Well, fascinating news in the press this am. It's been reported that the Thai PM is interested in buying a share of the Liverpool FC.
This would result in some £30 million being made available to manager Gerard Houllier for this summer's transfer window (in which English clubs may buy players from other teams). Already, we have the mouthwatering prospect of leading French striker Cisse joining the team to partner Michael Owen.
£30 million would buy all but the top five or six players in the world (whether Liverpool could pay the wage bill is another matter). Personally, I would hope to buy one or two major players and one or two hot prospects for the future. Admittedly, general manager doesn't seem a role well suited to Gerard Houllier as most of his signings haven't proved out as great players.
But we live in hope.
Posted by artandscience at May 10, 2004 05:46 AM