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| Liverpool in sale talks; with the Al Kharafi family | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 23 2009, 12:57 AM (367 Views) | |
| 5euros | Jan 23 2009, 12:57 AM Post #1 |
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according to the daily telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/liverpool/4318296/Tom-Hicks-opens-talks-with-Kuwait-family-over-Liverpool-sale.html |
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NANI ARE YOU OK, ARE YOU OK NANI, NANI ARE YOU OK, ARE YOU OK NANI YOUVE BEEN HIT BY, YOUVE BEEN STRUCK BY A SMOOTH CARRAGHER | |
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| Plonker | Jan 23 2009, 01:03 AM Post #2 |
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Oracle of Truth.
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About time, am sick and tired of the American soap opera |
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| 5euros | Jan 23 2009, 01:07 AM Post #3 |
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Bradley
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whats happening with our new ground atm |
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| 5euros | Jan 23 2009, 01:13 AM Post #4 |
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Bradley
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dont know anything about this bunch,always apprehensive of things like this
Edited by 5euros, Jan 23 2009, 01:15 AM.
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| FLOPP'D | Jan 23 2009, 01:14 AM Post #5 |
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The King in the North
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Wrong thread lad Think theres any truth in this? |
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| 5euros | Jan 23 2009, 01:18 AM Post #6 |
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bugger,tried to change it in time could be,cant see hicks here for the long haul,thats a million dollar question,i just wanna see this ground being built,while Man Utd are clocking about 70,000 capacity and we are hitting 44,000 were constantly falling behind financially Edited by 5euros, Jan 23 2009, 01:19 AM.
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| Monu | Jan 23 2009, 10:34 AM Post #7 |
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The Pound For Pound Number One Widely Recognised As The Greatest Of All Time
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I'm very sceptical about this but a good sign is that it's Hicks whose entered discussions, previously it has been Gillette who wanted out so positive signs. |
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| blah | Jan 23 2009, 10:46 AM Post #8 |
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Perhaps the further decline of the economy will force their hand to sell...aslong as its going to potential owners who will have the clubs interests at heart...we can but hope |
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| 5euros | Jan 23 2009, 10:46 AM Post #9 |
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Bradley
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i think we all are,wonder where it leaves rafa now |
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| TheReturnOfTheKing | Jan 23 2009, 10:50 AM Post #10 |
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Definitely NOT a Terrorist
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Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks in talks with Kuwait billionaire, Nasser Al-Kharafi over a possible takeover. It is understood meetings have taken place in London between aides of the tycoon, who has an estimated £9bn fortune, and Hicks' representatives. Hicks and his co-owner George Gillet are valuing the club at around £550m. The American duo's reign has been dogged by controversy since their £218m takeover in February 2007 and it appears they are now willing to sell. Reports suggest talks with Al-Kharafi initially took place as part of attempts to finance Liverpool's proposed new stadium in Stanley Park, but turned to a buy-out. Liverpool's commercial director Ian Ayre and finance director Philip Nash have been in the Middle East to continue the discussions. BBC Sport understands that even though the relationship between Hicks and Gillett has been troubled, they may be united in their desire to sell at the right price. It has also been suggested that the Al-Kharafi family would take a 50% stake in the club with Hicks and Gillett then retaining 25% each - but Anfield sources suggest this is unlikely. The regime of Hicks and Gillett has become deeply unpopular among fans after early optimism, and the US tycoons have just been given an extra six months to repay a £350m loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland and Wachovia. Manager Rafael Benitez had public differences with the owners, who admitted they met former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann when doubts emerged over his future. Hicks also demanded the resignation of chief executive Rick Parry last season after labelling his time in charge "a disaster". And the pair's plans for a new stadium have also stalled after spiralling costs meant it would cost around £450m rather than the original estimate of £300m. Benitez is currently locked in a contract wrangle with the Anfield hierarchy as he demands greater control over transfers at the club. The Al-Kharafi family have made their fortune from a variety of enterprises, including construction, banking, engineering, telecommunications and fast food. They were originally approached by Liverpool last year. The talks broke down but have now been revived, with Hicks - a supporter of Benitez amid the recent boardroom turmoil at Anfield - seemingly the driving force. |
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| Kenny_lfc | Jan 23 2009, 11:12 AM Post #11 |
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brilliant... another off the field story for us to contend with... |
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| blah | Jan 23 2009, 11:13 AM Post #12 |
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Isnt It Gerrards court case today? |
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| Monu | Jan 23 2009, 11:20 AM Post #13 |
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Yeah blah and he's denied the charges against him. |
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| blah | Jan 23 2009, 11:28 AM Post #14 |
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ohhh anyone know what time it is? |
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| Deleted User | Jan 23 2009, 11:31 AM Post #15 |
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Just heard they might only be buying out one of them. Tom Hicks wants to stay apparently. |
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