The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

[GalwayBayBoy]

And the hilarious party was doused with a touch of controversy when Mail midlfielder Momo Sissokko stormed in as terror chief Osama Bin Laden.

Spanish midfiled maestro Xabi Alonso sipped luvly bubbly in a Del Boy outfit and Peter Crouch sparked fits of giggles went as a 6ft9 penguin.

Norweigan John Arne Riise flew in as Batman - but dissapointingly there was no Batmobile - while striker Dirk Kuyt claimed to be the King.

Only spoilsports Fernando Torres, Yosi Benayoun, and Alvero Albeloa chose to go in their own clothes.

Flying dutchman Ryan Babel made a less-than-impressive effort to be Hollywood Star Will Smith in jeans and a black tracksuit top.

The only noticeable absentee was boss Rafa Benitez as the players partied into the early hours, feasting on food and drink from the menu at the bar owned by Jamie Carragher.

The team then crossed the road for a lock-in at Aldo's bar - where they joined owner and ex-Kop hero John Aldridge for more drinks.

There Carra grabbed the mic and blasted out a hilarious impression of Rhydian and Kuyt tried to take off Elvis in a Stars in your Eyes style singing contest.

An onlooker said: "Carra couldn't resist getting up on the mic but he was dressed as Rhydian so I think he felt obliged to.

"Although I don't think the Welshman will be quaking in his boots judging by that performance.

"I would have loved to have been sitting at the players' table it looked like they were having a whale of a time."

[EC Unique]

Rafa was there.... He was the fat waiter serving the food. A very cunning disguise..

[Gabriel_Hurl]

another day - another Liverpool jersey

[J70]

Not bad, but do they not realise that those jerseys can be hard to see in the middle of game?

[Chrisowc]

Only at The Dell

It's a Tesco now anyway.

[Flat Hedgehog]

FA Premier League All time records

Year            Winner                       Runners-up 
1992–93      Manchester United       Aston Villa 
1993–94      Manchester United       Blackburn Rovers 
1994–95      Blackburn Rovers          Manchester United 
1995–96      Manchester United       Newcastle United 
1996–97      Manchester United       Newcastle United
1997–98      Arsenal                       Manchester United 
1998–99      Manchester United       Arsenal 
1999–2000  Manchester United       Arsenal 
2000–01     Manchester United       Arsenal 
2001–02     Arsenal                       Liverpool
2002–03     Manchester United       Arsenal
2003–04     Arsenal                       Chelsea 
2004–05     Chelsea                      Arsenal
2005–06     Chelsea                      Manchester United
2006–07     Manchester United      Chelsea
2007-98     LIVERPOOL

[Gabriel_Hurl]

 

[Gabriel_Hurl]

oh - were you trying to be funny?

[Minder]

www.bbc.co.uk


Liverpool braced for takeover bid 
By Phil McNulty
Chief football writer 


 
Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - is ready to table a new £350m bid to buy Liverpool Football Club.

BBC Sport understands DIC has drawn up plans to take control from American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

But the deal is subject to conditions which Gillett and Hicks are currently unwilling to meet.

DIC was originally thought to be ready to make an offer for Hicks' 50% share, but now favours a total buy-out.


DIC was close to buying the club in January 2007, but pulled out when Liverpool refused to agree to a deadline on the deal and moved into advanced negotiations with Hicks and Gillett.

The interest has now been seriously revived, but DIC is insistent it will not pay over the odds to buy the club, and until Gillett and Hicks agree to certain terms contained within the deal, an impasse has been reached.

DIC has put together a package of around £350m to put to Gillett and Hicks, which also includes taking on the debts incurred by the pair when they took control in March last year.

Gillett and Hicks' reign has caused turmoil on and off the pitch at Liverpool, and DIC has always maintained a close eye on Liverpool's situation, despite the collapse of the previous deal.

The Americans are currently attempting to finalise terms on a £350m loan that would enable them to repay money borrowed for their £218.9m takeover, repay loans used to sign players, and enable them to start work on a re-scaled plan for a new stadium in Stanley Park.

DIC hopes the offer would present the American duo with a get-out clause before they take out the massive loan.

Hicks, in particular, is under pressure after being subjected to heavy criticism from fans following public disagreements with popular manager Rafael Benitez.

He has also come under fire for his admission that talks had been held with Jurgen Klinsmann about possibly succeeding the Spaniard.

Liverpool fans will turn up the heat on Gillett and Hicks with an orchestrated protest at Monday night's game against Aston Villa.

Website Reclaim The Kop issued a statement claiming they were "not fit to be associated with our club" and banners criticising the Americans and calling on DIC to launch a bid were held aloft on The Kop during the FA Cup win against Luton.

Liverpool supporters are also concerned at how much of the £350m loan will be shifted on to the club's books - with crippling interest payments.

They will also have to fund the £300m stadium plan, with a decision expected soon after two new designs were studied by Gillett and Hicks, along with chief executive Rick Parry, in New York earlier this month.

A spokeman for the Americans said on Thursday: "Any suggestion Hicks and Gillett are contemplating a sale of the club or any portion of it is categorically untrue."

DIC backed away from a £150m price tag for a 15% stake in Liverpool last October, but the financial uncertainty surrounding the club has increased and there is hope a new offer will prove more tempting.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Please God it'll happen. Nobody knows what DIC will be like but they couldn't be any worse than that gobshite Tom Hicks.

[Silky]

FA Premier League All time records

Year            Winner                       Runners-up 
1992–93      Manchester United       Aston Villa 
1993–94      Manchester United       Blackburn Rovers 
1994–95      Blackburn Rovers          Manchester United 
1995–96      Manchester United       Newcastle United 
1996–97      Manchester United       Newcastle United
1997–98      Arsenal                       Manchester United 
1998–99      Manchester United       Arsenal 
1999–2000  Manchester United       Arsenal 
2000–01     Manchester United       Arsenal 
2001–02     Arsenal                       Liverpool
2002–03     Manchester United       Arsenal
2003–04     Arsenal                       Chelsea 
2004–05     Chelsea                      Arsenal
2005–06     Chelsea                      Manchester United
2006–07     Manchester United      Chelsea
2007-98     LIVERPOOL

Not this year I fear.

Nothing less than a win over Villa tomorrow will do after yesterdays results..

[Lecale2]

Hicks denies Liverpool sale talk




Gillett (left) and Hicks took over the club in March 2007
Under-fire Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says he has no intention of selling his 50% stake in the club.
BBC Sport understands an offer to buy out Hicks and co-owner George Gillett is being readied by Dubai International Capital (DIC).

But Hicks said: "I've not received any offer to purchase the club from DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer.

"Nor do I have any intention of doing so," added the American.

Hicks and Gillett are currently looking to refinance the club's debt.

The Americans are trying to arrange a £350m loan that would enable them to repay money borrowed for their £218.9m takeover in March 2007.

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They would also then be able to repay loans used to sign players and start work on a re-scaled plan for a new stadium in Stanley Park.

Reports in Liverpool on Sunday even suggested that the club had been sold to DIC.

"Whoever is behind this false report, the facts are that I and my family have always been, and remain, fully committed to co-owning the club," said Hicks.

"No-one in my family has ever indicated any intention or desire to sell our stake in the club.

"We expect and intend to be co-owners of the club, and to actively and enthusiastically support the club's manager, players and fans for many years to come."

Liverpool decided to sell to Hicks and Gillett instead of DIC last March but the American businessmen in particular Hicks, have been criticised for the way they have run the club.

Hicks admitted to talks last November with Jurgen Klinsmann about the German taking over from Rafael Benitez as manager.

The owners and Benitez have also had a very public spat after the Spaniard criticised their transfer policy.

Some Liverpool fans are planning to hold a protest against the American owners at Monday's home game against Aston Villa.

[supersarsfields]

God this game just started and there hasn't been a word on it. I know things of the pitch are depressing but surely we can still build up a bit of interest for this game. I see Kewell is getting a run out again. Should be a good game with Villa going well at the minute aswell.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Benny Noon 

[stiffler]

dirk kuyt=worst