Liverpool FC legends urge Tom Hicks and George Gillett to sell up and leave Anfield

George Gillett and Tom Hicks 300A 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.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.They fear for Liverpool's future unless the club is sold quickly.Hicks and Gillett plunged the club into £351m of debt, with annual interest repayments of £40m.Broken promises included their vow to build a new stadium in Stanley Park and invest heavily in the playing squad.Previous owner David Moores admitted last week he 'hugely regrets' selling to them and pleaded with Hicks and Gillett to stop 'punishing' supporters.Hicks' response infuriated fans because he claimed the club is in better shape than three years ago.Liverpool went up for sale last month but Hicks has admitted it could be more than a year before a deal is complete.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.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.But supporters hope they might listen to some of the greatest names in the club's illustrious history.

Source: Liverpool_Echo