Friday, 16th April 2010
Liverpool have been put up for sale by owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, according to the Liverpool Echo. After countless calls for the duo’s departure from the club, the Americans have finally decided to leave and have the Merseyside giants opened up for new ownership.
A press release issued this morning said, "Liverpool Football 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."
This change could potentially be the beginning of a new era for Liverpool, who have failed to win a Premier League title since the 1989/90 season.
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