LIVERPOOL chief executive Rick Parry today appealed for the fans’ trust as the club pressed ahead with George Gillett jnr’s Anfield takeover.
After the collapse of the Dubai International Capital investment, the board was unanimous in declaring Gillett the best option.
But his comments came as Irishman John Miskelly re-emerged as a rival bidder.
Parry insists Gillett should not be seen as a second choice, has ruled out a prospect of a groundshare with Everton, and has been through a thorough background check on his suitability.
“Whatever decision is finally taken will be done so in the best interests of Liverpool Football Club. When we have more to say, we are sure it will be good news and the right news.
“We had a duty as directors to consider a very interesting bid from George Gillett. The price is not a factor in David Moores’s mind. He is not after cash for himself, absolutely not. But he felt compelled to consider the rival bid.
“The DIC response to this was to give the club 12 hours to make a decision, but the chairman was not prepared to have Liverpool Football Club bullied like that.
“We would also stress this is not a question of going for the second choice. David has always given George Gillett serious consideration while at the same time we didn’t want to rush into any decision, and we were aware DIC might walk away.
“George Gillett has made it absolutely clear to us he will not be in favour of a groundshare. There will be funding for the new stadium and a proper commitment to investment in the team.
“Be assured the only thing David Moores is concerned about is the club being in the right hands for the future. You can be certain he has done his homework carefully and will make a decision in the best interests of the club. The fans have trusted David to do the right thing in the past and can be sure that’s what he’s doing now. If they thought the Dubai bid was good, rest assured he is now considering a different course for the right reasons.”
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