Hicks & Gillett allow Liverpool sale but pursue damages

Liverpool's co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have accepted defeat in their attempts to block the club's sale but say they will pursue £1bn damages.

 

They removed the restraining order preventing the club's sale in a Dallas court on Friday, paving the way for New England Sports Ventures' offer.

NESV, the board's choice as Liverpool's new owners, now look set to complete their £300m purchase of the club.

But Hicks and Gillett will "pursue every legal avenue" to claim damages.