DIC latest - the largely wild speculation thread

[Meols Kopite]

1990:

2007:


Amazing pictures!

[AFII]

Yes, that was another twist

[Vermilion]

Nicked from Rawk.

They deffo know how to build things

http://www.iai-banten.org/2008/02/23/dubai-1990-now/

Truly Amazing, could be from the future some of them,(not literally). What all that must be costing, puts the price of LFC in perspective, Sort of.

[Steve101]

You've allreally got to take most news reports with a pinch of salt people. Sky, the bbc, papers, are all getting snippets of 'news' or worse, gossip, and making up a story around it. Just look at how things on here get taken as fact after about 3 posts. any hint of a story is 'breaking news' if only because all the media outlets are terrified of missing out, simple. Add to that the fact that theyre all feeding off each other and its easy to see how a 'story' grows. calm down everyone, its probably all bollox......................

[kopdan]

Dont worry

Mike Jeffries will be here soon to save the day

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

Dont worry

Mike Jeffries will be here soon to save the day

Don't forget Sandro Rosell, Robert Kraft and the bloke who produced the Goal films.

[Zlatane]

From The Times
March 7, 2008
Resolution in sight at Liverpool as Tom Hicks begins talks with DIC
Tony Evans

The tortuous bargaining over the future of Liverpool moved a step closer to resolution last night after sources close to Tom Hicks, the co-owner of the Barclays Premier League club, indicated that the Texan was in negotiations with Dubai International Capital (DIC).

Despite Hicks's repeated denials that he intends to sell his 50 per cent stake in Liverpool, his contact with DIC, the private-equity investment arm of the Dubai Government, is said to be cordial. Hicks has consistently emphasised his resistance to dealing with DIC and had maintained that he might block George Gillett Jr, his co-owner, from selling his 50 per cent share of the club to the Dubai group. The relationship between Hicks and Gillett has broken down to such an extent that the former partners barely communicate.

A complicating factor in DIC's effort to acquire Liverpool is that two sets of negotiations are taking place, with Hicks and Gillett dealing independently with PCP, the private-equity firm that is advising DIC on the deal. However, with Hicks appearing to soften his stance towards DIC, hopes were growing last night that a resolution was nearing.

A number of obstacles remain - DIC is adamant that the Americans' valuation of the club is too high - but it is thought that the deal could be structured to make it more acceptable to Liverpool's owners. DIC is not prepared to budge on its £400million bid for the club but may be willing to offer Hicks and Gillett a share of future revenues.

Such a deal would be contingent on Liverpool achieving success on and off the field and would lead to the Americans receiving a share of the profits if the club reach agreed targets. The Liverpool owners can see the club's potential but, saddled with a large debt, do not have the resources to invest in the club. Such a deal would allow them to retain an interest in Anfield while putting Liverpool under DIC's ownership.

A source close to the deal said last night that the next few days would be “critical” as DIC awaits Gillett's next move. Hicks is expected to meet Amanda Staveley, of PCP, DIC's lead negotiator, in England early next week with the Arab consortium open to the idea of Gillett selling 49 per cent of his stake to it, but the remaining 1 per cent to his partner to give the Texan a majority shareholding. DIC is still thought to be confident of acquiring total control of the club in the future.

Liverpool face a crucial period, with the Champions League first knockout round, second-leg tie against Inter Milan looming on Tuesday. Rafael Benítez's team go to the San Siro with a 2-0 lead but the match should not delay negotiations. A DIC representative was at Anfield on Wednesday night and watched the 4-0 victory over West Ham United from the Kop, where anger against the owners is growing. Many supporters spent the half-time break chanting against Hicks and Gillett and further demonstrations are planned over the coming weeks.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article3499701.ece

[kopdan]

and the bloke who produced the Goal films.

yes...Mike Jeffries

ignorant scotchman

[Vermilion]

yes...Mike Jeffries

ignorant scotchman

Nothing gets missed on here eh, always someone willing to inform.

[Craig_H]

DIC are negotiating separately with both Hicks and Gillett and are probably taking advantage of the fact that the two yanks are barely on speaking terms.

They'll probably end up buying 49% from Hicks and 49% from Gillett, with the yanks none the wiser of what each other are doing...

98% will do nicely

[Kev_81]

yes...Mike Jeffries

ignorant scotchman

I think he wanted us to be the team in the first film, but Parry didn't allow it.

[wishiwasascouser]

DIC are negotiating separately with both Hicks and Gillett and are probably taking advantage of the fact that the two yanks are barely on speaking terms.

They'll probably end up buying 49% from Hicks and 49% from Gillett, with the yanks none the wiser of what each other are doing...

98% will do nicely

[Kev_81]

DIC are negotiating separately with both Hicks and Gillett and are probably taking advantage of the fact that the two yanks are barely on speaking terms.

They'll probably end up buying 49% from Hicks and 49% from Gillett, with the yanks none the wiser of what each other are doing...

98% will do nicely

[Vermilion]

DIC are negotiating separately with both Hicks and Gillett and are probably taking advantage of the fact that the two yanks are barely on speaking terms.

They'll probably end up buying 49% from Hicks and 49% from Gillett, with the yanks none the wiser of what each other are doing...

98% will do nicely

I wont laugh.

[kopdan]

Nothing gets missed on here eh, always someone willing to inform.

problem?