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Whilst I would like him to stay and put this behind us, he has had ample opportunity to withdraw his transfer request and he hasnt. Therefore we can only conclude that, although LFC do not want to lose a player this way, we need to look after the club's interests and let him go.

Sky also had the fucking cheek to suggest to the PNE chairman that he should have spoken to whiskey nose before sacking his son. Must not upset that twat at all costs eh. Fucking hate Sky

Holloway - for fucks sake, who next Brian Laws!!! Sorry but we need someone with a track record and not a fucking Slur Alex disciple

Its not just the defeat(s), its the manner of them. He has to go

The last Manager to win us a majot trophy is available. Dont care what the press or LMA think. Why we are shouting for unproven people like Coyle is beyond me. We want someone with a proven track record of winning things as that is what this club ( used ) to be about. I can understand people who dont want Rafa as he brought a lot of the problems on himself and i'm sure given his time over again would do somethings a little differently. We have to realise that Rafa endured 2 years of broken promises and moving goal posts. Could anyone do their job properly under H & G??

Whiilst i never, ever want us to get beat, i do want him to go

I'm sure he said " judge me after 10 league games " hopefully his time is nearly up

Surprise surprise - fuck off you pair of cunts

Anyone up for a Thanks Tom & George mosaic ?

Excuse my ignorance - but if RBS have first call on Gillette's share when he defaults, then how did he manage to use us as security twice. Or am i just stupid?? - dont answer that bit

What the fuck has it got to do with him?? the floppy haired twat - or fucking Redknapp for that matter

Liverpool's ace card against Tom Hicks and George Gillett in the looming court case is that the £300 million takeover by New England Sports Ventures is actually in the best interests of the outgoing owners - because it wipes out a massive £110 million worth of personal guarantees to the Royal Bank of Scotland. Hicks and Gillett stand to lose a total of £254 million if the move by the owners of the Boston Red Sox collapses and they cannot find a replacement new owner by Friday. ESPNsoccernet can exclusively reveal the cornerstone of Liverpool's case at the High Court next week is that the takeover is in everyone's best interests. The hearing is not likely until Tuesday at the earliest. An inside source said: "It's in Hicks and Gillett's best interests, the board will argue, because it caps their losses at £144 million. Part of the deal with NESV is that the Royal Bank of Scotland wipe out the £110 million of personal guarantees." An out of court settlement with Hicks and Gillett cannot be ruled out as the board is so confident that they will win the case. Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton cannot comment on the specifics of the case, but he has told ESPNsoccernet that he believes he can win the case and the takeover can go through. Behind the scenes 'negotiations' are clearly going on between the warring factions aimed at avoiding a messy public court hearing that would tear the club apart. Equally, the court hearing, which comes just days before Friday's deadline with the Royal Bank of Scotland, is unlikely to be the end of the legal wranglings, as whoever losses the initial hearing is sure to seek an appeal. On the issue of an appeal, Liverpool's lawyers will argue that if Hicks and Gillett lose and the takeover can go through, and they call for an appeal, it would seriously jeopardise the takeover, and potentially throw the club into administration, thereby putting the club's survival at risk. If the legal actions drag to a second hearing, it is inevitable that RBS will have to take some decision on Friday, most likely to suspend the outcome of whether to put the club into administration pending the final court room verdict. The logical solution is for both sets of lawyers to find some sort of middle ground, even if it is a settlement on the steps of the High Court. There is no direct contact anymore between the factions, with Hicks and Gillett one one side and the three English members of the board led by Broughton on the other. Broughton told ESPNsoccernet exclusively: "All of these issues I cannot possibly comment on, as this is going to court, one would assume. We have no date for the hearing yet, but we are told it is a 'short order' and so it would be any day hopefully early next week. The lawyers have told me I am not unable to talk about the case directly." However, without going into any legal detail, Broughton said: "Yes, I am confident we shall win. However we all know when you have two sets of lawyers they are both telling you that they are 100% confident that they will win." There is one central key issue of the entire legal procedure, and Broughton made that abundantly clear: "We are going to the courts seeking clarification that we are able to proceed with the sale of Liverpool FC." Although Hicks publicly declared that he had given no undertaking directly to Broughton about the constitution of the board and the sale process being determined by the board (rather than the shareholders when he did his deal with RBS to extend the facility for six months), Broughton confirmed that such an undertaking was given to RBS. Broughton said: "The obligation was given to RBS as part of the loan extension agreement. If an undertaking was given to the major creditor, than an undertaking was given." In another twist, leaked minutes from a Liverpool board meeting allegedly contain Hicks making personal and abusive comments about Liverpool fans, which will increase the hatred already felt by the supporters against the current owners. Liverpool deal in 'best interests' of Tom Hicks and George Gillett - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet Maybe we are not on his Christmas card list

I'm still quite pessimistic, only because Prof Tom Cannon said the deal is very likely and that cunt always gets it wrong!!

Thanks - I feel the same about my passion for the game as a whole. Its a world away from the game i grew up with. Watching LFC means so much to me, dont thimk i could give it up all together - yet

Do you know something we dont Steve?? I will and have always took part in protests and direct action. I would be a devastating blow and will change the way i see the club. I would do nothing else except go to the game as i will not let them force me out. I will go even if we are in the lower divisions ( i know some will disagree with that, and i understand the reasons why ) But i've been going for 30 years.

D'ya think they will sell a whopper burger....... sorry

Whilst Hodgson was not my choice, i feel that sacking him now would be counter productive. The club is rotten from the top - That needs sorting first

I always knew they were never going to build the ground - but its the first ive heard of this shite

While football fans around the country have to be content with Bovril and a pie, Kopites will soon be enjoying a whole new culinary experience when the club opens a family-friendly restaurant at Anfield. The Boot Room Sports Cafe will serve top quality steaks, salads, pasta, pizza and much more at competitive prices from 11am until 11pm seven days a week. Diners will also be able to enjoy hot and cold drinks, cocktails and big-screen TVs when the restaurant opens for business above the club shop on October 14. Head chef Chris McDowell has been signed from Gusto on the Albert Dock - but kids are allowed to snub our talented cook and prepare their own pizza! There will be lots more to keep children entertained, including the chance to visit a state-of-the-art ice-cream machine. Vegetarians are also well catered for - and we're happy to accommodate all other dietary needs as well as parties. To make things even easier, the club is providing secure parking outside the Centenary Stand. Christian Grall, Executive Head Chef at LFC, said: "The Boot Room restaurant will provide the local community and visitors to the stadium with a unique, fun and family-orientated experience. "The food and service will be of the highest standards with some unique twists that will hopefully add a little theatre to guests' dining experience." Christian has worked at the club for 10 years and has always been keen to open a restaurant within the stadium. He added: "There has long been a demand from fans for us to provide a restaurant facility open outside of match days at the ground and along with my newly recruited team I am very excited about the upcoming opening." The Boot Room Sports Cafe can meet the demand for up to 230 diners, so booking isn't essential. However, we highly recommend you do so during our opening week due to the anticipated interest. Restaurant to open at Anfield - Liverpool FC Even more proof if it was needed that they have no intention of building a new ground

If I could find the 2 faced little cunt - i'd certainly give him some grief

The Yanks, Board and Hodgson have been given enough slack ( Hodgson used up a load of his on Wednesday) If we want a club to be able to support in a few years, we need to take it back. We have been screwed over long enough with shit performances, ticket prices and debt. How long do they expect us to put up with it??

Again, I see what you are saying, but didnt Cecil say in a radio interview that plan A,B,C & D was to sell the club?? There was no mention of a contingency plan.

Thanks - i'd go further than that though. If you were charged with the job of selling something the moment the owners decide that they do not want to sell, you would walk as you are not going to reach your objective. If "reputation" is so important for people like Broughton he should've gone as soon as he knew they were not serious about selling instead of becoming their shield ( in my opinion ) Unless he is only here for the wedge?

I see where you are coming from, but Broughton must have known that BarCap have been trying to re-finance from the beginning. He tells us he is there to sell the club, they dont want to sell. Why is he still here??

If he/they get the re-finance, we are really fucked. Broughton has a lot to answer for, the lying bastard. The apathetic majority need to wake up, we are going the way of Leeds. Horrible fucking shysters the lot of them. RBS are only in this for RBS. The only ones with the love of the club at heart is the supporters