Tuesday, December 02, 2008

George Gillett In Surprise Visit To Anfield


George Gillett yesterday visited Anfield for the first time since September.

The reasons for his surprise visit are unclear but Liverpool's co-owner spent several hours at the stadium before leaving this afternoon.

Gillett was last in Liverpool three months ago for the Reds clash with Manchester United.

On that occasion, the American watched the game from the director’s box and he was again in the box for the match between Liverpool and West Ham.

Meanwhile, reports today emerged in the USA suggesting Gillett is struggling to refinance $75m of personal debt.

The Sports Business Journal claims Gillett borrowed the money from Mill Financial in January this year and is due to be repaid next month.

The report also claims that Springfield Financial Company, which Mill Financial is a branch of, is trying to sell the debt and there has been interest in it from at least one suitor who is interested in acquiring Gillett's stake in Liverpool Football Club.

The Journal believes Gillett himself is trying to buy the debt with the help of investors.

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