fbloke said:It's interesting to note that they are effectively conceding that the revenues are as good as they will get without a new ground.
If they are then as a business decision it's a no!
As with the knights of olde trafforde it's will need borrowed money, that means interest payments from the revenue and needs CL footie.
It is said that the rags could only last 1 year outside of th CL, Liverpool are dead in the water for years.
aaron91 said:supposedly Syrian business yahya kirdi is in advanced talks. with a club of liverpools magnitude, past success and global power, it won't be too hard to sell, they're a worldwide name. Won't be too long, expect them to be back with a bang next season. Next years top 4 weak link will be Arsenal, mark my words, they will collapse next year, we'll take arsenal out of the equation and qualify for CL again.
Project said:Sheikh Rattle n Roll said:How easy will Liverpool be to sell???
They have debt and massive loans via the two American Muppets, only one real asset in Torres and an outdated ground. Newcastle have been up for sale for ages and they have no debt, I know they don't have 'the history' of Liverpool, but they look a better financial option for any Investor.
As others have said, I hope they don't get their own Sheikh Mansour, if they do, their fans will be as hypocritical as Everton fans.
250m is owed to the banks, and each of the Americans wants 100m. So we are looking at 450m just to buy the club outright. Probably £100m for players *this* season to have a great shot of getting back into the top 4. Another 300-400m for the stadium. It will be difficult to sell to most investors.
Project said:Liverpool Football Club (the "Club"), today announced that Martin Broughton has been appointed as Chairman with immediate effect.
The new Chairman will oversee a formal sale process launched by current owners, Thomas Hicks and George Gillett Jr.
Following numerous expressions of interest from third parties, the Club has engaged Barclays Capital to advise on the sale process. The Club has the full support of its existing bankers for this process and has financing in place which will fully support the Club's operations.
Mr. Broughton, currently Chairman of British Airways PLC and deputy president of the Confederation of British Industry, will work alongside the club's existing management team of Managing Director Christian Purslow, Commercial Director Ian Ayre and Financial Director Philip Nash. The day-to-day running of the club remains in the hands of this team, who have overseen a significant improvement in the financial performance of the Club since 2007. During that time:
* The Club's revenues have increased by 55%;
* Commercial revenues have increased by 83%;
* Operating profit (before player trading and exceptionals) has increased by 60%.
The Club will continue to progress the well-advanced plans for a new, larger, and state-of-the-art stadium which will form an exciting part of the club's future development.
Thomas Hicks and George Gillett said: "Owning Liverpool Football Club over these past three years has been a rewarding and exciting experience for us and our families. Having grown the Club this far we have now decided together to look to sell the Club to owners committed to take the Club through its next level of growth and development.
"We are delighted that Martin Broughton has agreed to take the position of Chairman, working alongside the club's excellent senior management team. Martin is a distinguished business leader of excellent judgment and with a great reputation. He is a genuine football supporter and will seek to oversee the sales process in the best interests of the Club and its supporters."
Martin Broughton said: "I am excited and honoured to be taking up this position. Liverpool is a great club with a fantastic history. I will run this sale process in the right way, for the benefit of the Club and its fans. Liverpool is one of the world's greatest clubs and my aim is to try and ensure that we find new owners who are able to build on the Club's recent improved financial performance in order to help deliver sporting success."
Arabian Goggles said:aaron91 said:supposedly Syrian business yahya kirdi is in advanced talks. with a club of liverpools magnitude, past success and global power, it won't be too hard to sell, they're a worldwide name. Won't be too long, expect them to be back with a bang next season. Next years top 4 weak link will be Arsenal, mark my words, they will collapse next year, we'll take arsenal out of the equation and qualify for CL again.
Excuse me, but why is everyone all of a sudden so cocky that we will grab this top4 spot? Your talking asif we have already locked the top 4 spot in. As for Arsenal collapsing next season, thats what everyone says time and time again, wasn't it supposed to be them collasping this season too??? Oh wait there coming 3rd.
Yes but look at Brum for years they had West Ham fans as theirs!cleavers said:Isn't having a Chelsea fan as chairman, a bit of a conflict of interest ?
aaron91 said:Arabian Goggles said:Excuse me, but why is everyone all of a sudden so cocky that we will grab this top4 spot? Your talking asif we have already locked the top 4 spot in. As for Arsenal collapsing next season, thats what everyone says time and time again, wasn't it supposed to be them collasping this season too??? Oh wait there coming 3rd.
they've overachieved and been unbelievably lucky, think without all injury time goals they've scored this year and lucky ref decisions, they would be a good 10 points lower. Involving them in the scrap for fourth place. Make no mistake, no team gets that kind of luck 2 seasons in a row, truly expect them to be scrapping for fourth next year with us, city, spurs and villa and possibly lollerpool.
Well spotted SBH. Defo a ragStevies Bald Head! said:aaron91 said:they've overachieved and been unbelievably lucky, think without all injury time goals they've scored this year and lucky ref decisions, they would be a good 10 points lower. Involving them in the scrap for fourth place. Make no mistake, no team gets that kind of luck 2 seasons in a row, truly expect them to be scrapping for fourth next year with us, city, spurs and villa and possibly lollerpool.
your a rag 100%, defo not a typo there!
fbloke said:Has anyone read what the new Chairman of Liverpool has said about the requirements placed on new owners?
1) Cannot saddle club with debt
2) Will HAVE to commit to building a new stadium
3) Wont be able to sell the top players
The arrogance of these people knows no limits does it?
So please form an orderly queue with your debt free takeover plans..........hello, anybody? ANYBODY?
fbloke said:Has anyone read what the new Chairman of Liverpool has said about the requirements placed on new owners?
1) Cannot saddle club with debt
2) Will HAVE to commit to building a new stadium
3) Wont be able to sell the top players
The arrogance of these people knows no limits does it?
So please form an orderly queue with your debt free takeover plans..........hello, anybody? ANYBODY?