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[terror03]

Latest news frm soccernet.

Peter Lim withdraws Liverpool bid

Check full details here...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=4716

[rahl]

Originally Posted by Xgenre

I think Peter Lim's point is that he acted in good faith and that it is the board that acted in bad faith actually.

No worries, in fact I don't think the process was necessarily fair too and I believe NESV was preferred from an early stage. This could be simply a distrust of the 'unknown' like Singapore or Asia etc.

But I don't think cash is the breaker in the deal. Unless we are talking about sugar daddies such as the Romans and the Sheiks, our owners are likely to borrow. What's important is that the debt is not placed on the club and the loans go into building the stadium and getting better players which we desperately need.

We had a chance to get a sugar daddy before, but some greedy bloke blew it? What's he saying now? Nothing.

[owen10]

Latest fr soccernet ... LET'S HOPE THIS IS THE FINAL VERDICT!!!

Court gives Liverpool sale go ahead
By ESPNsoccernet staff

The High Court have given RBS the go-ahead to continue with sale of Liverpool FC after granting an anti-suit injuction against Tom Hicks and George Gillett's attempts to block the sale through the U.S. legal system.

Liverpool's American owners were strongly condemned by presiding judge Mr Justice Floyd for taking "unconscionable'' action to prevent the board pushing through a takeover by New England Sports Ventures.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=4716

[owen10]

More great news ahead of this weekend's bloody derby!!!

Fernando Torres passed fit to face Everton in derby
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=4716

[Star3]

Originally Posted by rahl

No worries, in fact I don't think the process was necessarily fair too and I believe NESV was preferred from an early stage. This could be simply a distrust of the 'unknown' like Singapore or Asia etc.

You can't blame them. The footballing elites in Europe and Britain are wary of the South East Asians as we have a reputation for fixing games. The Brits have already got unpleasant 1st hand experience with the Malaysian triads heavily involved in the BPL.

[rahl]

Originally Posted by Star3

You can't blame them. The footballing elites in Europe and Britain are wary of the South East Asians as we have a reputation for fixing games. The Brits have already got unpleasant 1st hand experience with the Malaysian triads heavily involved in the BPL.

Good point. Having said that, there is still a lot of racism and ignorance from Britain about SEA or even Asia in general - to them we are the dark ages or something, and remember Singapore used to be under British control. What a story if we bought one of their footballing jewels hehehe.

But ok move on

Texas tomorrow US time

[S3vw]

Is it going to end soon
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/50696.html

[Cummon]

Latest from Dallas,H & G seem to have given up & will only pursue damages after the sale of LFC to NESV
Hicks and Gillett withdraw TRO blocking sale of Liverpool Football Club. Action prevents RBS from needlessly putting Club into administration. RBS rejected owners' pledge to pay off all debts by October 15. Attorneys say ludicrous, self-serving and illegal behavior from directors and outsiders to hinder Club for years.

"It's an extraordinary swindle and it will result in exactly the wrong thing for the Club and the fans."

Those were the words used by attorneys representing Liverpool Football Club owners this morning when they announced they would apply all of their legal energies toward securing at least $1.6 billion in damages they expect will result from the proposed illegal sale of the Liverpool Football Club.

[Cummon]

Finally things have gone our ways,NESV is our new owner now & no points deduction

anyone here to give me a high ^5 ?

[Cummon]

4.30pm: Liverpool/NESV full statement:
New England Sports Ventures (NESV) today announces that it has completed the purchase of Liverpool Football Club. NESV wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to the board of Liverpool FC for their diligence and their efforts on behalf of the club and its supporters.
The transaction values the club at £300m and eliminates all of the acquisition debt placed on LFC by its previous owners, reducing the Club's debt servicing obligations from £25m-£30m a year to £2m-£3m.
New England Sports Ventures is committed to winning and currently owns a portfolio of companies, including the Boston Red Sox, New England Sports Network, Fenway Sports Group and Roush Fenway Racing.
NESV principal owner John Henry said:
"On behalf of the entire NESV partnership, I want to express how incredibly proud and humbled we are to be confirmed as the new owners of Liverpool FC. We regard our role as that of stewards for the club with a primary focus on returning the club to greatness on and off the field for the long-term. We are committed first and foremost to winning. We have a history of winning, and today we want LFC supporters to know that this approach is what we intend to bring to this great club."
Liverpool FC chairman Martin Broughton, said:
"I am delighted that we have been able to successfully conclude the sale process which has been thorough and extensive. The board decided to accept NESV's offer on the basis that it best met the criteria we set out originally for a new owner. NESV is buying Liverpool in order to put it on an excellent financial footing and continue to develop it internationally. This is a good deal which comprehensively resolves the pressing issue of the club's debt and should give staff, players and fans great confidence regarding the future of Liverpool FC."
NESV chairman Thomas Werner said:
"We recognise that Liverpool Football Club is an historic institution ultimately grounded in the community and the fans. Our first step as new owners will be to listen. We want to hear from the manager and the players and those who are part of the daily operation of the club. We will be visible at Anfield and will embrace and listen to those who have stood by this club and who are the rock on which its future success will be built. We want to hear from the fans, local leaders and the local community. We want to hear from those who know LFC best, who have made it the best and share our desire to return to a culture of winning."
NESV is committed to creating a long-term, financially strong foundation for the club and dedicated to ensuring the club has the financial resources to be successful again and attract the best players. To that end, the transaction has been structured in such a way as to eliminate all of the acquisition debt on the club.
In the coming days and months, NESV will work closely with the LFC executive team to listen and learn about every facet of the organisation. During this time, the new owners will begin to look at areas for greatest opportunity to increase the appeal of the club nationally and internationally. NESV wants to once again create a culture and environment to allow people to excel at the club on every front. During this period, NESV will also begin to examine opportunities to enhance the matchday experience in the short-term, while also carefully studying the various long-term options that may be possible.
Mr Henry and Mr Werner added:
"We are eager to commence with our plan, spend time with the organisation, its leadership, its supporters, and the local communities. We will take these steps alongside the club's executives with a shared objective of stabilising the club and ultimately returning Liverpool FC to its rightful place in English and European football, successful and competing for trophies."

[Cummon]

A bit regret that no fellow Reds shared the joys with me in here at the historical moment.

Anyway happy days ahead ,cheers !

[bochapsing]

hope tis will finally put an end to the uncertainty of ownership surrounding the club for the past months....
(thou those 2 b****ds likely to fidn ways to sue for damages or wat so ever... but ownership shall be confirmed...)

and the players to put all tis to back of their mind and reponse with an improved performance and a derby victory....
no more excuse of off the pitch distraction... (no more excuse for our uncle roy too)

[bochapsing]

Martin Broughton - originally i'd some reservation abt the appointment of a chelsea season ticket holder as our chairman whose main task was to "sell" us off....

but over these extensive "battles" against these 2 b*****ds to get the sale to go thru, i felt tat he is a rather cool guy and has done a pretty good job....

thumb up for him...!!

(keeping my fingers crossed and hope tat he'd made a right choice...)

[rahl]

Originally Posted by Cummon

A bit regret that no fellow Reds shared the joys with me in here at the historical moment.

I'm here, always

Originally Posted by bochapsing

and the players to put all tis to back of their mind and reponse with an improved performance and a derby victory....

Haha, probably we will continue to struggle in the aftermath of the sale...you know, the euphoria and relief, takes a bit getting used to

[bochapsing]

Originally Posted by rahl

Haha, probably we will continue to struggle in the aftermath of the sale...you know, the euphoria and relief, takes a bit getting used to

aiyah...
have to hope for the best lor...
just like thou have been firing blank for so fucking long, every week i still hope tat i'll tio 4d or toto...