RBS branches attacked by angry Liverpool fans in protest at Gillett and Hicks loan
Angry Liverpool fans attacked three RBS branches in the early hours of this morning in protest against refinancing of a loan taken out by the club's American owners.
The doors of the city's flagship Royal Bank of Scotland branch on Dale Street were padlocked resulting in chaos as bank employees arrived for work.
Supporters who are becoming increasingly concerned for Liverpool FC's future, are now turning their attention towards the bank which controls loans for the club's American owners.
Branches in Hunts Cross and Crobsy were targeted simultaneously in the early hours.
Posters reading 'No to refinancing' were plastered across the buildings and have been attributed to a renegade group of supporters.
A group of MPs joined the protest last week lobbying the Government, who have become majority Shareholders in RBS, to step in.
Walton MP Peter Kilfoyle tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to 'ensure the Royal Bank of Scotland does not renew their credit facility at the end of its current term.'
US businessmen George Gillett and Tom Hicks have endured a backlash of ill feeling since taking control of Anfield in February 2007.
Despite assuring fans that they wouldn't burden the club with any debt - they secured a £350m loan against the club, which is due for refinancing at the end of July.
LFC fans unhappy about the debt and failure to begin work on a promised new stadium have called on RBS to cut their ties, effectively forcing the American duo to sell up.
The Spirit of Shankly fans' group, who have been most outspoken towards the owners, denied any knowledge of the attacks and called for a more 'diplomatic approach.'
Representative James McKenna said: "Whilst we are vocal against the refinancing of the club's loan - we are encouraging our members to take a more diplomatic and sensible approach."
The Royal Bank of Scotland were unavailable for comment.
Angry Liverpool fans attacked three RBS branches in the early hours of this morning in protest against refinancing of a loan taken out by the club's American owners.
The doors of the city's flagship Royal Bank of Scotland branch on Dale Street were padlocked resulting in chaos as bank employees arrived for work.
Supporters who are becoming increasingly concerned for Liverpool FC's future, are now turning their attention towards the bank which controls loans for the club's American owners.
Branches in Hunts Cross and Crobsy were targeted simultaneously in the early hours.
Posters reading 'No to refinancing' were plastered across the buildings and have been attributed to a renegade group of supporters.
A group of MPs joined the protest last week lobbying the Government, who have become majority Shareholders in RBS, to step in.
Walton MP Peter Kilfoyle tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to 'ensure the Royal Bank of Scotland does not renew their credit facility at the end of its current term.'
US businessmen George Gillett and Tom Hicks have endured a backlash of ill feeling since taking control of Anfield in February 2007.
Despite assuring fans that they wouldn't burden the club with any debt - they secured a £350m loan against the club, which is due for refinancing at the end of July.
LFC fans unhappy about the debt and failure to begin work on a promised new stadium have called on RBS to cut their ties, effectively forcing the American duo to sell up.
The Spirit of Shankly fans' group, who have been most outspoken towards the owners, denied any knowledge of the attacks and called for a more 'diplomatic approach.'
Representative James McKenna said: "Whilst we are vocal against the refinancing of the club's loan - we are encouraging our members to take a more diplomatic and sensible approach."
The Royal Bank of Scotland were unavailable for comment.
This one little protest will do more for the cause than SOS have managed since we were bought by the yanks.
I was taking the piss.
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