titik re-start Liverpool Football Club…
akhir-nya sempet nge-blog jg…
setelah ber-minggu2 berasyik masyuk sama pihak DIC, tanpa di-sangka2 ternyata justru George Gillet & Tom Hicks yg berhasil nge-lobi David Moores…rada2 aneh sebener-nya…DIC yg butuh sekian minggu masih blom jg bisa tapi George Gillett yg dateng untuk ke-dua kali-nya (kali ini bareng Tom Hicks) yg justru kesampean beli Liverpool Football Club…kenapa…? apakah pendekatan secara western masih lebih efektif drpd lobi2 yg di-lakukan sama orang2 timur…? dunno…
anyway, setelah baca2 seperti-nya duo ini mengerti banget sama tradisi-nya Liverpool FC dan nggak bakalan nge-ganggu banyak sama kinerja yg udah berjalan di bawah David Moores…mudah2an emang kenyataan sesuai sama kata2 manis yg keluar…
berikut adalah kutipan komen2 dr pihak2 yg ber-nego…kutipan2 ini muncul untuk pertama kali-nya secara resmi di .tv February 6, 2007…
ini adalah komen pertama dr David Moores ketika Liverpool FC secara resmi menerima tawaran Gillet & Hicks: “I believe this is a great step forward for Liverpool, its shareholders and its fans. This Club is my passion and forms a huge part of my life. After much careful consideration, I have agreed to sell my shares to assist in securing the investment needed for the new stadium and for the playing squad. I urge all my fellow shareholders to do the same and to support the offer. By doing so, I believe you will be backing the successful future of Liverpool Football Club.
"I am also delighted to accept the offer from the Hicks and Gillett families to continue my involvement in the Club by becoming Honorary Life President.”
Rick Parry pun ikut komen: “This is great for Liverpool, our supporters and the shareholders – it is the beginning of a new era for the Club.
“The partnership created by George and Tom is very special. They are bringing to the table tremendous and relevant experience, a passion for sport, real resources and a strong commitment to the traditions of Liverpool. Their approach represents exactly the sort of genuine partnership that Liverpool has been seeking over recent times.
“We know that George and Tom want a long-term relationship with Liverpool and that they also understand the importance of investing in our success both on and off the field. They have made clear their intention to move as quickly as practicable on the financing and construction of our proposed new stadium at Stanley Park and also to support investment in the playing squad.
“This has been an important time for the Club. We now have the right partners for the future. I am absolutely certain we have now ended up in the right place, with owners who will help the Club succeed and prosper.”
nggak ketinggalan Gillet & Hicks pun ikut komentar untuk pertama kali-nya di .tv: “Liverpool is a fantastic club with a remarkable history and a passionate fanbase. We fully acknowledge and appreciate the unique heritage and rich history of Liverpool and intend to respect this heritage in the future. The Hicks family and the Gillett family are extremely excited about continuing the Club’s legacy and tradition.
“We are particularly pleased that David Moores and Rick Parry will have a continuing involvement in the Club. For us continuity and stability are keys to the future.”
