I'm Steve Nicol, and I approve this takeover

[Best Believe It]

Steve Nicol believes New England Sports Ventures would help bring the glory days back to Anfield.

 

The former Reds defender has witnessed from close quarters how NESV operates having spent the last decade in Massachusetts coaching the New England Revolution.

 

Nicol has seen how the consortium has breathed new life into Revolution's neighbours, baseball side Boston Red Sox - and the 48-year-old is keeping his fingers crossed that a deal to buy Liverpool is completed.

 

The LFC Board have agreed the sale but it can't be finalised without Premier League approval, resolution of a dispute concerning Board membership and other matters.

 

"As a member of the Liverpool family, I am excited to hear that new owners may be taking over at Liverpool," said Nicol, who made 468 appearances for the Reds between 1982 and 1994.

 

"My understanding of this group is that they have protected and nurtured the history and tradition of one of America's beloved teams, while bringing championships to the franchise.

 

"As a former player for, and now supporter of, Liverpool Football Club, this is the type of ownership group Liverpool should be looking to take the club back to where it rightfully belongs."

 

Nicol is nearing the end of his ninth campaign in charge of New England, who he guided to this season's SuperLiga final against Mexican outfit Monarcas Morelia.

 

But he admits a club 3,000 miles away from Boston is never far from his thoughts.

 

"When you play for a club like Liverpool then you always have a soft spot for them - it never leaves you," he said.

 

"I watch all their games here on satellite TV. With the time difference I'm able to relax watching the Reds before preparing for our game in the evening."

 

Nicol: NESV are right owners - Liverpool FC

 

Was interested in what his point of view would be. I like Steve Nicol.

[Penfold]

Stevie Nicol - Fantastic player. As he's lived over there for so long and obviously loves the club, his opinion is a valuable one. I still won't breathe easy until Hicks has gone though.

[tenner]

Steve Nicol is a Liverpool legend and i think it is good that ex-players support takeover.

[gkmacca]

I'm able to relax watching the Reds."

 

Utterly implausible.

[llego]

Utterly implausible.

 

Thought the same thing