Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC legends urge Tom Hicks and George Gillett to sell up and leave Anfield
George Gillett and Tom Hicks 300[LNB]A HOST of Liverpool FC legends today slammed the Anfield reign of co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett and urged the Americans to sell the club.[LNB]The former players, including ex-captains Phil Thompson and Tommy Smith, admitted they are devastated by what has happened to the Reds since Hicks and Gillett took over in 2007.[LNB]They fear for Liverpool's future unless the club is sold quickly.[LNB]Hicks and Gillett plunged the club into £351m of debt, with annual interest repayments of £40m.[LNB]Broken promises included their vow to build a new stadium in Stanley Park and invest heavily in the playing squad.[LNB]Previous owner David Moores admitted last week he 'hugely regrets' selling to them and pleaded with Hicks and Gillett to stop 'punishing' supporters.[LNB]Hicks' response infuriated fans because he claimed the club is in better shape than three years ago.[LNB]Liverpool went up for sale last month but Hicks has admitted it could be more than a year before a deal is complete.[LNB]Potential investors were put off by the sky-high asking price of £600m-£800m, three times what they paid to take control in February 2007.[LNB]The Americans have ignored calls from the ECHO, previous owner Mr Moores and fans' groups like Spirit Of Shankly to bring their disastrous Anfield tenure to a swift conclusion.[LNB]But supporters hope they might listen to some of the greatest names in the club's illustrious history.
