Source: Liverpool_Echo
New England Sports Ventures outline plans for their takeover of Liverpool FC
NEW ENGLAND SPORTS VENTURES have released a statement regarding their intentions to buy Liverpool FC from Tom Hicks and George Gillett - read the statement in full below and log in to have your say.[LNB]The image below is word cloud of what the statement says, with the words they used most often appearing bigger. (Click here to see it full size)[LNB] As a comparison, here is a word cloud of Tom Hicks and George Gillett's first press conference back in February 2007. (Click here to see it full size)[LNB] The NESV statement in full[LNB]New England Sports Ventures ("NESV") can confirm that their bid for Liverpool FC has been selected by the Club's Board of Directors and agreement has been reached with the Board to purchase the Club.[LNB]NESV wishes to extend their appreciation to the Board for their diligence and their efforts on behalf of Liverpool FC and its supporters.[LNB]NESV wants to create a long-term financially solid foundation for Liverpool FC and is dedicated to ensuring that the Club has the resources to build for the future, including the removal of all acquisition debt.[LNB]Our objective is to stabilize the Club and ultimately return Liverpool FC to its rightful place in English and European football, successfully competing for and winning trophies.[LNB]Since 2001, New England Sports Ventures has made successful investments in sports and entertainment properties.[LNB]Our portfolio of companies, including the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, New England Sports Network, Fenway Sports Group and Roush Fenway Racing are all committed to one common goal: winning. NESV wants to help bring back the culture of winning to Liverpool FC.[LNB]We have a proven track record, shown clearly with the Boston Red Sox.
