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DIC TAKEOVER
Topic Started: Jan 20 2008, 09:39 AM (84 Views)
Sir Roger Liverpool
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Anyone hear Radio 5 live this morning, They did a spot on DIC and Liverpool, They DIC Will offer £300 million and wont be forced to pay more than they think the club is worth. They say relations between Hicks and Gillette are strained especailly over the revelation that they had talked to Klinsman, Gilletes son who is supposed to act as liason between the club and owners has not been near the club for several weeks
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Lord Gonzo Liverpool
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Hang em first. Question em later.
Gillette has been distinctly quiet about things, it does seem that Hicks is the more vocal of the two. Gillette may well be suffering from guilt by association. He's not helping himself by staying so quiet about things though.
Unless he starts making his thoughts on the situation vocal he'll contine to be painted with the same brush.
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Berethorn Liverpool
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Well perhaps Gillett is trying to do things the Liverpool Way? By all accounts he was furious at Hicks' fat mouth revelation about Klinsmann.

I think there's a possibility that has not been considered. If Hicks is so bullish about not selling there's a chance that DIC might persuade Gillett to sell, as one fan to another. If Gillett sold up that would put Hicks in a very difficult position.

Could these reports about the outright purchase might be stemming from a situation like that? If Hicks is aware that Gillett will sell regardless it's a logical step to consider selling up yourself isn't it?
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Sir Leslie Phillips Liverpool
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I say dear Rog!!

Dirty hangover my good man?

Hicks & Gillett in DIC talk
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More DIC than one can shake a stick at, yet not one single 'Oo er missus'


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Berethorn Liverpool
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Spotted DIC?

:coat:
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Berethorn Liverpool
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Still clinging on...

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Hicks denies Liverpool sale talk

Under-fire Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says he has no intention of selling his 50% stake in the club.

BBC Sport understands an offer to buy out Hicks and co-owner George Gillett is being readied by Dubai International Capital (DIC).

But Hicks said: "I've not received any offer to purchase the club from DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer.

"Nor do I have any intention of doing so," added the American.

Hicks and Gillett are currently looking to refinance the club's debt.

The Americans are trying to arrange a £350m loan that would enable them to repay money borrowed for their £218.9m takeover in March 2007.

They would also then be able to repay loans used to sign players and start work on a re-scaled plan for a new stadium in Stanley Park.

Reports in Liverpool on Sunday even suggested that the club had been sold to DIC.

"Whoever is behind this false report, the facts are that I and my family have always been, and remain, fully committed to co-owning the club," said Hicks.

"No-one in my family has ever indicated any intention or desire to sell our stake in the club.

"We expect and intend to be co-owners of the club, and to actively and enthusiastically support the club's manager, players and fans for many years to come."

Liverpool decided to sell to Hicks and Gillett instead of DIC last March but the American businessmen in particular Hicks, have been criticised for the way they have run the club.

Hicks admitted to talks last November with Jurgen Klinsmann about the German taking over from Rafael Benitez as manager.

The owners and Benitez have also had a very public spat after the Spaniard criticised their transfer policy.

Some Liverpool fans are planning to hold a protest against the American owners at Monday's home game against Aston Villa.
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Lord Gonzo Liverpool
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Hang em first. Question em later.
The figure DIC are willing to offer has fluctuated a bit over the last few days. Started out at £500m, came down to £350m then fell to £300m, I've now seen it up at £400m. A lot of guess work going on from the media and no suprise they keep changing the story as usual.
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