![]() ![]() To read the rest of John Aldridge's column, click here.įSG investor reveals $350m Liverpool regret after being 'shut down' in takeover attemptįenway Sports Group partner Gerry Cardinale says that one of the biggest regrets in his career was not purchasing Liverpool in 2008.Ĭardinale, the founder of FSG’s third largest shareholder RedBird Capital Partners, had been working for US investment bank Goldman Sachs at the time and had urged the firm to make a move on a controlling stake in the Reds at a valuation of $350m.Īt the time, the deeply unpopular reign of George Gillett and Tom Hicks was in situ and interested parties were circling and ready to take over the club, including current Newcastle United part owner Amanda Staveley alongside Dubai International Capital. Liverpool are struggling to do the same against the lesser sides as they are not matching the desire and physicality of those teams. Each of those grounds are tough places to play, but we managed to grind out three points. We have won three league fixtures on the road since August, beating Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham. We failed to match Bournemouth throughout the game and for Trent Alexander-Arnold to then come out afterwards and say the opposition wanted it more is alarming.Ī performance like we saw on Saturday is sadly nothing new this season as it has been happening time and time again away from home. They raised their levels against Manchester United to win 7-0 and then put in a limp display at Bournemouth, a ground that is not fit for the Premier League and should not be an intimidating place for opposition players. Saturday’s defeat on the south coast was the latest evidence to suggest there is an attitude problem affecting this Liverpool team. ![]() Get involved and send your thoughts to don't forget to subscribe to our free Liverpool FC newsletter, our YouTube channel and listen to our Blood Red Podcast, with all your favourite ECHO regulars including Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury, Theo Squires, Richard Garnett, Mark Wakefield, Tom Cavilla, Charlotte Coates and Keifer MacDonald.Īldo: I would have been raging if I'd put in a performance like Liverpool's forwards against Bournemouth Robert Firmino has reportedly received a huge offer from a club in Saudi Arabia, and could the Reds be after Fulham star Joao Palhinha to bolster their midfield? On the transfer gossip front, Liverpool are said to have been tracking RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol for 'some time', as Klopp looks to freshen up his squad for the new season. Jurgen Klopp's side won't go into the match in the best shape after a disappointing defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday damaged their top four hopes, and with Los Blancos holding a 5-2 first-leg advantage, Mohamed Salah and co have got their work cut out in the Spanish capital. We'll be bringing you all the latest news, transfer rumours and build-up to the Reds' big Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday. Good morning and welcome to our Liverpool FC blog for Monday, March 13. ![]()
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