George Gillett

Co-owner George Gillett, who is looking for third party investors to reduce his debt at Liverpool, has secured the sale of his Montreal Canadiens ice-hockey franchise for a US dollars 300m (£180m) profit, potentially generating more disposable income for Anfield - while Manchester United have pulled out of a £10m deal for Serbian superkid Adem Ljajic - leading to suggestions they are in financial crisis  

Liverpool co-owener George Gillett has sealed a $300m profit following the sale of his Montreal Canadiens ice-hockey franchise.  

Gillett paid $275m for the team and the Bell Centre arena in 2001, but is understood to have sealed a $575m sale to representatives of the Molson brewing family...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett, who is looking for third-party investors to reduce his debt at Liverpool, has secured the sale of his Montreal Canadiens ice-hockey franchise for a profit of €200m, potentially generating more disposable income for Anfield.  

The disharmony plaguing the Liverpool boardroom has been laid bare again after Tom Hicks called the bluff of George Gillett Jr, his co-owner, by letting it be known that he would allow Gillett to sell his 50 per cent stake in the club.  

In a series of exchanges with a supporters' representative, Liverpool co-owner George Gillett Jr gave more credence to something that has been worrying Manchester United followers.  

George Gillett Jr., majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, said he hopes to form a stock-car league in Saudi Arabia as part of a contractual agreement he signed this week with a Saudi Prince.  

GEORGE GILLETT has offered his support to Rafael Benitez –  as Glen Johnson provided another boost for the beleaguered Liverpool FC manager.  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Richard Petty Motorsports majority owner George Gillett insisted his organization is not in a chaotic state but there are still plenty of things to be decided as part of the intended merger with Yates Racing, which Gillett termed as still on track in a rare news conference Saturday morning.  

Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr, the owners of Liverpool, have been issued with an ultimatum by the club’s bankers to attract investors to reduce the club’s debt or to sell up.  

So who will you blame when Liverpool fail to win the championship for the twentieth season running? We know who George Gillett Jr will be pointing the finger at. “If it’s not getting better, it’s not because of Gillett and Hicks — it’s the ...  

Rafael Benitez has rarely seen eye-to-eye with Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Photograph: Fabio Muzzi/AFP/Getty Images Liverpool 's co-owner George Gillett has reportedly defended his and Tom Hicks's reign at Liverpool and pointed the finger at the ...  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Richard Petty Motorsports majority owner George Gillett, who is in the process of selling the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, has investments throughout the world, and they include the Liverpool soccer team in England and the NASCAR race team.  

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'It’s not Gillett and Hicks, it’s the manager,' says American owner  

Security will be heightened at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool FC fans plan a march to protest against George Gillett and Tom Hicks’ ownership of the club.  

Liverpool coowner George Gillett reassures Rafael Benítez that his job is secure despite recent run of results.  

George Gillett, whose family is the majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, has entered into a “commercial collaboration” agreement with F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by Saudi Arabian Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdullah Al Saud.  

Prince Faisal alSaud says he is "close" to concluding a deal with Liverpool coowner George Gillett.  

 (Photo: American businessmen George Gillett (L) and Tom Hicks have been criticized for piling debt on Liverpool's famed soccer club. Peter Byrne/Pool/Getty Images)Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. confirmed Tuesday they are looking for outside investment.“The owners have jointly retained Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Rothschild to evaluate the possibility of new investors injecting equity into LFC,” Hicks and Gillett...  

K ANSAS CITY, Kan. — George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions that might end the swirling speculation surrounding Richard Petty Motorsports. Just as Gillett began to speak, his cell phone chirped with the tune of ...  

"We have invested more money than our competitors, in keeping with the history of the club." "In the last 18 months, we have invested £128m on top of what has come in." These are two quotes by George Gillett and could well be in the simplest terms ...  

"We have invested more money than our competitors, in keeping with the history of the club." "In the last 18 months, we have invested £128m on top of what has come in." These are two quotes by George Gillett and could well be in the simplest terms, called lies. However, I don't feel that Mr. Gillett is meaning to outright lie to Liverpool supporters, but more to deceive them and have a little pop at Benitez at the same time. This theory is...  

THE disharmony plaguing the Liverpool boardroom has been laid bare again after Tom Hicks called the bluff of George Gillett Jr, his co-owner, by letting it be known that he would allow Gillett to sell his 50pc stake in the club, WRITES TONY Barrett.  

THE disharmony plaguing the Liverpool boardroom has been laid bare again after Tom Hicks called the bluff of George Gillett Jr, his co-owner, by letting it be known that he would allow Gillett to sell his 50pc stake in the club, WRITES TONY Barrett.  

Deal or no deal? Liverpool co-owners George Gillett (left) and Tom Hicks have denied they are poised to sell a 50 pwer cent stake in the club Photo: GETTY IMAGES The prince had reiterated on Tuesday that he was “close” to agreeing a deal for a ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business". Related StoriesCarragher issues warning to Manchester UnitedMascherano defends under-fire BenitezBarcelona deny Robinho approachAquilani appearance a relief for BenitezChelsea launch transfer ban appeal  

Liverpool coowner George Gillett could be on verge of selling his 50 per cent stake in club according to reports.  

Coowners Tom Hicks and George Gillett agree to forego their mutual veto.  

LIVERPOOL FC’s American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have moved swiftly to distance themselves from outlandish claims that a Saudi Arabian Prince is about to buy into Anfield.  

Rafael Benítez the Liverpool manager is the right man for club Anfield have said following George Gillett's criticism of Spaniard.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

The Liverpool football club co-owner George Gillett has given under-pressure manager Rafa Benitez his full backing before this weekend's Premier League clash with arch-rivals Manchester United. Booed off after Wednesday's ...  

Liverpool FC’s co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have issued a joint statement rubbishing reports that either party are preparing to sell their stake in the club.  

Co-owner George Gillett has urged Liverpool fans to blame manager Rafael Benitez for on-field failings and insisted more money has been pumped in to the team than into rival outfits. Co-owner George Gillett has urged Liverpool fans to blame manager ...  

I keep hearing about how Gillett keeps boasting that Liverpool does not have as much debt as Chelsea or United and it sure makes me want to blow my fu.  

Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have announced that they are hunting for outside investment.  

MANCHESTER, England - A Saudi prince has begun examining Liverpool's accounts as he negotiates to buy all or part of co-owner George Gillett Jr.'s stake in the Premier League club, despite having concerns about its existing debt. Prince Faisal bin ...Read Full Article  

George Gillett claims Rafael Benitez is to blame for Liverpool's faltering title aspirations rather than the owners. Related StoriesSpending big is the way to go says Villa boss O’NeillIn Pictures: Aston Villa 1 Manchester City 1Chelsea will be four-midable this season, says DrogbaAl-Faraj secures Portsmouth takeoverSir Alex asked to explain himself  

Liverpool coowner claims manager is at fault for club's failings and says Spaniard has been helped with adequate finance.  

Prince Faisal bin Fahd will buy the shares next week  

Talks unlikely to result in an immediate solution to Liverpool's debt troubles sources close to both parties insist.  

An Indian billionaire is the latest wealthy individual to express an interest in investing in Liverpool.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has restated his faith in manager Rafa Benitez, following a run of four successive defeats for the Anfield club...  

Richard Petty Motorsports majority owner George Gillett Jr. painted a rosy picture Saturday of a Sprint Cup team whose outlook ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett claims to have been “pleasantly surprised” on a visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss new club academies. Liverpool recently announced they had reached an agreement with Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdulla of Saudi ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett claims to have been ''pleasantly surprised'' on a visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss new club academies. Liverpool recently announced they had reached an agreement with Prince Faisal bin Fahad bin Abdulla of Saudi ...  

Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. In a statement Tuesday, Hicks and Gillett said: "The owners have jointly retained Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Rothschild to evaluate the ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

RAFAEL BENITEZ received the dreaded vote of confidence yesterday as Liverpool co-owner George Gillett backed the Spaniard to turn things around at Anfield.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett says Rafael Benitez's position as manager is safe.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".  

George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions that might end the speculation surrounding Richard Petty Motorsports. Just as Gillett began to speak, his cell phone rang with the tune of the Liverpool soccer club’s adopted theme song.  

A Saudi prince has begun negotiations to buy out the 50 per cent share of Liverpool held by co-owner George Gillett Jr.  

RIYADH: Liverpool co-owner George Gillett left Riyadh on Saturday with no progress on selling his stake in the English football club to Saudi sports investor F6, a Saudi official said.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".  

LIVERPOOL co-owner George Gillett last night offered his full backing to Rafa Benitez through the darkest days of his tumultuous reign at Anfield.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett left Riyadh Saturday with no progress on selling his stake in the English football club to Saudi sports investor F6, a Saudi official said. Gillett spent several days in Saudi Arabia this week discussing setting up ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett says Rafael Benitez's position as manager is safe despite the club's recent poor run of form.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has suggested fans should blame Rafael Benitez for the club's problems. Last weekend's 2-0 loss at Chelsea was the Reds' third defeat of the campaign - more than they suffered in the whole of last season - while they ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafa Beitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business''.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has given his backing to under-fire manager Rafael Benitez.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett is to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss the sale of his 50% stake in the Anfield club to Saudi investor Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud. Prince Faisal's investment firm, F6 Sports, signed an agreement ...  

The NHL board of governors has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. Geoff Molson and brothers Andrew and Justin are the lead investors in a group that is paying a reported $575 million for the storied franchise. Geoff Molson will be chairman and chief executive. George Gillett put the team up for sale in the spring. The sale includes the team, the arena and Gillett Entertainment Group, a concert promotion company...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett is on the verge of selling his 50 per cent share in the club to Saudi Arabian Prince Faisal. Gillett will fly to Saudi Arabia next week to go over the potential deal with Prince Faisal’s advisers and it seems his ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent. Widespread reports suggested Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud's F6 investment vehicle had been given the go-ahead ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind Rafael Benitez, saying the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".  

Molson Coors Brewing Co. has agreed to sell its minority stake in hockey’s Montreal Canadiens as part of a deal that will move control of the team from Colorado businessman George Gillett Jr. to two members of the Molson family.  

The sale of the Montreal Canadiens was approved Tuesday, days before the storied team's 100th anniversary. The Molson family won approval from the NHL board of governors, becoming the fourth group of Molsons to own the club since the 1950s. George Gillett put the team up for sale in the spring. Geoff Molson and brothers Andrew and Justin are the lead investors in a group that reportedly paid $575 million for the franchise. "This is a proud...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has moved to play down speculation that a buy-out of the Premier League club is imminent though a spokesman for a Saudi investment vehicle has confirmed a qualified interest in buying a stake in the club. Prince ...  

LIVERPOOL co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's  

To mark the anniversary of last year's protest march against Liverpool's American owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett, the Liverpool supporter group known as the Spitit of Shankly (SOS) marched to within a mile of Anfield to voice their concerns for the club. Many Liverpool supporters are extremely worried by the size of the clubs growing debt and how the loan with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is financed. Last summer, the bank came very...  

The possible investment in, or of Liverpool Football Club by Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal could still be on, according to recent reports, with co-owner George Gillett ready to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has questioned the transfer market record of manager Rafa Benitez - and insisted he has been given enough money to mount a title challenge.  

A Saudi prince has begun negotiations to buy the 50 percent share of Liverpool held by the Premier League club's co-owner George Gillett. Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud is going through Liverpool's accounts, aiming to buy Gillett's share through his sports investment firm F6, and has been given a period of exclusivity of several months to negotiate with Gillett.source: Yahoo! Sports – World Soccer NewsPrevious Entry: Manchester...  

Co-owner George Gillett has played down talk that a buy-out of Liverpool is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has claimed that Rafa Benitez is to blame for the club's failings rather than the owners.  

George Gillett, whose family is the majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, has entered into a "commercial collaboration" agreement with F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by Saudi Arabian Prince Faisal bin ...  

George Gillett, whose family is the majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, has entered into a "commercial collaboration" agreement with F6, a leading Saudi Arabia-based sports management firm founded and led by Saudi Arabian Prince Faisal bin ...  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down rumours that a buy-out of the club is in the offing.  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions that might end the swirling speculation surrounding Richard Petty Motorsports. Just as Gillett began to speak, his cell phone chirped with the tune of the ...  

Liverpool's warring co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have agreed to split up. Hicks will no longer stand in the way of Gillett if he wants to sell his 50 per cent stake.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has played down speculation that a buy-out of the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.  

OUR family is extraordinarily pleased with him. Has an endorsement ever sounded more sinister than George Gillett's backing for Rafael Benitez? Even if Gillett didn't  

George Gillett claims to have been pleasantly surprised on a visit to Saudi Arabia. Liverpool have an agreement with Prince Faisal to set up a number of academies.  

George Gillett has told disgruntled Liverpool fans that Rafa Benitez is solely responsible for the club's difficult start to the season and has defended his record of investment as co-owner of the club.  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — George Gillett leaned into a microphone, prepared to answer any questions that might end the swirling speculation surrounding Richard Petty Motorsports.  

George Gillett Jr., majority owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, said he hopes to form a stock-car league in Saudi Arabia as part of a contractual agreement he signed this week with Saudi Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family.  

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has told the club’s joint owner George Gillett that they can win the title if they are tranquil and confident. In a meeting with fans last week, Gillett questioned the 128 million pounds Benitez has spent without winning the title. But the Kop chief, who still has [...]  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has defended the investment levels of the current regime and suggested fans should look to manager Rafael Benitez, rather than the club's owners, if the Reds are failing to progress. Related Stories'Toffees are major scalp now' says OsmanMutu Chelsea fine suspendedZenden joins Sunderland on trialFaraj leaves it late to clinch Pompey dealWolves report Bolton over illegal approach  

• Gillet points to £128m investment in last 18 months• American questions Benítez's scouting and recruitmentLiverpool's co-owner George Gillett has defended his and Tom Hicks's reign at Liverpool and pointed the finger at the manager, Rafael Benítez, after a disappointing start to the season.Liverpool's defeat at Chelsea on Sunday was their third in the Premier League this season and followed a 2-0 reverse at Fiorentina in the Champions League...  

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George Gillett has told angry Liverpool fans that Rafa Benitez is responsible for the club's disappointing start to the season and has defended his record of investment as co-owner of the club. Gillett and his co-owner Tom Hicks remain unpopular among Liverpool fans for the perception that they have not provided the funds for Benitez to mount a sustained title bid.  

• Co-owner says Benítez is 'as good as there is in the business'• Paying up manager's contract would cost over £20mGeorge Gillett last night responded to growing pressure on Rafael Benítez by assuring the Liverpool manager that he retains the unequivocal support of the club's American owners.Benítez is experiencing the most fraught on-field period of his six seasons in charge of Liverpool after a run of four successive defeats, the club's...  

Liverpool's co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have issued a joint statement rubbishing reports that either party are preparing to sell their stake in the club.  

GEORGE GILLETT claims Rafa Benitez is to blame for Liverpool's ongoing title misery  

George Gillett has pointed the finger at Rafael Benitez when questioned about the club's failure to improve since the Americans took over.  

George Gillett insists Liverpool's current problems cannot be blamed on either he or fellow co-owner Tom Hicks...  

George Gillett has suggested that Liverpool fans look to Rafael Benitez for the club's perceived lack of progress.  

George Gillett suggests fans should look to Rafael Benitez if Liverpool are failing to progress.  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — George Gillett says the proposed merger between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is still on track, and the new organization will field at least three teams in 2010. Gillett is the majority owner of RPM, a team  

Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have confirmed that they want outside investment.  

George Gillett confirms deal with Saudi-based sports management company  

George Gillett has claimed that Rafael Benitez is to blame for Liverpool's failings on the pitch rather than the owners.  

George Gillett admits that a Saudi group could take a role with the RPM NASCAR Sprint Cup team  

Liverpool: Gillett Going But Hicks Going Nowhere?Vitalfootball: Liverpool: 11/10/2009 09:33:00George Gillett might be on his way out of Liverpool but rumour has it that Tom Hicks has no intention of selling his half of the club.  

The latest remarks from Liverpool co-owner George Gillett seem to have turned the temperature on Rafa Benitez' already-warm seat up to blistering hot. "That means it should be getting better. Now if it's not getting better, it's not Gillett and Hicks; it's the manager; it's the scouting. You have to make sure you balance out your analysis. "There was plenty of money, so if you have any complaints, take a look at the ins and outs," said Gillett...  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- George Gillett says the proposed merger between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is still on track, and the new organization will field at least three teams in 2010.  

George Gillett says the proposed merger between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is still on track, and the new organization will field at least three teams in 2010.  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is "absolutely as good as there is in the business".  

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett remains fully behind manager Rafael Benitez, claiming the Spaniard is 'absolutely as good as there is in the business'.