Liverpool 'in investment talks with US group'
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[quote author=Rosco link=topic=39299.msg1073223#msg1073223 date=1269020551]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
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Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
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We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
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Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
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We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
Fucking hell
[quote author=KopKing link=topic=39299.msg1073233#msg1073233 date=1269020901]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=39299.msg1073223#msg1073223 date=1269020551]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
[/quote]
Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
[/quote]
We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
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What ?
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=39299.msg1073223#msg1073223 date=1269020551]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
[/quote]
Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
[/quote]
We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
[/quote]
What ?
[quote author=KopKing link=topic=39299.msg1073233#msg1073233 date=1269020901]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=39299.msg1073223#msg1073223 date=1269020551]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
[/quote]
Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
[/quote]
We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
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???
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=39299.msg1073223#msg1073223 date=1269020551]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=39299.msg1073219#msg1073219 date=1269020208]
More private equity yanks, fuck off
[/quote]
Yeah it's private equity Arabs we want
[/quote]
We're Liverpool one of few truly global football clubs. We've had a world record shirt sponsorship deal, and now we want a super rich Sheik whoever who wants to do the treble at any cost. As we're up for sale, get the best deal for the club. We exist to win trophies, that's costs money.
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???
really good post, that.
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073255#msg1073255 date=1269021847]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=39299.msg1073253#msg1073253 date=1269021688]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073251#msg1073251 date=1269021608]
Yes.
Is that a trick question ?
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Hmmm.
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Go to bed, it gets worse from here.
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Ja, I think I better. Have a good evening themn.
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=39299.msg1073253#msg1073253 date=1269021688]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073251#msg1073251 date=1269021608]
Yes.
Is that a trick question ?
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Hmmm.
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Go to bed, it gets worse from here.
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Ja, I think I better. Have a good evening themn.
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=39299.msg1073258#msg1073258 date=1269022000]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073255#msg1073255 date=1269021847]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=39299.msg1073253#msg1073253 date=1269021688]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073251#msg1073251 date=1269021608]
Yes.
Is that a trick question ?
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Hmmm.
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Go to bed, it gets worse from here.
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Ja, I think I better. Have a good evening themn.
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*&$£@*&DHSC
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073255#msg1073255 date=1269021847]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=39299.msg1073253#msg1073253 date=1269021688]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073251#msg1073251 date=1269021608]
Yes.
Is that a trick question ?
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Hmmm.
[/quote]
Go to bed, it gets worse from here.
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Ja, I think I better. Have a good evening themn.
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*&$£@*&DHSC
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073174#msg1073174 date=1269016734]
Let's hope we don't fall into a Super Massive Black Hole.
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Why be such a racist cunt themn?
Let's hope we don't fall into a Super Massive Black Hole.
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Why be such a racist cunt themn?
[quote author=Dirty Sanchez link=topic=39299.msg1073492#msg1073492 date=1269057287]
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073174#msg1073174 date=1269016734]
Let's hope we don't fall into a Super Massive Black Hole.
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Why be such a racist cunt themn?
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Hahaha.
[quote author=themn link=topic=39299.msg1073174#msg1073174 date=1269016734]
Let's hope we don't fall into a Super Massive Black Hole.
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Why be such a racist cunt themn?
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Hahaha.
[quote author=Chan link=topic=39299.msg1073208#msg1073208 date=1269019613]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=39299.msg1073182#msg1073182 date=1269017185]
Oh great. THREE mutually hating owners instead of two! This is progress.
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There will be Hysteria at that prospect.
I think I'd prefer the Knights of Cydonia.
*runs*
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Hicks and Gillette have been holding the club hostage so long I think I'm starting to get Stockholm Syndrome!
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=39299.msg1073182#msg1073182 date=1269017185]
Oh great. THREE mutually hating owners instead of two! This is progress.
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There will be Hysteria at that prospect.
I think I'd prefer the Knights of Cydonia.
*runs*
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Hicks and Gillette have been holding the club hostage so long I think I'm starting to get Stockholm Syndrome!
Rafa Benitez in talks with Liverpool takeover rivals from Rhone Group
Telegraph
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is understood to have met representatives of potential investors the Rhone Group.
He has also briefed senior players, including Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, about a future beyond the current boardroom stalemate.
The New York-based fund management firm want to invest £100? million – to be put towards the club’s £237?million debt – for a stake of around 40 per cent, as well as putting in a further £25million to be spent on transfers. Talks with the Spaniard were constructive and positive.
Key men Gerrard and Torres, who has claimed that Benitez needs to be able to add “four or five top- class signings†this summer, have appeared particularly disaffected as Liverpool have been reduced to scrapping for fourth place.
But Benitez and managing director Christian Purslow met with senior members of the squad on Wednesday to discuss on potential future developments in an attempt to persuade them that good times are ahead for the Anfield club.
Co-owners Tom Hicks, who is particularly resistant to the prospect of his stake being diluted, and George Gillett need to find £100 million in order to refinance loans from the Royal Bank of Scotland in July. If they are unable to do so, they will have little choice but to accept the offer from the Rhone Group, or another investor, and have their power decreased.
Purslow has kept Benitez updated on the Rhone Group’s interest, as well as that of several other interested parties. Having previously insisted he wanted all potential offers on the table by Easter, the managing director is now prepared to wait until the end of the season.
After pushing Manchester United all the way last season, Benitez does not attempt to deny that Liverpool have been blown off course this time around but is adamant that it can prove to be just a temporary set-back.
He said: “I have confidence we can move forward because I know that we’re trying to move forward in a good direction. I am quite positive.’’
Torres has repeated his claim that Liverpool need to spend heavily this summer but said: “My place is at Liverpool and in England. I’ve got three years to run on my contract.
“The most important thing is for the club to try to sign quality players, footballers who improve the quality of the squad. Next season we want to be challenging for the Premier League title and the Champions League or the Europa League but for that to happen we need some new signings
Telegraph
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is understood to have met representatives of potential investors the Rhone Group.
He has also briefed senior players, including Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, about a future beyond the current boardroom stalemate.
The New York-based fund management firm want to invest £100? million – to be put towards the club’s £237?million debt – for a stake of around 40 per cent, as well as putting in a further £25million to be spent on transfers. Talks with the Spaniard were constructive and positive.
Key men Gerrard and Torres, who has claimed that Benitez needs to be able to add “four or five top- class signings†this summer, have appeared particularly disaffected as Liverpool have been reduced to scrapping for fourth place.
But Benitez and managing director Christian Purslow met with senior members of the squad on Wednesday to discuss on potential future developments in an attempt to persuade them that good times are ahead for the Anfield club.
Co-owners Tom Hicks, who is particularly resistant to the prospect of his stake being diluted, and George Gillett need to find £100 million in order to refinance loans from the Royal Bank of Scotland in July. If they are unable to do so, they will have little choice but to accept the offer from the Rhone Group, or another investor, and have their power decreased.
Purslow has kept Benitez updated on the Rhone Group’s interest, as well as that of several other interested parties. Having previously insisted he wanted all potential offers on the table by Easter, the managing director is now prepared to wait until the end of the season.
After pushing Manchester United all the way last season, Benitez does not attempt to deny that Liverpool have been blown off course this time around but is adamant that it can prove to be just a temporary set-back.
He said: “I have confidence we can move forward because I know that we’re trying to move forward in a good direction. I am quite positive.’’
Torres has repeated his claim that Liverpool need to spend heavily this summer but said: “My place is at Liverpool and in England. I’ve got three years to run on my contract.
“The most important thing is for the club to try to sign quality players, footballers who improve the quality of the squad. Next season we want to be challenging for the Premier League title and the Champions League or the Europa League but for that to happen we need some new signings
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
*Goes back to bed*
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. [/quote]
told ya 😛
but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. [/quote]
told ya 😛
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
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No. Please no.
I respect the man, & thank him for bring us to the level we're at. From hoping for a decent UEFA run to expecting a good CL run & consistently finishing in the CL places (I'm aware of this statement poss' not applying this season, but it still stands) is a good achievement.
However, he's taken us as far as he can, that's it. Thank you, & goodbye.
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
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No. Please no.
I respect the man, & thank him for bring us to the level we're at. From hoping for a decent UEFA run to expecting a good CL run & consistently finishing in the CL places (I'm aware of this statement poss' not applying this season, but it still stands) is a good achievement.
However, he's taken us as far as he can, that's it. Thank you, & goodbye.
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=39299.msg1077271#msg1077271 date=1269769085]
Loads of stories in the press about Hicks being against the deal, as he won't make any money on it.
RBS wants their money, and this summer could be really looooooooong.
Hicks could destory our club if he doesn't pack his bags..
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I found one story on Goal.com.
And it makes no sense too
Loads of stories in the press about Hicks being against the deal, as he won't make any money on it.
RBS wants their money, and this summer could be really looooooooong.
Hicks could destory our club if he doesn't pack his bags..
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I found one story on Goal.com.
And it makes no sense too
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[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. [/quote]
told ya 😛
[/quote]oh bugger
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. [/quote]
told ya 😛
[/quote]oh bugger
[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=39299.msg1077274#msg1077274 date=1269769370]
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
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No. Please no.
I respect the man, & thank him for bring us to the level we're at. From hoping for a decent UEFA run to expecting a good CL run & consistently finishing in the CL places (I'm aware of this statement poss' not applying this season, but it still stands) is a good achievement.
However, he's taken us as far as he can, that's it. Thank you, & goodbye.
[/quote]
without investment, a new stadium, etc, no one can take us that step further..
We will not win the title in the near future, any new manager that comes in will have their own 'five year plan' due to the state of the clubs finacial affairs. Getting into the champions league, is the prems new 1st. So as much as I want Rafa gone, he might as well stay.
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
[/quote]
No. Please no.
I respect the man, & thank him for bring us to the level we're at. From hoping for a decent UEFA run to expecting a good CL run & consistently finishing in the CL places (I'm aware of this statement poss' not applying this season, but it still stands) is a good achievement.
However, he's taken us as far as he can, that's it. Thank you, & goodbye.
[/quote]
without investment, a new stadium, etc, no one can take us that step further..
We will not win the title in the near future, any new manager that comes in will have their own 'five year plan' due to the state of the clubs finacial affairs. Getting into the champions league, is the prems new 1st. So as much as I want Rafa gone, he might as well stay.
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=39299.msg1077251#msg1077251 date=1269764643]
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
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I agree sheiky.
Unless we get new owners who are prepared to seriously splash the cash or Rafa chooses to leave, i think he'll be with us next season.
I'll believe the Rhone Group being some kind of Fairy Godmother when I see it but the more I read, the more I believe Benitez will be here next season. He and Purslow seem very 'close' and seeing as the latter appears to be the real 'owner' of the club, it's all pointing in that direction.
*Goes back to bed*
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I agree sheiky.
Unless we get new owners who are prepared to seriously splash the cash or Rafa chooses to leave, i think he'll be with us next season.
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