Dubai International Capital (DIC)

[KevieG]

Doesn't need to be anything that isn't obviously true - there is plenty of that in the public domain.

 

I reckon its a great idea.

 

I'd be happy to devote some time to something like that - It'd need someone with the technical skills though.

 

Exactly.

 

His own quotes and u turns(there's enough of them) will be enough to hang him.

 

You could then ask open ended questions like, "would you really like to have a man like his at your club?"

 

Nothing slanderous at all

[hamstrung]

What about the google stuff? Know nowt about that.

[Hugo Sanjeev]

Tomorrow never comes, it's always in the next few days or the next few weeks.

 

For a group of super fans, where money is no object, they aren't half taking their time buying a club where the owners are supposedly desperate to sell and negotiating with buyers all the time.

 

 

As much as I wanted DIC's involvement from the beginning...........got to agree with your comments. Too much posturing and beating around the bush.

 

If they want Liverpool, they have the money and regardless of whether it may appear that they are paying G&H over the odds, it still represents a great investment for them, financially, sporting wise and in promoting Dubai.

 

So whats it gonna be DIC, you gonna haggle on the price, which is a drop in the ocean for you, because you don't want to make G&H rich, and in doing so "cut your nose to spite your face" or you gonna make your move......in which case, show us your money!

[theRedHorse]

You're right an offer they can't refuse could be anything from £1 to 1 Billion but for loyal Liverpool supporters with billion upon billion to use in pursuit of the club (as they have been pitched with phrases like 100 million is nothing to these people) then the question remains where the fuck are they?

 

Wow... are you as thick as you seem or are you just trying to annoy me?

 

Have we not already established that these people are serious business-men?

 

You're the cunt always going on about "not an abromavich" type of owner so why the frick do you expect them to throw 500M at Hicks for the club?

 

They ARE in discussions. Fact.

 

As far as other investments go it's best not to look into that too deeply, not only does it upset Rash but it doesn't paint the prettiest picture either they certainly aren't reveling in the prestige of owning 20% of Tussauds.

 

Tussauds isn't something that would include their name as much.

 

If they were to buy the club everybody would know they owned the club and it would be mentioned alot more so its in their interest to have a successful club which people are talking about.

 

You can't compare Tussauds to LFC. When was the last time Tussauds was all over the papers, or on match of the day?

[theRedHorse]

or Cardie being the worlds most persistent devils advocate

 

Or being thrown off a building...

 

 

Can't we ban him for being a Prat? Dave?

 

 

:whistle:

[madstock]

You can't compare Tussauds to LFC. When was the last time Tussauds was all over the papers, or on match of the day?

 

During the last great fire of London; it is a little known fact that male model Simon Weston had just finished having his waxwork model completed when there was a freak accident involving a firework and a dog with a candle in his mouth.

 

The resultant carnage meant that it was easier and cheaper for Mr Weston to actually have his face set alight so that he resembled his partially melted waxwork than the other way around.

 

It never made match of the day, though.

[RoboRiise]

I categorically did NOT say that DIC have withdrawn.

 

The meetings that were going on last week between themselves, one or two other potential investors, and club officials went very well, and as far as I can tell raised a few possible options for the next move. But the talks have stopped for the moment, although they continue to keep abreast.

 

DIC are keener than ever to mount a takeover bid, not imminently, but to say they have lost interest is simply not true.

 

As to Rafa, there is increasing speculation that he might leave, depends on several things really. I understand he is emotionally quite volatile at the minute, and frankly the money he might get by hanging in there is of no relevance.

 

I have little or no inside stuff from players, but again, depending on the next 6 months... there could/will very probably be an exodus. Not only Spanish players.

 

But there are due to be meetings again next week between club officials and the investors.

 

I personally would like to know what the 'shareLiverpool' ideas have done to the thinking of the 'investors'; also, the Inter Milan tie/future participation in the CL is a real watershed as far as I can see.... both for Rafa and the owners/DIC.

 

In my opinion, DIC will move in before the end of this season, but I don't think Benitez will be in place.

Facts:

 

DIC/2 other parties are in talks with G/H.

A deal is close.

Rafa is unhappy.

Certain players are unhappy.

 

Opinion:

 

A deal will be done by DIC etc in the next few months.

We are unlikely to win anything this season/qualify for CL next year... well its a doubt at least;

Rafa will walk

Some high profile players will leave in the summer.

Updates from RAWKS man in the know. from: cowtownred

 

So, Gerrard then? Why doesn't he just say it?

[chrisbonnie]

So, Gerrard then? Why doesn't he just say it?

 

probably because he`s a prick?

[Moschops II]

Or being thrown off a building...

 

 

Can't we ban him for being a Prat? Dave?

 

 

:whistle:

 

I've had all manner of run-ins with Cardie, but to be frank, I haven't found your input to the site particularly awe-inspiring either. Asking for people to be banned is lame as fuck, and doubly so when you've been here all of a month.

[theRedHorse]

I've had all manner of run-ins with Cardie, but to be frank, I haven't found your input to the site particularly awe-inspiring either. Asking for people to be banned is lame as fuck, and doubly so when you've been here all of a month.

 

no shit sherlock...

 

hence the :whistle:

 

but its ok... i understand some people are slower than others... next time just take your time and think before you post...

 

luv ya...

[Anny Road]

Momo alarm..........Briiiinnnggggg.

[theRedHorse]

Momo alarm..........Briiiinnnggggg.

 

HA!

 

I told hamstrung i was feeling left out when he made that poll when i first joined...

[Moschops II]

no shit sherlock...

 

hence the :whistle:

 

but its ok... i understand some people are slower than others... next time just take your time and think before you post...

 

luv ya...

 

And to think, I had you down as a prick. How hasty of me.

[Section_31]

Momo alarm..........Briiiinnnggggg.

 

Got more of a Brendan vibe IMO, smarmy and childish.

[theRedHorse]

And to think, I had you down as a prick. How hasty of me.

 

No. You're right and i'm sincerely sorry. That post was out of order.

Its a bit late, and i'm tired.

 

But it did seem you were being a bit "on your high horse" in response to my post- it was only a joke.

[theRedHorse]

Got more of a Brendan vibe IMO, smarmy and childish.

 

:)

 

Nice...

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners

 

Feb 2 2008

 

DUBAI-BASED consortium DIC was last night set to join forces with Liverpool FC co-owner George Gillett in a bid to buy out his partner Tom Hicks.

 

Events could move forward within a matter of days, with figures close to the club anxious to see a rapid conclusion to what is seen as a damaging distraction at a crucial time in the season.

 

Relations between Gillett and Hicks are at an all time low, with Gillett remaining silent, but understood to be privately furious with his partner’s unsanctioned public statements over club affairs.

 

Gillett originally brokered the deal to buy Liverpool, but was forced to bring the significantly wealthier Hicks on board to be able to afford the buy-out.

 

Now, with the first anniversary of the takeover looming next week, relations have soured between the two men to such a degree that Gillett’s son Foster, who moved to Liverpool to represent the Americans and work alongside club chief executive Rick Parry, returned to the US 3½ weeks ago, and has not been seen at the club since.

 

The Daily Post understands that Foster Gillett and his wife have no plans to return to the city, despite having recently bought a £1m home in Woolton. The final twist of the knife for George Gillett came when Hicks went public last month with their approach in November to Jurgen Klinsmann as a possible replacement for beleaguered manager Rafael Benitez.

 

DIC (Dubai International Capital), led by Sameer Al Ansari whose £4,500 a share offer for Liverpool last year was trumped when Hicks helped Gillett to bankroll a successful £5,000 a share offer, are known to be keen to test the resolution of the Americans with a new offer.

 

Hicks has stated repeatedly that he has no intention of selling in the short term. It is believed he sees the potential to sell the club for well over £1bn in 2012, if the 70,000 seater stadium plan is delivered.

 

But Gillett is equally determined to hang on to his interest in the club, seeing the whole takeover as his deal, with Hicks merely providing the financial clout to make it happen.

 

With relations between the pair at such a low ebb, insiders doubt whether both of them can remain as co-owners. The Dubai proposal would allow Gillett to carry forward his plans, while allowing Hicks an exit-strategy with a healthy profit on his 12 months investment.

 

One source close to the negotiations told the Daily Post last night: “Discussions are still ongoing with DIC. They would be happy to take Hicks out and work with Gillett, or they would be happy to take both of them out.

 

“But DIC doesn’t want to pay Hicks a huge premium. The key is to get a deal done within days rather than weeks.

 

“All this has been a huge distraction at the club. Hicks insists on valuing the club at £1bn because he includes the valuation after the stadium is in place, yet it is not even built and doesn’t even have planning permission for the 70,000 seats.”

 

Hicks has matched Gillett’s £20m personal investment in the club following last week’s £350m refinancing deal, and is likely to be offered double that sum by the Dubai consortium to walk away.

 

No-one for DIC was available to comment last night while Mr Gillett’s office declined to discuss the matter.

 

Liverpool FC had no comment to make on the issue.

 

But a spokesman for Tom Hicks told the Daily Post he remained determined to stay at Liverpool FC.

 

He said: “As we have said previously and repeatedly, Liverpool Football Club is not for sale.

 

“Mr Hicks has been very clear in terms of the club not being for sale and that has not changed in any way, shape or form.”

 

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk

[Ted]

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners

 

Feb 2 2008

 

DUBAI-BASED consortium DIC was last night set to join forces with Liverpool FC co-owner George Gillett in a bid to buy out his partner Tom Hicks.

 

Events could move forward within a matter of days, with figures close to the club anxious to see a rapid conclusion to what is seen as a damaging distraction at a crucial time in the season.

 

Relations between Gillett and Hicks are at an all time low, with Gillett remaining silent, but understood to be privately furious with his partner’s unsanctioned public statements over club affairs.

 

Gillett originally brokered the deal to buy Liverpool, but was forced to bring the significantly wealthier Hicks on board to be able to afford the buy-out.

 

Now, with the first anniversary of the takeover looming next week, relations have soured between the two men to such a degree that Gillett’s son Foster, who moved to Liverpool to represent the Americans and work alongside club chief executive Rick Parry, returned to the US 3½ weeks ago, and has not been seen at the club since.

 

The Daily Post understands that Foster Gillett and his wife have no plans to return to the city, despite having recently bought a £1m home in Woolton. The final twist of the knife for George Gillett came when Hicks went public last month with their approach in November to Jurgen Klinsmann as a possible replacement for beleaguered manager Rafael Benitez.

 

DIC (Dubai International Capital), led by Sameer Al Ansari whose £4,500 a share offer for Liverpool last year was trumped when Hicks helped Gillett to bankroll a successful £5,000 a share offer, are known to be keen to test the resolution of the Americans with a new offer.

 

Hicks has stated repeatedly that he has no intention of selling in the short term. It is believed he sees the potential to sell the club for well over £1bn in 2012, if the 70,000 seater stadium plan is delivered.

 

But Gillett is equally determined to hang on to his interest in the club, seeing the whole takeover as his deal, with Hicks merely providing the financial clout to make it happen.

 

With relations between the pair at such a low ebb, insiders doubt whether both of them can remain as co-owners. The Dubai proposal would allow Gillett to carry forward his plans, while allowing Hicks an exit-strategy with a healthy profit on his 12 months investment.

 

One source close to the negotiations told the Daily Post last night: “Discussions are still ongoing with DIC. They would be happy to take Hicks out and work with Gillett, or they would be happy to take both of them out.

 

“But DIC doesn’t want to pay Hicks a huge premium. The key is to get a deal done within days rather than weeks.

 

“All this has been a huge distraction at the club. Hicks insists on valuing the club at £1bn because he includes the valuation after the stadium is in place, yet it is not even built and doesn’t even have planning permission for the 70,000 seats.”

 

Hicks has matched Gillett’s £20m personal investment in the club following last week’s £350m refinancing deal, and is likely to be offered double that sum by the Dubai consortium to walk away.

 

No-one for DIC was available to comment last night while Mr Gillett’s office declined to discuss the matter.

 

Liverpool FC had no comment to make on the issue.

 

But a spokesman for Tom Hicks told the Daily Post he remained determined to stay at Liverpool FC.

 

He said: “As we have said previously and repeatedly, Liverpool Football Club is not for sale.

 

“Mr Hicks has been very clear in terms of the club not being for sale and that has not changed in any way, shape or form.”

 

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk

 

Where have I heard that before?

[lfc4eva99]

Its gotten boring now, I'll only believe a tabloid or anyone when the Headline says Hicks out, DIC In

 

By Blah Blah

 

DIC successfully offered X amt and has purchased 50 - 100% share of Liverpool FC.

 

Till then, all this is the same old repetitive crap.

[Rashid]

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners

 

Feb 2 2008

 

DUBAI-BASED consortium DIC was last night set to join forces with Liverpool FC co-owner George Gillett in a bid to buy out his partner Tom Hicks.

 

Events could move forward within a matter of days, with figures close to the club anxious to see a rapid conclusion to what is seen as a damaging distraction at a crucial time in the season.

 

Relations between Gillett and Hicks are at an all time low, with Gillett remaining silent, but understood to be privately furious with his partner’s unsanctioned public statements over club affairs.

 

Gillett originally brokered the deal to buy Liverpool, but was forced to bring the significantly wealthier Hicks on board to be able to afford the buy-out.

 

Now, with the first anniversary of the takeover looming next week, relations have soured between the two men to such a degree that Gillett’s son Foster, who moved to Liverpool to represent the Americans and work alongside club chief executive Rick Parry, returned to the US 3½ weeks ago, and has not been seen at the club since.

 

The Daily Post understands that Foster Gillett and his wife have no plans to return to the city, despite having recently bought a £1m home in Woolton. The final twist of the knife for George Gillett came when Hicks went public last month with their approach in November to Jurgen Klinsmann as a possible replacement for beleaguered manager Rafael Benitez.

 

DIC (Dubai International Capital), led by Sameer Al Ansari whose £4,500 a share offer for Liverpool last year was trumped when Hicks helped Gillett to bankroll a successful £5,000 a share offer, are known to be keen to test the resolution of the Americans with a new offer.

 

Hicks has stated repeatedly that he has no intention of selling in the short term. It is believed he sees the potential to sell the club for well over £1bn in 2012, if the 70,000 seater stadium plan is delivered.

 

But Gillett is equally determined to hang on to his interest in the club, seeing the whole takeover as his deal, with Hicks merely providing the financial clout to make it happen.

 

With relations between the pair at such a low ebb, insiders doubt whether both of them can remain as co-owners. The Dubai proposal would allow Gillett to carry forward his plans, while allowing Hicks an exit-strategy with a healthy profit on his 12 months investment.

 

One source close to the negotiations told the Daily Post last night: “Discussions are still ongoing with DIC. They would be happy to take Hicks out and work with Gillett, or they would be happy to take both of them out.

“But DIC doesn’t want to pay Hicks a huge premium. The key is to get a deal done within days rather than weeks.

 

“All this has been a huge distraction at the club. Hicks insists on valuing the club at £1bn because he includes the valuation after the stadium is in place, yet it is not even built and doesn’t even have planning permission for the 70,000 seats.”

 

Hicks has matched Gillett’s £20m personal investment in the club following last week’s £350m refinancing deal, and is likely to be offered double that sum by the Dubai consortium to walk away.

 

No-one for DIC was available to comment last night while Mr Gillett’s office declined to discuss the matter.

 

Liverpool FC had no comment to make on the issue.

 

But a spokesman for Tom Hicks told the Daily Post he remained determined to stay at Liverpool FC.

 

He said: “As we have said previously and repeatedly, Liverpool Football Club is not for sale.

 

“Mr Hicks has been very clear in terms of the club not being for sale and that has not changed in any way, shape or form.”

 

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai's bid to divide Liverpool FC's owners - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk

 

I have been saying highlighted text for weeks but nothing seems to get sorted due to Hicks determination to sell at a high premium. If DIC walked away we would all be fucked including Hicks.

[OnizukaEikichi]

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[EmilHamilton]

Rashid is the new Dunk.

 

Throw as much as you can out there and hope it sticks, and if it does 'I told yous sos', but not in a Geordie accent of course.

[coop]

Its been saying a matter of days for the last month or so.

[Rashid]

Sheikh to try again

BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Liverpool v Sunderland, today, Kick-off 5.15pm

By David Maddock 02/02/2008

 

Sheikh Mohammed is ready to test the partnership between the joint owners of Liverpool by making a formal offer for the club.

 

The billionaire's investment company DIC has been studying closely the terms of a restructuring deal at Anfield that Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett announced last week.

 

And now the investment arm of the Dubai government is primed to approach the pair with a fresh offer that will value the club in the region of £300million.

 

DIC's hopes of buying the club they first bid for a year ago seem to rest on exploitation of the uneasy relationship between the two US tycoons.

 

Hicks has taken the lead in recent weeks by announcing a refinancing deal with the banks that secures his grip on the club - and he also unveiled £300million plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium.

 

Gillett, who has the option of selling his 50 per cent stake, has remained conspicuously silent during that fanfare - and his position is the key to success for the increasingly confident Sheikh.

 

Sheikh to try again - Mirror.co.uk

[StevieH]

Sheikh to try again

BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Liverpool v Sunderland, today, Kick-off 5.15pm

By David Maddock 02/02/2008

 

Sheikh Mohammed is ready to test the partnership between the joint owners of Liverpool by making a formal offer for the club.

 

The billionaire's investment company DIC has been studying closely the terms of a restructuring deal at Anfield that Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett announced last week.

 

And now the investment arm of the Dubai government is primed to approach the pair with a fresh offer that will value the club in the region of £300million.

 

DIC's hopes of buying the club they first bid for a year ago seem to rest on exploitation of the uneasy relationship between the two US tycoons.

 

Hicks has taken the lead in recent weeks by announcing a refinancing deal with the banks that secures his grip on the club - and he also unveiled £300million plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium.

 

Gillett, who has the option of selling his 50 per cent stake, has remained conspicuously silent during that fanfare - and his position is the key to success for the increasingly confident Sheikh.

 

Sheikh to try again - Mirror.co.uk

 

Fingers crossed Rashid.