User:Lfclegal

I have been asked to make a few suggestions because of my involvement with Liverpool Football Club as its Solicitor from 1975 to 1996. I was also appointed a Director in 1986 following the Heysel Disaster and resigned in 1992.

I therefore have direct knowledge of the matters which I am now raising.

OWNERSHIP.

It is stated that the Moores Family had owned the club for over 50 years. This is incorrect and gives an erroneous impression. The Company until the Rights Issue in 1991 had 12000 issued shares. Prior to their deaths in the late 1980's John and Cecil (father of David)Moores held between them around 2100 of those shares. They did not own or control the Company which was under the governance of its shareholders. As a result of underwriting the Rights Issue in 1991 David Moores became the holder of 51% of the increased capital.

I suggest that this reference is deleted in its entirety.

There is a further error in this paragraph where it refers to David Moores succeeding John Smith as Chairman. Noel White was Chairman for 12 months before the acquisition by David Moores of ownership. I see that the club Press officer has already pointed this out but surprisingly the error has not been acknowledged. This is unfortunate as Noel White made a considerable contribution to LFC history.As chairman he was responsible  with four other clubs for the formation of the Premier League, a fact acknowledged by the Premier League in 2011 by a presentation to him as a " founding architect". (For confirmation see the Daily Mail 5 July 2011).He was The FA Representative for Merseyside from 1976 until he reached 70 in 1999. He is now a Life Vice President of the FA.

I suggest that after the refernce to John Smith stepping down there is inserted:

"He was succeded as Chairman by Noel White who led the Club into the Premier League and has been acknowledged as one of five " founding architects" He was replaced by David Moores following his purchase of 51% of the club shareholding under a rights issue."

Lfclegal (talk) 17:53, 23 January 2013 (UTC)