Another New Owner

[Davvo]

Not sure if this is a Romario, but just seen this posted. My link

 

LeBron James now a minority owner of erm us.

[Moose]

That reads like he has been given a minority stake in us rather than FSG?

[smithdown]

Dre must have had a word.

[Davvo]

That reads like he has been given a minority stake in us rather than FSG?

 

One and the same I guess, or perhaps a slice of both ?

[PLY]

Could it be something to do with the fella who is taking over Roma having to relinquish his shares in LFC?

[Falconhoof]

Apparently Miami, the state he plays in, has no income tax. He is on a $96m 5 year contract and pulls in $30m a year in sponsorships.

 

still must be a very minor stake as James' assets will surely be spread around.

[Swipe]

He's bloody massive in the States. Real superstar.

[CarraLegend]

Lebron!!! Immense!!! He'll be putting on a show on ESPN at 1am for anyone interested. Thats a basketball show not a Liverpool press conference.

[Clay Davis]

whats in it for him, whats in it for us?

[Epic Swindle]

whats in it for him, whats in it for us?

 

Publicity, that's about it.

[The Invisible Man]

Mr. James said he was "humbled" by the deal and looked forward to donning a red Liverpool jersey and visiting Anfield, the team's legendary stadium.

 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703280904576246640754493456.html

[Ed the Wool]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703280904576246640754493456.html?mod=e2fb

 

Interesting!

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[Ethan]

Can he play left back?

[Mike]

this is nuts.

 

i don't even know where to start with this...

[Swipe]

Our lads should all wear LeBron headbands.

[Falconhoof]

is it significant ? does it mean more cash for the owners to spend in the summer ?

[CarraLegend]

whats in it for him, whats in it for us?

 

Whatever it is, being linked to a global superstar cant hurt. Lebron is god!!

 

"Eighteen championships," James said regarding Liverpool's success. "I see myself trying to do the same things they have."

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/blogs/thebuzz/2011/04/lebron_james_jo.html

 

What a guy! It's only right I take a holiday to Miami as a mark of respect.

[Clay Davis]

Whatever it is, being linked to a global superstar cant hurt. Lebron is god!!

True, true! He is immense.

 

A statue of him to be built as part of the deal?

 

Reminds me of Dr. Dre loving us, I remember that interview he did where he referred to us winning 4-0 as 4 zip! I have tried to get that to catch on since, to no avail.

[CarraLegend]

 

A statue of him to be built as part of the deal?

 

Yes!!!

[Mike]

well the mancs can tour america till they're blue in the face, he's the biggest sports star in the us bar none and if we wanted to raise 'awareness' over there i can see the logic

[dorgie]

He's welcome, but I hope this is kept somewhat low key and we don't see some sort of Michael Knighton or Sylvester Stallone on-pitch antics.

[Nate.]

He's bloody massive in the States. Real superstar.

He's also a bit of a c**k and currently very much low in the publics favour.

[Redwire]

I hope I don't get sat behind him at the game.

[Nate.]

I really dislike this fella.

 

Is he having an hour long show on ESPN to announce this too?

[muleskinner]

Why is he unpopular?