DIC claims that Hicks has now backed down because of a financial loophole.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ol/7279653.stm

[Sarb]

For what it's worth I believe DIC

[wishiwasascouser]

Confusion surrounds Reds future

BBC on the pulse , as ever.

[JohnDoe]

Once Hicks admits he's considering selling the club, he'll become irrelevant and the club's price will drop. He can't afford that to happen, so he must deny everything, even if it's the inevitable.

I can't see DIC being the liars in this story.

[red g]

For what it's worth I suck DIC

[Sarb]

Look mate, stop with this smearing campaign. Just cos you wanted to suck my DIC and I told you to **** off you can't hack it!!!

Anyway, I hear Steve101 likes talking about cock sucking