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But this time the Texas-based billionaire is receptive to the possibility of approving Gillett's get-out strategy.

Gillett added: "The club is in extraordinarily good financial condition. Far better than Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal. "

Gillett apparently got the shock of his life when he discovered that the Reds were skippered by a homosexual.

It can't have been easy for him to a degree but in truth he has made mistakes which cannot be blamed on (Tom) Hicks and (George) Gillett.

Gillett believes doing so is crucial to stem any potential company turmoil or morale issues among the company's nearly 325, 000 employees.

Hicks and Gillett both hold the power of veto with regard to any sale of shares in Liverpool.

Gillett and Hicks are known to be delighted with the team's form so far this term.

Phil Thompson wants the Liverpool players to issue Tom Hicks and George Gillett with an ultimatum to provide more funds or face a walkout .

A source close to Hicks confirmed: "Tom would be open to considering a partnership with someone willing to buy George Gillett's shares. "

The judge said his mandatory orders were not aimed at the Texas court but Hicks and Gillett to stop them taking further action there.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has been tasked with finding investors willing to work alongside Hicks and Gillett.

Hicks and Gillett have made the new stadium one of their top priorities and the club are hoping to move into their new home in 2009.

I know when Hicks and Gillett came everyone said 'fine' and we were pleased to have them but that has gone over the years.

But Hicks has made it clear he will be staying at Anfield, whether or not his fellow American Gillett sells up.

He and co-owner George Gillett officially announced LFC is for sale yesterday, appointing Martin Broughton as chairman to oversee the sale.

George Gillett and Tom Hicks are keen but Rafa Benitez, the Liverpool manager, is less enthusiastic and any deal is unlikely.

It seems that the Hicks and Gillett regime at Anfield is nearing its inevitable conclusion.

The report is unlikely to affect the refinancing of Hicks and George Gillett's LFC loan with Wachovia and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Any deal concluded by Gillett is believed to need the consent of co-owner Tom Hicks to go ahead.

Meanwhile, emotional Reds co-owner George Gillett has confirmed the $575million sale of ice hockey club Montreal Canadiens.

This afternoon, a British judge ruled that Hicks and Gillett must withdraw their court action in Dallas by tomorrow (Friday) at 11am EST.

Messrs. Hicks and Gillett might seek an injunction blocking the deal from going through.

The coffee purveyor's IT chief since 2008, Gillett also runs digital initiatives for Starbucks (SBUX).

Benitez will only get the contract he is expecting if Hicks and Gillett sell the club to businessmen in Dubai.

So hopefully in kicking out Hicks and Gillett they'll get the verdict they need next week.

Saudi sports investor F6 claim George Gillett's talks with them were not about buying his stake in Liverpool.

Rafa, do you want Tom Hicks and George Gillett to sell their hockey teams so you can have more money?

Gillett's decision-making is a case in point.

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