Liverpool debacle

[Hartley Hare]

Just seen this....

A Texas court has granted a temporary restraining order stopping the sale of Liverpool Football Club, owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have claimed.It comes hours after the American pair saw their challenge against the club's sale thrown out by the High Court.

 

Hicks and Gillett issued a statement as the Liverpool board met to ratify the sale to New England Sports Ventures.

 

The American duo described the proposed £300m sale as "an epic swindle" and are seeking more than £1bn in damages.

 

Hicks claims the injunction prevents Liverpool executing the sale of the club to NESV, with a hearing date of 25 October set.

 

The legal action in Texas - signed by Judge Jim Jordan of the 160th District Court in Dallas - is "part of a lawsuit filed against Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Martin Broughton, Christian Purslow, Ian Ayre, NESV and Philip Nash" read a statement.

 

"The lawsuit also seeks temporary and permanent injunctions, and damages totalling approximately $1.6 billion (more than £1 billion)."

 

More to follow i'm sure!!!

 

[Big J R]

Watch this space.........................

It ain't over, 'til 'the fat lady sings' !