Trust Moores, urges Dalglish
Dec 7 2006
By John Thompson, Liverpool Echo
REDS legend Kenny Dalglish today threw his weight behind the proposed Anfield takeover by Dubai and urged supporters to trust Liverpool chairman David Moores on the issue.
Dalglish conceded many fans would be seeking reassurances with the Dubai government's investment company Dubai Investment Capital behind a possible £400m plus investment package which could soon end the tradition of local ownership.
Said Dalglish, the last manager to bring the title to Anfield in 1990: "Fans will be seeking a wee bit of comfort at the moment.
"But I believe they can rest assured that David Moores would not be selling it to anyone unless he was absolutely convinced they were the right sort of people and it was the right thing to do.
"He will be acting in the best interests of Liverpool Football Club - not himself. You can be sure of that.
"I have said before that he has been a brilliant chairman for the club and as far as I'm concerned the supporters can trust his judgement on this.
"He has supported all of the managers he has had and put his hand in his pocket to provide them with the money for players they wanted.
"But because he is quiet and doesn't seek the limelight, he doesn't get the plaudits he deserves."
DIC lawyers are currently examining Liverpool's books with a view to formalising an offer - provided no problems arise in the next few weeks.
Moores, who holds a 51% controlling interest at Anfield and has been Liverpool's chairman for the past 16 years, may stay on in an honorary role, with chief executive Rick Parry continuing in his role to ensure stability.
Dalglish added: "I think it is really important for anyone coming in that David Moores and Rick Parry would be staying there to provide that stability.
"If Rick Parry, like the chairman, thinks this is the right deal then it will be right.
"Obviously the club needs funds for a new stadium and this would provide the funds for it.
"The new owners will also know that Liverpool have a great man at the helm in Rafa Benitez.
"They will be buying a great club - one which is ready made to be taken forward smoothly."
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Dec 7 2006
By John Thompson, Liverpool Echo
REDS legend Kenny Dalglish today threw his weight behind the proposed Anfield takeover by Dubai and urged supporters to trust Liverpool chairman David Moores on the issue.
Dalglish conceded many fans would be seeking reassurances with the Dubai government's investment company Dubai Investment Capital behind a possible £400m plus investment package which could soon end the tradition of local ownership.
Said Dalglish, the last manager to bring the title to Anfield in 1990: "Fans will be seeking a wee bit of comfort at the moment.
"But I believe they can rest assured that David Moores would not be selling it to anyone unless he was absolutely convinced they were the right sort of people and it was the right thing to do.
"He will be acting in the best interests of Liverpool Football Club - not himself. You can be sure of that.
"I have said before that he has been a brilliant chairman for the club and as far as I'm concerned the supporters can trust his judgement on this.
"He has supported all of the managers he has had and put his hand in his pocket to provide them with the money for players they wanted.
"But because he is quiet and doesn't seek the limelight, he doesn't get the plaudits he deserves."
DIC lawyers are currently examining Liverpool's books with a view to formalising an offer - provided no problems arise in the next few weeks.
Moores, who holds a 51% controlling interest at Anfield and has been Liverpool's chairman for the past 16 years, may stay on in an honorary role, with chief executive Rick Parry continuing in his role to ensure stability.
Dalglish added: "I think it is really important for anyone coming in that David Moores and Rick Parry would be staying there to provide that stability.
"If Rick Parry, like the chairman, thinks this is the right deal then it will be right.
"Obviously the club needs funds for a new stadium and this would provide the funds for it.
"The new owners will also know that Liverpool have a great man at the helm in Rafa Benitez.
"They will be buying a great club - one which is ready made to be taken forward smoothly."
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