Parry asked to resign

[AFII]

Rashid has posted on TLW that DIC have denied pulling out. Can't see **** on that though

They have not pulled out. They have only stopped negotiating at the moment, at least according to the statement from them.

[Kev_81]

From PA Sport

A defiant Rick Parry has made it clear he is going nowhere after refusing Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks' demand that he resign.

The club's chief executive hit back on another astonishing day of boardroom turmoil at Anfield.

It was revealed on Thursday (NZT) Hicks had sent a three-page letter to Parry insisting he tender his resignation, as the battle for control at the club reached a new level of embarrassment for British football's most successful club.

Parry, chief executive for more than 10 years, will formally refuse to quit by return of post.

It is also believed he is seeking legal advice over his concern Hicks' demand had not been discussed at board level first.


There is also disquiet over claims Hicks' son, Tom Jnr. is alleged to have been sending texts to fans' groups over the issue of Parry's continued involvement at the club, and that could also be part of the legal discussions.

In a statement released to PA Sport, Parry made it clear he is prepared to take on Texan co-owner Hicks, saying: "It is my intention to remain focused on the job of serving Liverpool Football Club to the best of my abilities at this very important time of our season."

Parry clearly believes he has the backing of the club's other co-owner George Gillett, and it is known potential buyers Dubai International Capital have no plans to oust the man responsible for the day-to-day running of the club if they eventually buyout the Americans.

In a further development today, DIC chief executive Sameer Al Ansari said the consortium would 'still love to own' the club.

Sources close to Al Ansari also insisted he did not tell an Arabian business magazine DIC were prepared to pull out of negotiations.

Hicks' letter to Parry arrived at Anfield just 48 hours after the club's triumphant passage into the Champions League semi-finals.

Parry was in London at a Football Association hearing which rejected Javier Mascherano's appeal over an extra two-match suspension following his red card at Manchester United.

Parry was made aware of the letter waiting for him on his desk.

It is reported to be critical of his relationship with manager Rafael Benitez and the commercial aspect of the club.

This shock move from Liverpool's Dallas-based co-owner is just the latest chapter in the saga over control of the club, which reached a peak last month when talks between Hicks and DIC broke down.

The relationship between Hicks and Gillett has deteriorated beyond repair, with the latter believed to have a verbal agreement with DIC to part with his stake, but he will not sell any to his partner.

Gillett made that announcement last week on a Canadian radio interview, and re-iterated his feelings to club officials at Anfield on Tuesday.

Parry has found himself in the middle of the feud at times, trying to run the club effectively.

Hicks' camp clearly believes Parry is siding with Gillett as the uproar rumbles on, prompting the request for his resignation.

Hicks was in London last week and attended both the Liverpool matches against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

But during Tuesday's match Anfield, he was back in Dallas watching his Texas Rangers' baseball team, while Gillett sat next to Parry in the Liverpool directors' box.

They were watching Benitez's team beat the Gunners 4-2 to progress into another Champions League semi-final showdown with Chelsea later this month.

[AFII]

Looks like another false statement then, the DIC one.

Looks like Hicks is getting desperate.

[Vermilion]

According to Jonathan Ledgard on 5live, 6 banks turned him down in London last week.

What hurts about this is the fact one of our owners is on a BEGGING spree, in the NAME of LIVEREPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB.

[RoadEnd]

gghfgh

[JohnDoe]

Looks like another false statement then, the DIC one.

Looks like Hicks is getting desperate.

My thoughts exactly.

[Resu]

I don't accept this about Rafa aligning himself to Hicks. He's more astute than that. It's probably a desperate attempt by Hicks to try to show he's got some power or backing.

Think there's so much misinformation being released it's pointless getting excited or depressed by it. Wait a few days or weeks and it'll all settle.

I'm sure if Hicks could raise the cash and buy GG's share he would have done it and taken control. I think the BBC's right in that he can't get the cash and he's just playing poker trying to get the most he can out of any sale.

Also thoughts that DIC may have asked him to get rid of Parry are just ludicrous.

I`m not getting very exicted/depressed by this, we just have to wait and see. But the power struggle that goes on now is the most important in the clubs history and if the lines has been draw as the report says I hope GG wins.
IMO Parry will leave soon no matter what, either he`ll be sacked by Hicks or he`ll leave when new owners comes in. For all his faults I think he cares for the club, and want to make up for the last DIC mistake before he leaves.

[DannyMan2006]

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2008/04/10/rick-parry-makes-it-clear-i-m-not-leaving-liverpool-64375-20749382/

Rick Parry makes it clear: I'm not leaving Liverpool
Apr 10 2008

A defiant Rick Parry has made it clear he is going nowhere after refusing Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks’ demand that he resign.

The club’s chief executive hit back on another astonishing day of boardroom turmoil at Anfield.

It was revealed today Hicks had sent a three-page letter to Parry insisting he tender his resignation, as the battle for control at the club reached a new level of embarrassment for British football’s most successful club.

Parry, chief executive for more than 10 years, will formally refuse to quit by return of post.

It is also believed he is seeking legal advice over his concern Hicks’ demand had not been discussed at board level first.

There is also disquiet over claims Hicks’ son, Tom Jnr. is alleged to have been sending texts to fans’ groups over the issue of Parry’s continued involvement at the club, and that could also be part of the legal discussions.

In a statement released to PA Sport, Parry made it clear he is prepared to take on Texan co-owner Hicks, saying: “It is my intention to remain focused on the job of serving Liverpool Football Club to the best of my abilities at this very important time of our season.”

Parry clearly believes he has the backing of the club’s other co-owner George Gillett, and it is known potential buyers Dubai International Capital have no plans to oust the man responsible for the day-to-day running of the club if they eventually buyout the Americans.

In a further development today, DIC chief executive Sameer Al Ansari said the consortium would “still love to own” the club.

Sources close to Al Ansari also insisted he did not tell an Arabian business magazine DIC were prepared to pull out of negotiations.
Hicks’ letter to Parry arrived at Anfield just 48 hours after the club’s triumphant passage into the Champions League semi-finals.

Parry was in London at a Football Association hearing which rejected Javier Mascherano’s appeal over an extra two-match suspension following his red card at Manchester United.

Parry was made aware of the letter waiting for him on his desk.

It is reported to be critical of his relationship with manager Rafael Benitez and the commercial aspect of the club.

This shock move from Liverpool’s Dallas-based co-owner is just the latest chapter in the saga over control of the club, which reached a peak last month when talks between Hicks and DIC broke down.

The relationship between Hicks and Gillett has deteriorated beyond repair, with the latter believed to have a verbal agreement with DIC to part with his stake, but he will not sell any to his partner.

Gillett made that announcement last week on a Canadian radio interview, and re-iterated his feelings to club officials at Anfield on Tuesday.

Parry has found himself in the middle of the feud at times, trying to run the club effectively.

Hicks’ camp clearly believe Parry is siding with Gillett as the uproar rumbles on, prompting the request for his resignation.

Hicks was in London last week and attended both the Liverpool matches against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

But during Tuesday’s match Anfield, he was back in Dallas watching his Texas Rangers’ baseball team, while Gillett sat next to Parry in the Liverpool directors’ box.

They were watching Benitez’s team beat the Gunners 4-2 to progress into another Champions League semi-final showdown with Chelsea later this month.

Today’s developments do nothing for the stability of the club ahead of Benitez’s attempts to reach a third European Cup final in four years.

Gillett’s son Foster was also in attendance on Tuesday, as was Hicks’ son Tom Jnr, both of whom are directors of the club.

With the ownership split 50-50 between the two Americans, Hicks would not be able to have secured approval for Parry’s dismissal, hence the letter received at Anfield today.

Hicks was believed to have been enraged by Parry’s interview recently on BBC Radio Five Live in which the chief executive pleaded with the co-owners to end the war between them and come to an agreement that would allow the club to move forward.

It was Parry who was largely involved Gillett’s arrival at Anfield 18 months ago, with the American bringing in Hicks for financial muscle to get the deal through.

At that point, DIC believed they were on the brink of buying former chairman David Moores’ majority holding, only for the deal to collapse at the last minute when Moores - now life vice-president and still a board member - changed his mind.

Since then, DIC have patiently worked towards a deal to buy out both Americans.

However, Hicks spent time last week in London trying to raise capital to buy Gillett’s shares and to re-finance loans on his own sports empire. He has also been searching the US market for funds, all, it is believed, to no avail.

And he will soon be expected to come up with further loans to fund the building of Liverpool’s new stadium.

[Leyton388]

Parry should dig his heels in and tell that fat texan **** to **** right off.
Hicks makes me ****ing laugh so much he really thinks he's the man in charge when he has as much say as the little chap called George. He is a typical texan IE keeps his brains in his ball sack.

I'm sick to death of this ****. I have lost so much interest in football this year because of the ****, however with nights like we had on Tuesday that is the rel reason to love football and to love liverpool.

A lot of people go through life not being part of something special or having a deep love for something and that is where we as Liverpool fans as so lucky as we have been and are part of something special that gives hope to people who do not have anything to look forward to.

Liverpool is not just a club it is a way of life for us all and those who have nothing good in their life as i witnessed when i went to south africa i saw young boys in the shanty towns with nothing to play with but a ball and a old liverpool shirt and to talk to those boys who were liverpool mad was the best experence i think i will ever have as i understood then that liverpool fc made so many peoples lives better and gave them hope.

SO **** THAT TEXAN **** IF HE THINKS HE CAN TAKE THAT HOPE AWAY FROM US FANS AND THOSE FANS WHO PUT ALL THEIR HOPE IN THE RED SHIRT TO MAKE THIER LIVES BETTER.

[El Jefecito]

Rashid has posted on TLW that DIC have denied pulling out. Can't see **** on that though

Theres an element of truth to that they've said they are in a holding pattern until GG and TH sort out what the F**K they are doing.

[Johnny]

With the risk of incurring a major firestorm, isn't this a pretty good development? Many of us have wanted this for some time (basically anybody who has tried to buy something on-line from the club store). Which leads me to...

Torres
Babel
Mascherano
Skertel
Several reserve/youth players

All bought in the past year. Is Hicks really that bad? He and Benitez played hardball with each other and now seem to be on the same page.

Although this latest power struggle is not 'the Liverpool way,' it's pretty clear that the Liverpool way has seen us fall behind over the past fifteen years. Maybe we are simply witnessing the birth pangs of a new era of success.

I like the cut of your jib.

However I suspect others won't.

Well, I guess most fans have been unhappy with our commercial performance. And with Parry generally.

Interesting that Rafa and Hicks now appear to be on the same side.



Not going to be a popular view perhaps, but maybe, just maybe, you might have something there.

Hicks and Rafa all the way. I'm sorry but this joint-ownership thing has been a joke from day one. Hicks has done an extremely poor job of his PR, especially in the autumn, but what has Gilette done? Anything? He was nowhere to be seen or heard from at any point. I have extreme doubts as to whether him selling out to DIC would improve the situation in the slightest. So what if Hicks forces Parry, and Gilette out, takes 100% control and gives Rafa a new contract. For Rafa to be in what appears to be his corner on this, he must have had assurances about (a) his future, and (b) spending on players. Perhaps after the "misunderstanding" a few months back the communication between the 2 has improved significantly.

Hicks can then sell to DIC in his own time, and in the meantime we get a bit of needed stability and single leadership. At least we'd know what we were dealing with then.

Me too but only because I trust Rafa to walk through the storm. He is the master of our destiny at the moment IMO, because he is focused on long term success for LFC.

Everyone else is trying to line their pockets.

So aren't you basically saying in that a large amount of the issues that have developed between the fans and Hicks are Parry's fault? If it wasn't for Parry's role in that nonsense, would all that have happened?

I'd rather have a club united under Hicks and Rafa than one in complete limbo with 2 owners who can't get on and a CEO whom the manager and one owner hate. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen to me.

Mrmichael

If and it`s a big if,Rafa has aligned himself with Hicks then as a member of the RCDNWB I trust Rafa`s judgement and his knowledge of the whole situation(He knows more than us internet posters).


I`ve never been convinced that a self made billionaire would destroy LFC and therefore his investment.It`s in Hick`s interests to make us sucessfull to increase his profit(The reason Parry is being singled out in our marketing/commercial ventures) yearly and the overall value of the club.


I know that he didn`t personally pay for Torres,Babel,Lucas and Mascher but he has guaranteed the loans which paid for those players.

All the promises(Most say lies) i beleive were made with good intentions until the US housing market collapse and subsequent credit crunch effected Hick`s/GG plans for us.

[El Jefecito]

In the cold light of day, emotions aside, If you were a savvy business man, could see the potential for LFC in the global market. Could see merchandising revenues where they are. Had seen us losing Vidic through procrastenation. What would you do?

[El Jefecito]

If and it`s a big if,Rafa has aligned himself with Hicks then as a member of the RCDNWB I trust Rafa`s judgement and his knowledge of the whole situation(He knows more than us internet posters).


I`ve never been convinced that a self made billionaire would destroy LFC and therefore his investment.It`s in Hick`s interests to make us sucessfull to increase his profit(The reason Parry is being singled out in our marketing/commercial ventures) yearly and the overall value of the club.


I know that he didn`t personally pay for Torres,Babel,Lucas and Mascher but he has guaranteed the loans which paid for those players.

All the promises(Most say lies) i beleive were made with good intentions until the US housing market collapse and subsequent credit crunch effected Hick`s/GG plans for us.

I don't think Rafa has aligned with Hicks. I think he is working with the only guy that is prepared to make decisions. Rafa would be working w/Santa Claus if he was prepared to sign-off on the Skrtel deal. Rafa only cares about the team. If Parry is obstructing and GG is stalling, Rafa, for the good of the club, has to work with Hicks.

What else could Rafa do, refuse to sign Skrtel as a protest against Hicks???

[Joe King]

Is there the possibility that Parry was secretly trying to get DIC to buy Liverpool behind Hicks's back and he found out?

[AFII]

One very important point.

If Rafa don't support Hicks then he will probably not get any money to sign new players.

It's only Rafa being clever.

G&H still hasn't paid for Torres, Masch, Babel.....The banks did that and the club will pay £30m/year in interest.

Another very important point....Corinthians.