Dubai International Capital (DIC)

[WaltonRed]

I think its going to happen. Probably on Tuesday.

[Rafa Shankly]

I think its going to happen. Probably on Tuesday.

what will happen?

 

theyl take over or make a bid.

[Spy Bee]

I think its going to happen. Probably on Tuesday.

 

Come on Obamar!

[hamstrung]

Despite living near London, yes I have, several times a season as a PTS member. But even if I hadn't ever set foot in the place you would still be a cunt for asking me that.

 

If you're not going every week you should give the PTS up to someone who does.

 

Like me, for instance.

 

Selfish get.

[Rafa Shankly]

Like that word don't you-easy to type??

 

Why would I be one for asking you?

I genuienly wonder how you're such an expert on the team & players not going to many games? Or will all your contact & discussion with the media & ex players, directors etc limit your chance to do so?

this right here is the reason the threads become rediculous.

 

if we spent less time being bothered about what other people were posting a lot of the crap would be cut out of the threads.

[zigackly]

this right here is the reason the threads become rediculous.

 

if we spent less time being bothered about what other people were posting a lot of the crap would be cut out of the threads.

 

Go on then, you start.

[Rashid]

If you're not going every week you should give the PTS up to someone who does.

 

Like me, for instance.

 

Selfish get.

 

Just let me know what games you want to go to and I'll sort it!

[hamstrung]

That's not what I meant.

 

If you have no intention of going every week, then you should give the PTS up.

[Rashid]

That's not what I meant.

 

If you have no intention of going every week, then you should give the PTS up.

 

No chance. I go to as many as I can. Just recently been going less due to circumstances.

[G Richards]

Ansari is a big Rafa fan, at least thats what he replied to me during the Rafa march time.

 

I appreciate that, but things have moved on since then. If they buy the club then the chance might present itself for a new broom/clean slate (insert cliche here!)

 

At the time it would have been easier for Ansari to back Rafa since it was polarised between Rafa and G&H. Since then many more fans have spoken up about their doubts about Rafa. So, as I say, if they buy, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest to see Mourniho coming in to put the DIC stamp on the club.

[WaltonRed]

I dont know about Mourinho but DIC will want there own man no doubt about it.

[stringvest]

I believe before this time next week the official offer will be in.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Probably bollocks, but someone claiming Hicks has sold up:

 

Chris Bascombe tomorrow..... - View topic - icNorthwest

[WeAreTheBest]

Probably bollocks, but someone claiming Hicks has sold up:

 

Chris Bascombe tomorrow..... - View topic - icNorthwest

 

The same person said one day earlier that there was no chance of Hicks selling. I think it's fair to say it's bollocks.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

The same person said one day earlier that there was no chance of Hicks selling. I think it's fair to say it's bollocks.

 

A woman changing her mind in less than 24 hours? Surely not? (6)

[Rafa Shankly]

Go on then, you start.

pointing something out in one post is hardly the same as the constant back and forth bickering that certain people initiate with certain other people.

[Anny Road]

Dubai bid to divide Liverpool FC’s American ownersFeb 2 2008

 

 

 

 

EXCLUSIVE by Ian Doyle & David Bartlett, Liverpool Daily Post

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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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.”

[danielo]

The only consistent words on this thread are "in a matter of days"

[theRedHorse]

I'm quite sure i've read most of that article before.

[redrosetints]

From todays article by Barrett ;

 

"Significantly, Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum, whom the ECHO can reveal was a boyhood Liverpool fan, has now taken a personal interest in making the deal happen."

 

If only I believed that, it may be true, but I'm just too much of a cynic these days. Used to be players say it, now prospective owners. that said, Id still love ya to buy us Mo.

[Bob]

From todays article by Barrett ;

 

"Significantly, Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum, whom the ECHO can reveal was a boyhood Liverpool fan, has now taken a personal interest in making the deal happen."

 

If only I believed that, it may be true, but I'm just too much of a cynic these days. Used to be players say it, now prospective owners. that said, Id still love ya to buy us Mo.

 

Since when has RRT been a cynic. The one man you can rely on to be positive and look on the bright side. The world is a bad place now i fear.

[redrosetints]

Since when has RRT been a cynic. The one man you can rely on to be positive and look on the bright side. The world is a bad place now i fear.

 

I used to think Heskey would be our very own Ronaldo, relatively, Im a cynic these days !

[RedinSweden]

Since when has RRT been a cynic. The one man you can rely on to be positive and look on the bright side. The world is a bad place now i fear.

 

I'm still positive Mr Spunkmouse. Nothing has changed there.

[fin-bat]

Wikipedia knows him as "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum".

 

Seems to me like he is logged in on this site at the moment...!

[Guest Kenny]

From RAWK, Surely a wind up

 

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Re: Hicks, Gillett, DIC update

« Reply #1435 on: Today at 04:50:19 PM »

 

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I have just been speaking to a major finance broker in Liverpool.

 

He has heard, on good authority, that Gillette has not and will not sign up the the re-financing package. He wants to sell out to DIC.

 

Local news i.e City and Echo are looking into the story and you can expect to hear more on this soon.