The Row

[G Richards]

Well this thrread has had a few twists and turns. Some news by the Count, then some stirrers (one in particular, trying out a new name), then some enhanced info based on what the Count has said, followed by some sexist stuff that Bernard Manning would be proud of.

 

The main thing for me:

 

So what happened with Murdoch and Maxwell in the restaurant in New York? I read the whole thread and didn't see the answer.

[Skidfingers McGonical]

Yes - she must be a very clever, and talented woman.

 

 

Bet she swallows, too.

 

Only a very clever, and talented woman would.

[Jamie-H]

from AnfieldRoad.com -

 

Hicks adds new exec to look after his sports interests

Written by Jim Boardman

Tuesday, 19 June 2007

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has promoted a member of his Hicks Sports Group into a newly created role, which will include some involvement with the running of the Reds. Hicks Sports Group is owned by Hicks Holdings.

 

Casey Shilts, 39, is to become chief operating office of the group, which is the holding company that owns Texas Rangers, the Dallas Stars and Hicks' half of Liverpool FC (through another holding company).

 

According to reports from the States, Shilts (no relation to the oft-sung about Peter Shilton), will be overseeing operations of the three sports sides (or franchises) on a day-to-day basis - including Liverpool FC. As part of the web of companies owned by Hicks, she'll also be sitting on the board of Center Operation Co which runs the American Airlines Center (used by the Dallas Stars). She'll also be taking charge of running Hick's golf course and hotel development in a place called Bariloche in Argentina.

 

Speaking about her new job, Shilts said: "The biggest challenge will be the global breadth of all of Hicks Holdings and being able to manage between what Tom has in Liverpool to what we're doing in Argentina as well as the important teams we have here." As for working with the executives of each team, including Rick Parry of course, she said her intention is to "cross-fertilize those businesses so we can learn from each other."

 

In the background to this appointment is a rumour that Hicks has fallen out with Gillett, his co-owner of Liverpool. Some rumours claim the fall-out is over money, others say it is over Hicks' perception that his half of the partnership is being pushed to one side, because Foster Gillett, and not one of Hicks' sons, will be getting the dominant role in the Anfield boardroom this autumn. It's this alleged row that is said to be holding back funds for Rafa Benitez. Perhaps this new appointment will help smooth things over, although of course the opposite could yet happen.

 

Hicks says that Shilts was an obvious choice for the role of coordinating both the Hicks' sports interests and various building projects (including of course the new Anfield stadium), thanks to her experience on the £300m Glorypark development, adjacent to the Texas Rangers' stadium in Arlington. Hicks said: "She brought it all together. We made tremendous progress with the city and in the project, and she led all of our efforts doing that." The Glorypark building work is set to begin this year and will open in two years, with retail, office and entertainment properties.

 

A similar project is coming soon for Shilts. Planned to be next to the Dallas Stars' home is an office, residential and hotel project to be called Champions Park. This is still at the design stage and it seems Shilts is tasked with getting city leaders on side.

 

Is Hicks getting bored with his sports teams? Hicks is reported to have said Shilts' appointment allows him to focus more of his time on his private-equity dealings. He has just bought 40% of SafeMed, a healthcare software company and he also announced plans to try and raise £200m dollars to buy more companies.

 

Shilts herself has been a Hicks employee since 2000 after being poached from the Coca-Cola Company.

 

 

 

Sounds about right, get the women in, bang heads, Bobs yer uncle :whistle:

 

Dont know who agrees but if you ask me, if this is the start of things to come regarding the partnership of Gillet and Hicks then Moores has really sold out to the wrong highest bidder.

 

If there is any truth in this reported uncertanty of how this takeover will work between G&H and the communication issue dealing with owners across the atlantic then I think we have a major issue on our hand that needs sorting out immediately or we miss out on our transfer targets this close season. We cannot afford to not get who we need. Rafa's future depends on it.

 

This could all be paper talk and media pressure to get a story of a big new transfer as there is no news at present. However if this is proved to be founded then the letters D I C spring to mind and the if only question ...........

[Thants]

Casey Shilts

 

Anagram of Classy Shite

[Red Nick]

The Count & Dave U were right again and to a degree Red Nick & Real Red were also right to be a little concerned

 

Lets just hope for the best

[Red Nick]

If a Dove is the bird of peace

 

Whats the bird of Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Swallow:D

[Moschops II]

If a Dove is the bird of peace

 

Whats the bird of Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Swallow:D

 

Never took you for a gayer, Nick.

 

Still, live and learn.

[Guest ScousePower]

The Count & Dave U were right again and to a degree Red Nick & Real Red were also right to be a little concerned

 

Lets just hope for the best

 

Nice one Junior.

 

Be nice to the nurses.

[Ian Sea]

If this argument is true then it's pretty pathetic. At least it should be easily solved.

[CtrlAltDelete]

Not saying he's right or wrong, I argued that you shouldn't believe fully in one persons view no matter who he is because nobody will have the whole truth.

 

He said we were skint, skint means we have no money not we have our regular 25 million to spend. Now the fall out from that has died down the tune has changed to we're not skint but Hicks won't give us our pocket money.

 

I'm expecting one final post in a weeks time that says we're going to start a spending spree of Abramovich proportions to officially cover all bases.

 

 

I think you're spot on.