LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Bentez yesterday admitted his surprise at the collapse of the DIC bid, but insisted he has been assured by the club hierarchy he can trust them to make the right decision over the club’s future.
Liverpool have been overwhelmed by the response of fans angry at the sudden change of direction, after five years trying to put together a package of outside investment to secure a new ground and give the club the financial muscle to compete with Chelsea and Manchester United.
But Benitez said: “I have spoken to Rick Parry and he says he feels this could be better, really good for the club. But I prefer to leave them to decide while I concentrate on the derby against Everton on Saturday.”
Rick Parry jumped to the defence of chairman David Moores, who stands to make an extra £8m from the new offer, with around £88m for his 51% stake. He said: “The message is ‘don’t worry’. Whatever decision is finally made will be done in the best interests of the club.
“We had a duty as directors to consider a very interesting bid from George Gillett. The price is not the factor in David Moores’s mind.
“He is not after cash for himself, absolutely not. But he felt compelled to consider the rival bid.
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