{"id":531799,"date":"2023-10-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/?p=531799"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:52:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T09:52:07","slug":"id-rather-play-in-league-one-liverpool-fans-react-to-takeover-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/id-rather-play-in-league-one-liverpool-fans-react-to-takeover-latest\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;d rather play in League One&#8217; &#8211; Liverpool fans react to takeover latest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Liverpool fans have been reacting to the possibility of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani mounting a takeover bid after his Man United pursuit collpsed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Qatari businessman had been one of the final bidders in the running to purchase United after the Glazer family put the club up for sale last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheikh Jassim had proposed a full takeover of the Manchester club and had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/sheikh-jassim-manchester-united-liverpool-31210263\">reportedly<\/a> set aside \u00a36.57billion to buy and then invest in United. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Sheikh withdrew his latest offer, believed to be around \u00a35bn, last week and is said to be disappointed and angered by how the situation has played out and as a result, has been tipped to try and buy Liverpool next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners Fenway Sports Group have previously stated that they would consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of the club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal owner John W Henry previously admitted that although they were keen for new invested in the club, they were not planning to sell up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool fans have been reacting to the news of a potential full takeover by the Qataris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One fan suggested that although he wouldn&#8217;t like the new owners, he would enjoy the anger it would cause United fans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wouldn\u2019t want this but the fume from the Mancs would be funny <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u6vaPGBApB\">https:\/\/t.co\/u6vaPGBApB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Macca (@MaccaLiv19) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MaccaLiv19\/status\/1714385932768456719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But another fan didn&#8217;t like the thought of being second choice to United:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">dunno how i feel about that, im not against owners from middle east but its the idea of being 2nd choice for them, they wanted united that badly and since they couldn&#39;t get them they might settle for liverpool, which seems like they wouldn&#39;t be as passionate and care as much<\/p>&mdash; Bubs (@ImLilBubs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImLilBubs\/status\/1714168427173253278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One suggested that a minority investment from the Qataris to increase their transfer budget is the best idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Im fsg out but realistically impossible they sell as long as klopp stays so i hope qatar can do a minority investment and pump in money for transfer windows<\/p>&mdash; &#8211; (@Anfi3ld1892) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Anfi3ld1892\/status\/1714014896973635975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another supporter was all for a full takeover but is worried about its feasability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wishful thinking&#8230;.I would love it to be true but fear it will not happen&#8230;.<\/p>&mdash; Stewart Roughley (@RedStew08) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedStew08\/status\/1714021631364890794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fan claimed that no matter what fans want, FSG won&#8217;t be willing to sell up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FSG  greediness will prevent this remember they were in talks with a group from Qatar before United were, FSG wouldn&#39;t sell anymore than 49%. Folks like FSG &amp; Glazers are bottom feeders. I would love FSG to sell up they wasting Klopp time at Anfield. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FSGOut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FSGOut<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Charles Williams #JC4PM (@Olakunle73) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Olakunle73\/status\/1714197379342049289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fan is worried Liverpool will turn out just like Chelsea if they are taken over:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No. Don&#39;t need any sportswashers at Liverpool.<br><br>They were already to buy players they wanted. Without even asking the manager if he wanted them. So basically, it would turn into a Chelsea project.<\/p>&mdash; Judge Death (@BenSmit57161751) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenSmit57161751\/status\/1714052935930241338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another is concerned about what a full takeover would mean for the fans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">no thanks there is no exit strategy with this oil money these clubs just become toys of people with more money than anyone should have.<br><br>once they own a club thats it .it will never belong to the fans again<\/p>&mdash; daniel graff (@danielgraff20) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danielgraff20\/status\/1714008865191149717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One supporter would rather see his club drop down the divisions than be taken over by the Qataris:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019d rather play in league 1 than be owned by a regime for sports washing and anyone that actually knows the club or the city would agree<\/p>&mdash; Jordan (@Orda_CS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Orda_CS\/status\/1714087667288416351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 17, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/kieran-maguire-reveals-why-fsg-are-willing-to-snub-liverpool-bid\/\">Kieran Maguire reveals why FSG are willing to snub Liverpool bid<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool fans have been reacting to the possibility of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani mounting a takeover bid after his Man United pursuit collpsed. The Qatari businessman had been one of the final bidders in the running to purchase United after the Glazer family put the club up for sale last year. 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