I've never been this excited about an erection that's not mine.

HURRY UPPPPPP

you need a massive table to hide your excitement... everything looks important over a massive table... this has to be it

Judge Jordan laying into Hicks for not telling him about the High Court ruling :D

you listening to 5live?

ashlingoc - #lfc hicks suing - knows he's lost it

1.38pm: KTVT-TV Channel 11 in Dallas has been talking to Tom Hicks. But the interview was about baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who ten years ago was given a $252m contract by the Rangers. Hicks was then the owner. Both have since left the baseball club. But Hicks's comments are apposite:

"I've done some smart things," Hicks told Dallas-CBS affiliate KTVT-TV Channel 11 when asked about Rodriguez now being a Yankee. "I've done some dumb things. That was one of the dumb things."

(From ESPN/MLB via Delziel Cook)

---

pkelso

Hicks statement: will pursue $1.6bn in damages following 'proposed illegal sale". suggest will hinder club for years.

wtf

BigPete33: looks like Judge Jordans just realised he's been made to look a fool, and he's none too pleased. #lfc #lfctrial

LOL At Hicks trying to still sue. Fuck off mate. He knows the sale is going through and he is gonna try and sue for damages once it's done. Let him try. He'll fail

ehhh i don't like the sounds of that

The scene facing Slaughter and May's solicitors as they leave their offices for lunch

He's just being bitter now :lol: Laughable, Hicks.

lacks Scousers

Don't worry mate - He knows he has lost so he is going to sue for damages - Saying he is going to hinder the club for years is just childish tantrum.

Sydcro - nice pic.

Cowboys admit defeat.

how long could a damages case take... i don't want this shit carrying on for another year... this week has been enough, i've given up going to the pub tonight to stay at home (only realising afterwards that i've only got one beer in the fridge... and that will be drunk ONLY when the club is sold and Martin Broughton confirms it

1.45pm: Has Tom Hicks thrown in the towel? This statement from Hicks (in full):

LFC owners to pursue $1.6 billion from "epic swindle"

Hicks and Gillett withdraw TRO blocking sale of Liverpool Football Club. Action prevents RBS from needlessly putting Club into administration. RBS rejected owners' pledge to pay off all debts by October 15. Attorneys say ludicrous, self-serving and illegal behavior from directors and outsiders to hinder Club for years.

"It's an extraordinary swindle and it will result in exactly the wrong thing for the Club and the fans."

Those were the words used by attorneys representing Liverpool Football Club owners this morning when they announced they would apply all of their legal energies toward securing at least $1.6 billion in damages they expect will result from the proposed illegal sale of the Liverpool Football Club.

Attorneys also stated that protracted litigation concerning the Liverpool transaction will now cause even more uncertainty for the LFC.

"This outcome not only devalues the Club but it also will result in long-term uncertainty for the fans, players and everyone who loves this sport because all legal recourses will be pursued," said Steve Stodghill, the Texas attorney representing the Liverpool owners. "Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillett pledged to pay the debt to RBS so that the Club could avoid administration that was threatened by RBS. That offer was rejected. It is a tragic development that others will claim as a victory. This means it won't be resolved the way it should be resolved. My clients worked tirelessly to resolve these issues but RBS would not listen to any reasonable solution and the Directors acted selfishly and illegally."

Stodghill said the owners have no choice but to pursue every legal avenue possible, and they will.

"Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillett wanted to position this club for the future, but others have a different agenda," said Stodghill. "In truth, there is nothing positive from these events for Liverpool Football. That is exactly the opposite of what my clients wanted to achieve. "

Hicks given up all legal claims to ownership of LFC!!!

(sky news)

RBS have refused an apllication from Hicks to repay the loan today!

Source BBC News

This outcome not only devalues the Club but it also will result in long-term uncertainty for the fans, players and everyone who loves this sport because all legal recourses will be pursued," said Steve Stodghill, the Texas attorney representing the Liverpool owners. "Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillett pledged to pay the debt to RBS so that the Club could avoid administration that was threatened by RBS. That offer was rejected. It is a tragic development that others will claim as a victory. This means it won't be resolved the way it should be resolved. My clients worked tirelessly to resolve these issues but RBS would not listen to any reasonable solution and the Directors acted selfishly and illegally."

Stodghill said the owners have no choice but to pursue every legal avenue possible, and they will.

"Mr. Hicks and Mr. Gillett wanted to position this club for the future, but others have a different agenda," said Stodghill. "In truth, there is nothing positive from these events for Liverpool Football. That is exactly the opposite of what my clients wanted to achieve. "

That shit is seriously funny. Trying to claim that us ridding them of our cllub is BAD for our fans?! luz

i can't believe there statement... JUST SAY THAT YOUR OUT OF POCKET AND YOU WANT YOUR CASH BACK... JUST SAY IT ATLEAST WE MIGHT NOT HATE YOU AS MUCH WHEN YOU TALK SHIT THAT YOU WANTED TO MOVE THE CLUB FORWARD AND THIS NEWS IS ONLY NEGATIVE AND THE DIRECTORS ARE SENDING THE CLUB BACKWARDS... MARTIN IS OUR FUCKING MESSIAH

\:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/

Now for NESV to get the paperwork done, submit it to RBS and lets get this shit sorted in the next hour!

He's trying to construct a case for damages, but it'll take him months, if not years to get it to court, never mind getting a resolution in his favour

Can't really expect their lawyer to say anything different:lol:

This suing the club for 1.6bn in damages, if it goes ahead, I get the feeling it's one of those things that's so outrageous you can't not take it incredibly seriously:lol:

Radio Five Live

From David Bond:

New England Sports Ventures expected to announce deal completed to buy LFC!

woohoo

He's trying to construct a case for damages, but it'll take him months, if not years to get it to court, never mind getting a resolution in his favour

still talk on fivelive... could have the statement live

"LFC statement confirming sale of club to NESV expected at 14:15"

in 20mins.!!!!!!!!!!

Like I said, He's trying to construct a case for damages, but it'll take him months, if not years to get it to court, never mind getting a resolution in his favour

Not worried about it. He;s just an annoying noise now.

Outstanding. :D