The drama of the ownership of English giants Liverpool suffered a surprising new twist, since new contender for the shares of the club Peter Lim raised its offer to 320 million pounds, reports the Daily Mail.
The largest creditor of the team's Royal Bank of Scotland took the current owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett in the High Court in London, accusing them of "incredible arrogance" for their attempts to change the structure of the board of directors at the club.
The drama in the court, however, is under threat to be overshadowed by other news about Liverpool after Lim change its offer and now it is already greater than that which offers previously thought to be the most likely new owner - John W. Henry.
His company, New Inglnad Sports Ventures offered 300 million pounds for the team from the city of the Beatles last week, which was adopted despite opposition to Hicks and Gillett.
Singaporean businessman Peter Lim has submitted its bid for the club president Martin Broughton and is ready to give 320 million pounds, and has promised and another 40 million pounds on new signings.
Lim said that if the transaction is made with him, he will liquidate the debts of the team of 200 million pounds gained during the reign of Hicks and Gillett.
In a statement Lim said: "I respect and admire Liverpool Football Club, which is steeped in tradition and history.'m Committed to rebuild the club, so that soon he will be back in the top English and European football, which actually is place.
"That is why present this offer. I believe that the huge debt the club can be eliminated, all in Liverpool should be able to focus on this team to improve its performance on the pitch," he explains.
"My proposal will exempt the club from its debts to the bank. If the board accept this offer, the money will immediately eliminate the danger of falling into administration, which he faces the team. I think Martin (editor's note. Broughton) due to me, club and supporters to consider my proposal, "said Peter Lim.
Today representatives of the Royal Bank of Scotland sought confirmation from the Supreme Court, that Tom Hicks and George Gillett are in breach of contract and not in a position to block the sale of the club.
Bank has received an order Friday to prevent the dismissal of independent president Martin Broughton, management director Christian Parslou and Commercial Director Lane Airy, Americans trained.
Bank officials went to court today to eliminate obstacles that block the sale of Liverpool for 300 million pounds New England Sports Ventures, which will allow them to return 237 million pounds, which were given as loan to Hicks and Gillett in March 2007 when they bought the club.
In response, counsel for the Americans announced that its customers do not want to stop selling the club, but just not to rush because there are candidates with better offers than that of New England Sports Ventures.
It is expected that the Supreme Court in the capital London to announce his decision on the case Wednesday.
In front of the courthouse have gathered quite supporters of Liverpool, who lifted sheets messages to Tom Hicks and George Gillett, which stated: "Nowhere are welcome", "Sell up and walk away and hear what people say" .
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